A Chinese CCTV firm whose equipment is banned by the Government from 'sensitive' sites more than doubled its sales to UK and Ireland customers last year. Annual results from Hikvision showed direct sales climbed from £14.7m in 2022 to £32.6m in 2023. The ban announced in 2022 by deputy PM Oliver Dowden applies to the use of the cameras at 'sensitive sites'. Looking ahead: Annual results from Hikvision showed direct sales climbed from £14.7m in 2022 to £32.6m in 2023The Government later made clear that this ban did not extend to all public sector sites. The company maintains it presents no threat to UK security.

Source: Daily Mail June 09, 2024 23:41 UTC