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This month has been a turbulent one for many businesses and people, across the country and the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We're continuing to bring you the latest news across the Fire & Security industry, covering fire, security, access control, CCTV, IoT, security systems and more so if you have the time or interest, take a read below. We hope that you, your friends and family are safe and healthy. Update on clarification of 'key worker' status for the security industry On the 20th of March, calls were made from various associations in the security industry for the UK Government to clarify the status of security professionals under its list of key worker definitions. The latest update for this came on 26th of March with a general statement from James Brokenshire, Minister for State of Security at the Home Office. "Security & Fire safety personnel can play a vital role at this time of national challenge. People working in these sectors who are essential to national infrastructure are "Key Workers" for the purposes of the Government's guidance on COIVD-19". Click here to read more (IFSEC Global) 26/03/2020 Global Security Cameras Market (2020 - 2026) The Security Cameras Market report focuses on the major key players such as Canon, Cisco Systems, Dahua Technology, Hikvision, Digital Technology, Honeywell International, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Techwin to name a few. The report is a comprehensive business study of the security camera industry covering production details, their application and countries, and analyses the global and key regions market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints and risks. Click here to read more (Packaging News) 26/03/2020 CCTV cameras used to catch businesses still open during Lockdown in Wigan Wigan council will use CCTV cameras to catch businesses that are still open during the Lockdown. Bars, Restaurants and cafes were ordered to close by the Prime Minister last Friday evening in a bid to tackle the spread of Coronavirus. Even more stringent measures were imposed on Monday the 23rd where non-essential shops and gyms were also ordered to close. Wigan Council has now said they've brought in new powers that will allow them to close businesses that have been caught flouting the new rules. Click here to read more (Manchester Evening News) 23/03/2020 Security must be deployed to navigate these uncertain times As UK food retailers manage surges in-store footfall and non-essential shops are forced to close, security systems can provide an 'extra pair of hands' for the industry. In this climate when people are panicking, shrinkage could well rocket this year as the volume of people in stores makes it hard to monitor and track theft and malicious activity. While security may seem like a value-add rather than a necessity, actually, in these stretched times it can be like an extra pair of hands - click the link below to read the reasons why. Click here to read more (Retail-Week.com) 27/03/2020 Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020 released The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey highlights key findings from the UK's Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Detailing latest business and charity action on cybersecurity, cost and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks. Key takeaways from the survey reveal that the number of cyber attacks and breaches are rising, but organisations have become more resilient to breaches and attacks over time. Over the last five years there has been greater board engagement in cybersecurity and increased action to identify and manage risks. Click here to read more and download the full survey (IFSEC Global) 26/03/2020 Audio to enhance security system performance Video is widely embraced as an essential element of physical security systems. However, surveillance footage is often recorded without sound, even though many cameras are capable of capturing audio as well. Beyond the capabilities of cameras, there is a range of other audio products on the market that can improve system performance and/or expand capabilities. An expert panel roundtable discusses how audio can enhance the performance of security and or video systems. Click here to read more (Source Security)25/03/2020 US Electronic Security Systems Industry Outlook 2027 The US electronic security systems market was valued at US$ 10.33 million in 2018 and is calculated to reach US$ 20.50 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2019 - 2027. With increasing advancements and tech innovations, the US electronic security systems market players have extended respective product applications in various fields including, offices, building automation, cybersecurity and transportation. Infrastructure development projects such as IT hubs and smart cities are leading to increased adoption of electronic security systems - offering real-time and efficient safety and security. Click here to read more (Global News Wire) 26/03/2020 Our monthly fire and security news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end-users. 