Kia ora and welcome to the June-July 2023 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine!
In this issue we greet the winter months with some great reading, including s spotlight on the escalating issue of violent retail crime, a look at new UK legislation designed to protect crowded places, commentary on the continuing AI juggernaut, as well as all the latest industry news.
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Firstly, a big thanks also to our wonderful advertisers (both print and online) who continue to partner with us during what are uncertain economic times. Quality journalism and expert commentary comes at a cost, and our advertisers play an important role by contributing to a vibrant and informed security sector through their sponsorship of the magazine.
Our gratitude for this second issue of NZSM for 2023 extends to our supporters and leading manufacturers and distributors Loktronic, ASSA ABLOY, simPRO, ICT, Provision-ISR (SWL), and Vivotek (Clear Digital). We’d also like to recognise our association partners, the New Zealand Security Association, the New Zealand Institute of Private Investigators, ASIS International, Master Locksmiths, and the New Zealand Security Sector Network.
Inside this issue, I explore the new draft legislation requiring venues in the UK to be prepared for and ready to respond in the event of an attack. Applying to public events and crowded places such as shops, restaurants and bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, stadia, schools, libraries, universities, bus and railway stations, airports and visitor sites, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill will make venue operators legally liable for the protective security of their patrons.
If media reportage is anything to go by, AI is advancing in leaps and bounds, leaving both amazed and worried at the same time. Frequent NZSM contributor David Withers APP raises the alarm and considers the dystopian possibilities of AI left unchecked, while new research by SnapLogic reveals how organisations can promoted the acceptance of AI in the workplace.
In this issue, we’re also thrilled to be joined by Alarm Watch’s Graeme McKenzie who provides valuable insights on how installers can prepare for the necessary upgrades ahead of the August 2024 closure of Vodafone’s 3G network. There’s little time to delay, he writes, as increased demand for communication modules closer to the shutdown date may impact delivery times.
There’s all this and much more to explore in this issue of NZSM. Also, if you haven’t already, consider subscribing to our to-your-inbox eNewsletter THE BRIEF. It’s a great way to keep up-to-date with the latest. Details on the Defsec website.
Nicholas Dynon, Auckland
