UK ISP BT to Close Redcare Alarm Security Division in 2025 UPDATE
BT has communicated its plans to close the Redcare service on 1st August 2025.
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Dec 5, 20232 min
ExCeL London Security Contract
Carlisle Support Services awarded a multi-year security contract to further enhance operations
Jun 20, 20231 min
Introducing TelWAI - A New Business Partner Member
Founded in 2022, TelWAI combines AI-driven video analytics operating on the edge and wireless network communications.
May 28, 20234 min
‘Extremely concerned and disappointed’ – more councils caught up in Capita breach
Authorities have complained about the lack of time taken to be notified by IT firm and wrongly being told personal data was not put at risk
Apr 20, 20233 min
What, exactly, is the problem with Chinese CCTV cameras?
In a rush of hysteria and moral panic, Five Eyes governments are ripping out Chinese branded cameras.
Apr 7, 20231 min
Mitie acquires Linx
Linx International Group (Linx for short), the technical security and security management trainers, have been acquired by Mitie. Linx’s thre
Nov 25, 20222 min
Ban on Chinese surveillance cameras in `sensitive´ Government sites
Oliver Dowden issued the order to ban surveillance equipment made by firms subject to Beijing´s security laws (PA)
Aug 16, 20222 min
43% of UK retailers surveyed hit with fines for video privacy breaches
43% of UK retailers surveyed hit with fines for video privacy breaches
Jun 16, 20223 min
Surveillance Camera Commissioner puts trust at centre of campaign to block Chinese cameras
Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Fraser Sampson, is putting trust at the centre of his warning about Chinese camera makers
Apr 14, 20224 min
Where does CCTV sit within London counter-terrorism?
Lord Harris's review of London counter-terrorism has a lot to say about CCTV. We digest the main points in this 2 minute read.
Dec 15, 20214 min
CCTV User Group calls on government to remind local authorities of traffic camera responsibilities
We've written to Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner to warn against use of non-compliant CCTV for traffic regulation enforcement
Dec 6, 20213 min
A warm welcome to Dawn Holmes who joins the CCTV User Group as Non-Executive Director
The CCTV User Group is delighted to announce that Dawn Holmes MSc, CSyP, CPP, CISSP has agreed to join us as a Non-Executive Director
Nov 29, 20212 min
British Standard BS7958 and the CCTV Code of Practice and why you should consider obtaining them
Our Snapshot Webinar on BS7958 and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice was well attended, proof that our industry cares about standards
Nov 15, 20212 min
The CCTV User Group welcomes Oliver Martin as new Honorary Chairman
Oliver Martin has agreed to assume the role and responsibilities of Honorary Chairman of the CCTV User Group
Oct 5, 20211 min
From Facit Data Systems: Identity Cloak v2.0. Redact your CCTV footage in four quick and easy steps.
Redact your CCTV footage in four quick and easy steps.
Sep 21, 20214 min
CCTV User Group calls on Home Secretary to strengthen Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
Image by Gerhard G. from Pixabay with modifications The CCTV User Group has called on the Home Secretary to strengthen the Surveillance...
Sep 14, 20212 min
New £76,000 CCTV system is unveiled in Exmouth
WCCTV News - CCTV system is unveiled in Exmouth – and captures assault within hours of being switched on
Aug 19, 20212 min
Bold Communications bought up by Canadian company after 30 years
After 30 years as a leading provider of alarm monitoring platforms, Bold Communications has been acquired by a Canadian software company...
Aug 10, 20212 min
Managers required to find new income streams as local authority CCTV faces funding squeeze
So what is the state of CCTV funding at present? Some key points to emerge from a recent survey of local authority CCTV managers (read more)
Aug 3, 20213 min
The Monitoring Control Room – Overhead or Asset?
One example of how Bradford Municipal District Council CCTV Manager (Phil Homes) is setting a good example with Bold Communications
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