PSISeptember2018

September 2018
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5 Editorial
Following on from our article last month about DIY
security technology, this month we heard about the
continuing problem of unqualified or non-vetted
installers
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 - Uniview turret camera
The Uniview IPC3635ER3-DUPZ camera is put through
it’s paces by an independent reviewer
16 Editor’s Choice
The pick of the latest security products with information
from the manufacturers
19 The state of the ARC alarm
This month we talk to Verisure about the alarm system
that has no external sounder and features a fogging
device for the domestic market
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IN MY
OPINION
Horacio Perez – Verisure
PRODUCT
TEST
Uniview – 5MP Turret Camera
CLOUD
SECURITY
The sky is the limit
EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
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TAKE A
CHILL PILL!
What goes on your Room 101 list?
22 The professional’s view
What does an installer think about the influx of products
designed for the end-user to fit?
25 The security Room 101
What is it that drives you mad about this industry? The
PSI Panel vents its spleen.
What drives you crazy?
If you had the chance to nominate something to go into the
security industry’s version of Room 101 what would you put in
there? The PSI Panel reveals its choices
29 The rise of the cloud
The cloud has radically reshaped our day-to-day lives
and is increasingly accepted as a convenient means for
storing and accessing data.
33 Benefits for everyone
Moving to the cloud can help installers streamline
operations, enhance security and provide new revenue.
39 Down with the kids
The number of establishments implementing lockdown
procedures is on the rise, but no standards are in place
43 Tips for increasing sales
PSI’s resident business guru Jim Rathbone looks at your
sources of revenue and profit
53 Meet the installer
This month we ask installers how important third party
accreditation is for their business and the industry
64 The PSi Directory
Your guide to vendors and service providers
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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DISPLAY ADVERTISING Paul Amura
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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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