ENTRIES ARE now open for the new Fire and Security Matters Awards organised by Fire Safety Matters and Security Matters magazines – both of which are published by Western Business Media – in association with the Fire Industry Association (FIA).

AI-driven cameras are about to change the way we live and work for the better. The number of security cameras worldwide is predicted to reach a billion in 2021. The combination of AI and next-gen open camera technology will go far beyond security to transform every aspect of life – and not in a “Big Brother” way.

With concerns about crime – and insurance premiums – mounting, security services have never been more in demand. The UK security industry has grown by an average of 6.4% a year since 2016. But a new development is about to change the security landscape.

The fire and security sector has a massive gender imbalance. According to recent government figures, in England only 16% of all staff in fire services are women. And the security side is no better: a 2017 report found that only 11% of security professionals worldwide are women.

Whether your business is in the manufacturing, engineering or energy sectors, you need to trust the right talent solutions provider to help you attract skilled professionals in the field. Here, Cento explain the reasons to identify a trustworthy hiring consultant to take your business forwards. 

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The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has published the latest revision (Issue 3) of its Code of Practice for the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of Access Control Systems (NCP ...

Comelit Group, as a founder Partner to The Security Event, is excited to return to exhibit with the launch of latest integrated solutions, comprising an array of smart security and fire safety systems for residential and commercial premises.

OPTEX has expanded the offering of its range of award-winning Intelligent Visual Monitoring Solution with the launch of a new 12-channel Visual Verification Bridge in Europe and Africa.

We are excited to announce that our cloud-based Time Attendance Management Solution, GoTime Cloud, now has a new website and Partner Program!

 

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morse Watchmans provides new product enhancements to fight germs.

Taking place from 7th – 9th September 2021 at the UK fire & security industry’s iconic home, the NEC Birmingham, The Security Event and The Fire Safety Event have rapidly grown in popularity becoming the premier national security and fire safety events in the UK for the commercial, enterprise and domestic markets.

As a supporting partner, the Door & Hardware Federation will be hosting their own stand welcoming new and existing members discussing how their support can help businesses achieve compliance through their technical advice and training, continually raising the standards of the industry.

Our customer FORUS Grupp (www.forus.ee) is a unique provider in the Estonian real estate services market. From FORUS, property owners can get a wide range of services, be it maintenance, access control, surveillance, installation and maintenance of security systems, fire protection – all from one place.

Reconeyez wireless camera system is recognized by many security professionals and property managers/owners as an excellent light-weight solution to quickly secure a site or property with no additional investments in infrastructure. The plug-and-play type battery powered wireless cameras are equipped with a PIR motion sensor and only trigger high-quality photo alarms in case of actual movement in the detection area. The powerful radio modules allow to cover large territories with a single kit. Additionally, from 2021 the Reconeyez system boasts an efficient remote-control tool in the form of an Android and Apple compatible smartphone application that allows quick arming and disarming of the Reconeyez camera systems – the ArmIt app.

We are happy to announce the launch of the official branded Reconeyez integration with the Immix security software platform. The integration is part of our efforts to offer users of existing security platforms an easier way to add Reconeyez solutions to their current systems and support our growing presence in the UK, European and North American markets.

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional switches, media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, is promoting cyber secure, high-performance Ethernet video and PoE transmission, with its new RY-L28-XX Series layer-2/3 managed ethernet switch range.

As part of the relocation and upgrade of the CCTV control room, Thinking Space provided a 3 operator console complete with radio pods as well as two Evolution Media Walls, one for the main control room and one for the Road Traffic Office.

As experts in the control room furniture industry, we offer our top tips when planning your control room upgrade.

We aim to help you consider and evaluate what your priorities are; what is important to your control room project, and what you can compromise on.

But, let's take a step back first as we examine the many reasons why you might be planning a control room upgrade in the first place.

Control rooms can be one of the most stressful environments to work in, and therefore it is crucial that organisations support the wellbeing of their operators. Now more than ever in this current climate, industries need to be building a healthier control room.

A healthier control room not only creates a comfortable, calming environment but it can also compliment a support programme for employee campaigns such as mental health training, employee assistance programmes, wellbeing networks and focus groups.