Access Control: The benefits of using the cloud
If you are struggling with managing access to your site or sites, perhaps because you have contractors or temporary staff or employees needing to enter at varying times, then taking advantage of the latest cloud technology…
Halo Smart Sensor enhanced with smoke detection
The HALO Smart Sensor has been enhanced recently with the addition of smoke detection. This recent firmware update means you could reduce the number of detectors you have within a building. Therefore schools that have installed…
Plans to tackle retail crime stalled by election call
Before the general election was announced the UK government bowed to pressure from the retail industry in April and said it would create a standalone criminal offence for assaulting retail workers. This followed a concerted campaign by trade…
New technologies: Be aware of data protection requirements
Advanced surveillance systems using new technologies have spread beyond simply cameras. This has implications for the data protection obligations of security system and CCTV operators. ICO identifies increased risk from the latest surveillance technologies The Information…
Leanne takes over role to support customers
Security Group customers may have heard a new voice at the end of the telephone recently arranging intruder alarm maintenance visits. This is because we have a new business administrator on the team, Leanne Gough. Leanne…
How can you detect vaping? Try the Halo Smart Sensor
With growing concern about the high numbers of young people vaping, and about illicit vapes, being able to detect vaping to protect air quality and the health of others within buildings is becoming more important. Importance…
Contaminated products heighten concerns about vapes
News reports and alerts have highlighted issues with contaminated vapes recently. These vapes are sold as THC (the chemical component of cannabis) vapes, which are illegal in the UK, but they actually contain strong synthetic cannabinoids…
Avigilon H5A IR PTZ camera: Expanding the range of sight
If you are based in south-west England and are looking for a surveillance camera which will give you the ability to see incidents even in the dark then we can offer you the Avigilon H5A IR…
Helping customers impacted by BT Redcare closure
We are working with our customers that continue to use BT Redcare intruder alarm signalling to ensure they take the necessary steps to move to our advanced IP-based signalling solutions. These alarm upgrades have become more…
Retailers call for more action to tackle crime in stores
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Crime Survey 2024 Report published recently showed that between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 the number of violent or abusive incidents against retail staff rose to 1,300 from almost…