Archive for April 2017
ABUS UK Offer New Total Door Security
For many years ABUS Door Bars have made a successful contribution to ABUS’ security portfolio in Germany. While these products offer spectacular additional door security, their very specific fitting requirements have meant their sale in the UK would be mostly limited to distributors able to offer a professional fitting service. Now ABUS UK has many…
Read MoreHeightened Security Threat At Airports And Nuclear Power Stations
According to a report in the UK’s Sunday Telegraph, Britain’s airports and nuclear power stations have been told to tighten their defences against terrorist attacks in the face of increased threats to electronic security systems. This comes as no surprise to those charged with securing critical infrastructure. Airports are constantly under threat but a successful…
Read MoreThe Hidden Key To Guest Satisfaction
Interiors, customer services and facilities may well steal the limelight to guest satisfaction in hospitality. However, it is the finer, more ‘hidden’ details that can make or break a guest’s stay. Trevor Ball, area sales manager for Allegion UK in hospitality, explores what RFID technology is doing for the hotel industry. When we’re booking a…
Read MoreGive Your Customers More With The ‘Car Keys On Your Phone’ App
Auto locksmiths, want to offer your customers that bit extra? Tradelocks has the solution! The Car Keys on Your Phone App is the first of its kind and will help you make more profits in 3 ways: 1. By selling the gadget as an upgrade when attending a vehicle lockout situation. 2. By selling it…
Read MoreSSAIB’s IT Security Commitment Through Cyber Essentials Plus
SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s leading security, fire and telecare certification body, has demonstrated its commitment to IT security by successfully meeting the Government-endorsed Cyber Essentials Plus standard. The industry-supported Cyber Essentials scheme helps prevent the vast majority of cyber attacks and sets out a range of security controls to help protect an organisation against…
Read MoreUrmet iPervoice Stars At BBC Television Centre
Urmet has added to its portfolio of heritage buildings with an installation at the world-famous former BBC Television Centre in White City, London. The 14-acre complex is one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, with a frontage and statues that are known to television viewers around the world. Many features are Grade II-listed and will…
Read MoreSplit-Series Keypad With Proximity Reader
SECO-LARM USA, Inc. has started shipping the new Split Series Keypad with Proximity Reader. The SK-4131-SPSQ adds an extra layer of security – the keypad and controller are separate; preventing access via keypad tampering. A simple 3-wire connection between the keypad and controller make installation easy. The Split Series Keypad supports up to 1,200 users…
Read MoreHadrian Technology Scoops Place In FT Ranking Of Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies
Hadrian Technology, one of the UK’s leading CCTV design, supply and installation companies has been shortlisted in The Financial Times’ inaugural ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses – The FT 1000 – compiled in co-operation with statista. The news comes only months after Hadrian Technology was named as a Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 company.…
Read MoreThings That Go Bump In The Night: Dads ‘Too Scared’ To Investigate
Nearly three-quarters of fathers are too scared to go and investigate strange noises around the home at night time, it appears. And, to make things worse, a national CCTV company has found that it’s mum who plucks up courage, grabs a torch, and heads off to go and see. According to Yorkshire-based CCTV.co.uk, there’s a…
Read MoreMx6 Dual Cameras Open Up New Opportunities
MOBOTIX is starting series production of their new Mx6 6MP camera line with the outdoor dual cameras M16, D16, S16 and V16. The Mx6 Camera Line is the most powerful 6MP MOBOTIX Camera System and the first to support the H.264/ONVIF* Industry Standard. In terms of their outer appearance, these models look exactly the same…
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