The move of the Ifsec security exhibition, from Birmingham to London, is a logical decision by the organisers UBM. London is certainly an international attraction itself and may have a positive impact on the number of overseas visitors. But will it be enough?

Axis continues to grow and the company’s profits are larger than ever. During 2014, the video surveillance market is expected to reach the tipping point when revenue for network video will overtake analogue, and in a few years time, this technology shift will no longer be the driver for the market. Ahead of this scenario, Axis is already actively seeking new growth areas.

"What are the most important facts and pointers when choosing a suiable network switch for IP surveillance systems?"
That is the theme for this Detektor Security Academy article, which focuses on switch network speed, PoE compatibility and quality assurance testing.

When organisations are considering the switch from analogue systems to network-based HD solutions, there’s often the perception that bandwidth levels will increase significantly, as will the costs associated with expanding network and storage capabilities. While these concerns do have merit, the truth is that HD video surveillance need not take up as much bandwidth and storage space as you might expect, so long as the right tools are in place.