Hikvision Alleges £800 Million Cost To Replace Hikvision In UK Government

Charles Rollet

•Published Feb 09, 2023 13:08 PM

In a sign of how concerned Hikvision is of growing opposition in the UK, Hikvision is telling UK politicians that it would cost £800 million - almost $1 billion USD - to rip-and-replace Hikvision cameras bought by UK authorities, arguing this is "deeply irresponsible in a cost-of-living crisis".

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This is part of a broader Hikvision UK lobbying effort which we examine herein.

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Comments (2)

John Honovich

• Feb 09, 2023

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Sergio Guzman

• Feb 09, 2023

Pine Crest School • IPVMU Certified

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