Facial recognition technology: A smart solution for smart cities
February 15, 2022
Rob Watts explores the real-world benefits AI-powered technology can provide society as we enter a new era of innovation with smart cities. Read More
“If it ain’t secure, it ain’t smart” – why today’s devices aren’t truly ‘smart’
August 3, 2020
Sarb Sembhi argues the case against the use of the term, 'smart' to describe today's devices, systems and solutions from vendors. Read More
Download: The PEARS Project – Enabling Building Safety & Security Systems for Public Alert by Thorsten Ziercke
February 17, 2016
In this presentation Thorsten Ziercke told IFSEC 2015 visitors about Euralarm's PEARS project, which is investigating how best to enable building safety and security systems for public alert. Read More
Nokia’s Rise and Fall is History’s Warning to Today’s Security Giants – Interview with Xtralis CEO Samir Samhouri
August 4, 2015
Some of the industry’s biggest brands may no longer be major players a decade from now, Xtralis CEO Samir Samhouri predicts in this video interview. Read More
IFSEC-Euralarm Conference Revisited: Safe, Secure and Resilient Smart Cities
July 13, 2015
A recap of the insights imparted by speakers from Euralarm, Siemens and Memoori, among others, into the challenges and opportunities posed by smart technologies to urban environments in the 21st century. Read More
NEC India and Keonics Forge Alliance to Boost Cyber Security Capabilities
July 3, 2015
As Keonics joins NEC, the partnership will help NEC gain experience to develop cyber security solutions for government institutions. Read More
Gloucester Leads UK with Pioneering Communications Project Ahead of Rugby World Cup
June 29, 2015
Work is underway on a pioneering project which aims to convert Gloucester into one of the best connected cities in the UK, partners Gloucester City Council and BT have announced. Read More
Gurgaon Authorities Enlist Drones to Monitor Urban Environment
June 29, 2015
If you are a Sohna resident, don’t be surprised if you start witnessing an unmanned ariel vehicle (UAV) hovering above your head. Read More
IFSEC Presentations Revisited: Super-Recognise Me – How the 2011 Riots Changed the Face of CCTV Evidence
June 22, 2015
The riots that swept across our major cities in summer 2011 changed forever the way the police dealt with CCTV evidence, according to a police expert speaking at last week’s IPSEC’s international conference in London. Read More
IFSEC Speaker Q&A: NG Bailey’s James Hill on Internet of Things (IoT) Security Challenges
June 8, 2015
Hill discusses smart cities and his forthcoming presentation, which is taking place in the Safe Cities Academy at IFSEC 2015. Read More
Debate: What do the Terms ‘Safe Cities’ or ‘Smart Cities’ Mean to You?
June 2, 2015
Encompassing every security discipline and both public and private organisations, the safe cities concept is broad and nebulous – we asked security experts from across the industry what the concept means to them. Read More
IFSEC Speaker Q&A: Roz Euan-Smith on Smart Cities
June 2, 2015
Roz Euan-Smith, senior analyst on Smart Cities at IHS, shares her views on her area of expertise and a subject she'll be discussing at IFSEC International. Read More
IOActive’s Global Call to Action: Smart Cities Must Protect Citizens from Emerging Cyber Security Threats
April 9, 2015
Company releases white paper on the emerging threats cities face. Read More
Reaction to Union Budget 2015: Sudhindra Holla, country manager, Axis Communications India & SAARC
March 11, 2015
“As with the smart cities, about 10-15 percent of the total cost for the infrastructure will go in security systems,” says Sudhindra Holla, Country Manager, Axis Communications India & SAARC. Read More
Research: Security as a Key Enabler of Smart Cities
February 25, 2014
This presentation from Frost & Sullivan described how security is a key enabler of a SMART city. Read More