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Each month we continue to bring you the latest news across the Fire & Security industry, covering fire, security, access control, CCTV, IoT, security systems and more. This month we cover, Met Police chief defending the use of facial recognition against critics, new 'Martyn's Law' has been proposed to protect UK venues from terror attacks, fire safety experts reveal a catalogue of fire risks at Victoria Coach Station and much more. Fire & Security News Met Police chief defends facial recognition from critics London's police chief Dame Cressida Dick has defended the use of facial recognition technology, labeling critics as "inaccurate" and "ill-informed". Privacy campaigners say that the systems flag up innocent people as wanted suspects, but the Met Police Commissioner has said eight criminals had been caught using the controversial live facial recognition cameras. This has been in response to a report calling for tighter rules on police use of the technology. Click here to read more (BBC News) 25/02/2020 The future of security report IFSEC International, in collaboration with Tavcom Training, have put together an industry survey to better understand what challenges and opportunities professionals in the security industry are currently facing. Despite the wide variety of sectors and job roles involved, there were consistent themes that were evident from the report such as the growth in smart buildings and systems integration, alongside cybersecurity and video analytics. When respondents of the report were asked 'where do you need to strengthen your skills and knowledge?' over half agreed that their understanding of the technology needed to be improved. Click here to read more (IFSEC) 14/02/2020 New 'Martyn's Law' proposed to protect UK venues from terror attacks The mother of one of the victims of the Manchester Arena Attack has welcomed new proposals from the Government, known as Martyn's Law, outlining that airport-style security checks could be introduced to public venues. The UK security minister, Brandon Lewis, announced on Monday that the Government was fully behind the proposals, which include bag searches and metal detectors at large venues, such as concert and sporting arenas. Click here to read more (IFSEC) 27/02/2020 Moscow enforces Corona Virus Quarantine with Facial Recognition Technology Moscow is harnessing the power of facial recognition technology to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVOID-19) In a bid to protect its population of around 146 million from the deadly virus, the technology is being used in Russia's capital in an effort to dissuade people placed under quarantine from leaving their home or hotel. Moscow began using facial recognition technology in January this year as part of its city security surveillance program. Click here to read more (Info Security Magazine) 25/02/2020 Fire safety experts reveal a catalogue of fire risks at Victoria Coach Station Fire safety experts have discovered a catalogue of major fire risks at Victoria Coach Station which could have put thousands of passengers at risk and caused a potentially deadly disaster. At one of Britain's busiest transport hubs, there was no evidence that an evaluation of the fire risks had taken place. Fire issues at Victoria Coach station included confusing fire escape notices, holes in the walls that could have caused a fire to spread and sprinklers out of action for more than two years. Click here to read more (My London News) 25/02/2020 40% of global firms suffer mobile security compromise According to a new report from Verizon, two-fifths of global companies have suffered a major mobile security compromise over the past year, many of them via IoT devices. This is a concerning revelation as 84% use such devices to gather personal data and a quarter don't anonymize it. The report also revealed that unsecured WiFi hotspots remain a major source of cybersecurity risk, with 20% of organisations that suffered a mobile compromise claimed that one was involved. Click here to read more (Info Security Magazine) 25/02/2020 Our monthly fire and security news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end-users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to produce content please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox, then sign up below! Form ID:4640

2020 brings new tidings and a new Fire & Security news update, where we continue to bring you the latest supplier news, product launches, industry events and much more. In our January news update, we cover the rollout of facial recognition cameras in London, the benefits of access control in coworking spaces, the predicted increased growth of the wireless access control market and a viral CCTV video of the world's worst planned robbery. Fire & Security News Cladding manufacturer holds tests to prove panel safety Cladding manufacturer PP McCann has teamed up with Ulster University to undertake a series of 'real-life' tests to prove that its cladding products do not burn. Concrete panels which contain an internal 'sandwich' layer of insulation were exposed to temperatures in excess of 1,000 degrees c. The tests found the panels contained the fire while maintaining their structural integrity despite being exposed to multiple fire scenarios. Due to the controversy surrounding cladding due to the part it played in the Grenfell Tower Fire, FP McCann is now encouraging other manufacturers to carry out their own tests. Click here to read more (IFSEC Global) 15/01/2020 Police roll out live facial recognition cameras in London Despite warnings over privacy from rights groups and concerns expressed by the government's own surveillance watchdog, British police are to start operational use of live facial recognition cameras in London. The city's Metropolitan Police announced in a statement "The use of live facial recognition technology will be intelligence-led and deployed to specific locations in London. This is an important development for the Met and one which is vital in assisting us in bearing down on violence." Click here to read more (Reuters) 24/01/2020 Benefits of access control in coworking spaces A forecast suggests flexible workspaces in the EMEA region will number around 17,000 by 2022 and many creative and tech-oriented coworkers demand round-the-clock access. The sense of control this flexibility gives is one reason people thrive in co-working spaces, according to the Harvard Business Review. With an access system, you can manage remotely, from a PC or smartphone, staff need not be on-site to manage people coming and going 24/7. Click here to read more (IFSEC Global) 20/01/2020 CCTV network to be extended across Cumbria Cumbria's police and crime commissioner has announced that the county's CCTV network is be extended, following feedback from councils, residents and police officers in recent months. 