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Professional Security Installer
IN MY
OPINION
Karl Northall of Securenett
PRODUCT
TESTS
Serage SRTVIVDPRO70 Dome
Ethos 4485 Meter
PSI PREMIER
AWARDS 2017
All the finalists revealed!
EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
READY FOR
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The importance of a
thorough risk assessment

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5 Editorial
Statistics presented at the recent NSI Installer Summit
show that the efforts of installers, manufacturers and the
emergency services are paying off when it comes to
reducing unwanted call-outs
6 Industry news
News and events from the security and fire industries
11 Appointments
We meet some of this month’s security industry movers
and shakers
12 TESTED - Serage SRTVIVDPRO70
The dome camera from Serage is put through its paces
by an independent reviewer to assess its ease of install,
use and performance
16 TESTED - Ethos 4485 Meter
One of the most useful tools in your armoury is a laser
distance meter. Here we trial one available from CEF
18 Editor’s Choice
The pick of the latest security products with information
from the manufacturers
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Professional Security Installer
IN MY
OPINION
Karl Northall of Securenett
PRODUCT
TESTS
Serage SRTVIVDPRO70 Dome
Ethos 4485 Meter
PSI PREMIER
AWARDS 2017
All the finalists revealed!
EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
READY FOR
ANYTHING?
The importance of a
thorough risk assessment
21 In my opinion - Karl Northall
This month we talk to the Operations Compliance
Director at the recently named Securenett Security
Systems based in Cradley Heath
25 PSI Premier Awards 2017
All of the nominations have been collated and we can
now announce the finalists in this year’s awards
campaign. So it’s down to you to pick out the winners...
39 The PSI Panel
The PSI Panel discusses the value of a good risk
assessment when taking on a new job or taking over an
old contract
51 Big data and big storage
How can you keep surveillance data stored securely?
54 The countdown to IFSEC....
Not too long to wait until IFSEC 2017, so we look at what
will be the main attractions alongside the exhibition
59 Meet the installer
This month we look at the benefits of approval
62 PSI Golf Day 2017
Fancy a game of golf against your peers and a chat with
Ray Parlour? Join us at this year’s tournament
64 The PSi Directory
Your guide to vendors and service providers
Ready for anything?
How can installers ensure that their risk assessments are fit for purpose
on a new or existing contract? The PSI Panel of experts give us their
advice for addressing the potential problem areas in buildings or sites
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EDITORIAL
Don’t just stop at the front door
The Micro Contact-W can be used to protect almost
anything, including doors, windows, drawers and
cupboards - the list is endless!
Internal door
Patio door
Window frame
Bedside drawer
Praise where it’s due
It’s time to give yourselves a pat on the back
because, in the main, you’re doing a pretty
fine job - much better than in previous years if
the numbers are anything to go by..
We’re all familiar with the term ‘cowboy’ tradesman. It’s a
fact of business life that there will always be someone
ready to undercut you and, probably, do a bad job of the
work once they get the contract. If the world was perfect, Matt
Allwright and the Watchdog team would not be looking for Rogue
Traders because everyone would be giving every job 100% and
charging fair rates. It is because we live in the real world that we
have services like Checkatrade, Ratedpeople and Trustatrader
and it is again because we live in the real world that even these
types of schemes have their exploiters (as our friends at
Watchdog will tell you).
In the security industry there have been a number of third
party schemes initiated to improve the playing field and unseat
the cowboys. From manned guarding to security installers,
whether it is your body, your brain or your technical expertise
that’s in demand there is a certification or accreditation scheme
just for you.
For security installers the main two third party accreditations
come from NSI and SSAIB, both well-established and well
respected. It was at the recent NSI Installer Summit that a few
numbers thrown around made me realise that our industry
should actually be rather proud of itself and, perhaps, while the
cowboys will always be there maybe they are mostly firing
business blanks in the face of raised standards and innovative
new technology these days.
According to speaker Ken Meanwell, Police CPI, the level of
false alarm callouts has dropped by 90% in the last ten years
with an 11% reduction in last year alone. That’s an awesome
statistic that should result in a massive pat on the back for
installers, manufacturers and the emergency services who have
all contributed to this result. And if that wasn’t enough for you,
Richard Jenkins of NSI reported that because today’s installers
are committed to raising standards, the number of customer
complaints received by the NSI has gone down by 50% in just two
years. That is very worthy of note.
A few years ago we ran an article asking whether third party
accreditation is a worthwhile pursuit when so often the bottom
line is the deciding factor for contracts. The aforementioned stats
prove that the hard work being put in behind the scenes by all the
professional parties in raising standards is certainly worthwhile
and if you doubt the importance of accreditation check out the
opinions of your peers on page 44. Well done!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
CEF earns SafeContractor award
Lars Thinggaard,
President and CEO,
Milestone Systems
In brief
The Master Locksmiths
Association has announced
that registrations for the
MLA Expo are up on
previous years with visitor
registrations currently
tracking at 98.7% up on the
same time for the previous
show in 2015.
BSI has published Publicly
Available Specification
(PAS) 13, Code of practice
for safety barriers used in
traffic management within
workplace environments
with test methods for safety
barrier impact resilience.
Milestone presents 18% revenue
growth figures
Milestone Systems has presented a strong
financial report for 2016 with growth of 18%
over 2015.
Milestone Systems reports 2016 invoiced
revenue of DKK 805 M (EUR 108 M). Net revenue
was DKK 709 M (EUR 95 M), an increase of 18%
compared to 2015. Operating income before
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
resulted in DKK 121 M (EUR 16 M) and net
income reached DKK 42 M (EUR 5.6 M).
With the reported growth, Milestone
Systems has exceeded the overall growth in the
market for video surveillance equipment, which
is expected to have reached 6% in 2016.
“The reasons for our growth stem from our
strong community of partners and customers,
Hadrian Technology ranked in the
FT 1000 listing
Hadrian Technology 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 a few months after Hadrian
CEF has been awarded SafeContractor
Accreditation following an audit of the health
and safety procedures adhered to across its
network of almost 400 branches and over
2,500 employees. The company was
accredited for consistently maintaining robust
health and safety standards and processes by
the third party accreditation scheme,
dedicated to recognising and rewarding high
standards of health and safety amongst UK
contractors.
our open platform technology and investments
in innovation and new technologies. We aim to
continue this co-creation approach with our
community and will keep investing in innovation
in the years to come,” states Lars Thinggaard,
President and CEO, Milestone Systems.
In 2016, Milestone Systems launched several
new initiatives together with its community,
among others, partners Intel and Siemens, and
end-users Hyatt Hotels and Stockholm Metro.
Technology was named as a Sunday Times
Virgin Fast Track 100 company.
The league table, published online, will
feature in a Financial Times special report at
the end of April. It ranks Europe’s 1000 fastest
growing companies between 2012 and 2015.
Ranked 252 out of 1000 European
companies, North East-based Hadrian
Technology advises clients on the design and
installation of bespoke high-quality CCTV
solutions, operating software and digital
cloud-based storage through to ongoing
maintenance. Established in 1999 by Stuart
Ferguson and Gary Trotter (pictured), the
company has a track record of delivering CCTV
security systems for a range of retail, leisure,
hospitality and public sector companies and
organisations across the UK and Ireland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Encouraging the next
generation of fire systems
installers
Aico recently hosted an educational visit to
its Centre of Excellence for students of Dudley
College studying Performing Engineering
Operations (PEO) Foundation Level 1.
Eleven students, aged 16-18, accompanied
by two lecturers from the College, were given
a tour around Aico’s newly extended Centre of
Excellence in Oswestry, Shropshire, taking
advantage of the training facilities.
“As these students are not yet in the trade,
the purpose of this visit and what they get out
of it is the importance of smoke alarms and
an exposure to the construction of smoke
alarms” comments David Daley, Electrical
Lecturer, Dudley College. “The visit also
widens their electrical knowledge base and,
as their careers progress they may even be
installing Aico products. All the students
have completed positive reports in their
journals and have actually retained a lot of
the information passed on to them.”
In brief
Oprema has been awarded
Dahua Technology’s UK
Distributor of the Year 2016
award. Dahua presented
Oprema with the award in
recognition of the
distribution company’s
ongoing commitment to
promoting Dahua’s portfolio
of products to the UK
market.
Hanwha Techwin’s security
business group has agreed
to establish a partnership
with NVIDIA. This is
intended to strengthen the
competitiveness of AI-based
security products and
solutions.
Installer fits system for vehicle
tracking across entire fleet
Neil Berrisford, Operations Director and Ben
Richards, Extinguisher Technician, Tecserv UK
Tecserv UK has installed an all-in-one vehicle
tracking solution from BigChange across its
entire fleet of vans.
Headquartered in Underwood, Nottingham
the company designs, installs and maintains
commercial fire and intruder alarms, CCTV and
access control systems. Tecserv UK chose the
JourneyWatch system from BigChange which
combines real-time tracking of vans, separation
of business and private mileage and an
integrated driver mobile app that manages
timesheets, expenses and gives its technicians
feedback after each journey to encourage safe
and responsible driver behaviour.
Contact centre agents at Tecserv’s
monitoring centre in Nottingham liaise with
customers to respond to urgent reactive service
requests as well as to manage the ongoing
installation and routine servicing of alarm and
CCTV hardware. With a team of field based
service engineers covering the UK, maintaining
complete visibility of the entire operation can
be a challenge.
The JourneyWatch system from BigChange
gives all call-centre agents and planners
instant visibility of the live location and
progress of all company technicians. Integrated
customer relationship management (CRM)
means that all customer sites are saved in the
system, so that rather than just seeing the
name of a street, operators can instantly
understand which contact each engineer is
visiting.
When responding to urgent reactive work,
the system identifies available engineers in
order of proximity together with information
about their skills, qualifications and the type of
vehicle and tools that they have available. This
has enabled Tecserv UK to enhance response
times ensuring that the ideal resource attends
every job. This is supported by a variety of
proactive alerts that enable efficient
management of the operation. These include
automatic emails and text messages to drivers
and management when vehicles travel on toll
roads or enter the London congestion charging
zone, ensuring fees are paid and fines not
incurred.
Alerts also highlight when vehicles have
been stopped at a location for an excessive
period of time.
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NSI Installer Summit hits the heights at
new venue in Birminham
Over 200 delegates gathered at the fourth NSI Installer
Summit last week at the Vox at the NEC, Birmingham.
Over 50 product and business support providers filled the
exhibition hall, offering delegates the opportunity to get up
close to the latest technology, expand their technical
knowledge and take advantage of exclusive Summit deals and
offers. Special emphasis was placed on education this year
with ten speakers covering a range of pertinent security and
fire sector-related topics over the course of the day.
Subjects in the plenary session in the morning included the
Hatton Garden heist (during which the speaker Graeme Dow
showed just how small the drilled entry point to the vault was)
and lessons learned for the security sector; the Government’s
perspective on cyber security – the risks and uncertainties; an
insight into Jaguar Land Rover’s corporate security strategy
and the newly launched Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standard
for the security and fire sectors.
Evolution gains CompEX certification
Evolution (Electronic Security Systems) in now able to install
and maintain systems in environments with the potential risk
of explosive atmospheres, after completing CompEX training
and practical assessments.
Richard Lambert, co-founder and Managing Director of
Evolution said: “By further up-skilling our engineers, we will
now be able to deliver an even broader range of solutions for
even the most challenging environments.”
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THE BOTTOM LINE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH CSL
The interview that gets
the facts from the top
This month Simon Banks
talks to Stephen Leigh,
Sales Director of Argus
Fire & Security Ltd. Argus
have been providing the latest in fire
alarms and burglar alarm technology for
industrial, commercial and domestic customers for
over 30 years.
Your company ethos is to supply the highest level of burglar alarm
protection and in recent years you have doubled your monitored base.
What has been the driving factor for this?
A major factor has been the continued investment in our company and staff,
leading to more prestigious contract opportunities and a high customer
retention rate. Our customers are generally very loyal and frequently
recommend our business and the services we offer to others.
Digital Communicators provide a lucrative revenue stream for many
installers. What prompted your decision to stop supplying them?
Argus stopped offering this service around three years ago after trialling the
then new DigiAir Product, deciding that single path radio products offered
much greater flexibility and reliability. Products such as DigiAir offer very
versatile attributes that improve the level of security over the old Digi Com
service, which could be very vulnerable to attack as it was not polled regularly
enough and in some instances not at all. We are currently on a campaign to
change-out our legacy base of Digi’s to single path wireless. We have also
found that when including the telephone call cost of a Digi Com service that
polled twice daily, the overall cost of a DigiAir to the customer can often be
lower. Surprising as it may seem, many customers choose to upgrade to
Grade 2 dual path signalling at this stage due to the very small additional
cost, and benefits of Dual path.
You have told me Argus operates a best practice policy of only quoting
specifications based on risk. How do you maintain this approach with
growing competitive pressure in the market?
As an NSI approved installer we carry out risk assessments for all new
installations, this ensures that our bespoke professional quotations are fit for
purpose and meet all necessary requirements for our customer’s needs. Not
all companies provide this service, and we believe this gives us a professional
advantage against some other Installers who do not.
You mention that risk assessments aid your decision on system
design, how do you see system designs changing in the coming years.
Risk assessments are crucial to designing the appropriate system, I see many
manufacturers offering system apps and mobile device notification solutions.
Although progressive and arguably convenient, these systems will never
replace the need for high security police response systems. The biggest
concern I see in the coming years is non accredited companies selling
inadequate systems, which is not good for the consumer or the industry.
How do you see Home Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT)
impacting your business over the next 5 years?
We believe that Home Automation and App based security including the
cloud, should be complementary to - rather than in place of - high security
police response alarm systems. When used appropriately IoT provides
additional benefits to high security systems and greater flexibility and
functionality for the lesser secure systems. There will be more customer
demand for App based systems, but in the main we believe these will replace
conventional audible only and speech dialler systems. We strongly believe in
the benefits of IoT, especially Apps for CCTV, and feel this is a growing area
that will benefit us all.
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TEST
PRODUCT TEST
Serage SRTVIVDPRO70
The range of image
settings should allow
the camera to suit a
wide variety of
applications
What’s in the box?
Dome camera
Mounting base
Conduit blanking plug
Four fixing screws and wallplugs
Torx driver
Allen Key
Phono (RCA) video test lead
Fixing template
Installation sheet
EX-SDI guide (camera setup)
Specification, lens control
and information sheets
NOTE: This PSI Product Test
was carried out by an
independent third party,
not editorial staff. The
manufacturer had no input in
the review or the final result
The camera
provides a TVI
compatible HD
output along with an
SD output and has
motorised lens
functions. Three high
intensity infrared
LEDs are mounted on
each side of the lens
to provide long range
scene illumination. A stiff
plastic strip is bonded to the
inside of the clear bowl to
prevent light from the LEDs
leaking internally into the lens.
