A joint worldwide customs and police operation has resulted in the seizure of large quantities of protected flora and fauna across every continent. Recently, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO) coordinated Operation Thunderball, with police and customs administrations leading joint enforcement operations against wildlife and timber crime across 109 countries. The intelligence led operation…
As the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development recently began at the United Nations in New York, the global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International called on the UN to annually review Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. SDG 16 is one of six goals being reviewed in depth at the…
According to new research from Thales, almost half (49%) of businesses believe cloud apps make them a target for cyber-attacks. Surveying 1,050 IT decision makers globally, Thales’ 2019 Access Management Index revealed that cloud applications (49%) are listed in the top three reasons an organization might be attacked, just behind unprotected infrastructure such as IoT…
IPS Intelligent Video Analytics is the first company to join the Hikvision Embedded Open Platform (HEOP) program. Through HEOP, IPS will upload its cutting-edge analytics modules to Hikvision 5 series network cameras. The global HEOP program enables third-party providers to develop their own applications and install them directly on Hikvision cameras. This brings a greater…
Avigilon Corporation, a Motorola Solutions company, is showcasing some of its latest and most innovative products and technologies at GSX 2019 during September 10 to 12, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Avigilon will showcase the next generation of video analytics, artificial intelligence, access control and cloud solutions, as well as some of the integrations with Motorola…
Sophos has recently announced the findings of its global survey, ‘the Impossible Puzzle of Cybersecurity,’ which reveals IT managers are inundated with cyberattacks coming from all directions and are struggling to keep up due to a lack of security expertise, budget and up to date technology. The survey polled 3,100 IT decision makers from mid-sized…
Security is one aspect of our homes that we should never overlook. Instead, home security is something that we need to constantly evaluate and improve upon. There’s always an opportunity to improve the security of our homes; we just need to know where to look. Here are some common mistakes that homeowners commit when it…
Biometrics to find high-growth opportunities in border control Rising consumer demand for convenience without compromising security is driving companies to adopt biometric technologies, propelling the $4.60 billion market toward $11.10 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate of 19.3%. The proliferation of devices at the network’s edge and the rise of the Internet…
Over the past year, we’ve been focusing on a lot of big buzzwords. Deep learning, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are hot topics, and these trends undoubtedly define the current landscape. In today’s evolving business environment, none is more complex and challenging than cybersecurity. The growing number of cyber threats around the world has ensured that…
Leading automation suppliers often have long-term relationships with their customers. These customers tend to be experienced in automation systems and are highly educated about safety concepts. As a result, these companies demand more advanced safety services from their automation suppliers. For leading automation suppliers, safety services present the biggest growth opportunities. The innate advantage held…