56 Surveillance cameras were first installed in 2015 and now 24 further cameras will be installed in towns across Cumbria including Keswick, Wigton, Millom, Milnthorpe and Ulverston later this year. The Police commissioner described the increase in CCTV as a 'significant step' in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. Click here to read more (Times & Star) 21/01/2020 Wireless access control market set for rapid growth by 2029 The Wireless Access Control Market Report provides a basic overview of the industry, including its definition, applications and manufacturing technology. The report also estimates 2018-2025 market development trends of Wireless Access Control industry, including analysis of upstream raw materials, downstream demand and current market dynamics. Take a look at the report which shows regional and country analysis integrating the demand and supply forces that are influencing rapid growth of the market for the future. Click here to read more (Fusion Science Academy) 24/01/2020 Biometric surveillance, access control and more on display at Intersec 2020 Taiwanese companies Vivotek and CyberLink have partnered to combine surveillance solutions with an AI facial recognition engine, Face Me AI. The collaboration will be showcased next week at Intersec 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The technology will be integrated with network cameras and backend video management software to ensure accuracy in facial recognition alerts based on both blacklists and whitelists. Access control based business HID global will also be joining this year's Intersec event to present enhanced enterprise-focused end-to-end solutions for organizations in the Middle East. Click here to read more (Biometric Update) 17/01/2020 CCTV of the world's worst planned robbery goes viral Viral CCTV footage of a robbery in Harringey, London, shows robbers struggling to escape from a jewellery shop during a raid. The three men snatched more than £20,000 worth of gold rings and earrings and caused £5,000 worth of damage at the Ital Gold jewellery shop. After a traumatised shop assistant locked herself in the toilet, the footage then shows the robbers beginning to panic after realising they were getting locked inside. One by one, the robbers pressed the escape button and ran for the exit, without holding the door open for the next person. The final man to leave can be seen banging the door in distress after realising he’s locked in. An unsuspecting member of the public then let him out. Click here to read more (Indy100) 20/01/2020 Eligo blog of the month ​ What’s imposter syndrome and how can you overcome it in 2020? At the start of a new year, many of us look to check in with our current career situation and if you’re coming back to the same job, wanting to move on or actually starting a new role this year. One thing you might have in common is the tiny voice at the back of your head whispering: “I have no idea what I’m doing”, “Am I good enough for this role?”, or “I don’t deserve this promotion”. That little annoying inner voice of career self-doubt is probably what is known as, imposter syndrome. Click here to read more Upcoming Events Security TWENTY Birmingham - 20/02/2020 The Security TWENTY conference in Birmingham will bring together top security industry speakers and is supported by a large exhibition of cutting edge security products and services. Find out more here Our monthly fire and security news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end-users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to produce content please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox, then sign up below! Form ID:4640

This past month the Building Services team have been busy attending events in the industry, from the Professional Security Event in London to the Smart Cities Expo in Barcelona, giving us a chance to meet some interesting people and learn a great deal more about the Security and IoT industry. But according to the regular schedule, the end of the month calls for a wrap up of the industries latest news. In this month's update, we cover the safety guidance offered to candidates in the upcoming election, Human-Centric Lighting Reaching Tipping Point in Workplaces, Applying IoT to emergency services and much more. Fire and Security Black Friday warning: online shoppers more likely to be victims of cyber attacks E-commerce attacks targeted directly at shoppers have increased by 15 per cent compared to last year, and online shoppers are more likely to be the victim of cyber-attacks. The increase in online shopping, via smartphones and apps combined with the heightened and lengthened shopping period, means a heightened time for cyber-attacks. A new report from cyber firm Kaspersky states that the likelihood of financial phishing attacks increases by 24 per cent, compared to the average value throughout the year. To read more about the report on online shoppers at risk of cyber attacks here (Professional Security) 22/11/2019 World Sales of Physical Security Products in 2019 was $34.3Bn Memoori's latest report shows that the total value of world production of Physical Security products at factory gate prices in 2019 was $34.3bn. Of the 3 product categories covered in the report, video surveillance had the highest rate of growth at 9.7% over the last 3 years and accounts for 56% of world