How to get an SIA licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA)
July 18, 2020
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulates the private security industry in the UK, issuing licences and running the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). Read More
Dahua Technology: The world’s second-largest video surveillance brand by market share
February 21, 2018
Established in 2001, Dahua has grown rapidly to become the second largest global supplier of video surveillance products and services - second only to another Chinese brand, Hikvision. Read More
Avigilon video surveillance solutions: A brand profile
April 13, 2017
The first and only CCTV hardware developer to take resolution into the 7K realm, Avigilon is a highly respected video surveillance company headquartered in Canada. Read More
Bosch Security Systems: Profile of a security innovator
March 3, 2017
Bosch Security Systems is one of the world's most well-know technology brands with a reputation for the high quality of their security cameras and systems, as this profile explains. Read More
Raytec: LED lighting for surveillance and security applications
March 2, 2017
A profile of Raytec, one of the leading global suppliers of LED lighting and safety. Read More
CCTVdirect: a profile
February 27, 2017
CCTVdirect is a UK security distributor, which has been supplying installers in the UK and Europe with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment since 2002. Read More
FLIR Systems: profile of a leader in thermal imaging
February 20, 2017
A profile of FLIR Systems, the world's largest commercial company specialising in the design and production of thermal imaging cameras, components and imaging sensors. Read More
TDSi security readers, controllers and cards/fobs… profile of an integrated access control innovator
February 10, 2017
A prime mover in the industry-wide shift to open platforms and software-driven evolution, TDSi is a widely respected provider of readers, controllers, cards, fobs and surveillance solutions. Read More
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA): a profile
January 30, 2017
A profile of the trade association for the UK's security industry, the BSIA, which has helped shape security standards for more than four decades. Read More
Vanderbilt security products and systems
January 24, 2017
Vanderbilt, whose products span access control, intruder detection, CCTV and integrated security management, is a major player in the security industry and has made some eye-catching acquisitions in recent years. Read More
Hikvision: the world’s biggest CCTV, NVR and DVR brand by global sales
December 29, 2016
This is a profile of the Chinese CCTV giant, retracing its history, detailing its increasingly muscular approach to acquisitions and its latest products in network video. Read More
Mobotix cameras: the ‘decentralised’ security camera and software specialist
December 23, 2016
Now in its second decade, the German IP camera and software specialists has made a name for itself developing the first decentralised IP camera and supplying the Mount Everest webcam. Read More
Tyco: profile of a fire and security colossus
December 14, 2016
Profile of Tyco, one of the world’s largest fire safety and security companies with a customer base exceeding three million worldwide. Read More
Genetec: profile of the CCTV software pioneer behind Security Center
November 18, 2016
IFSEC Global presents the essential guide to this pioneer in software for IP video surveillance, access control and other security systems, most notably Security Center, Genetec's unified security platform. Read More
Milestone Systems: profile of an IP VMS innovator
October 31, 2016
A profile of Danish surveillance pioneer Milestone Systems, examining corporate history, market position and latest productsnd their latest products, from the flagship XProtect VMS to the Husky NVR range. Read More
C-TEC fire alarms and systems: a profile
October 26, 2016
A profile of one of the industry’s biggest names, including the lowdown on its national and international market position, awards and accreditations, how it works with installers and – most importantly – it’s product range. Read More
