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BT Redcare closure is fast approaching

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…

Government introduces Bill that will tackle retail crime

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…

What is an intruder alarm?

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…

Improving security by integrating access control

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…

How can Avigilon solutions support you with access control?

Avigilon is part of the security and protection global giant, Motorola Solutions. Although primarily known for its video surveillance systems the North American manufacturer developed an advanced access control solution before its acquisition in 2018. This system, then known as…

An established UK provider: Who are Paxton Access?

Paxton Access has over 30 years of experience of designing and manufacturing access control and security solutions for a range of buildings. Headquartered in Brighton in the UK, its market leading access control and door entry products are now found around…

Get more from your HALO Smart Sensor with Amplify

Monitoring your premises and protecting people and important items or possessions has got a lot of easier with the development of HALO Amplify. This allows up to 30 Bluetooth-enabled sensors to be wirelessly connected to each HALO Smart…

What is electronic access control?

What is electronic access control? At its most basic, access control is the ability to permit or deny the entry to a resource. Different mechanisms can be used to allow access to physical resources like a…

Data protection compliance: CCTV systems need to be maintained

When you have CCTV installed and start operating the surveillance system you have ongoing responsibilities as part of data protection compliance to ensure the quality of the system is maintained. Guidance issued by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) makes…