The camera has an ingress
protection rating of IP68 and is
stated as ‘Vandal proof’ but no IK
impact code rating is given.
Getting started
The documentation is quite limited with the
camera’s details provided on multiple sheets with
the setup instructions in a small 18-page guide
entitled EX-SDI (Extended Serial Digital Interface).
This is quite misleading as the camera does not
appear to support the SDI system, just the more
common TVI (Transport Video Interface) for High
Definition images. The Serage website did not at
the time of testing provide any additional or
updated details and also referred to SDI while
promoting TVI standard cameras.
Connection is straightforward as the camera’s
composite cable is provided with a Yellow BNC
connector for the SD (Standard Definition)
analogue output, a Black BNC for the HD analogue
output and a 2-pole connector for the 12/24-volt
supply input.
At power-up the camera displays its initial
settings for approximately 8 seconds at the bottom
of the screen on both the SD and HD outputs. The
lens goes through a brief calibration routine and
auto-focusses on the scene.
Operation
All camera functions are accessed by way of a
miniature joystick switch mounted on the
connection PCB in the dome’s chassis. Initially
this joystick provides lens function control but if
held down for a couple of seconds invokes the
OSD menu structure. A two-pole connector next
to the joystick can be used with the supplied
phono connector lead to access the video feed
from the camera for set-up purposes.
Installation is likely to be straightforward but
care will need to be taken to ensure that the
very small Allen screw in the side of the bayonet
style mounting base is secured to lock the dome
in place. The clear bowl must be carefully
rotated to ensure the IR screening is correctly
aligned with the lens.
The inclusion of the separate SD output lead
means that for applications such as entrance
monitoring, this feed can be used to drive a
local monitor while the HD-TVI signal is fed back
to the control room recorder.
Three axis sensor module adjustment means
that it can be wall or ceiling mounted.
Menu Options
There are 11 menu options in total; the first two
cover lens control features such as auto-focus
configuration and exposure control. Six further
options cover all image parameters including
white balance, backlight compensation control,
day / night switching with threshold levels and
digital noise management. Two options cover
operating modes for CCTV format setting and
the final option is for serial control baud rate
and camera address (0 to 255).
Performance
The camera performs well and with its factory
settings switched from colour to mono at
around 10 lux scene illumination, returning to
colour when the level reached just over 20 lux.
In colour mode, reasonable colour imagery was
maintained well below 1 lux, albeit with
significant AGC noise although this is limited
effectively by the DNR (Dynamic Noise
Reduction) function. There was some noticeable
de-saturation of colours when operating below
30 lux. Menu options can be used to
significantly modify the performance however to
suit the requirement, so Sens Up can be
implemented if there is likely to be limited
movement in low-light scenes.
Some “hunting” of the day / night function
was noticed when a bright object was
introduced into a low light level scene but this
settled down quite quickly after a re-focus cycle
and would be improved by carefully setting the
switching threshold levels to suit the exact
scene being observed.
While the lens was stated to have a 2.8 to 12mm
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Manufacturer (OEM), winning a number of business accolades along the away.
Founded in 1997 by experts in
computer science and artificial
intelligence, IDIS has been at
the forefront of surveillance
innovation for over two decades.
An early pioneer in the move
from analogue to digital, IDIS
soon grew to be the world’s
number one digital video recorder
(DVR) seller as an Original Equipment
In 2013, IDIS launched its brand business with the game-changing DirectIP at its heart, and by
2015, had established multiple regional headquarters around the globe. Today, IDIS delivers a total
solution, offering a comprehensive end-to-end suite of offerings, featuring next-generation analogue
and IP recorders, cameras, monitors, accessories, and an incredibly powerful video management
software (VMS). All are designed, developed, and manufactured in-house by IDIS. Modular and
affordable like no other on the market, IDIS meets surveillance needs of any size and complexity,
specifically known for industry-leading quality and reliability.
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Today, IDIS has continued to be an industry pioneer. It has grown to become a leading global
security company and the largest video surveillance manufacturer in South Korea, with more than
two million recorders
installed worldwide
and over 16.5 million
cameras utilising IDIS
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TEST
7.5 out of 10
(continued from p12)
range, no figures for field of view
were provided. In testing the
horizontal field of view was observed
to be approximately 84° at wide
angle and 32° when fully zoomed in.
This would suggest a 3:1 rather than
over 4:1 ratio or 2.8 to 8.5mm
perhaps.
The internal shrouding of the camera
is very limited so it is possible to clearly see
the lens motor casings and their multicoloured
wiring when viewed from beneath
the dome. This helps identify the camera’s
direction of view and potentially exposes
vulnerabilities in its construction.
The supplied information is quite limited and
the lack of any additional support information
online is a concern. Menu options such as Burst
Frequency and Gain are available with ranges from
0 to 255 and 0 to 128 respectively but are stated as
B/W features rather than colour sub-carrier
features and their purpose is not explained.
16 privacy zones are provided for but the
settings for these were illogical and appeared to
depend on un-masking areas rather than setting
them, the limited instructions did not help in
this regard.
Serial commands for infrared and lens control
are supported using Pelco D protocol when used
with a compatible control system as there is no
RS485 connector in the dome.
An aluminium plate is mounted behind the LEDs
to help dissipate heat. When the LEDs are running,
this was found to have a mean temperature of 55°C
with a 25°C ambient. The area around the LEDs was
found to be just over 60°C. The main camera
components ran relatively cool at around 38 to
40°C.
Night time performance showed good contrast
images from the infrared source and subjects were
illuminated up to the stated 70 metres with the
Smart IR setting suitably adjusted. While stated as
‘Perfect Anti-Reflection’ there was some evidence
of reflections impacting the lens but with careful
adjustment of the clear bowl position this could be
minimised.
Conclusion
A very capable camera but somewhat let down by
its documentation that could do with improved
translation and an expansion of details. The range
of image settings should allow the camera to suit a
wide variety of applications.
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PRODUCT TEST
Ethos 4485 Laser Distance Meter
calibration required prior to use and the buttons
on the front of the unit are clear enough to be
able to guess what they will do without looking
through the instruction manual.
What’s in the box?
4485 device
Instruction manual
Lanyard
Carry pouch
Batteries
All in all this is a very
simple unit which
would be an ideal
choice for anyone
looking to replace a
tape measure/wheel
9 out of 10
There cannot be a toolbox in the country that
does not contain at least one tape measure
and while these are staples of the
tradesman’s kit they can be a bit of a pain when
quoting for jobs that require multiple
measurements being taken at a time. Thankfully
there is an alternative for those who have ever
had a tape snap back on them or had trouble
getting the tape edge to stay in place. The
alternative is the laser distance meter, a tool that
uses a timed laser pulse to measure the distance
involved and there are plenty on the market to
choose from depending on your requirements.
The unit under review here is the Ethos 4485
Laser Distance Meter available in the UK from
electrical wholesaler CEF, or City Electrical Factors
as you may know them.
Getting started
Quite often when it comes to new technology
replacing an established solution there is an
element of complication involved however the
4485 needs nothing more than the two supplied
batteries being inserted and the lanyard being
attached before it is ready to go. There is no
Performance
With the batteries inserted and the lanyard
attached the meter was put to the test. The unit is
switched on using the MEAS button and the
desired unit of measurement is chosen with UNIT.
The choices are metric or imperial in six different
formats and the only other decision to make is
whether you want the measurement to be taken
from the front or back of the unit (described as
the reference point in the manual).
By holding the unit level, utilising the small
spirit level on the side, then pressing MEAS the
reading is taken and shown on the screen, which
can be backlit if required. This reading can then
be stored (internal capacity is 99 recordings) or
used as the first in a series of measurement to
reach a total figure. There is no way to download
readings to another device/media from the unit or
its internal storage.
Other features on the unit are area and volume
measurement, continuous measurement and a
very handy Pythagoras mode for taking
measurements on occasions when the line of
sight is blocked, perhaps by pallets etc. This does
involve the taking of a number of readings, but
the unit does all of the calculations required. The
device also has a thread on the reverse so that it
can be attached to a tripod/stand should the
need arise.
Conclusion
The 4485 can measure distances up to 60m
which, as there is no magnified view finder, could
be tricky for outdoor use in daylight, but not too
much of a problem if there is a clear line of sight
and the unit can be held still using the
aforementioned tripod.
There are a number of products on the market
that use a laser to measure distances from a host
of manufacturers, however not all of these boast
the same features as this little IP54 rated unit
packs in, a point worth noting for those checking
the specs of potential purchases.
All in all this is a very simple unit which would
be an ideal choice for anyone looking to replace a
tape measure/wheel for something with better
handling and speed of reading - even if it does
feature a button that says CLEAR OFF.
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
Surveillance drive capacity
increased to 10TB
Range of network LED
illuminators is expanded
Raytec has launched two new product lines, VARIO 2
IP and VARIO 2 PoE will provide purpose built
lighting solutions for network applications and sit
alongside the existing range of VARIO 2 illuminators.
Both new product lines feature Platinum Elite LED
technology from Raytec, reportedly delivering up to
200% more power, distances up to 500m from a
single LED panel and more light output.
VARIO 2 IP is a range of IP addressable network
illuminators that can be operated remotely via a user
friendly GUI or be integrated with third party
platforms or network devices to deliver an automatic
lighting response to different events or alarms.
VARIO2 PoE is a new range of illuminators that
can be powered from an existing network
infrastructure, without the need for an additional
PSU, minimising the cost and time of installation.
www.rayteccctv.com
Western Digital has announced
the availability of the WD Purple
10TB HDD, the newest member of its highcapacity
hard drive line for surveillance
applications. According to the IHS Markit,
anticipated growth of 4K-compliant and highresolution
network cameras over the next few
years is driving higher demand for surveillanceclass
storage to support systems featuring these
technologies. With increased capacity the WD
Purple 10TB HDD is optimised for 24×7 video
surveillance systems and up to 64 highdefinition
(HD) cameras in home and small
business security environments.
Optimised to withstand the demands of
always-on DVR and NVR recording
environments, 10TB WD Purple hard drives offer
low power consumption and exclusive WD
technologies such as AllFrame 4K andHelioSeal.
www.wdc.com
High intensity RGB
message signs revealed
Plug and protect security
management solution
Simple to set up and operate, Eventys NVRs from
Vanderbilt offer seamless video recording of up to
16 IP cameras. Now, ACTEnterprise allows cameras
connected to an Eventys EX NVR to be associated
with access control doors.
Any events recorded in the access control log
such as “access denied” or “door forced” can be
linked with the associated footage stored on the
NVR. Events on a door with a camera associated will
display a camera icon which allows clicking on the
camera icon to replay the footage.
Information is structured in one place which in
turn improves situational awareness. The
integration also improves response times as the
single system interface makes monitoring alarms
and events more effective and efficient.
www.vanderbiltindustries.com
New RGB LED ariable message signs from
Nortech Control Systems can either be
controlled automatically or fixed at a level
appropriate to the local lighting conditions.
The signs will be available with either 10cm or
20cm high characters and will come with
several mounting options. They can be used
with Nortech’s standalone vehicle counting
solutions as well as with NorParc, Nortech’s
networked car park level
counting system. They can
also be used with Nortech’s
shared occupancy access
control systems.
www.nortechcontrol.com
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
The security industry is busy and complex, so it’s easy to miss
new products and services as they get lost in day-to-day
activities. Every now and again, certain products grab our
attention so here we take a look at some of the products we
think you won’t want to miss this month.
PTZ for city surveillance with
40x optical zoom
The outdoor, vandal-proof, Full-HD, PTZ camera
WV-X6531N from Panasonic comes equipped with
a 40x optical zoom, intelligent zoom stabiliser and
intelligent analytics for vehicle incident detection.
In addition, cost reducing technologies, including
a combination of H.265 and smart coding
technology, use smart algorithms to reduce the
bandwidth of security footage.
According to the company this means that the
cameras can reduce the data storage requirement
by around 70% for moving scenes and up to 90%
for static scenes, beyond the last generation of
Panasonic outdoor PTZ cameras.
In addition, built-in electrical dehumidification
and ClearSight coating increase the operational
availability of outdoor cameras in wet weather.
The coated surface resists water stains and dust
accumulation, reducing the need for
maintenance and improving the
usability and clarity of security footage.
business.panasonic.co.uk
Three new thermal cameras
for latest VMS system
Flir has announced three new cameras which
integrate with its latest VMS, Flir United VMS 8.0.
The FLIR PT-Series HD is a dual-sensor camera
system that provides long-range perimeter
intrusion detection regardless of lighting and
environmental conditions. The pan-tilt camera
provides quick and accurate threat verification.
The FLIR PT-Series HD offers either a cooled or
uncooled 640x480 resolution thermal camera
with a 1080p HD visible camera. Multiple highperformance
thermal lenses are available,
including optical zoom lenses up to 14X.
The FLIR Quasar 4K fixed box multipleresolution
camera can be programmed to switch
from 4K daytime mode to 1080p lowlightnighttime
mode to provide optimum, continuous
performance. Its compact design allows for the
use of specialised camera housings, ranging from
explosion to extreme weatherproof, and can
accommodate a range of lenses from super- wide
to telephoto.
The FLIR Ariel 3MP corner camera features a 3-
megapixel visible camera that provides ceiling-tofloor
and wall-to-wall viewing. The corner camera
also includes a built-in microphone for audio
monitoring and discrete night vision illumination
for monitoring low light to totally dark locations.
www.flir.com/security
Enhanced password control for recording device
installation security
The Videcon and Concept Pro team has announced the arrival of Sequrinet
password protection on the range of professional recording devices. From the
beginning of April, installers will have the option of Enhanced Password Control,
this will prohibit the use of ‘1234’ and other easily infiltrated passwords and only
allow the use of passwords that feature a combination of numbers, lower case
letters, upper case letters and symbols that are over five characters long.
Enhanced Password Control will also remove the use of drop down user name
profiles. Upon selection, the EPC will remove any backdoor user capability and will
disable P2P and DDNS options by default.
The company says that it understands that certain
installations will not require such a high level of security;
therefore, EPC is purely optional. Compatibility with
organisations requiring a stringent level of password protection is essential and it is this compatibility that improves
the market suitability of the system for use in government, public space and banks.
www.videcon.co.uk
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INTERVIEW
An emphasis on training
Formerly known as Defence Security Systems, PSI visited Securenett
Security Systems the newly rebranded business at its Cradley Heath
premises to meet the team
ore than £1m has gone into the whole
MPrime House site in the last two years
with the refurbishment of the Training
Academy, a former billiard table factory, costing
over £100,000.
