PSIMay2017

May 2017
May 2017 – £4.00
@SecurityDrum
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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
CONTACTS
EDITOR Andy Clutton
Tel: 020 8295 8308
E-mail: andy.clutton@psimagazine.co.uk
Twitter: @SecurityDrum
DESIGN & PRODUCTION Matt Jarvis
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E-mail: matt.jarvis@proactivpubs.co.uk
ADVERTISEMENT DIRECTOR David Lewis
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ADMINISTRATION Tracey Cole
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E-mail: tracey.cole@proactivpubs.co.uk
MANAGING DIRECTOR Mark Quittenton
CHAIRMAN Larry O’Leary
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