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May 2019 May 2019 – £4.00 @psimagazine www.psimagazine.co.uk 5 Editorial Is training time well spent off the tools? Of course it is, so don’t delay in sending engineers off to pick up new skills just because they’ll need a day or two away 6 Industry news News and events from the security and fire industries 11 Appointments A selection of this month’s movers and shakers 12 TESTED – Hikvision Turbo DVR The hybrid DS-7204HUHI-K1 from Hikvision is put through its paces by an independent reviewer 17 Editor’s Choice The pick of the latest security products with information from the manufacturers 20 PSI Premier Awards 2019 It’s time to get your nominations in! 22 Job satisfaction and security This month we talk to Phil West of Zitko Consulting about fire and security recruitment and why training is essential for installers 25 Batteries not included? The PSI Panel debates whether we could one day see battery powered surveillance cameras in professional installations following their popularity in DIY systems 31 The image of security The frailty of DIY systems doesn’t help the cause when it comes to the public image of IP technology 34 Support for SiX grows The new installer focussed security event backed by NSI, SSAIB, BSIA and many more continues to develop 37 Meet the installer With Pete and Marie Granville of Broadsword Security 40 Open Door More news from PSi’s online portal 43 IFSEC International 2019 Not long to go now until the doors open for this year’s big show in London. Here we look at what’s coming up 46 The Business Builder More advice from business guru Jim Rathbone 54 Tried & Tested A selection of independently tested products 56 The PSi Directory Your guide to vendors and service providers www.psimagazine.co.uk Professional Security Installer MEET THE INSTALLER Pete & Marie Granville SiX 2 19 Stand space selling fast! PRODUCT TESTS Hikvision Turbo DVR EDITOR’S CHOICE A look at the best new products Put on a happy face 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 Tel: 020 8295 8307 Fax: 01322 292295 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 PUT ON A HAPPY FACE Make good customer experience vital Does your customer service lead to a good customer experience? If not, what can you do to improve the situation? Our resident business expert Jim Rathbone looks at the top tips for making your customers smile PSi QR Codes For ease of access, some of the items in PSi carry QR codes. Simply scan with your phone to visit relevant websites. Security-based editorial contributions to PSI are welcomed, and the Editor reserves the right to alter or abridge text prior to publication. The views expressed in PSI are not necessarily those of the publishers. Editorial and Advertisement Office PRO-ACTIV PUBLICATIONS LTD PO BOX 332 DARTFORD DA1 9FF © Pro-Activ Publications Ltd 2019 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. ISSN: 1360-6476 PSI is currently available for an annual subscription rate of £48.00 (UK only) www.psimagazine.co.uk 3
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