DW Complete Surveillance Solutions has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Harco HIS to represent the company in the Middle East and Northern Africa region (MENA). “Our agreement with Harco truly represents finding the right partner at the right time,” said Wade Thomas, chief operating officer,...
Despite being fully aware of security risks following the introduction of high-profile legislation like GDPR, workers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have the worst cybersecurity discipline in the world and displaying signs of ‘security fatigue’, according to a study by Aruba, a Hewlett...
Pelco by Schneider Electric, a global leader in intelligent video surveillance solutions, has released the Spectra Professional IR – a rugged camera ideal for transportation, city surveillance, airports, seaports and commercial markets. The Spectra Professional IR features “above the horizon” viewing capability providing greater coverage...
Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun the first nationwide instant issuance of eIDs in West Africa. The new “GhanaCard” meets all international requirements for identity documents, such as chip-embedded technology and biometric capabilities. Identity Management Systems is the prime contractor for the Ghana National ID...
New viruses that leak passwords and sensitive data, called Spectre and Meltdown, were expected to wreak havoc this year, technology security companies have warned. They are expected to affect various computing devices. Many different vendors’ processors and operating systems are vulnerable, including Apple’s iPhones, iPads and Mac...
At least 262 journalists have been jailed for doing their job around the world, and 66 of these, are in Africa - as of December 1, says a media watchdog. According to a Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) prison census 2017 report, as of...
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Nigeria is starting flights to evacuate thousands of its citizens from Libya which will continue until all those wanting to return home have done so, its foreign minister said on Saturday. Nigerians have recently been the largest national group among African migrants travelling...
CAIRO (Reuters) - The public prosecutor in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor ordered the detention of four men pending an investigation into a hot air balloon crash that killed a South African tourist and injured several others, state news agency MENA said on Saturday. State...
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the London attacks on Sunday night as the first victim was named as Chrissy Archibald from Canada. Seven people were killed and 48 injured in the attack on Saturday, with 21 fighting for their lives in...
A new research centre to tackle cyber attacks has been set up in Cardiff. Launching the Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Analytics, Cardiff University and Airbus said it was the first of its kind in Europe. Their research will aim to protect corporate IT networks, intellectual...