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Consortio Security Limited post Strong Results in First Year of Trading

Consortio Security, the Castle Donington based security services and systems company, has today announced excellent year-end results. Providing the foundations for future growth that is expected to exceed their projections ...

Incentive Lynx introduces Elite Team of Security Guards

Incentive Lynx, the security specialist arm within Incentive FM Group, has set up a dedicated team of ‘relief cover guards’ to ensure that the security and service provided by its core teams are never compromised ...

Martin Ruda - An Innovative Approach to Defeating Cheque Fraud

In this Second Whitepaper of a two part series submitted to infologue Martin Ruda explains how Cheque Fraud can be dampened with the introduction of ICS (Cheque Imaging Clearing Systems) into the UK Banking System ...

Editorials

Bob Forsyth – Diversification is the Art of Long-term Sustainabi...

In his latest blog for infologue.com Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes: "Every company in every sector has to diversify its offering to be competitive and offer continuous value for money...

In his latest blog for infologue.com Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes: "Every company in every sector has to diversify its off...

Posted: May 15, 2019

Paul Barnard – The new walls of Cyber Security

In his first Blog for infologue Paul Barnard, Security Risk and Mitigation Director at Ward Security discusses the new virtual walls of security, the ever-evolving threats and the importance of regularly testing the ro...

In his first Blog for infologue Paul Barnard, Security Risk and Mitigation Director at Ward Security discusses the new virtual walls of security, the ever-evo...

Posted: May 9, 2019

Carl Palmer – Creativity in the Security Industry

In his latest blog for infologue.com Carl Palmer, Exec Chairman at CIS Security asks: "Have you left room for creativity in your security business? There is an increasing need for laterally thinking creative talent in...

In his latest blog for infologue.com Carl Palmer, Exec Chairman at CIS Security asks: "Have you left room for creativity in your security business? There is ...

Posted: March 29, 2019

David Ward – Protecting our businesses from Cyber attacks

In his latest blog for infologue.com David Ward, CEO at Ward Security writes: "Cybercrime is a growing threat not only across the UK but across the globe. In a global criminal world, investigations are more complex th...

In his latest blog for infologue.com David Ward, CEO at Ward Security writes: "Cybercrime is a growing threat not only across the UK but across the globe. In...

Posted: March 8, 2019

An Interview with Ken Palmer, Founder of CIS Security

Disclaimer: The views in this interview are those of Ken Palmer, and are not representative of Infologue or associated businesses. CIS is on the brink of an impressive 50 years in the security business. To celebra...

Disclaimer: The views in this interview are those of Ken Palmer, and are not representative of Infologue or associated businesses. CIS is on the brink of...

Posted: February 27, 2019

James Doyle – Technology in the changing world of security recru...

James Doyle, Co-Founder & Director at Broadstone in his first blog for infologue.com writes: "Temporary recruitment is on the rise and the security industry is no exception when it comes to adoption of the gig eco...

James Doyle, Co-Founder & Director at Broadstone in his first blog for infologue.com writes: "Temporary recruitment is on the rise and the security indus...

Posted: February 20, 2019

Bob Forsyth – Technology Advancement adds to Threat Landscape

In his latest blog for infologue.com Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes: "The recent drone threat incidents at Gatwick and Heathrow have highlighted the way that the advancement of new tech...

In his latest blog for infologue.com Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes: "The recent drone threat incidents at Gatwick and Heathr...

Posted: January 29, 2019

Infologue.com Top 30 UK Companies in the Regulated Security Sector 201...

Infologue.com Top 30 UK Companies in the Regulated Security Sector 201...

In 2018 we have seen some dramatic changes in the Top 30 List of regulated security companies, Which includes MITIE Plc’s acquisition of Vision Security Group from Compass Plc. Cardinal Security was bought out of admin...

In 2018 we have seen some dramatic changes in the Top 30 List of regulated security companies, Which includes MITIE Plc’s acquisition of Vision Security Group...

Posted: January 24, 2019

Carl Palmer – Choose your Company Values Carefully

In his Latest Blog for infologue.com Carl Palmer, Exec Chairman at CIS Security writes on the subject of the importance of meaningful values for People in Security, and why. Carl writes "Company values, what exactly a...

In his Latest Blog for infologue.com Carl Palmer, Exec Chairman at CIS Security writes on the subject of the importance of meaningful values for People in Sec...

Posted: January 11, 2019

Bob Forsyth – What’s in Store for 2019?

In his latest blog for Infologue Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes about what we may expect of the Security Sector in the New Year. Bob writes: “With 2019 fast approaching it’s time to ...

In his latest blog for Infologue Bob Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer at Kings Security writes about what we may expect of the Security Sector in the New Year...

Posted: December 12, 2018

Carl Palmer – Take a Walk in Their Shoes

In his latest blog for Infologue Carl Palmer, Executive Chairman at CIS Security writes about his experiences on the 2017-2018 Clipper Boat Race, his business approach and how one has influenced the other. Carl writes:...

