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August 21, 2026 by Mark Tilley

National Day Established to Honor UK Terrorism Victims and Survivors

The creation of a national day to honour the victims and survivors of terrorist acts in the UK has been welcomed by Figen Murray, the spearhead behind Martyn's Law. Starting from today, the National D...

Video surveillance market reaches $27bn as AI reshapes the industry

The global video surveillance market is continuing to grow as organisations invest in smarter cameras, ...

Aug 14 2026

Facial Recognition Technology Enters the Mainstream as Security and Privacy Questions Grow

Facial recognition is becoming an increasingly visible part of the UK's security landscape, with police ...

Aug 5 2026

System Glitch or Human Error? The Security Crisis Behind the UK’s Prison Releases

In an astonishing administrative blunder, dozens of prisoners across England and Wales were mistakenly ...

Nov 12 2025

Case Study: Improving Mobility in the Town of Ericeira, Portugal

Using intelligent cameras for traffic management and improved pedestrian safety in a popular tourist location ...

Oct 23 2025

Next Stop, Singapore - A Fireside Chat with Lee Odess

Join renowned access control and proptech thought leader Lee Odess for an exclusive fireside chat ahead of ...

Sep 15 2025

From The XForum: June 2025

Each month, The XForum will bring you industry insights and thought leadership from security professionals on ...

May 23 2025

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