Integrating third generation CPTED in modern smart cities: A holistic approach to safety, inclusivity, and sustainability
February 7, 2024
Eliana Boldur, Security Consultant at Buro Happold, analyses sustainability in smart cities, moving beyond a narrow environmental focus to integrating safety and security into the core principles of urban planning and development. Read More
The Video Surveillance Report 2023
November 13, 2023
Download the 2023 Video Surveillance Report exploring trends in AI, software, and key challenges ahead for video surveillance cameras & CCTV. Read More
Research finds low level of trust for IoT device security
August 21, 2023
The research found that while societies are becoming increasingly digitally connected, there remains a lack of trust in IoT security. Read More
Town in India becomes a ‘smart city’
July 26, 2023
A town in Arunachal Pradesh, India, has had multiple security upgrades including AI video analytics and a video management system installed by Videonetics to become a 'smart city'. Read More
Cameroon’s largest city switches on live facial recognition video surveillance programme
June 23, 2023
Live facial recognition is now in place across Douala, Cameroon’s largest city, in a move designed to reduce urban crime rates. Read More
Omdia and IFSEC join forces to launch new conference for 2024
May 11, 2023
IFSEC 2024 will feature a new conference dedicated to the world of smart tech for end users, FM professionals, consultants and integrators. Read More
How can Converged Security Centres contribute to the prevention and monitoring of crime in public spaces
April 13, 2023
Exploring the role of a converged security operation centre in protecting smart cities and preventing crime. Read More
Digital transformation and the evolution of the network camera
February 20, 2023
The importance of modern network cameras in supporting digital transformation by improving processes and unlocking new possibilities. Read More
Laser detection challenges camera based analytics for surveillance and people tracking applications
February 17, 2023
Using light detection and ranging to detect and track people and objects could be the next big thing in situational awareness. Read More
IFSEC Global’s most read in security: 2022 edition
December 13, 2022
What caught the eye of our readers the most? We explore the most read articles related to the security industry this year. Read More
UK town redevelopment project utilises security solutions to ‘build in’ smart city capabilities
October 31, 2022
A town-wide regeneration project in Hampshire’s Whitehill & Bordon has implemented a modern security solution for ‘smart city capabilities’. Read More
Whitepaper: Video Analytics Re-imagined – The Impact of Powerful Edge AI
November 9, 2021
This whitepaper explores drivers behind the rapid adoption of AI-based video analytics & the breadth of use cases for public safety & business intelligence. Read More
Manchester universities collaborate with CriticalArc’s Safezone to develop unified city-wide safety and security initiative
October 4, 2021
Three Manchester universities have pioneered the UK’s first city-wide safety and response initiative using CriticalArc’s, SafeZone. Read More
New research on CCTV camera prevalence in cities uses Google street view
July 15, 2021
New research revealing city CCTV camera locations suggests London isn't quite the 'CCTV capital of the world'. So, which cities are ahead? Read More
Programme for IFSEC Connect revealed – Protecting cities and public spaces up next!
June 15, 2021
Sessions will cover topics such as the future of video surveillance, access and protecting cities, as well as the latest security tech demos! Read More
Smart cities are all well and good, but how can we ensure they are secure?
October 5, 2020
Gerry Dunphy explores why the benefits that smart cities are heralded to bring will only be worthwhile if the technology involved can be made as secure as possible. Read More