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25Jun

CCTV In The Workplace – Top 10 Factors To Consider

A growing number of businesses are using closed circuit television (CCTV) for a variety of reasons including the safety and security of employees and visitors, protecting assets, quality control, workplace compliance, Health and Safety compliance and public liability. If you’re considering installing CCTV in your workplace, here are the top 10 factors to consider: Legislation […]
14Jun

Pet Friendly Home Security Systems

Your dog may be your best friend but if he keeps activating your home alarm system and setting off the noisy siren unnecessarily, he’ll soon become your neighbour’s enemy.   You may even decide not to use your home security system because of all the pet-provoked false alarms – and that’s definitely NOT a good idea! […]
07Jun

Do I Need A Telephone Landline To Have Home Security?

We often get asked the question whether a landline is necessary for a home security system.  The simple answer is no. In the past, security systems typically relied on the home phone for a seamless interface with security companies, but digital communications and mobile phones have changed all of that.  Nowadays, wireless technology is used […]
29May

Security Evaluation – How Safe Is Your Property?

Do you think your property is safe from intruders? Here’s a checklist to help you evaluate your home security as well as provide you with some tips to improve the protection of both the interior and exterior of your property. ACCESS DOORS These should be solid core doors, secured with deadlocks.   These locks are available […]
29Apr

5 Tips To Provide A Secure and Safe Workplace

One of the top priorities of business owners and office managers is securing the safety and security of workers, equipment, data and intellectual property and facilities. Here are five tips for a safe workplace that will help you protect your business from break-ins and theft and make it as secure as possible. Access control An […]
20Mar

Entertain At Home

Whether it’s the main match, the must-see blockbuster or the latest video game, there’s no better way to get together with friends and family than wowing them with big screen entertainment at home. Dim the lights and get cosy for a casual movie night or share all the action and excitement of the big game […]
20Feb

Access Control For Your Business

Does your business need access control?  Or perhaps you should ask yourself – why does your business NOT need access control systems? Whilst access control may not always be necessary for very small businesses which have limited assets and only a few employees, it remains an extremely versatile and effective way to ensure the safety […]
17Jan

What Happens To Your Home Security When The Power Goes Out?

Should we be afraid of more than just the dark when it comes to safety and security during power failures? Blackouts provide opportunities for burglars to operate under cover of darkness – but what actually happens to our home security systems without power? Even though most modern alarm systems (both wired and wireless) have a […]
19Dec

Smart Locks – Control Your Locks From Any Location

Are you one of the many people who leave a key ‘hidden’ somewhere at home?   Think how often that key is the most obvious place like under a flower pot at the front door, giving would-be criminals an open invitation to access the property.   Perhaps you run a commercial accommodation establishment where there’s an ongoing […]
07Dec

Top Five Items Thieves Are Looking For

We all know not to tempt fate by leaving valuables in plain sight, but do we know what items are actually on top of a burglar’s shopping list? Money is the number one thing that every thief is after.  They’re constantly on the lookout for quick and easy access to a wallet, handbag or even […]