Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s essential for our planet’s future. To meet customer demand, and for pragmatic commercial reasons, businesses are doing everything possible to reduce their environmental impact. The security industry is no exception. In today’s world,…
"Rarely is anyone thanked for preventing the disaster that didn't happen." It’s mostly true, but there’s one major exception — security. In this article, we’re focusing on a key step for preventing the disaster that didn’t happen. Specifically, we’re looking…
An alarm receiving centre (ARC) is a facility which receives, processes and manages responses to alarms. It’s staffed 24/7 by trained responders. ARCs monitor a variety of alarms. It could be your home or business intruder alarm (burglar alarm), smoke…
It’s no great surprise that crime is on the rise. What may shock you is the rate at which it’s increasing. According to the Office for National Statistics, in the year ending March 2025, robbery of business property in England…
According to an anonymous quote, “people who live in glass houses should take out insurance”. True, but in comparison with vacant properties, glass houses are a breeze to insure. For an insurer, unoccupied premises are high risk. Theft, vandalism and…
Criminals have always targeted vacant commercial premises. Whether their intention is theft, vandalism, anti-social behaviour or squatting, you don’t need us to explain the eye-wateringly expensive consequences. The question is, how do you prevent it from happening? Manned guarding is,…
Are outdated access control systems a disaster waiting to happen? Well, the short answer is yes. Today’s access control systems handle pretty much everything — from visitor management to data analysis. They integrate with other business systems, offering both security…
The increasing number of solar farms is a ray of sunshine for organised crime gangs. With vast quantities of solar panels, copper cabling and inverters all in one place, they can steal a fortune in a single swoop. To them,…
When you’re responsible for commercial premises, security is an ever-increasing challenge. Whether the property is vacant or occupied, how do you protect it from the rising risks of theft, vandalism, break-ins and antisocial behaviour? Mobile security patrols could be the…
As successive news stories will confirm, security breaches can bring manufacturing companies to their knees. Although cyberattacks dominate the headlines, security threats aren’t limited to the digital realm. They come from multiple angles. Security measures must cover every aspect of…