In his latest blog for Infologue Carl Palmer, Executive Chairman at CIS Security writes about his experiences on the 2017-2018 Clipper Boat Race, his business...

Posted: October 29, 2018

Paul Atherton – Enabling Technology to Drive Commercial Benefit

In his first blog for Infologue.com Paul Atherton, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Kings Security talks about what is possible for the security sector in integrating new innovative technologies. Paul writes: "'Kin...

In his first blog for Infologue.com Paul Atherton, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Kings Security talks about what is possible for the security sector in i...

Posted: August 6, 2018

Industry News

No-show Birmingham door supervisor fined £600 and charged court costs...

On Monday 29 April, Birmingham resident John Mendy was found guilty in his absence at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. He was fined £600 and required to pay costs of £7,815. John Mendy incurred this significant fine and...

On Monday 29 April, Birmingham resident John Mendy was found guilty in his absence at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. He was fined £600 and required to pay cos...

Posted: May 3, 2019

Door supervisor sent to jail after being caught with photocopied licen...

A Bedfordshire door supervisor has been sent to prison after being found working with a forged SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence. Norris Dennis, 60, was sentenced at Luton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 24 Apr...

A Bedfordshire door supervisor has been sent to prison after being found working with a forged SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence. Norris Dennis, 60, wa...

Posted: May 1, 2019

Outstanding Security Personnel to be recognised by BSIA at British Sec...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the regional winners of the Security Personnel Awards. The BSIA holds its annual awards to celebrate excellence in security both regionally and nationally f...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the regional winners of the Security Personnel Awards. The BSIA holds its annual awards to celeb...

Posted: April 26, 2019

Interserve CFO Mark Whiteling resigns

Mark Whiteling, Chief Financial Officer at Interserve Group Limited has resigned to pursue a career as a non-executive director at Connect Group PLC, a magazine and newspaper distributor. This resignation follows the ...

Mark Whiteling, Chief Financial Officer at Interserve Group Limited has resigned to pursue a career as a non-executive director at Connect Group PLC, a magazi...

Posted: April 25, 2019

Perpetuity Research launch Survey on Women in Security

Perpetuity Research, an independent research company specialising in crime and security research has been commissioned by ICTS UK & Ireland to conduct a study into the experiences of women working in security. Specif...

Perpetuity Research, an independent research company specialising in crime and security research has been commissioned by ICTS UK & Ireland to conduct a stu...

Posted: April 12, 2019

Chester door supervisor convicted of working with a forged licence

A Chester man has been convicted of working as a door supervisor with a forged SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence. Philip Evans was sentenced at Chester Magistrate's Court on Thursday 04 April, having pleaded gu...

A Chester man has been convicted of working as a door supervisor with a forged SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence. Philip Evans was sentenced at Chester...

Posted: April 8, 2019

Telford security industry training director jailed for eight months fo...

On Friday 29 March Mr Shamin Uddin former director of SAS Training Academy of Telford, Shropshire, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to eight months' imprisonment for falsifying examination papers for individuals ...

On Friday 29 March Mr Shamin Uddin former director of SAS Training Academy of Telford, Shropshire, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court to eight months' imp...

Posted: April 4, 2019

Changes to SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme following Review

On 01 April 2019 changes came into effect following the review of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for private security businesses. This is the culmination of a root and branch review of the scheme, during which the...

On 01 April 2019 changes came into effect following the review of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for private security businesses. This is the culmination...

Posted: April 2, 2019

Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs) – Entries are Open

Entries are open for the inaugural Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs). The TECAs are independent. They have been designed to acknowledge companies, initiatives, individuals and teams who have made an outstanding con...

Entries are open for the inaugural Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs). The TECAs are independent. They have been designed to acknowledge companies, initiat...

Posted: April 2, 2019

£300,000 confiscated from South Wales security director who continued...

A South Wales man has been ordered to pay £300,000 at Cardiff Crown Court for continuing to work as a security director despite having lost his Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence. Billy Jones, of Pontypridd, w...

A South Wales man has been ordered to pay £300,000 at Cardiff Crown Court for continuing to work as a security director despite having lost his Security Indu...

Posted: April 1, 2019

Two Cheshire based unlicensed security operatives pleaded guilty at Cr...

An unlicensed door supervisor, and the boss who deployed him with a fraudulent licence, have been convicted of offences under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001 and the Fraud Act 2006. On Tuesday 26 March, Mi...

An unlicensed door supervisor, and the boss who deployed him with a fraudulent licence, have been convicted of offences under the Private Security Industry Act ...

Posted: March 29, 2019

NSI Annual Summit held at the Vox, Birmingham

The National Security Inspectorate’s (NSI) annual Summit gathered over 250 approved company representatives and key industry stakeholders on 21st March at the Vox in Birmingham. Supported by IFSEC and attended by senio...

