The Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco products for those aged 15 or younger this year, and bring in more restrictions on vaping, is close to reaching its final stages in Parliament.…
The UK’s disposable vape ban came into force at the beginning of the month (1st June 2025). The ban was introduced by the government to limit the environmental damage the irresponsible disposing of these vapes was causing. Additionally,…
Who are Schneider Electric? The French multinational company can trace its history back to 1836 when it was founded by two brothers, Adolphe and Joseph Schneider. Developing primarily as a machinery and steel manufacturer this changed to working…
What is Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM)? This is the convergence of IT and building facilities functions within an organisation. If you get DCIM right you will ensure the resilience, security, and sustainability of your IT systems.…
What is a UPS? Protecting your IT appliances and IP security systems, against power cuts and surges has become more important than ever to ensure business continuity. Additionally, if you want to ensure your security systems,…
What is server room monitoring? It is the active monitoring of your critical IT spaces, to ensure your systems that your organisation relies on, continue safely and efficiently. This is predominantly environmental monitoring but also covers power monitoring, intruder…
It is now fast approaching the date of the closure of BT Redcare. The company, which historically is the UK’s largest provider of alarm signalling, ceases operations on 1st August 2025. Last year BT Redcare launched a collaboration with…
The Crime and Policing Bill, which will introduce a specific offence relating to attacks on retail workers and end the rule that any shoplifting of goods worth less than £200 is classed as low value, has had its…
An intruder or burglar alarm system is a security system that will protect your property from a break-in. A range of sensors, that can be placed externally and internally, will detect motion, and this will sound an alarm. The detectors…
Integrating access control with your camera surveillance system means security can be managed more easily. It also ensures those protecting people and buildings have accurate information quickly so they can deal effectively with live incidents. Being…