The Training Academy is part of the
Securenett portfolio and falls under the remit of
Operations Compliance Director Karl Northall
and Technical Manager Ray Flanagan. Inside the
training area there are modular units that allow
swift changes from different intruder and fire
panels plus a large area for presentations. The
facility also gives Ray a place to break apart and
study new kit from suppliers prior to
recommending it and "passporting" it through.
We caught up with Karl a few months after the
name change and the opening of the new
Training Academy.
When was the switch over from Defence
Security to Securenett?
On January 1st we rebranded for a fresh start
with a big emphasis on training because Ray
and myself have a real passion for educating the
industry. Our thinking is that if we can get
people to come here as a 'blank canvas' then we
can help develop apprentices through the ranks
and throughout their career. We have a great
facility in the Training Academy ready to train
people on any kind of panel, CCTV, access
system, fire.
Is the idea to train Securenett staff
only?
We will certainly train internal people as we
have a policy of developing from within and we
want to have everyone up to a specific level both
field- and office-based as this pays dividends for
our customers. Moving forward we will get in
touch with Job Centres, schools and colleges to
get people in from those routes.
Eventually we want to go down the route of
promoting the Training Academy to any
midlands-based installer so that they can come
here for training. As a member of the ECA we will
hope to attract other members and installers so
that they come here and train on equipment
from our supply partners. Also we want our
partners to use the Training Academy for any
meetings or presentations; for example we
recently hosted a session with Avigilon when
they had a UK sales meeting in the Training
Academy. We think this would be of real benefit
to partners and if they want to bring other
people in as well that is ideal.
Do your supply partners also provide the
kit for training?
Yes they do and some of it is brand new too. At
the Avigilon meeting recently they launched a
few new incentives and products and it was
good for us to meet the teams from across the
country and discuss new technology and trends
with them.
How are you pitching the differing
requirements of the training?
We need to cover, as a basic, PD6662 for
intruder and hold-up alarm system installation
as we have a large domestic portfolio and a
number of commercial customers in the centre
of the UK. We want our people to have a good
knowledge base from the operations and
telesales side of things so that they will be able
to answer customers' questions relatively easily.
The training of the engineers goes much more
Karl Northall
“Our thinking is that if
we can get people to
come here as a 'blank
canvas' then we can help
develop apprentices
through the ranks and
throughout their career”
(continued over)
The Securenett team (L-R): Craig Gwilliams, Stuart Brown, Paul Thursfield,
Amy Shorthouse, Ray Flanagan and Karl Northall
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INTERVIEW
(continued from previous page)
“When you talk to the majority of the industry these
days about security and fire service and install
engineers, most people will tell you that there is a
shortage of quality engineers so the only step you
can take is to develop new recruits”
in-depth and that is under the control of Ray
along with James Haigh who is the Combined
Services Delivery Manager, running all of the
engineers in the field. James is particularly keen
to get all of his team as highly skilled as
possible. In the last six months, for example, we
have put all of the engineers through the NSI BS
5839 course for designing a basic fire detection
and alarm system. We want to offer use the
facility for running courses where companies are
looking for a midlands venue.
What about older technology such as
analogue - will you look at that?
There is still very much a market for analogue
security systems so we are actively looking to
get service contracts for those systems for when
they come to be replaced and so we can bring
people up to speed with new technology. This
might be through any of our partners, be it
Avigilon or DVS for Hikvision which allows us to
cater for all types of surveillance systems and
applications.
Are the people you train up from scratch
going to be the first choice for jobs at
Securenett?
It depends what we are looking for at the time.
Obviously like any business we need a good mix
of personnel, some highly skilled and also new
blood. When you talk to the majority of the
industry these days about security and fire
service and install engineers, most people will
tell you that there is a shortage of quality
engineers so the only step you can take is to
develop new recruits. It's like the
apprenticeships we all remember from the past;
taking someone on to learn the basics and
incorporating college work and field based
training. Having our own training academy will
give us a real advantage.
Can you really teach an old dog new
tricks?
The industry today is prescriptive, where we all
have to stay within NSI and EN guidelines and
you have to adapt to the changing commercial
and economic landscapes. The people who don't
adapt really do not have a future. Technology is
moving at such a fast rate, which is really
exciting, and the capabilities of some of the
systems we see from partners is amazing, but if
you just carry on doing things the same way you
always have, with no awareness of what the new
generation cameras and panels can do, then you
won't last too long in business. We've got great
support from partners to ensure that we can get
our own people up to a level where we want
them and we're also in a position to help other
companies achieve the same results, so that
we've all got a bright future.
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PREMIER AWARDS 2017
NOW IT’S TIME TO VOTE!
Over the last two months we asked PSi
readers to tell us which products were
worthy of recognition as the best that the
industry has to offer. Features, benefits, ease of
installation and best service are all factors in the
reasons why the following entries were
nominated, but as to who the final winner in each
of the categories is comes down to the online
votes cast by the industry.
Hanwha Techwin – PNM-9020V
Take the time to look at all of the entries then
When reviewed in PSI (April 2017) this dome
visit our website (www.psimagazine.co.uk) to cast
camera scored an impressive 9/10. The PNMyour
votes for your favourites. Final date for
9020V is part of the Wisenet P Series premium
voting is 15th June so be sure to make your
camera line and features H.265 codec,
selections by then. So here are the finalists for
WiseStream technology, on-board analytics and
the PSi Premier Awards 2017:
up to 30fps at full resolution.
CCTV PRODUCT OF
THE YEAR 2017
Bosch - Dinion Starlight 7000
The Dinion IP starlight 7000 HD camera provides
clear images even at night or under low-light
conditions with high sensitivity in colour (0.017 lx)
and monochrome mode (0.0057 lx). Intelligent
noise reduction reduces bandwidth and storage
requirements by up to 30%.
Hikvision – DS-2TD2136
The new thermal camera from Hikvision features
Auto Gain Control, Digital Detail Enhancement,
and 3D Digital Noise Reduction and is equipped
with onboard video analytics including line
crossing detection and intrusion detection for
perimeter protection.
The nominations are in and collated so we’re now able to
announce the finalists in this year’s PSi Premier Awards
campaign. Who will be victorious in 2017? It’s all down to
you to pick the winners in each category…
Dahua – HDCVI
Dahua HDCVI products deliver an end-to-end ultra
HD experience to existing coaxial systems. The
HDCVI 4.0 technology framework has three key
components: 4K-HDCVI for superior video
capture, IoT-HDCVI for multi-dimensional sensing
and AI-HDCVI to transform HDCVI-video into
searchable Boolean data. New products will be
introduced throughout the year in 2017 to
enhance the user experience of HDCVI customers.
Panasonic - WV-S1131
The WV-S1131 is from Panasonic’s i-PRO Extreme
camera platform. The camera takes advantage of
the power of H.265 and when implemented with
Panasonic’s Smart Coding technology, the system
offers 80% bandwidth. The camera is equipped
with a new 1/3” sensor which provides impressive
colour images even in very low light conditions.
IDIS – DR-8364D NVR
The DR-8364D is a 64-channel, full HD recorder
offering H.265/H.264 dual codec performance,
with IDIS Smart Failover technology, providing
users with cost-effective and worry-free
surveillance. This powerful new NVR is
particularly suited to large enterprise customers.
FLIR- FC-Series ID
The FC-Series ID combines thermal image detail
andedge perimeter analytics together in a single
device that delivers intrusion detection in
challenging environments and extreme
conditions. Installers can set custom trip lines
and regions of interest that will only trigger
alarms for human or vehicular intruders.
Videcon – AIR3526-IP4M-Z
The Concept Pro AIR3526-IP4M is a 4MP 2.8 -
12mm motorised zoom lens weatherproof bullet
camera with 35m IR range. Taking advantage of
Concept Pro’s Advanced Infrared Technology, the
camera operates in the darkest of environments,
automatically adjusting IR levels dependent on
the scene.
Pelco – Sarix Professional
The range of Sarix Professional cameras features
resolutions up to 5MP, delivering sharp images
and covering large areas with one camera, with
the ability to zoom into scenes while maintaining
evidential data. All cameras in the range are IK10
vandal resistant.
Redvision – RVX20
The latest addition to the X-SERIES range, the
RVX20 is an analogue rugged PTZ dome camera,
with 20x optical zoom. It dynamically toggles
between colour, black and white and day/night
modes, to provide optimal images in the most
demanding conditions. It also works in
conjunction with the modular IR or white-light
illumination options.
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SOFTWARE/SIGNALLING PRODUCT 2017
Maxxess - eFusion
eFusion is an adaptable security management
software platform that enables security
personnel to more precisely monitor and assess
potential and emerging threats and respond
quickly to emergencies. It has been developed
with utilities that allow Maxxess to modify and
tailor the configuration to meet each client’s
requirements as it will accommodate both legacy
hardware and new technologies in video
surveillance, intruder, fire, perimeter, building
management systems and smartphone apps.
Videcon - iPIMS
The licence-free iPIMs client software enables
installers to connect multiple analogue and IP
recorders, individual IP cameras and other
external detection equipment together over a
network or internet to a single PC. Perfect for
monitoring large or multiple sites with a high
number of cameras.
Eaton – Secureconnect
The Secureconnect platform allows installers to
connect i-on30R, i-on40H or i-on Style panels to
the Eaton cloud without complex router
configuration. This then allows the management
including remote configuration diagnostics and
software updates of all the connected panels. A
mobile app allows end users to monitor and
control their system from a smart device.
CSL – CSL Connected
In partnership with Pyronix, Texecom and RISCO,
CSL Connected combines critical connectivity
with the alarm panel and the added option of an
end-user App. This offers installers professionally
monitored signalling designed to discourage selfmonitored
systems that bypass ARCs. CSL also
offers an ARC Connection Only variant to enable
ARC monitoring to be added to existing as well as
new Wi-Fi/LAN installations where the
communication hardware is already built into the
panel.
IDIS - Smart UX Controls v2.0
To combat the challenges of IP PTZ controls, IDIS
has developed Smart UX Controls software to
provide accuracy and ease of use featuring
intuitive “Slingshot” and “Rubberband” style
controls. These smooth and seamless controls
allow users to easily follow moving objects in
real-time with accuracy by panning images at
different speeds and in different directions.
Vista – qulu
qulu from Vista is a scalable IP Video
Management Software (VMS) platform capable of
controlling IP devices from multiple operator
stations across multiple monitors. Key features
include third party camera support via IPVD IP
device support list, expandability, support for
Windows, LINUX and Apple MAC OS and all with
no base licenses or recurring annual fees.
Milestone - XProtect Corporate
XProtect Corporate is IP video management
software designed for large-scale and highsecurity
deployments. Its single interface enables
the administration of the system including all
cameras and security devices regardless of its
size or if it is distributed across multiple sites.
Edge Storage combined with failover recordings
and redundant management servers ensure
recordings are never interrupted.
Avigilon – Control Centre
Avigilon Control Centre is customisable to allow
the user to change the appearance of the GUI as
they require and enables integration with many
camera and hardware manufacturers’ products.
The ACC Mobile option offers preventative
protection from the convenience of a mobile
device enabling effective real-time monitoring of
property and assets via the convenience and
flexibility of a mobile device.
Genetec – Security Center
Security Center provides users with remote
access to their unified security platform through
a suite of mobile and web apps. No matter their
location, personnel can view live or recorded
video, control PTZ cameras, and review access
control events and system alarms. The latest
version (5.6) includes a new web client, access
control and video device integrations and
additional cybersecurity measures.
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backdoor user capability and will disable P2P and DDNS options by default.
Videcon understand that certain installations will not require such a high level of security; therefore, EPC is purely
optional. Compatibility to organisations requiring a stringent level of password protection is essential and it is this
compatibility that undoubtedly makes the Concept Pro recording devices the most secure in the market
suitable for use in government, public space and banks to name but a few.
Enhanced Password Control, easy interoperability and the potential for use in a varying array of situations
ensure that Sequrinet is one of the most secure network products available on the market today.
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PREMIER AWARDS 2017
TECHNOLOGICAL
INNOVATION OF THE
YEAR 2017
RISCO – Smart Home
RISCO Smart Home provides end-users with a
professional security system that boasts intelligent
home automation; combining video monitoring,
energy management, smart access and easy
control of lighting. Managed from the iRISCO
smartphone app, RISCO Smart Home can be
integrated as an add-on to all RISCO systems via
the Microsoft Azure powered RISCO Cloud.
Videcon – Sequrinet
With Sequrinet, installers now have the option of
Enhanced Password Control on recording devices
which prohibits the use of ‘1234’ and other easily
infiltrated passwords and only allow the use of
passwords that feature a combination of
numbers, lower case letters, upper case letters
and symbols that are over five characters long.
Seagate – 10TB SkyHawk
The 10TB SkyHawk HDD is for surveillance
systems relying on large storage solutions for
network video recording (NVR). SkyHawk drives
use rotational vibration sensors to help minimise
read/write errors, and can support the razor sharp
vision of 64 cameras. Ideal for modern, hiresolution
systems running 24/7, SkyHawk drives
also come with a data recovery services option for
additional peace of mind
Inner Range – Inception
Inception is an access control and security system
designed for use as a stand-alone system within
small to medium sized buildings and facilities.
Fitted with IP comms straight out of the box,
Inception is capable of monitoring up to 512
detection points, can provide physical access for
up to 32 doors and 64 card readers and can also
control lighting and air conditioning systems.
Dantech – SecurePoE
Designed and manufactured in Great Britain
specifically for security applications, Dantech
Electronic Engineering’s range of SecurePoE
products provide installers and designers with
flexible power supply solutions. Making
installation and set-up easy, the PoE power
supplies allow direct engineer access via a laptop,
to any connected PoE devices, allowing fast
remote set-up and maintenance.
Elmdene - Selectable Switch Mode
PSU Range
The 12V dc/24V dc ‘selectable’ switch mode range
of power supplies from Elmdene has been
designed for access control, CCTV and general
purpose applications that require the use of a
standby battery. Being ‘switchable’ allows the
installer to simply select the output voltage to
either 13.8V dc or 27.6V dc when installing the
PSU by operating a PCB switch.
Axis - Zipstream
The winner of the Technology Innovation of the
Year Award last year, Zipstream compression
technology reduces (by 50% on average)
bandwidth requirements and storage needs of
high performance cameras without compromising
on video footage output. Scenes containing
interesting details are recorded in full quality and
resolution while other areas are filtered out.