sales, with Access control covering 24% and Intruder Alarms 20%. Despite the 8.5% increase of Physical Security products, the report also states that the demand structure is unbalanced. Read more about the state of world sales of physical security products in 2019 (Memoori) 13/11/2019 Safety Guidance for Candidates in Elections Election candidates are being issued with advice and guidance to help them respond if they experience intimidatory behaviour or abuse during the election campaign in the run-up to the general election on the 12th of December. Guidance for Candidates in Elections - when it goes too far advises on actions or behaviours that could constitute a criminal offence, when to call 999 and what candidates can do to protect themselves. This guidance is a joint effort from the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), the electoral commission, the College of Policing and the Crown Prosecution Service. To read more about the Guidance for Candidates in Elections click here (Professional Security) 15/11/2019 Lighting Office lighting should be CRI 90, for health and wellbeing According to Signify, lighting in offices should have a Colour Rendering index of 90, not 80 as standard. The move to a higher metric of would support the trend to put health and well-being in the workplace at the top of the agenda and tie in the increasingly widely-adopted WELL Building Standard. Apparently this step-up in Colour Rendering Index will more accurately render object colours - displaying them even more precisely. Read more about the new suggested Colour Rending index for offices here Human-Centric Lighting Reaching Tipping Point in Workplaces A university whitepaper 'The impact of Lighting and Views on the Workplace of the Future' has compared the benefits of Human Centric Lighting to traditional lighting systems. The whitepaper concludes that there is now enough evidence in the workplace setting to recommend broad concepts around Human-Centric Lighting for improved employee performance. The science of the circadian rhythm is demonstrating the effect of light on health and wellbeing; attracting attention from building owners looking to add value to their properties. Read more about human-centric lighting's effect on workplaces here (Memoori) 11/11/2019 FUTURE Designs wins Lux Award for Crossrail lighting FUTURE Designs won the Industrial and Transport Lighting Project of the year at the Lux Awards 2019 for its bespoke lighting solution, IKON, for Crossrail, Europe's largest infrastructure project. FUTURE Designs created several bespoke products including IKON uplighter luminaire, which are positioned on top of wayfinding totems and IKON EMERGANCY is positioned within the vertical faces of the totems helping to guide Crossrail passengers to safety. Click here to read more about FUTURE Designs winning the Lux Award. (a1Lighitngmag) 26/11/2019 Signify 3d prints recyclable luminaires for M&S https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/products/led/signify-3d-prints-recyclable-luminaires-ms-2019-11/ IoT Applying IoT to emergency services With so many autonomous devices connected to the internet one application that has sparked interest is how IoT can help in Emergency situations. Possibilities include IoT devices providing advance warning of danger wherever it arises – giving emergency services a crucial head start in cutting response times – or connected devices even taking action themselves, such as turning off power or water. ETSI recently published a Technical Report which examines eight use cases to explore how IoT-based communications could provide benefits for emergencies. Click here to read more about applying IoT to emergency services (iottechnews) 22/11/2019 Satellite IoT Applications Could Multiply A handful of satellite vendors have announced their intent to change the offering of global connectivity, with one company Swarm Technologies which recently announced its plans to launch satellites to deploy 150 satellites by the end of next year to support IoT applications. If the satellite industry can keep costs relatively low, they could be rewarded for providing connectivity for IoT applications and the industry could account for up to 2% of the IoT market. Click here to read more about satellite industry plans to multiply IoT applications (iotworldtoday) 12/11/2019 Study shows 66% increase of IoT in two years Telefónica has presented its second study on the Internet of Things (IoT), Things Matter 2019: the experience of the IoT user in Spain, revealing that the number of consumers using connected devices and their applications has grown by 66% over the previous report. The report also addresses an increased awareness of IoT sustainability and security and, there has been a shift from a strictly functional vision to a commitment from both industry and users to build a sustainable and safe technological ecosystem in which environmental factors are taken into account. Click here to read more about the increase in IoT use in two years (iotbusinessnews) 19/11/2019 Our monthly building services news update regularly features supplier news, product launches, events, our own articles, and much more. Check back each week to catch up on the industry news affecting the Fire, Security, Lighting sectors. Eligo Fire & Security are a leading Fire & Security recruitment agency specialising in jobs and recruitment across the sector. Companies we work with include major distributors, installers, manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users. Take a look at our company page to find out more. If you have a news article you would like featured in our industry news or would like to work with Eligo Fire & Security to product content please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox, then sign up below! Form ID:4640