The survey of 500 UK-based small-business owners also found that more than a third (39%) are considering doing so with in the next two years. Asked what their motivations for upgrading were, respondents most frequently cited theft and loss prevention motives. Some 38% of small businesses have suffered a break in or theft at their premises.

In 2008 Axis, Bosch and Sony began collaborations to develop an initiative that would provide a global open standard for interoperability of IP-based security products. 

It's every family's nightmare. Toddler Lucie Wilding was following her mother to the car to go on the school run when she was hit by a cyclist who was riding on the pavement, and dragged along the floor. The cyclist fell off his bike, before riding away without an apology.