Raytec - VARIO 2 IP
VARIO 2 IP is a range of fully IP addressable
network illuminators that can be operated
remotely via a GUI or be integrated with third
party platforms or network devices to deliver an
automatic lighting response to different events or
alarms. VARIO 2 IP is an evolution of the VARIO IP
range and offers improved distances, additional
security and more options for integrating with
other network devices.
WD – Purple 10TB
The Western Digital Purple HDD with a capacity of
up to 10TB is the newest member of the
company’s hard drive line for surveillance
applications. Optimised to withstand the
demands of always-on DVR and NVR recording
environments, 10TB WD Purple hard drives offer
low power consumption and exclusive WD
technologies such as AllFrame 4K and HelioSeal.
CQR - Coloured Rip Cord
As of January 2017 all security cable from CQR
contains a coloured rip cord. This change has
been made after consultation and feedback from
installers in relation to BS4737-3.30:2015, and
allows the identification of the cable type after it
has been installed. There is a simple colour
coding of the rip cord to allow the type of cable to
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INTRUDER PRODUCT
OF THE YEAR 2017
Pyronix – HomeControl+
With Home Control+, your customers can access
and control their homes from anywhere in the
world through a smart device via the Pyronix
Cloud. The system features the security benefits
of the Enforcer two-way wireless intruder alarm
technology, along with remote control, access
and 720p HD IP live video monitoring with
external and internal cameras.
RISCO – ProSYS Plus
ProSYS Plus is a Grade 3 hybrid security system
designed for the commercial sector with a unique
licensing mechanism allowing one panel virtually
unlimited scalability for any size of installation up
to 512 zones allowing installers to run all
applications on one platform.
Texecom - Premier Elite System
Upgrades
Texecom has significantly upgraded the
capabilities of its flagship Premier Elite Series of
control panels with a host of new
security and safety features. New
Ricochet enabled wireless
devices add perimeter security,
smoke detection and CO
sensing, whilst a new micro
contact takes discreet
security to a new level.
Luminite – Genesis
PIR Detectors
The Genesis range of wireless
PIRs have been designed to
meet the newest and most
demanding requirements of the
industry. Genesis 2 has all the same virtues as the
standard Genesis 1 wireless version but with the
added advantages that the view angle is covert
and cannot be ascertained by looking at the
product.
Vanderbilt – SPC Connect 2.0
SPC Connect 2.0 is designed with the installer in
mind. It offers the ability to customise how data is
viewed by setting up a feature that allows a
company to manage and control access rights all
of its customers’ panels. Panels can be added as
they are installed and this installer focused
solution permits specific tasks to be performed
such as configuration management,
troubleshooting and regular maintenance.
Honeywell – Galaxy Flex+
Honeywell’s Galaxy Flex+ is a fully integrated
intruder and access control security solution that
brings a new level of ease and flexibility to Grade
2 and 3 security systems. Features include multipath
communications including GSM/GPRS with
heartbeat monitoring for a reliable ARC
connection in a range of applications.
Eaton – i-on Style
The i-on Style incorporates all of the features from
the Scantronic i-on Generation 2 range. It offers
on board multi-path communications, social
features including inactivity monitoring, two-way
communications, visual verification, cloud/app
connectivity and a large colour TFT display and
low profile keypad.
Visonic - GB 502 PG2
GB-502 PG2 is a wireless two-way acoustic glassbreak
detector for windows and glass doors,
utilising omni-directional acoustic pattern
recognition and patented microphone technology
that continuously listens to sounds and analyses
patterns. It detects the breaking of framed glass
mounted in an outside wall of residential and
small business premises, providing an additional
layer of perimeter protection.
Optex - RLS-2020S
The Redscan RLS-2020 is a short range laser
scan detector that provides motion
detection. The unit can be deployed in
outdoor environments and has a number of
environmental resistance features to further
minimise false alarms in all kind of weather
conditions. Indoors, the sensor is able to
use the high-resolution mode to detect
objects as small as 0.9” in diameter.
GJD – D-TECT IP
The intelligent pairing of quad element PIR and
microwave detection technologies enables the
DTECT 3 IP to effectively pinpoint intruders and
ensure nuisance triggers are kept to an absolute
minimum. The detector also works in conjunction
with CCTV cameras to provide visual confirmation
of the activation.
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ACCESS CONTROL
PRODUCT 2017
CIVINTEC - Android uTouch
uTouch Android is multi-purpose contactless
smart card and biometric terminal with 7.0 inch
capacitive touch screen for intuitive comfortable
user experience. The reliable and smart terminal
benefits to NFC for smart phone solution, multiple
contactless cards supported and optional
biometric security.
Paxton - Net2 Entry Touch Panel
The panel features a 7” colour touch screen and
personalisation options and is available in three
variations, flush-mount, surface-mount and rain
hood. The Net2 Entry Touch Panel has an IK7
impact protection rating with an easy to read antiglare
screen for optimal daytime viewing and
includes a line-out for use with a T-Loop antenna
for users with hearing aids.
Genie – AC5000SC reader
The PoE compatible Virdi AC5000SC offers elegant
looks and a robust weatherproof IP65 rated
housing and is available in either black or white
models. The Patented Fake Finger Detection
technology will detect if a fingerprint is not ‘live’.
Anyone trying to fool the system by using a
paper, rubber or silicon fingerprint to login as
someone else will be rejected.
Tyco – iSTAR Ultra Video
This small appliance combines the robust access
control features of iSTAR Ultra with embedded
video recording and management that is remotely
managed by an integrated CCURE 9000/victor
application to meet the security needs of small
remote sites. Each iSTAR Ultra Video is factoryimaged
with the latest firmware and camera
licenses.
Takex – TXF-125E
The TXF-125E is a battery operated quad
photoelectric beam sensor which allows the use of
active infrared beams on rapid deployment or
temporary installations. With four selectable
frequencies, multiple beam sets can be used in
both linear and stacked configurations without risk
of crosstalk, further assisted by a transmitter
power function that allows the user to set
25/50/75/100m zones.
RBH Access – SS2014 PoE IP
The SS2014 keypad is designed to fit into any
security application that requires access control
and burglar alarm functionality. The Safesuite
SS2014 is expandable and flexible with up to 256
alarm zones available to each keypad. Features
include PoE Plus, email notification, SMS
notification and remote access via web or App.
Nortech – NanoQuest
Nortech’s NanoQuest compact standalone
proximity card reader and access controller
includes an RS232 data output to enable third
party equipment to monitor the use of cards and
fobs presented to the reader. The system is able to
manage up to 500 users and autonomously control
access to secure areas or restrict the use of
equipment or machinery to approved operators.
Vanderbilt – ACT365
ACT365 is a cloud based access control and
integrated video management solution offering
the Installer benefits including an installer portal
for managing multiple customers and sites from a
single interface plus remote diagnostics and
servicing (voltage, mains, PSU, breakglass, etc).
There is no software to install and an installer
smart phone app for iOS and Android.
Honeywell - Pro-Watch
Honeywell’s Pro-Watch security management suite
provides the flexibility, scalability and control
required for security management. Pro-Watch
equips organisations with the right tools to protect
people, secure assets and ensure regulatory
compliance by combining access control, digital
video, intrusion and other functions into one
system.
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• What do you see as Milestone Systems’
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By working closely with our partners, we can assist
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• Where are Milestone’s biggest opportunities
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Neil Killick is Milestone Systems’ newly appointed Country
Manager for the UK and Ireland and he assesses the state of
the security industry, his company’s plans for the years ahead
- and why an open platform and vibrant partner community
are vital for being on top of market needs.
guarantee internal and external scalability. This will
provide better value to our community of partners
through improved account management and project
support, and we will utilise all areas of the value chain
to gain greater visibility throughout the UK and Ireland.
This objective includes utilising VMS for
applications such as access control. VMS can help to
control external threats, while authorised personnel
can even be granted or denied access to certain areas
at different times, making it not only good for security
but also, in some environments such as hospitals, for
health and safety. Let’s not forget theft either, where it
is possible to pinpoint exactly who was in specific
areas of the building and at what time.
• How do you expect Video Management
Systems and security systems to change over
the next few years?
VMS is a rapidly growing market and demanding new
networked video applications require seamless
throughput, which includes not only live monitoring of
video, but also recording of video for later review - as
well as live analytics for monitoring doors, areas and
any other location of interest.
Although the technology is constantly changing,
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PREMIER AWARDS 2017
FIRE SAFETY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2017
BT Redcare - Secure Fire IP
Redcare Secure Fire IP protects customers with a
grade 4 or 3 dual path alarm signalling using BT's
Redcare network. The dual path system ensures
that, if one path fails, there is another signalling
path allowing any critical alarm messages to reach
the ARC. The alarm signalling paths are provided by
wireless mobile phone technology and a phone line
or broadband (IP connection) to deliver the alarm
signal.
Tyco – FTR-1 Deluge Nozzle
The FTR-1 Fixed Temperature Release system is a
fixed temperature, heat detector intended for wet or
dry pilot release service. It can be used for pilot-line
service, instead of standard sprinklers, to activate
deluge and pre-action systems equipped with either
wet or dry pilot-line detection. The FTR-1 features a
fast response thermal element and a corrosionresistant
assembly option for outdoor applications.
Inim – Praesidia
Praesidia is a modular control panel for fire
detection and extinguishment systems. Praesidia
offers a system that is suitable for all types of
applications, from small business premises to
very large ones such airports, hotels and
shopping malls. Its modular structure allows the
configuration of each control panel from a single
cabinet to several cabinets (up to four) assembled
together.
Xtralis – Vesda-E VEA
Vesda-E VEA is an addressable aspirating smoke
detector. The VEA sampling points have patented
air sampling points and multi-channel microbore
air-sampling with three alarm sensitivity settings
for the sampling points. As a multi-channel
addressable system, the VEA detector is able to
divide a protected space into sampling locations,
enabling the localisation of potential sources of
fire for faster incident response.
STI Europe – Euro Stopper
The Euro Stopper prevents malicious or accidental
activation and consists of a clear, tamper proof,
tough UV-stabilised polycarbonate cover and frame
that retrofits over the break glass call point. The
Glow Guide, a material that is embedded in the
perimeter of the frame, illuminates in the dark
creating a radiant glow around the manual call
point making it easier to locate in dark areas.
Klaxon – EN54-23 beacons and
sounders
Klaxon Signals' range of EN54-23 approved fire
beacons and sounder beacons ensure that all
personnel are notified of fire emergencies,
including people with sensory impairments or
working in sensory depriving conditions. With a
new range of wide-area illumination and audible
signalling devices, buildings are evacuated quicker,
evacuation requirements are clear and
unambiguous and everyone is made to feel safer.
Apollo – Auto-aligning beam
detector
The device for detecting smoke in large open areas
such as warehouses, churches and sports centres
comprises of a ground level loop-powered controller
and detector head with an operating range of 8m-
50m with a receiver and an alignment motor in the
same housing for simple installation; an optional
additional detector head can be connected to the
controller.
Hochiki Europe – FIREscape lite
FIREscape lite is a mains-powered, emergency
lighting solution. Available as a range of twelve prepacked,
off-the-shelf kits, FIREscape lite features a
‘step-down’ transformer, enabling the products to be
mains powered, along with either four types of
luminaire or eight types of exit sign. The installation
process is reduced significantly as the standalone
lighting units can be placed anywhere within a
building, as long as there is a mains lighting supply.
C-Tec – CAST
Conceived, designed and realised by C-TEC, CAST is
a 'distributed intelligence' fire alarm system. The
system comprises multiple EN54 certified control
panels, fire detectors, call points, sounders, VADs
and interface modules. With 255 devices per loop, a
short-circuit loop isolator in every device, multiple
type codes, 40V loop voltage and two speedy
programming options, the flexibility of the system
make it suitable for a range of applications.
Gent by Honeywell - VigInSite
VigInSite is a software based tool that can be used
to quickly identify the age of the various
components of a fire detection system. VigInSite
helps ensure that safety levels are maximised, while
allowing end users to actively schedule and budget
for maintenance activities. The system formulates an
inventory and uses a traffic light system to provide
an instant visual guide as to what action should be
taken.
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DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR 2017
Midwich Security
Midwich Security is the CCTV and access control specialist team
within the Midwich Group. From the supply of some of the biggest
brands on the market including Bosch, Dahua, Panasonic and TDSI
through to assisting with system design, pre-build assistance and
final-fit on-site commissioning Midwich provides the full package.
Quality Essential Distribution
Since establishment in 1997, Quality Essential Distribution has been
supplying and distributing a diverse range of security consumables
and equipment to the European security market and over the past 19
years has grown considerably and continues to do so.
Oprema
Authorised Dealer of Dahua products in
the UK, Oprema is a multi-brand
distributor of CCTV, IP CCTV, HD CCTV, fire
alarm systems, access control, intruder
alarm and data products to the trade and
is home to the Olix range of CCTV and
data products. The company was named
Dahua’s UK Distributor of the Year 2016.
DVS
Formed in 2003, DVS has quickly
established itself as one of Europe’s
most successful multi-brand
distributors of electronic
surveillance products. A fast paced
and energetic organisation, DVS
reportedly holds the largest stock
of Hikvision's 4K cameras in the UK and recently opened a Hikvision
training academy.
Norbain
Norbain is
a specialist
security
distributor
of both IP
and
analogue
technologies, offering customers over 200 brands and handling over
9,000 shipments every month, employing over 150 people and selling
into 77 countries. Norbain is also the home of Vista, which it says is
the UK’s largest selling range of CCTV equipment.
ADI Global
ADI Global has over
50 years of
experience in the
specialist security
sector and provides
installers with
security solutions and
bespoke support services to meet the ever-changing demands of the
industry. With more than 200 worldwide locations each product
division has its own team of product specialists.
Pro-Vision
Pro-Vision is an
independently owned
specialist CCTV, access
control and public address
equipment distributor.
Supplying the UK trade with branded equipment and associated
security products, Pro-Vision is an authorised distributor for many
manufacturers including Bosch, Dallmeier, Dedicated Micros, exacq,
JVC, PAC, Panasonic, Pelco, Pentax, Samsung, Vicon and Xtralis.
Videcon
Videcon is a
trade-only
distributor of
security products
and services.
Trading since
1995, Videcon’s expertise encompasses all aspects of security
distribution from products to training and after-care service. Videcon
is the home of the prestigious Concept Pro CCTV brand comprising
security products for IP, AHD and traditional analogue CCTV
platforms.
CCTVdirect
Since its launch in 2002, CCTVdirect has grown to become one of
Europe’s leading CCTV distributors to trade suppliers, supplying
installers with world class products. A trusted name in the industry,
CCTVdirect's mission statement is simple : to always deliver its
promise on time and under budget!
