A refreshed approach to cybersecurity has been a long time coming. Use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, those that can connect and share data with each other in real-time, is growing exponentially and are being utilised in everything from industrial processes through to consumer devices. However, as these devices and systems have become more […]
Cities are becoming smarter as we speak. With an ambition to achieve livability, cities deploy new, innovative technologies to enable them to manage their assets and resources more efficiently. But the technology cornerstones of smart cities – connectivity, big data and IoT devices – not only offer possibilities to develop more livable cities, they also […]
The use of audio throughout schools – from public address to a support for learning – can help in every aspect of education, from the school gate to the classroom. Traditional audio systems in schools have, been dispersed; one system is implemented for public address and another for visual or media use within an educational […]
Increasingly, schools world-wide are “locking down” in response to personal safety threats. Threats ranging from medical emergencies, irate parents, and gangs in the community, to more serious active assailant threats. Threats from individuals who use weapons – guns, knives, explosives, acids, and even vehicles – to inflict deadly physical force on others. Sadly, their targets […]
One way of thinking about your overall security system is as a chain. Each individual link should be strong in its own right, but when they’re all attached, it’s even stronger. However, any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so if one small part of your security system isn’t working as it […]
This year’s Global Security Exchange (GSX)—formerly known as ASIS—has come to a successful close. So now what? We get it: Grasping countless hours of material at such an action-packed conference is one thing (often the easy part). Retaining all of that information can be a completely different challenge. But it’s the ability to apply what […]
