Category: International

Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, and SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, have recently announced that they have signed an agreement for joint laboratory collaboration. The memorandum will pave the way for joint efforts in testing, inspection, verification and certification of Hikvision products. It will also see the two companies cooperating strategically in various areas including mutual technology exchange, training, information sharing and platform establishment. As a true manufacturer, product quality is of the utmost importance for Hikvision. Over the past few years, the company has stringently conducted testing processes on every product series and closely collaborated with SGS to optimize procedures. The joint laboratory marks the deepened collaboration between the both parties. With the expertise and knowledge of SGS, Hikvision aims to improve its product testing efficiency and capability to a new height, further responding to industry demands and satisfying customer needs. “SGS actively participates in the formulation of global standards and regulations. It has deep understanding and insight in these fields and the global market trend. We rely on our professional technical team and their rich experience who will assist Hikvision in the improvement of their product quality and competitiveness in the security market,” said Laurence Kwan, Director for Electrical and Electronic Business at SGS Asia-Pacific. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. With more than 90,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd. was founded in 1991 as a joint venture between SGS Group and China Standard Science and Technology Group.

The British Security Industry Association has issued a statement in reaction to the terrorist attack that took place in Manchester, on 22 May 2017. “We at the BSIA were saddened to hear of the recent horrific terrorist attack in Manchester, and would like to praise the quick actions of the private security personnel, who would have been among the first to respond to this incident, placing themselves at considerable risk in doing so. “In times of emergency and in day-to-day operations, private security personnel provide essential support to local police forces, and are often the ‘unsung heroes’ helping to ensure the continued safety and security of the British public. “Their ability to provide this vital service is thanks to the mandatory training they receive as part of our industry’s important licensing and regulatory regime, which plays a crucial role in making sure that private security personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge to support police and emergency services through even the most challenging situations. “Of course, our thoughts go out to the victims, their families and the city of Manchester at this difficult time.”