G-Tec
Established in 2002, G-
Tec Distribution is a
CCTV distribution
company that focuses
on delivering quality
products combined
with competitive
prices, excellent preand
post-sales services
and marketing support to its customers. The company is an
authorised distributor for Flir and Wavestore and is the sole UK
distributor for Tecnoalarm.
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This year’s Awards Dinner will follow the annual
PSI Golf Day being held at the Luton Hoo Hotel,
Golf & Spa in Bedfordshire. Guest speaker for
the event will be former footballer Ray Parlour.
Ray Parlour spent 14
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He made 468
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gave the midfield a quality balance - playing alongside the likes of
Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp.
Ray left on a high note shortly after Wenger's 'Invincibles' had
completed an unbeaten title campaign. He signed for
Middlesbrough, then Hull City, before moving swiftly into the
media. A natural communicator and storyteller, he hosts a show on
talkSPORT as well as contributing to other outlets both at home
and abroad.
Ray is a genuine and immensely likeable man, with a treasure
chest of tales to share. He's also an adept motivator, especially on
the subject of high performance teams.
The PSI Premier Awards Dinner is always an
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as guests. Fine dining in beautiful surroundings
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PANEL
The risk assessment risks
How can installers ensure that the
risk assessments they carry out
are appropriate and will lead to
the optimum system being
installed for the application? What
should those approaching new
contracts or taking over existing
sites keep in mind?
At the NSI Summit in March, Graeme Dow of
Safeguard Security Consultants gave a
presentation on the Hatton Garden heist
and called into question the efficacy of the risk
assessment that had been carried out by the
installer for that job. While this case itself bears
no reflection on the performance of the nation’s
installers it does raise the question of how do
you know when a risk assessment is adequate?
The PSI Panel is in session...
Simon Banks - CSL
There have been many recent
examples of risk assessments
going wrong. Fires raging
through Victorian Piers and
smouldering stately homes
attract media attention as
losses run to tens of millions.
Climate change has kept Insurance companies
distracted for the last 15 years as flooding takes
the top spot from fire and theft. Burglary tends
to drip feed but values are still huge when
totted up and occasionally the odd robbery
sensation like the Hatton Garden heist steals
the show. Climate aside, the Installer invariably
takes the blame, carries the cost and in the
most extreme cases, stops trading. Installers
have a duty to ensure the grade matches the
risk and although Insurance companies may not
specify as prolifically today, they will not pay out
(or negotiate the claim down) if they believe the
Installer has compromised on the risk profile.
Competitive price pressure can encourage
shortcuts but it's rarely negligence on the
security surveyor’s part.
As an industry we all have a responsibility to
move the sector to best practice first. This starts
when innovation replaces outdated technology,
notably for the lower end of the market where
40 year old electronic products need to keep
pace with criminal behaviour and tech
progression. Professionally monitored systems
need to be constantly on the front foot, ensuring
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that EN Grade 4 systems once again become the
default prescription for higher risk sites. It
shouldn't take a hard sell to provide premises
with the very best security. And, whilst doing the
right thing, security companies will enjoy a
significant value boost and increase the
robustness of their business model with solid
income streams.
Tim Cocks - Evolution
With an estimated 5 million
cameras in the UK (many of
them redundant, ineffective
and end of life) it is critical
that CCTV and other security
systems are regularly
maintained and upgraded to
remain relevant and effective, and to benefit
from the enormous technical advances seen in
the last 10 years. When you think of cars, even
the best maintained vehicles are regularly
replaced for a reason, to meet new regulations
or benefit from advances in technology. Perhaps
security systems are not so different?
Security system owners, who want to keep
their system relevant and effective, should set
up a maintenance contract with a reputable (NSI
Gold) company. They should determine periodic
upgrade plans in collaboration with that
company such that systems are replaced before
they become non-effective, non-compliant and
out-of-date, or leave your site exposed. In doing
so they can ensure optimum system
performance at all times.
Based on Evolution’s experience of taking
over or starting to work on multi-site security
(continued over)
“Burglary tends to
drip feed but values
are still huge when
totted up and
occasionally the odd
robbery sensation like
the Hatton Garden
heist steals the show”
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PANEL
“The site survey
should be followed up
with site maintenance
quotations and defect
reports to identify the
critical elements that
need attention”
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systems maintenance contracts, we know the
importance of carrying out a thorough risk
assessment and site survey from the outset,
taking into account the necessary regulatory
and contractual framework. The site survey
should be followed up with site maintenance
quotations and defect reports to identify the
critical elements that need attention (i.e. for
systems that may already be installed), taking
into account the system type, size, age and
condition.
We know that most organisations have
complex surveillance needs which are largely
beyond the capabilities of many older systems,
which aren’t equipped to deal with the security
threats of today. Once the planned maintenance
regime is underway, systems will need to be
reviewed against the operational requirements
and current regulatory standards and
guidelines. The subsequent upgrade proposals
will focus on bringing benefits from new
technological innovations, making the
installation more effective whilst also making
systems easier to use. Any upgrade plans have
to be pragmatic, however, making maximum use
of existing infrastructure where possible to
control costs.
Steve Martin - FSA
Ensuring that a security risk
assessment is fit for purpose
depends on how
comprehensive the
information gathering has
been executed during the
survey and design stage. The
all important questions and answers associated
with ‘why, when, how?’ shouldn’t be lost due to
the method of communication and if these
elements are reviewed with an expert - face to
face contact would be the preferred method.
When it comes to the survey be open
minded. Often the mistake is approaching it
solely on the basis of an intruder alarm survey
without any consideration of integrating other
technologies. Presented with a large property
with a long drive - rather than having a blanket
Grade 3 system likely specified by the insurer,
this situation would surly benefit from having a
door entry system on the gates, a small amount
of CCTV and a Grade 2 system offering a
deterrent, an acceptable level of protection, and
would assist in securing a prosecution.
Be completely open and honest when
proposing your scheme to your client and
ensure they are clear it is based on information
made available during the initial survey. In
addition, encourage them to consult with other
interested parties such as insurers, landlords,
building control, crime prevention officers etc.,
and then feedback any views to ensure the final
scheme is met with broad approval.
Beware of any ‘it’s too expensive’ claim from
the client, as inevitably many will later claim
‘well you’re the expert’ if the watered down
system is not later met with approval. Make
sure the onus sits with the client through
written communication and referring back to
your initial scheme as the appropriate one for
the building.
It’s worth noting that absolutely anyone that
enters a building could gain some inside
knowledge of where security components are
positioned and could covertly pass this onto
scrupulous criminals – so bear this in mind
when making your risk assessment.
Gerard Cooper -
Allcooper and Gerard
Cooper Security
Consulting
As they say ‘knowledge is
power’ and gaining knowledge
is key to creating effective
systems. Nowadays, we see a
more consultative approach to security which
reaps rewards and avoids errors but, as we
know, only an experienced individual knows the
right questions to ask. So ensuring the right
person asks the right questions is what can
make the difference. A few tips therefore:
1) Choose the right team: When you know the
brief ensure you send the right people to
discuss the project with the client.
2) Have a checklist: Create a checklist so a
proper risk assessment process can be
followed.
Note: A risk can be identified as an
opportunity for an intruder to make a gain
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unlawfully. Risks can be procedural, staff
related, derived from poor physical security,
poor electronic security or a poor security
culture.
3) Take time (don’t rush): A correct risk
assessment will identify the dangers to
individuals, properties, buildings, business
interruption and loss of valuables.
4) Dig deeper: Once the installer has
understood the usual threats, then dig deeper.
Often we find this uncovers other big concerns.
5) Insurance needs: The client may also have
be an insurance request for added following an
intrusion, change in policy, or insurers risk has
changed.
6) Maximise your own market knowledge: It
is vitally important to maintain your knowledge
ensure you now the market standards, products
and systems available when asking questions of
a customer. The more you know the more you
can talk through risks in specific areas.
An installer has a duty to keep up to date
with and to maintain his continual professional
development.
And most importantly:
7) Make life difficult for an intruder: Once the
risks to our client have been identified, it is our
job is to design a security system that makes
life as difficult as possible for an intruder!
Stephen D Green -
Gourdiehill
Associates
The trite, simplistic answer is
that one must ensure that the
solution proposed matches
the needs. However, nobody
sets out to design a system
knowingly to fail. Security professionals believe
genuinely that they can meet the operational
requirements in every instance, but anecdotal
evidence suggests otherwise. Why is this?
The key is that those same professionals,
with a modicum of humility, need to accept that
they are not experts in other people’s business.
They do not hold all the answers, and cannot
know what they do not know. It is essential that
the design of any security solution is based on a
thorough understanding of the operational
environment, the business and social processes
taking place there and the challenges being
faced. This requires a collaborative, team-based
approach to client engagement. Only then can a
logical methodology be applied through which
critical assets and threats may be identified and
characterised correctly, and the resultant risks
quantified and prioritised to allocate resources
to best effect.
Whether designing the security response for
new or existing facilities, or for technical or
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manned solutions, a failure to understand enduser
processes and to engage in a thorough,
multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder risk
assessment process is the easiest way to ensure
that the solution will disappoint. For this reason,
I am a great fan of the five-step Security
Vulnerability Assessment process, first
developed by the petrochemical industry but
equally applicable in any theatre of operation.
The second easiest way to fail is to try to
design a solution without accurate data upon
which to base decisions. Without measuring the
situation before implementing a new design, it
is impossible to say with any certainty that the
resultant changes have been cost-effective. In
these days of austerity, security must
demonstrate fiscal responsibility as does any
other corporate department or public entity.
Joel Babb - Farsight
Security Services
We, as security professionals,
hold a responsibility to ask
questions to ultimately gain
the trust of our customers. We
need to ensure we are
deploying solutions that are
right for each client’s unique needs.
Security professionals must be self-critical
and ask: is this installation offering a solution or
is it a box ticking exercise? If it is the former
installers can be confident they are meeting
their customer’s needs. It is likely they will have
consulted everything: risk; value; benefit;
technological fit; environmental factors;
budgets; management, and much more.
A scattergun approach must be avoided.
There’s not a one-size fits all in security but it
can be tempting to recommend a system that
requires a high quantity of equipment offering a
high margin. Is that really a well thought out
and consultative approach, that offers the
customer a valuable solution and good service?
There is nothing wrong with asking potential
customers: “what is the value of the goods
behind that closed door?” Without the answer,
it’s impossible to provide the right solution to
protect a site – and the belongings that might
be behind said door.
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(continued over)
“Nobody sets out to
design a system
knowingly to fail.
Security professionals
believe genuinely that
they can meet the
operational
requirements in every
instance, but
anecdotal evidence
suggests otherwise”
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PANEL
“It’s always a good
idea to understand
that the existing kit
may not actually meet
the user’s
expectations so it is
important they fully
understand the
limitations of their
system prior to you
taking on someone
else’s mistake”
(from previous page)
It costs a fortune to generate one new
customer, compared to retaining an existing
one. Why would we waste the money, or why
would they? A robust solution will mean
customer satisfaction, which in turn means
customer loyalty.
David Davies - DVS
We should always carry out
risk assessments that engage
with the end user, they are
critical to providing the correct
system type along with any
packages that need to support
the system. In order to achieve
this, it is vital that you engage directly with the
user to ask them their requirements, how their
business works, operating environments,
lighting and site conditions to fully understand
what solution they require. Once you have
gathered this information, it is often useful to
summarise and repeat back your understanding
of what they have set out to remove any
misunderstandings and both parties have the
same expectations of the system requirements.
My approach for both new contracts and
taking over existing sites would be the same,
being an intruder system, CCTV, access control
or a combination of all providing a complete
solution. The solution needs to work for the
user.
The customer may benefit from additional
services that may include remote monitored
intruder and CCTV so that any alarm activation
can be then backed up with live / event CCTV
footage which enables the ARC to further this
with police action. It may be that using audio
deterrent on the site would be enough to
prevent further action with a local key holding
company also attending to ensure the premises
is still secure and safe.
It’s always a good idea to understand that
the existing kit may not actually meet the user’s
expectations so it is important they fully
understand the limitations of their system prior
to you taking on someone else’s mistake.
Graeme Dow -
Safeguard Security
Consultants
There are several lessons to
be learnt from the Hatton
Garden burglary during Easter
2015 - it does not seem like
two years ago.
The gang of ten reportedly spent around
three years planning the heist. To be successful
they needed to check the front door access, rear
gate access, lobby access, lift shaft access, lift
motor operation, the details of the intruder
alarm system including the siting of all relevant
detectors, the siting of the control panel, how to
neutralise self-activating sounders, the siting of
the CCTV cameras and recorder, the type of
remote signalling, the thickness and type of
construction of the vault wall, the type of drill
(Hilti DD350)needed to breach this wall, and
how to operate it – it has to be bolted to the
wall and water lubricated. They also needed to
know where to steal one as buying one
themselves might well give them away at some
point.
Against that an intruder alarm company
would have done its own risk survey. How long
would that take? Not nearly long enough based
on the system I examined. There were serious
flaws and the intruders were clearly aware of
them and exploited them. As this was a
takeover did the new maintainer rely on the
system being fit for purpose without doing his
own risk assessment? Was this acceptable
bearing in mind the time the system had been
installed?
And equally importantly did either company
think hard about the analysis of experienced
intruders at BS EN 50131 Grade 3 level. Should
this have been a Grade 4 even – it was after all
safe deposit vault with high value/low
volume/weight jewellery and gold. And the
signalling? Was anything less than Grade 4
going to be acceptable? From all I saw in my two
day post loss investigation inside the vault was
that the ingenuity of the intruders was vastly
under-estimated. Intruders were way ahead of
the game. As a forensic expert witness burglary
investigator for over 20 years I have rarely seen
any that did not show signs of insider
knowledge. Unless installers realise how
thorough and resourceful intruders are – and
install systems to take that into account –
intruders will take advantage.
On a happier note, the gang (minus “Basil”)
were caught fairly quickly, but that was due
solely to excellent police detective work. Also, I
only get to investigate the successful
intrusions, so in no way is this intended as a
criticism of alarm installers generally. Rather it
is intended as an insight on the real task facing
the industry today.
“Unless installers realise how
thorough and resourceful intruders
are – and install systems to take
that into account – intruders will
take advantage”
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PROMOTION
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he brand-new panel from Pyronix combines
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and the same superior range of Pyronix
peripherals. The Enforcer V10 is the only choice
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PSI caught up with Laurence Kenny,
Marketing Manager at Pyronix to find out more
about the new panel.
What’s new with the V10?
There are a number of features that the new
panel brings for the installer and end user.
