PSIDecember2018

December 2018
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5 Editorial
It was unfortunate this month that one of the national
newspapers decided to run an article which ended up
undermining the value of security and insurance
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 IFSEC backs new installer event
IFSEC organiser UBM has announced its support of SiX,
the new security installer event in Manchester next year
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Professional Security Installer
December 2018 – £4.00
IN MY
OPINION
Gordon Morrison
– Johnson Controls
PRODUCT
TESTS
Optex – BXS-AM
D-Link – Wire-free camera kit
MEET THE
INSTALLER
Dave Sanders of
Justice Fire and Security
@psimagazine
14 When 4G is not enough...
As the roll-out of 5G hits the headlines, what does it
mean for the alarm industry?.
16 TESTED - Optex BXS-AM
The good-looking detector from Optex is put through its
paces by an independent reviewer
20 TESTED - D-Link Wire-Free Kit
Will the battery-powered Wi-Fi camera kit from D-Link
start a trend in the professional market?
22 Editor’s Choice
The pick of the latest security products with information
from the manufacturers
EDITOR’S
CHOICE
A look at the best
new products
FIGHTING FIT
FOR 2019?
Gearing up for the year ahead
Ready for the year ahead?
It’s that time of year again to look forward to what the next twelve months
might bring. Of course in 2019 we have the added fun of Brexit to prepare
for. The PSI Panel limbers up for another round....
25 Real world security technology
This month we talk to Gordon Morrison of Johnson
Controls about the need for technology to meet the
requirements of the customer
29 The evolution of access control
There are plenty of different ways you can choose from to
open a door, but what more can the systems do?
33 Meet the installer
Security life and more with Dave Sanders of Justice Fire
and Security
37 The year ahead
This month the PSI Panel of industry experts roll out the
crystal balls to predict what might be trending in 2019
42 PSI Open Door
A selection of some of the items from PSI’s exclusive
Open Door online portal.
49 Technology in action
A look at how new systems have improved security
56 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
Tel: 020 8295 8310 Fax: 0870 4292015
E-mail: matt.jarvis@proactivpubs.co.uk
ADVERTISEMENT DIRECTOR David Lewis
Tel: 020 8295 8309 Fax: 01322 292295
E-mail: david.lewis@proactivpubs.co.uk
DISPLAY ADVERTISING Paul Amura
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E-mail: paul.amura@proactivpubs.co.uk
ADMINISTRATION Tracey Cole
Tel: 020 8295 8306 Fax: 01322 292295
E-mail: tracey.cole@proactivpubs.co.uk
MANAGING DIRECTOR Mark Quittenton
CHAIRMAN Larry O’Leary
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