Blog

20Mar

Where To Set Up CCTV In Your Business

Everyone knows that with crime on the rise – including white collar crime – security cameras have become a valuable tool in preventing, identifying and prosecuting transgressors.   But they’re only as good as their location and there’s much more to positioning cameras than many people realise.   The height of the camera, the angle, lighting […]
10Mar

Reducing False Alarms

Repeated false alarms are not only a nuisance, they’re a costly concern for homeowners, businesses and the community. When a security alarm is activated, it sets off a series of events designed specifically to respond to what is understood to be an emergency.  Whether the activation is as a result of a detected intruder, a […]
02Mar

5 Ways To Monitor Your Home

Innovative technology and digital communications have enabled us to connect like never before and when we apply the latest advances to security and monitoring at our homes, we’re talking a whole new level of convenience and information. Certainly smart is the new safe when it comes to home security and there are numerous ways of […]
27Feb

Protecting Your Hospitality Staff

If you’re in the hospitality business, you know all about giving guests a warm welcome.  But are you extending that same welcome to unwanted and undesirable visitors too? The hospitality industry faces similar workplace security challenges to any other industry, but because of the nature of the business, there are some additional risks and considerations […]
16Feb

What Are Smart Security Systems?

Smart phones.  Smart cars.  Smart homes.  Smart buildings.  Smart businesses.  It’s an increasingly smart world out there and it comes with plenty of opportunities and benefits. And when it comes to protecting ourselves and our loved ones and securing our property, we should also be smart. Smart security systems are the way of the future.  […]
15Feb

What Are The Best Locations To Install Home CCTV

CCTV cameras play an invaluable role in keeping people safe at home, at work and in the wider community. We often see footage from security cameras being used to identify perpetrators or to help investigators gather evidence.  We also know that the visible presence of CCTV cameras is an effective deterrent to criminals. But while […]
09Feb

Are Smart Locks Safe?

The days of hotel keys with the room number printed or stamped on them are long gone, so why are we still using metal keys at home and at the office? The rapid evolution of digital technology has touched our lives in so many ways and there’s no doubt that locking systems – even residential […]
31Jan

What To Do After A Burglary

The aftermath of a burglary affects different people in different ways and it can be can be an extremely distressing and unsettling time.   In addition to any material losses, a burglary is also a violation of privacy and it’s natural to feel anxious, angry, helpless, fearful and vulnerable. But regardless of how you are feeling, […]
24Jan

Preventing Shed And Garage Theft

When we think of home security, we often overlook two of the most important locations, the shed and the garage. Most of us focus on locking the doors and windows of our homes, making sure our gates and perimeter fences are secure, checking that our outdoor lighting is effective and if we have one, activating […]
16Jan

What Is The Difference Between All The Different Detection Devices?

With so many different security products and technologies on the market today, it’s no wonder people are confused about what alarm system is best and what features they need it to have. To help you, we’ve put together a simple explanation of some of the most common products relating to home alarm systems.  But remember, […]