These include:
Wi-Fi as standard - When you purchase a
brand-new Enforcer V10 control panel (software
version 10 and above), it comes supplied with a
DIGI-WIFI module for free as standard (all other
communication options, including PSTN (DIGI-
1200) are sold separately).
“Having Wi-Fi means you can immediately
benefit from PyronixCloud and HomeControl+
connectivity, which helps you save money, retain
customers, generate recurring revenue streams,
deliver quick and easy upsell advantages and
increase your efficiency and profitability,”
explains Laurence.
Communication is key - Instead of having to
choose from either the Enforcer 32WE or the
Enforcer HomeControl+ panels, now you only
need to pick the Enforcer V10.
“Rather than having to choose the panel
based on the communication capability, the new
panel can be fitted with any communication
option,” says Laurence. “If users change their
minds, or the network signalling or internet
capability of an area changes, you can simply
switch the Enforcer V10 to another
communication method and it’s ready to go! It
even updates its own programming menu to
suit.”
Voice commands on demand - Purchase the
Enforcer Voice communicator and with the
Enforcer V10, voice messages can be sent and
received from the control panel to and from a
landline or mobile telephone number. This is
ideal for users who don’t own smart phones or
simply prefer clear and straightforward voice
commands over apps or text messaging.
Faster - Utilising IP and all the fantastic benefits
it provides also includes much faster connection
speeds for UDL remote maintenance with the
new Enforcer V10.
Easiest ARC connection - “If you opt to
purchase the DigiAir Connected WiFi module
from CSL DualCom, you can also benefit from
providing the easiest connection to the local
Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) for the security
system, for dependable key holding services,”
reveals Laurence.
Simple ordering - “Simplifying and improving
the installation capabilities and upsell
opportunities of the Enforcer control panel
wasn’t enough, we have also
simplified the ordering too!”
reveals Laurence. “As the
Enforcer V10 is the only panel
you need to buy, we’ve
also streamlined the
kits you have to
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and usability, with less
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“Rather than having
to choose the panel
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Why make changes to IP and Wi-Fi?
“In the digital world PSTN is becoming an outdated method of communication,
where smart devices, IP and applications are king,” says Laurence Kenny. “Most
industries moved to IP communications long ago and as technology develops,
there is more and more emphasis towards smart apps and push notifications,
particularly as telecommunication companies around the world move further
away from legacy services such as PSTN connections… the home phone will
soon be a thing of the past.
“PSTN and traditional phone lines continue to develop issues since the move
to digital, while IP communications and push notifications with smart
apps go from strength to strength. The Enforcer V10 recognises this
and delivers a completely future-proof solution.”
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APPLICATION
Improving access control at UK
Asda sites
CBES has installed IP access control systems
from ACT at Asda stores and distribution centres
across the UK. The roll-out has already covered
500 sites all of which are networked to Asda’s
corporate headquarters in Leeds utilising ACTpro
4000 two-door controllers which can extend to
16 doors via ACTpro door stations.
The Asda sites are using ACT’s software
platform, ACTpro Enterprise, which distinguishes
between different user types such as installer,
security guard or system administrator so as to
factor out accidental system changes and
minimise maintenance. ACTpro Enterprise gives
users a familiar web-browser experience using
hyperlinks, ‘backwards’ and ‘forwards’ buttons
and search functionality.
Typically, an Asda staff member might present
their MIFARE contactless smart card to a reader
in order to access a secure area of the site. The
ACT software then grants or denies access
according to the user’s privileges which can be
defined according to seniority, job profile, time of
day and day of the week.
Asda managers are benefiting from
integration of access control with CCTV and
intercoms through use of the Sky-Walker
Integration Platform from Belgian developer
Entelec which manages disparate data types to
provide a PSIM system. At a large site such as a
distribution centre, a staff member seeking an
access privilege outside their user profile in
terms of location or time of day might identify
themselves through intercom and receive
instructions. Similarly, the Entelec software can
trigger CCTV recording in an unusual situation.
Rob Cox of CBES, said: “The main benefits for
Asda are central monitoring from headquarters
and integration of access control with CCTV and
any other IP-enabled building management
system in use at the stores. Crucially, the ACT
software has allowed uniformity by being able to
function with Asda’s existing smart cards. This has
produced both financial and time savings in terms
of the intrinsic value of the cards themselves and
the avoidance of any re-keying of data.”
New fire safety system for
Specsavers facility
Kentec gas extinguishing fire safety panels are
playing an important role helping protecting
Specsavers’ new £12 million West Midland
manufacturing and distribution centre.
The fire safety system, designed and installed by
Leader Systems comprises Kentec K11031 M2 Sigma
XT automatic three-zone extinguishant control
panels with Apollo conventional Series 65 devices
plus conventional sounder/beacons and bells from
Klaxon Signals.
The new Specsavers’ facility at Kidderminster,
Worcestershire will combine the company’s existing
operations in the area, and will allow the company
to double capacity with room to grow in the future.
As part of the firm’s existing Kidderminster
operations, Specsavers’ International Glazing
Services business glazes customers’ frames with
prescription lenses for stores in Northern European
countries. The Lens Online business stocks and
distributes lenses and contact lenses to stores in
the UK and Ireland.
Kentec’s Sigma XT features three detection zones
as standard, where any zone or any combination of
zones can be configured to release the extinguishant
gas and allows delay in first stage sounder and
detection to be configured, with an instant release
facility by using the manual release option.
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APPLICATION
Uxbridge College passes its
security test
An integrated access control and CCTV solution is
playing a key role in managing the safety and
security of students, staff and visitors to Uxbridge
College across both of its campuses in Uxbridge
and Hayes.
The challenge presented to Evolution was in
servicing, maintaining and upgrading a system
that protects the 4,000 students and 600 staff,
while taking into account the College’s ongoing
growth ambitions and constantly changing
infrastructure.
Evolution is now supporting an IP-based
system with card access, turnstiles and proximity
readers to control the movement of card holders
New fire system protects
high-tech workplace
A Star Wars themed cinema, a library that has a
secret passage in the bookcase, Rolling Stones
themed bathrooms and TVs and Apple iPads in
every room are just some of the features of
money.co.uk’s new headquarters. Located in a
10,000ft² Grade II listed Victorian castle on the
Bathurst Estate in Cirencester, the building
provides a unique workplace setting and the
interior, designed by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
APE Fire & Security was asked by the main
contractor for the project, Interaction, to design,
specify, install and commission a fire detection
across the two sites, as well as a network of CCTV
cameras to monitor those seeking unauthorised
access and provide a further layer of security.
Michael Mcdonagh, Head of Security at
Uxbridge College, says that students are each
issued with their own photo ID pass: “Should a
student forget their pass, we can immediately
issue a replacement,” he explains. “However, in
maintaining full control, the student’s ‘forgotten’
or ‘lost’ pass is automatically de-activated. Each
card also has the shelf life of a student’s course
length – so it automatically expires when they
finish for the year. Should a user attempt to gain
access with a de-activated card, we are
immediately notified.”
Each of the passes provided is tailored to take
into account a student’s studies and lifestyle. It
can control, therefore, which ‘zones’ that student
can enter, identify whether or not a student has a
pre-paid car parking permit, and even enable
access to extra-curricular activities such as sport
or drama.
In total, there are more than 120 controlledentry
doors and 80 CCTV cameras, which control
room operators can use to pinpoint and track
unauthorised access.
Both campuses are integrated under the single
system, which also includes an intruder detection
solution. Alarms can be set/un-set remotely, and
operators are alerted to the status of each panel
to ensure there are no gaps in security.
“False alarms are virtually a thing of the past,”
adds Michael.
system that could protect offer staff and visitors.
The Notifier by Honeywell Pearl networkable
fire detection control panel is linked with Opal
photoelectric smoke detectors. In the kitchen
areas, SMART3 detectors are used, which
utilise optical smoke sensing in conjunction
with heat sensors, infrared flame sensing
technology and alarm algorithms to offer a fast
response to flaming fires while providing
unwanted alarm immunity.
Via cause and effect programming, APE Fire &
Security was able to integrate the Pearl control
panel with the existing intruder and access
control system.
Peter Leonard Director at APE Fire & Security
said: “For a building like this it is vital to maintain
its fire safety and intrusion integrity, and that
means making sure that doors and access points
are closed when they should be. Now, if doors are
propped open, certain areas are alerted through
the fire detection sounders using an alternative
tone, which is programmed through the Pearl
panel. Occupants can then take action.”
Joe Francis, Head of SEO at money.co.uk,
concludes, “While it’s the style and décor of
the castle that catches the eye, we also value
the technology that is in place to protect us.
By using Notifier’s products, APE Fire &
Security has complemented the aesthetics of
the building.”
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RNLI utilising network cameras
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areas
Porthcawl’s RNLI station aims to improve
education and safety around the water with the
implementation of surveillance technology from
Swansea-based PC1 and Axis Communications.
With high tourism levels and fast-shifting tides,
the installation at Porthcawl pier provides an
online live stream of conditions. This ensures
visitors are prepared for the conditions they will
face, minimising the necessity of lifeboat
launches and significantly reducing overall costs.
By further educating the public and reducing
the number of visitors during dangerous periods,
the total cost of installation would be covered
through the prevention of only two launches –
ensuring the safety of both the crew and public.
The camera points directly at one of Porthcawl’s
highest risk areas – the pier. During storms and
rough weather conditions, visitors are in danger
of being swept out to sea by tides reaching up to
7 knots (8mph). The installation of the AXIS
Q1775-E Fixed Network Camera, combined with a
weather installation, ensures Porthcawl RNLI can
access weather metrics, tide activity, conditions
monitoring and more.
Ian Stroud, retired Deputy Launch Authority at
Porthcawl RNLI, states, “One of the most
significant tasks a lifeboat station must
undertake is observing sea conditions to make
judgements on the equipment lifeboat operators
will need. We wanted a view of the pier as it is
such an important landmark. This is viewable by
members of the public, who can alert the lifeboat
station if they see someone in distress.”
Speaking on the installation, Graham Thomas,
IT & Online Project Manager at PC1, states, “We
installed a weather station and connected the
installation to YouTube, allowing the public and
lifeboat staff to view real-time images and
accurate weather reports – including tide times.
The station will soon receive a superfast fibre
connection, allowing for a further upgrade of the
system to take full advantage of the camera’s HD
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STORAGE
Storing surveillance
n our digital age, the amount of data created
Ion a daily basis is growing at an alarming
rate. In the security market as we generate
increasing amounts of data from increasingly
higher resolution cameras the overall volume of
data and the secured storage of it is one of the
most important aspects of an installation.
Knowledge is power and the accumulation of
data from surveillance cameras today is not only
being used for security purposes; it’s not just a
case of keeping stored information for potential
scanning in the event of an incident. Cameras of
the 21st century are used for marketing and
business improvement as well.
The other aspect of modern life is that not
only does information need to be saved secured
but also stored for longer periods, which uses
up valuable space on a drive or in the cloud.
So where are we today with data storage in
the security industry and what are the options?
Drives for surveillance
According to IHS Markit, anticipated growth of
4K-compliant and high-resolution network
cameras over the next few years is driving
higher demand for surveillance-class storage to
support systems featuring these technologies.
Whatever the reasons for growth in the amount
of data being stored there are a number of
points that installers need to consider in
deciding on the most suitable solution for the
application.
In the case of surveillance information, the
main players in the drives market have spent
some time explaining how the use of standard
PC drives was causing problems for those
operating surveillance systems and, and a
result, installers should be looking towards
utilising drives designed for video data storage.
These, essentially, are more suited to the
read/write process of a video storage
installation than a drive aimed at being fitted
into a PC.
Surveillance drives are also designed to deal
with the growing use of analytics in the sector,
both for security management and business
information solutions.
In terms of the amount of data being
generated both WD and Seagate, the two main
players in the surveillance drive market both
offer a range of drives depending on the needs
of the installation, be it a corner shop or a smart
city. Both companies manufacture drives with
capacities up to a massive 10TB of storage,
essential for our always-on lifestyles.
Do we really need drives with such high
capacities? Writing a blog for Seagate last year
John Paulsen wrote: “Based on historical
camera shipments and the predicted lifespans
of these devices, it’s estimated approximately
210,000,000 video surveillance cameras are
A company’s data
ranks alongside its
brand and personnel
as the most important
factors of business
success. Here we
look at the benefits of
drives designed for
surveillance
information
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The anticipated
growth of 4Kcompliant
and highresolution
network
cameras over the next
few years is driving
higher demand for
surveillance-class
storage
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STORAGE
Relying on traditional
desktop drives for
video recording
surveillance is not
good enough as they
are not built to
withstand constant
data writing
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currently deployed in digital systems worldwide.
Let’s assume each of these cameras operates at
industry-standard resolution, quality and framerate
settings, recording 14 days’ worth of data.
Even at these typical settings, over 18.4 billion
gigabytes (GB) of storage is needed to support
the world’s surveillance cameras for a mere twoweek
recording period. The number of hard
drives needed to provide such storage capacity
would stretch across China twice if laid end-toend.”
So it certainly looks like we need more
space!
Looking at the data
It is critical the system makes it possible to
understand and translate data once it is created
and stored securely. Data analysis will not only
help in the shorter term with business efficiency
and operations, it will help companies stay
ahead of their competitors and make better
business decisions for the future. Due to this
reliability on the data the storage medium
chosen must be one that will not struggle to
cope with the processes involved. The latest
Seagate drives, Skyhawk, boast that it can
handle three times the workload of a desktop
drive, essential when recording up to 64
cameras while WD Purple units feature AllFrame
technology which reduces video interruptions,
especially in higher video stream count
environments where additional data is being
captured at an exponential rate.
As previously mentioned, the correct type of
drives store video data and allows that
information to be accessed for a variety of
purposes not only security. These tasks can
include understanding people’s movements
around a shop - where they look first, where
they spend the most time browsing, and the
busiest times of the day and week. As a result
better business decisions can be made - like the
best place to position strategically important
stock or items on promotion, or where security
team members should be placed to monitor any
vulnerable or theft-prone areas of the shop
floor.
This all sounds great, however, to ensure
companies have the right kit and tools in place
for video surveillance, it is essential they think
about the challenges it will bring in terms of
storage. Storage should be one of the first
things that businesses consider - especially as
more and more companies will want to analyse
data over longer periods of time.
Relying on traditional desktop drives for
video recording surveillance is not good enough
as they are not built to withstand the constant
data writing involved with capturing multiple
streams of high definition video. The rigours of
today’s video surveillance require true 24x7
operations, 365 days a year, and therefore
surveillance systems need drives that can
handle that level of workload effectively.
It has also become increasingly common for
data to be held in the Cloud and for these
remote servers to be used to allow customers to
access their CCTV footage via the platform while
on their travels. Some NVR solutions now offer
remote monitoring solutions via the use of
dedicated apps in addition to Cloud storage for
back-up.
