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ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations), the industry backed alarms handling operator, has completed the first ‘end-to-end’ testing of its new automated alarm signalling transmissions between an ARC and the Essex Police Control Room. Over recent months ECHO, with support from network providers BT Redcare and…
ID card printing manufacturer KIS Global has announced a new business alliance with Security Foiling to develop more advanced technologies around security, identity and anti-counterfeit solutions. The alliance brings together more than 150 years of combined industry experience. KIS Global has headquarters in Germany and…
Accredited security systems training provider Tavcom Training, part of the Linx International Group, is celebrating its 25-year anniversary. Since 1995, the company has trained and certified in excess of 50,000 learners (in over 100 countries), across its portfolio of more than 100 classroom and online…
Burton Safes is celebrating 30 years in business. The Yorkshire-based security group was formed in 1990 by Norman Berry, who began selling safes to the region’s locksmiths from his garage. The business has enjoyed continued, sustainable growth, and today, the group employs a team of…
According to AMA Research, the Passive Fire market is expected to suffer a downturn in 2020 due to Covid-19 and the accompanying adverse effects upon construction activity, economic outlook and business confidence. For these reasons, the market is forecast to dip by 9% over the…
Venture Security has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Jodie Stevens as compliance manager. In her new role, Jodie will be responsible for overseeing all regulatory, privacy and compliance matters within the organisation, ensuring British Standards are applied. This includes managing the company’s…
The SmartWater Group is working with The Survey Association (TSA) and survey equipment manufacturers to help tackle the growing problem of surveying equipment theft. Increasingly, criminal gangs are targeting building and transport construction sites to steal expensive surveying tools. SmartWater Technology, a division of the…
TDSi has announced its first higher-level apprentice, trainee Product Engineer Oscar Johnson. Oscar is currently studying for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Bournemouth and Poole College for two years, but will continue as a Degree Apprentice for a further four years, with a permanent…
Wilson James has announced the acquisition of The Security Group (TSG) as part of a long-term strategy to provide clients with holistic solutions to their security and guarding needs. The acquisition will allow Wilson James to meet the increasing demand from customers for information-led solutions…
Healthcare plan provider Simplyhealth has awarded a contract for the protection of its four office buildings in Andover and Winchester, to Venture Security. The contract is for the management of all day-to-day physical security for the insurer and will initially run for three years, with…