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Physical security systems have experienced a substantial shift from being a mechanical circuit to become electronically-circuited networks, with the first network-enabled surveillance camera being launched more than 20 years ago (in 1996, to be precise). Now, more and more manufacturers are offering alarms and panels with…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its updated and enhanced website. From Friday 31 January, www.bsia.co.uk will reflect the Trade Association’s positioning as the voice of the professional security industry, with a modern, updated and refreshed platform for members, potential members and end users.…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is to partner with the Department for International Trade’s Defence and Security Organisation (DIT DSO) in raising awareness of UK security sector exports. The partnership, which forms an element of the DIT DSO’s commitment to the recently launched Export…

In this month’s BSIA Briefing, Tom Ford speaks to Risk Xtra about what he has observed when stepping into the security industry and airs his views on the key role Trade Associations have to play when it comes to driving the industry forward. Two weeks…

As the UK and Europe’s leading security event, IFSEC International is the global platform for the integrated security industry, attracting over 34,000 attendees (among them high-quality buyers and industry leaders) and hundreds of exhibitors. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has taken part in the…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is launching its 2020 celebration of the industry’s finest, namely the British Security Awards, by kick-starting the regional rounds of the security personnel categories. Taking place on Wednesday 1 July at the Marriott Hotel on London’s Grosvenor Square, the British…

There are a reported 30,000 skilled engineers required in the fire and security industry to meet customer demand. This problem will worsen over the next five years (according to the Government), where the engineering sector as a whole will face a skills shortage of over…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has partnered with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) to launch a short animation video as part of concerted ongoing efforts to educate members of the public about how they can help to keep their communities safe…

The Electronic Call Handling Operations (ECHO) digital service was launched at the CSL Industry Forum held at the Informa Building in London. Introduced around the campaign ‘Go Digital, Get ECHO’, the ECHO project aims to deliver a centralised, fully automated electronic call handling service in…

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Tom Ford as the Trade Association’s new membership development manager. Ford’s background is within managing client accounts and developing client relationships for a variety of Trade Associations and not-for-profit bodies. He brings over eight years’ experience of…