However the data from cameras is stored and
accessed, the value of data is increasing as
quickly as the need to store it for longer, so
choosing the correct drive for the job is vital.
Relying on a standard PC drive in a surveillance
system might be cheaper option at install but
could be an expensive mistake. Furthermore,
given that the leading surveillance drives
consume less power and are backed by threeyear
warranties and in the case of Skyhawk units,
a data recovery service plan, it’s a no-brainer.
A company’s data ranks alongside its brand
and personnel as the most important factors of
business success, so why would anyone cut
corners when it comes to securing that vital
information?
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IFSEC 2017
More than an exhibition!
Taking place in June, IFSEC International gives visitors
hands-on access to over 10,000 security solutions, product
demonstrations, and networking with over 27,000 security
professionals. There’s more to the event than exhibition
stands as we find out in the first part of our preview
According to the
figures from 2016,
48% of those who
attended the event
classed themselves as
end users with 52%
being made up of the
traditional IFSEC trade
overing every aspect of security, from
Caccess control and video surveillance to
smart buildings, cyber, border control and
so much more, visiting IFSEC International is
described by the organisers as the perfect way
to keep up to date, protect your business and
enhance your career in the security industry.
According to the figures from 2016, 48% of
those who attended the event classed
themselves as end users with 52% being made
up of the traditional IFSEC trade audience and
37% of visitors were from overseas. As a result
of this audience the event has evolved to reflect
emerging market trends and also to provide
more than simply a place to walk around
exhibition stands.
This year, for example, there will be four
seminar streams, each with a different
programme every day of the show. These
theatres are:
Security Management Theatre - Addressing
pressing issues facing end-users, including
developing employee security awareness
programmes, the evolving relationship between
physical and IT security and collaboration
between policy and the security industry. This
year the seminar stream in this theatre will take
a particular focus on the use of evolving
technologies in the industry.
Borders & Infrastructure Theatre -
Sponsored by Genetec and hosted within the
Borders & Infrastructure Expo, this theatre will
focus on learning and discussion for large scale
security issues such as border control, critical
national infrastructure, large scale events, and
the protection of key strategic assets. Discover
best practice specific for the needs of your
industry, learn from worst case scenario case
studies, and put your questions to the security
industry's thought leaders.
Smart Theatre - Part of the Smart Zone,
including home automation smart buildings, the
Smart Theatre will host a range of presentations
and discussion panels all about IOT technology
and integrated security systems. Learn about
the latest trends and innovations, what to
expect from the future, and have any questions
answered by the experts of the smart security
industry. The Smart Theatre is in conjunction
with Connectivity Partner, CSL.
Tavcom Training Theatre - This theatre is in
partnership with security system trainers,
Tavcom. Designed for installers, integrators and
engineers, to get hands on with the latest
security solutions, discover what it actually
takes to install and maintain this new
technology, and quiz trainers on all the ins and
outs of the systems at hand. The 2017 Tavcom
training theatre is sponsored by TDSI.
Other attractions at the show include:
Installer World
Of particular interest to readers of PSI is the
RISCO sponsored ‘Installer World’ where
installers, engineers and integrators can find
the perfect product solutions for their
businesses, get advice on recruitment and
retention, talent spot the next generation, and
catch up with colleagues or old friends over a
beer. Attractions within Installer World will
include:
Product Showcases - Installer World will
group together the specific manufacturers and
distributors you most want to see.
audience
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IFSEC information:
Tues 20 June 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 21 June 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 22 June 10:00 – 16:00
VENUE: London Excel,
E16 1XL
NEAREST UNDERGROUND:
Custom House
A highlight of the
event for PSI readers
is the Engineers of
Tomorrow, the UK
apprentice and young
engineers competition
(continued from p45)
Get a first hand look at thousands of products
covering access control, IP cameras, antitampering
solutions, face detection CCTV, smart
cards, and more.
Engineers of Tomorrow - Promote your
business's existing young talent, aid their
development, showcase your business, and
discover up and coming top engineers. Will your
apprentices triumph in the challenges this year?
The Tool Zone - Test & trial tools and
gadgets to make you lives easier , and benefit
from in-show purchase discounts. Try products
first hand from Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee,
Bosch and Ox & Stanley, and brought to you by
Anglia Tool Centre.
ARC Village - Dedicated to promoting the
services of alarm receiving centres, the ARC
Village is in the heart of Installer World and will
give you the chance to find the perfect Alarm
Receiving Centre to support your business.
Installer Bar - The Installer Bar is the perfect
place to grab a free beer from our sponsors
Videcon, and chat business with existing
suppliers, network with new clients, or simply
catch up with old friends and colleagues.
Borders & Infrastructure
A brand new show within IFSEC International
2017, Borders & Infrastructure directly focuses
on products, solutions and learning for large
scale security issues such as border control,
critical national infrastructure, transport and
key strategic assets. Attrections within this
show will be:
Attack Testing Zone - The BRE Global/LPCB
Attack Testing Zone will host expert technicians
from the LPCB will demonstrate real time
examples of the robust testing they execute on
perimeter fencing, security doors, shutters and
covers. Non-approved products will be tested in
the demonstrations against LPCB approved
alternatives which have reached a minimum of
LPS 1175 SR-3 levels of compliance so visitors
will be able to see the effectiveness of these
industry-defining products.
Drone Zone - Not only are UAV products very
engaging in a live environment, but they are
extremely topical at the present time. The Drone
Zone will feature live demonstrations, the latest
in innovations from UAV manufacturers, and
insight on how to both utilise drones in your
security strategy and protect against them.
The Smart Zone
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an ever
important element of various technology
solutions for the home and commercial
buildings. The ability to connect, communicate
with, and remotely manage a vast number of
networked, automated devices via the internet
is now inescapable, from the factory floor to the
hospital operating room to the residential
basement.
Following on from last year’s ‘Home
Automation House’, a fully functioning smart
home in the middle of the exhibition floor, you
can expect an even more heightened focus on
all things ‘smart’ in 2017. New for 2017, the
Smart Zone will feature across all three dates of
the show. This new area has been created to
cover not only home automation devices but
also the wider IoT, including smart commercial
buildings, smart offices, and connected security
systems.
Firex International
One of a number of events running alongside
IFSEC is Firex International, where visitors can
see over 500 fire safety products and solutions,
meet and network with industry experts by prebooking
meetings with suppliers, and get
hands-on experience of potential products or
solutions. Firex also has four seminar streams
focusing on providing case studies, seminars
and workshops on best practice and the state of
the industry.
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Meet the installer – Q&A
Every month we talk to an NSI Gold accredited installer about life in the business. This month we take
a look back at a selection of answers from previous editions concerning the value of accreditation
Mick James – MJ Security
Systems
Is third party accreditation beneficial to
you?
It is absolutely essential. When we started
M J Security Systems in 1985 becoming an
NSCIA (now NSI) approved installer was
our number one priority and crucial to our
long term business plan and objectives for
the market we wished to target. Insurance companies are
normally insistent upon it for commercial properties. It provides
our clients with the assurance that our installations adhere to
stringent industry standards. This is obviously necessary for the
commercial installations but for the domestic clients, who maybe
get confused with various quotations, this can be a clear
differentation and reassurance that they will not be abandoned
should the company cease to exist or trade.
Gerard Cooper – Allcooper
Is third party accreditation
beneficial to you?
Yes, accreditation is very important
to us and to our industry. Good
quality accreditations provides the
customer with an assurance that
the installer is being monitored.
The body can also act as a
mediator in a dispute. The
customer and the installer need to
have faith in that governing body.
We choose carefully who we want
to be associated with and it’s important for the accreditation
body to work hard for us too. The accreditation organisations
have a responsibility to act and be visible to protect the security
installer and the customer alike.
Mark Lee – Lifeline Alarm
Systems
Is third party accreditation
beneficial to you?
Essential! We were the first
company based on the Isle of
Wight to have both NSI Gold for
Security and Fire. Naturally fire
and security products are a grudge
purchase, but at long last we are
starting to see good quality
specifications requesting third
party accreditation. Admittedly these are mainly on the larger
installations, but at least it is happening. The bun fight is still at
the lower end of the market though up to £1000.00 or so. Why
should a customer have an ISO 9001 accredited company, with a
14001 environmental policy and 18001 Health & Safety policy? We
as installers have to slow the customer down and explain why.
David Collins – NG Bailey
Is third party accreditation beneficial
to you?
Absolutely critical. Until 2012, NG Bailey
subcontracted security installations,
while at the same time delivering
prestigious, highly complex IT
infrastructure projects. With the
proliferation of IP security solutions and
based on the quality of our IT services,
we and our customers saw the benefit of
NG Bailey as a single supplier for both IT and security.
Achieving NSI NACOSS Gold gave us the credibility to do just
that, plus it gives peace of mind and purchasing confidence to
existing customers as well as potential new ones.
John D’Aprano – DS Systems
Is third party accreditation
beneficial to you?
Yes, DS Systems has a variety of
accreditations ranging from
Safecontractor to SSAIB approval to
ISO: 9001 certification. This ensures
that we are up to date with current
health and safety and are constantly
monitoring our processes to ensure
that they are efficient. SSAIB in
particular, provides the customer
with confidence that we are able to
design, install and maintain security systems to recognised
standards.
Kenneth Kay – Fidelity
Integrated Systems
Is third party accreditation
beneficial to you?
We are very proud to have
achieved the highest
accreditations in our field with
accreditation bodies for security
and fire systems, including the
National Security Inspectorate,
BAFE and FIA. These enable us to
provide insurance accepted
certification and are a
requirement for a lot of the work
we tender for, especially schools and universities.
Achieving accreditation is a significant investment of our time
and money, but it confirms to clients that our team consistently
strive to achieve the highest standards and practices and
demonstrates our long-term commitment to the industry.
If you would like to be featured in ‘Meet the Installer’ then
contact Andy Clutton on 0208 295 8308
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PRODUCT UPDATE
Simple to install HD surveillance
bullet camera
4-in-one 1080P/3MP 4-channel DVR with QR set up
D-Link is extending its Vigilance camera range
with the addition of the DCS-4703E. The 3-
megapixel, Power over Ethernet (PoE), day and
night bullet camera has a small footprint for
discrete positioning and supports PoE standard
802.3af, providing power and networking
connectivity with a single cable for ease of
installation.
The camera’s built-in infrared LED provides
night vision of up to 20 metres. Wide dynamic
range (WDR) together with 3D
noise reduction helps to further
enhance the image quality of the
DCS-4703E.
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Screening rate of up to 1000
people per hour achieved
Digital Barriers has announced
that its ThruVis public safety
solution has successfully
achieved a screening rate of up to 1,000
people per hour at peak times. ThruVis
detects items concealed in clothing,
including non-metallics like explosives and
ceramic knives, at stand-off distances of up
to 10m. It is mobile, rapidly deployable, and
operates without compromising people
throughput, safety or privacy. Of equal
importance, it is operationally ready for use,
as confirmed by the US Transportation
Security Administration (TSA).
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The HAWK D8300 series of digital video recorders allows for full HD 1080P
recording with any CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI or IP surveillance cameras. The HAWK
D8300 allows for up to 8TB of storage which comes fully installed.
This standalone digital video recorder with H.264 recording compression
technology features 1080P high definition recording quality and built-in motion
detection option to trigger recording only when there is activity on-screen.
Users can upload recorded footage to the cloud for back-up and a
free app allows remote monitoring on smartphones and tablets.
For the installer, the unit utilises easy-connect 3-step QR code
network setup meaning no more difficult network configuration.
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Smart, simple door entry with a colour touch screen
Paxton has
announced the
launch of the Net2
Entry Touch panel,
which comes with
features including a
7-inch colour touch
screen and
personalisation
options. Designed in
direct response to
installer feedback,
the new touch panel
is available in three
variations, flushmount,
surfacemount
and rain
hood. The panel has
an IK7 impact protection rating with an easy to read anti-glare screen
for optimal daytime viewing. The new user interface is simple and
straightforward to navigate, offering dynamic search functionality
alongside customisable branding options.
Additional features also include a line-out for use with a T-Loop
antenna for users with hearing aids and an advanced sound processor for clearer
sound quality in busy, high traffic areas. Plus, a high contrast theme to make the
screen easy to read.
Pitched as the simplest door entry system available, Net2 Entry consists of just
three components that auto-detect on set up; external panel, interior monitor and
door controller, for a true plug and play solution.
www.paxton.co.uk
NOTE: All technical specifications listed
are provided by manufacturers
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PSI GOLF DAY
THE PSI GOLF DAY 2017
Former footballer Ray Parlour
will provide the entertainment
for this year’s event
We hope you will be able to
join us at Luton Hoo this
year for a round of golf,
awards dinner or both!
For more details on taking
part contact David Lewis on
0208 295 8309.
This year the PSI Golf Day and
Premier Awards is being held at
Luton Hoo. Why not come and join
us for the day on 11th July?
his year the PSI Golf Day and the Premier
TAwards is being held at the Luton Hoo
hotel, golf course and spa venue in
Bedfordshire.
From 1601 to present day, Luton Hoo has
always been an estate that has brought
Bedfordshire an enormous amount of pride
and the 7,107 yard long and par 73 course
offers a harmonious blend of inland links and
mature parkland, meandering through the
1,000 acre estate.
The Mansion House, where the PSI Premier
Awards Dinner will be taking place, has been a
very popular location with television and film
makers, being used for films such as Four
Weddings and a Funeral, Enigma, Eyes Wide
Shut, Inspector Morse, Nicholas Nickleby, Vanity
Fair and Bleak House to name but a few.
The PSI Premier Awards Dinner (and Golf
Day) will take place on the 11th July, when we
will announce who the winners are of the
industry’s only awards campaign based on the
votes of security installers. Following the meal
and presentations there will be after-dinner
entertainment from former international and
Premier League footballer Ray Parlour and then
the chance to unwind in the luxurious
surroundings of the Faberge Suite in the House.
The Golf Competitions
During the day, the annual PSI Golf Day will pit
the skills of the industry’s golfers against each
other in Texas Scramble and Stableford
competitions. Every year installers,
manufacturers and suppliers compete for the
prestigious trophies and enjoy all-day
refreshment and catering in glorious
surroundings with great company.
For those looking to stay overnight, Luton
Hoo has many rooms available in the Parkland
and Country Club as well as the Mansion House
itself . Book your accommodation via
www.lutonhoo.co.uk or 01582 734437
mentioning the PSI Golf Day.
A day to remember for all competitors and
their guests!
