Axis and the International Association of Public Transport, UITP, have collaborated again to research the international trends of video surveillance in public transport. In this second report, we compare the development since our first report in 2015. So, what is the value of video surveillance for public transport? The value of video surveillance in the […]
As you may be aware, the UITP International Rail Conference and SITCE will be taking place in Singapore, 9-11 July 2018. As part of the show, I will be hosting a panel about “The benefits of digitalisation for rail security – and its (cyber) – challenges” on 11th July at 09:00 in L4, Peony Junior […]
More than half of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas. According to UNICEF, the number of people living in cities will rise by up to 70 percent by 2050. In big and fast-growing cities, safety and security are a challenging area. This is especially the case when it comes to critical infrastructure, such as […]
It is no surprise that having robust perimeter protection to avoid threats of intrusion is a top priority for airports. A new whitepaper from Axis, Perimeter protection for airports with intelligent video surveillance. Reflections on the service rendered and the return on investment, looks at the options available to airports for increasing detection and preventing intrusion […]
With a number of high-profile attacks on mass transport systems across Europe, and Scotland Yard recently warning the UK’s terror threat level will remain at ‘severe’ for at least five more years, it is clear the industry cannot be complacent when it comes to security investment. While funding remains a challenge, it must be weighed […]
Public transport is the lifeblood of a city, moving millions of inhabitants to their destinations and connecting different boroughs. To put the number of people relying on public transport into perspective, in 2016, the average weekday New York subway ridership was 5.7 million. If public transport were to cease, the city would seize up. Yet […]
