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Comelit Group has worked with local fire safety and security specialist KJ Fire Safety to upgrade the fire detection systems at the newly-refurbished Kingfisher House care home in North Shields. Part of the Amicura Limited portfolio, Kingfisher House is a new dementia specialist care home presenting…

Yvette Cooper has been re-elected chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee in Parliament following an unopposed election for the position. Cooper is the Labour MP for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. Commenting on her re-election, Cooper said: “I’m very pleased to have been re-elected as…

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and Human Resources (HR) strategies. Organisations certified as Top Employers dedicate themselves to providing the very best working environment for employees through…

Strategic Outlook 2020 is Risk Advisory’s sixth annual forecast for security and intelligence leaders in global businesses, Governments and international organisations. The document conveys the joint assessments of Risk Advisory’s regional and thematic intelligence analysts and contains upwards of 300 forecasts on a range of issues…

New research from Mitie has shown that almost half (48%) of facilities managers are missing out on the benefits of digital transformation by not adopting new technology. The company’s latest report, entitled ‘Digital Transformation: Is Facilities Management Ready?’, reveals that just 7% of facilities managers…

Rising global demand for ID and packaging security and authentication devices will strengthen the market for holography in 2020. That’s according to the sector’s international trade body, namely the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). The IHMA sees the continued integration of holograms alongside other authentication…

Mitie Group plc, the facilities management and professional services company, has announced its financial and operational results for the six months ended 30 September 2019 during a live webcast broadcast from the company’s headquarters at The Shard in central London. Revenue from continuing operations is…

Forty years ago, DEC (latterly acquired by Compaq) said there was no reason why anyone would want a computer in their home. Thirty years ago, the Internet was invented and, ten years ago, we had only just discovered smart phones and social networking. The world…

Facilities management and professional services company Mitie has been awarded a two-year contract extension at London City Airport. The business has provided bespoke security solutions at the airport since 2016. Mitie will continue to provide behind the scenes security services by screening thousands of baggage…

Natural disasters, fires, supply chain issues and cyber attacks are just some of the many unexpected yet possible threats posed to the smooth running of any business. Consistent and robust business continuity planning for what to do when disaster strikes is the best defence. The…