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www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500

CCTV
CONTROL ROOM & MONITORING SERVICES
CCTV
Rapid Deployment Digital IP High Resolution CCTV
40 hour battery, Solar, Wind Turbine and Thermal Imaging
Wired or wireless communication fixed IP
CE Certified
Modicam Europe, 5 Station Road, Shepreth,
Cambridgeshire SG8 6PZ
www.modicam.com sales@modicameurope.com
CCTV POLES, COLUMNS, TOWERS AND MOUNTING PRODUCTS
ALTRON COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT LTD
Tower House, Parc Hendre, Capel Hendre, Carms. SA18 3SJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1269 831431
Email: cctvsales@altron.co.uk
Web: www.altron.co.uk
ADVANCED MONITORING SERVICES
EUROTECH MONITORING SERVICES LTD.
Specialist in:- Outsourced Control Room Facilities • Lone Worker Monitoring
• Vehicle Tracking • Message Handling
• Help Desk Facilities • Keyholding/Alarm Response
Tel: 0208 889 0475 Fax: 0208 889 6679
E-MAIL eurotech@eurotechmonitoring.net
Web: www.eurotechmonitoring.net
DISTRIBUTORS
CCTV
G-TEC
Gtec House, 35-37 Whitton Dene
Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 2JN
Tel: 0208 898 9500
www.gtecsecurity.co.uk
sales@gtecsecurity.co.uk
CCTV/IP SOLUTIONS
DALLMEIER UK LTD
3 Beaufort Trade Park, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9QH
Tel: +44 (0) 117 303 9 303
Fax: +44 (0) 117 303 9 302
Email: dallmeieruk@dallmeier.com
SPECIALISTS IN HD CCTV
MaxxOne
Unit A10 Pear Mill, Lower Bredbury, Stockport. SK6 2BP
Tel +44 (0)161 430 3849
www.maxxone.com
sales@onlinesecurityproducts.co.uk
www.onlinesecurityproducts.co.uk
AWARD-WINNING, LEADING GLOBAL WHOLESALE
DISTRIBUTOR OF SECURITY AND LOW VOLTAGE PRODUCTS.
ADI GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
Distributor of electronic security systems and solutions for over 250 leading manufacturers, the company
also offers an internal technical support team, dedicated field support engineers along with a suite of
training courses and services. ADI also offers a variety of fast, reliable delivery options, including specified
time delivery, next day or collection from any one of 28 branches nationwide. Plus, with an ADI online
account, installers can order up to 7pm for next day delivery.
Tel: 0161 767 2990 Fax: 0161 767 2999 Email: sales.uk@adiglobal.com www.adiglobal.com/uk
CCTV & IP SECURITY SOLUTIONS
PANASONIC SYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
EUROPE
Panasonic House, Willoughby Road
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP UK
Tel: 0207 0226530
Email: info@business.panasonic.co.uk
WHY MAYFLEX? ALL TOGETHER. PRODUCTS, PARTNERS,
PEOPLE, SERVICE – MAYFLEX BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER.
MAYFLEX
Excel House, Junction Six Industrial Park, Electric Avenue, Birmingham B6 7JJ
Tel: 0800 881 5199
Email: securitysales@mayflex.com
Web: www.mayflex.com
COMMUNICATIONS & TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
KBC NETWORKS LTD.
Barham Court, Teston, Maidstone, Kent ME18 5BZ
www.kbcnetworks.com
Phone: 01622 618787
Fax: 020 7100 8147
Email: emeasales@kbcnetworks.com
DIGITAL IP CCTV
SESYS LTD
High resolution ATEX certified cameras, rapid deployment
cameras and fixed IP CCTV surveillance solutions available with
wired or wireless communications.
1 Rotherbrook Court, Bedford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3QG
Tel +44 (0) 1730 230530 Fax +44 (0) 1730 262333
Email: info@sesys.co.uk www.sesys.co.uk
THE UK’S MOST SUCCESSFUL DISTRIBUTOR OF IP, CCTV, ACCESS
CONTROL AND INTRUDER DETECTION SOLUTIONS
NORBAIN SD LTD
210 Wharfedale Road, IQ Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5TP
Tel: 0118 912 5000 Fax: 0118 912 5001
www.norbain.com
Email: info@norbain.com
CCTV SPECIALISTS
PLETTAC SECURITY LTD
Unit 39 Sir Frank Whittle Business Centre,
Great Central Way, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 3XH
Tel: 01788 567811 Fax: 01788 544 549
Email: jackie@plettac.co.uk
www.plettac.co.uk
UK LEADERS IN BIG BRAND CCTV DISTRIBUTION
SATSECURE
Hikivision & MaxxOne (logos) Authorised Dealer
Unit A10 Pear Mill, Lower Bredbury,
Stockport. SK6 2BP
Tel +44 (0)161 430 3849
www.satsecure.uk
www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500

EMPLOYMENT
FIRE AND SECURITY INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT
SECURITY VACANCIES
www.securityvacancies.com
Telephone: 01420 525260
INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTIONS
INNER RANGE EUROPE LTD
Units 10 - 11, Theale Lakes Business Park, Moulden Way, Sulhampstead,
Reading, Berkshire RG74GB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0) 845 470 5000 Fax: +44(0) 845 470 5001
Email: ireurope@innerrange.co.uk
www.innerrange.com
PERIMETER PROTECTION
IDENTIFICATION
ADVANCED PRESENCE DETECTION AND SECURITY LIGHTING SYSTEMS
GJD MANUFACTURING LTD
Unit 2 Birch Business Park, Whittle Lane, Heywood, OL10 2SX
Tel: + 44 (0) 1706 363998
Fax: + 44 (0) 1706 363991
Email: info@gjd.co.uk
www.gjd.co.uk
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS FOR IDENTIFICATION
DATABAC GROUP LIMITED
1 The Ashway Centre, Elm Crescent,
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 6HH
Tel: +44 (0)20 8546 9826
Fax:+44 (0)20 8547 1026
enquiries@databac.com
PERIMETER PROTECTION
GPS PERIMETER SYSTEMS LTD
14 Low Farm Place, Moulton Park
Northampton, NN3 6HY UK
Tel: +44(0)1604 648344 Fax: +44(0)1604 646097
E-mail: info@gpsperimeter.co.uk
Web site: www.gpsperimeter.co.uk
POWER
INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS
TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY
BRITISH SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Tel: 0845 389 3889
Email: info@bsia.co.uk
Website: www.bsia.co.uk
Twitter: @thebsia
THE LEADING CERTIFICATION BODY FOR THE SECURITY INDUSTRY
SSAIB
7-11 Earsdon Road, West Monkseaton
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
NE25 9SX
Tel: 0191 2963242
Web: www.ssaib.org
INTEGRATED SECURITY SOLUTIONS
POWER SUPPLIES – DC SWITCH MODE AND AC
DYCON LTD
Unit A, Cwm Cynon Business Park, Mountain Ash, CF45 4ER
Tel: 01443 471900 Fax: 01443 479 374
Email: sales@dyconpower.com
www.dyconpower.com
STANDBY POWER
UPS SYSTEMS PLC
Herongate, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0YU
Tel: 01488 680500
sales@upssystems.co.uk
www.upssystems.co.uk
UPS - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES
ADEPT POWER SOLUTIONS LTD
Adept House, 65 South Way, Walworth Business Park
Andover, Hants SP10 5AF
Tel: 01264 351415 Fax: 01264 351217
Web: www.adeptpower.co.uk
E-mail: sales@adeptpower.co.uk
SECURITY PRODUCTS AND INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
HONEYWELL SECURITY AND FIRE
Tel: +44 (0) 844 8000 235
E-mail: securitysales@honeywell.com
UPS - UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES LTD
Woodgate, Bartley Wood Business Park
Hook, Hampshire RG27 9XA
Tel: 01256 386700 5152 e-mail:
sales@upspower.co.uk
www.upspower.co.uk
www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500

SECURITY
CASH & VALUABLES IN TRANSIT
CONTRACT SECURITY SERVICES LTD
Challenger House, 125 Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8LH
Tel: 020 8752 0160 Fax: 020 8992 9536
E: info@contractsecurity.co.uk
E: sales@contractsecurity.co.uk
Web: www.contractsecurity.co.uk
QUALITY SECURITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES
Cliff Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S64 9HU
Tel: 0845 330 4400
Email: contact@constant-services.com
www.constant-services.com
FENCING SPECIALISTS
J B CORRIE & CO LTD
Frenchmans Road
Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 3AP
Tel: 01730 237100
Fax: 01730 264915
email: fencing@jbcorrie.co.uk
INTRUSION DETECTION AND PERIMETER PROTECTION
OPTEX (EUROPE) LTD
Redwall® infrared and laser detectors for CCTV applications and Fiber SenSys® fibre
optic perimeter security solutions are owned by Optex. Platinum House, Unit 32B
Clivemont Road, Cordwallis Industrial Estate, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7BZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1628 631000 Fax: +44 (0) 1628 636311
Email: sales@optex-europe.com
www.optex-europe.com
LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
C-TEC
Challenge Way, Martland Park,
Wigan WN5 OLD United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1942 322744
Fax: +44 (0) 1942 829867
Website: www.c-tec.com
PERIMETER SECURITY
TAKEX EUROPE LTD
Aviary Court, Wade Road, Basingstoke
Hampshire RG24 8PE
Tel: +44 (0) 1256 475555
Fax: +44 (0) 1256 466268
Email: sales@takex.com
Web: www.takex.com
PHYSICAL CONTROL PRODUCTS, ESP. ANTI-CLIMB
INSIGHT SECURITY
Units 1 & 2 Cliffe Industrial Estate
Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL
Tel: 01273 475500
Email:info@insight-security.com
www.insight-security.com
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
PYRONIX LIMITED
Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY.
Tel: +44 (0) 1709 700 100 Fax: +44 (0) 1709 701 042
www.facebook.com/Pyronix
www.linkedin.com/company/pyronix www.twitter.com/pyronix
INTRUDER AND FIRE PRODUCTS
CQR SECURITY
125 Pasture road, Moreton, Wirral UK CH46 4 TH
Tel: 0151 606 1000
Fax: 0151 606 1122
Email: andyw@cqr.co.uk
www.cqr.co.uk
SECURITY SYSTEMS
BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD
PO Box 750, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 5ZJ
Tel: 0330 1239979
E-mail: uk.securitysystems@bosch.com
Web: uk.boschsecurity.com
INTRUDER ALARMS – DUAL SIGNALLING
CSL
Salamander Quay West, Park Lane
Harefield , Middlesex UB9 6NZ
T: +44 (0)1895 474 474
@CSLDualCom
www.csldual.com
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
CASTLE
Secure House, Braithwell Way, Hellaby,
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8QY
TEL +44 (0) 1709 700 100 FAX +44 (0) 1709 701 042
www.facebook.com/castlesecurity www.linkedin.com/company/castlesecurity
www.twitter.com/castlesecurity
INTRUDER ALARMS AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
RISCO GROUP
Commerce House, Whitbrook Way, Stakehill Distribution Park, Middleton,
Manchester, M24 2SS
Tel: 0161 655 5500 Fax: 0161 655 5501
Email: sales@riscogroup.co.uk
Web: www.riscogroup.com/uk
SECURITY PRODUCTS
EATON
Eaton is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of security equipment
its Scantronic and Menvier product lines are suitable for all types of
commercial and residential installations.
Tel: 01594 545 400 Email: securitysales@eaton.com
Web: www.uk.eaton.com Twitter: @securityTP
ONLINE SECURITY SUPERMARKET
EBUYELECTRICAL.COM
Lincoln House,
Malcolm Street
Derby DE23 8LT
Tel: 0871 208 1187
www.ebuyelectrical.com
SECURITY SYSTEMS
VICON INDUSTRIES LTD.
Brunel Way, Fareham
Hampshire, PO15 5TX
United Kingdom
www.vicon.com
www.insight-security.com Tel: +44 (0)1273 475500

APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
Securenett Security Systems
Securenett Security Systems has reported five
recent changes to personnel with new positions
for Amy Shorthouse, Paul Thursfield and Hayley
Knight while Daniella Bates and Stuart Brown
join the team.
Amy is now the Finance Manager having
started at the company as an Administrator in
June 2014. Paul has also been working at
Securenett since 2014, with five years in the
industry already under his belt. He has recently
been promoted to the role of Systems Group
Analyst. Hayley has worked at Securenett since
2011 and has worked in all of the back office
functions and in December 2016 she joined the
sales team.
New sales and marketing recruit Daniella
Bates has been at Securenett since January
2017, prior to this she worked in the steel
stockholding sector within sales and back
office. Stuart Brown recently joined the sales
team as Business Development Manager,
having prior experience within sales in the
financial sector for Barclays and B2B sales.
Steve Norman
As part of the expansion of its UK operations,
video surveillance manufacturer Dahua
Technology has appointed Steve Norman as Key
Account Manager.
Steve spent three years as Business
Development Manager at Chubb, and more
recently worked at Hikvision in a similar role.
“I am joining Dahua at an exciting time,” he
said. “The company is beginning to invest heavily
in the UK market, and as part of this we are
increasing our UK headcount.”
The company has invested in additional
technical support and regional account managers
over the past few months and is shortly moving
into new UK headquarters.
Carl Scarrott & Nick Blake
Oprema has strengthened
its sales team with the
appointment of Carl
Scarrott as Business
Development Manager
and Nick Blake as Internal
Sales Executive.
Carl has over 25 years’
experience in the security
industry and prior to
joining Oprema was Area
Sales Manager – South East at Pro-Vision. Carl also spent ten years at Norbain. In
his new role as Business Development Manager, Carl is responsible for managing
Oprema’s existing customer base and, crucially, developing new customers into
long term business partners.
Joining Oprema from ADI Global, where he has been working in sales for the
past two and a half years, Nick Blake has been appointed as Internal Sales
Executive. In this role, Nick is responsible for building new business relationships
and managing existing accounts, providing quotes and taking orders.
Mike Kinder & Thomas Yeats
Cyrille Becker & Jos Beernink
Genetec has announced two new senior
executive appointments.
Cyrille Becker joins as General Manager
Europe and will oversee European operations,
positioning the business for growth in the
European market. Jos Beernink has been
appointed Vice President of Sales, Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where he will
direct the sales organisation, developing new
business and helping the channels address
growing business demand.
Mayflex has appointed two new field based
Business Development Managers.
Mike Kinder and Thomas Yeats will be
responsible for driving specification of the Excel
brand copper, fibre optic, rack and power
management solutions.
Each BDM holds regional responsibility,
Thomas for Scotland, and North East of England,
and Mike the remainder of England North of and
including the West Midlands.
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