The National Security Inspectorate’s (NSI) annual Summit gathered over 250 approved company representatives and key industry stakeholders on 21st March at the...

Posted: March 27, 2019

Company News

Consortio Security Limited post Strong Results in First Year of Tradin...

Consortio Security, the Castle Donington based security services and systems company, has today announced excellent year-end results. Providing the foundations ...

Posted: May 24, 2019

Incentive Lynx introduces Elite Team of Security Guards

Incentive Lynx, the security specialist arm within Incentive FM Group, has set up a dedicated team of ‘relief cover guards’ to ensure that the security and ...

Posted: May 24, 2019

STM Group (UK) Ltd announces appointment of new CEO Paul Jacomb

STM Group (UK) Ltd have today announced the appointment of Paul Jacomb, as its new CEO, with immediate effect. STM Group provides specialist security and cleaning services, retaining a particularly strong reputation wi...

STM Group (UK) Ltd have today announced the appointment of Paul Jacomb, as its new CEO, with immediate effect. STM Group provides specialist security and clea...

Posted: May 15, 2019

Cordant Security earns world’s first ISO 45001:2018 & boost...

Cordant Security has successfully increased its ACS score from 142 to 161 in its most recent March 2019 audit. The Approved Contract Scheme Pacesetters membership is made up of Contract Security Guarding Companies who ar...

Cordant Security has successfully increased its ACS score from 142 to 161 in its most recent March 2019 audit. The Approved Contract Scheme Pacesetters membersh...

Posted: May 15, 2019

Interserve awarded £15m contract extension with Landsec

Interserve Group Limited has won a contract extension worth more than £15 million with Land Securities Group Plc to deliver a range of services at four major retail centres in the UK. Landsec is the largest commercial ...

Interserve Group Limited has won a contract extension worth more than £15 million with Land Securities Group Plc to deliver a range of services at four major r...

Posted: May 10, 2019

Cordant Security appoints David McCann as new Risk & Resilience D...

Cordant Security, part of Cordant Group, has appointed David McCann to the role of Risk & Resilience Director, further strengthening its senior management team. McCann is a specialist in crisis management, counter...

Cordant Security, part of Cordant Group, has appointed David McCann to the role of Risk & Resilience Director, further strengthening its senior management...

Posted: May 1, 2019

DLRT Security Printer Team passes Leading GDPR Data Test

A Lisburn-based printing firm has highlighted its commitment to data security after making a significant investment in a company-wide training programme. Every employee at DLRT - from the Managing Director to the Cleaner...

A Lisburn-based printing firm has highlighted its commitment to data security after making a significant investment in a company-wide training programme. Every ...

Posted: April 29, 2019

Atalian Servest lands Security & FM deal with Student Loans Compa...

Global service provider Atalian Servest has today announced that it has been awarded a new three-year facilities management contract with the Student Loans Company. As part of the new contract, Atalian Servest will prov...

Global service provider Atalian Servest has today announced that it has been awarded a new three-year facilities management contract with the Student Loans Comp...

Posted: April 16, 2019

Amulet secures a three-year contract with Millennium Point

Following a competitive tender process, Amulet, the specialist security business of Churchill Group, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide security services for Birmingham’s iconic Millennium Point. The ...

Following a competitive tender process, Amulet, the specialist security business of Churchill Group, has been awarded a three-year contract to provide securit...

Posted: April 15, 2019

Carlisle Support Services accepted as NHS North of England Commercial ...

Carlisle Support Services have today announced that they have been accepted as an official NOE CPC framework supplier. Established in 2007, and wholly owned by the NHS, NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collabo...

Carlisle Support Services have today announced that they have been accepted as an official NOE CPC framework supplier. Established in 2007, and wholly owned by ...

Posted: April 10, 2019

Significant milestone reached with the completion of Andrews Internati...

As of October 2018, Andrews International UK was excited to share the news that a deal had been finalised for Andrews International and their parent company, U.S. Security Associates to be acquired by Allied Universal. ...

As of October 2018, Andrews International UK was excited to share the news that a deal had been finalised for Andrews International and their parent company, U....

Posted: April 9, 2019

Securitas UK achieves Superbrand status for the second year running

Securitas UK has today announced it has been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2019, its second consecutive year. The Business Superbrands survey tracks the perception of a wide range of UK business brands, evalua...

Securitas UK has today announced it has been awarded Business Superbrands status for 2019, its second consecutive year. The Business Superbrands survey tracks ...

Posted: April 8, 2019

Technology News

Martin Ruda – An Innovative Approach to Defeating Cheque Fraud

In this Second Whitepaper of a two part series submitted to infologue Martin Ruda, Group Managing Director at The TALL Group of Companies explains how Cheque Fraud can be dampened with the introduction of ICS (Cheque I...

In this Second Whitepaper of a two part series submitted to infologue Martin Ruda, Group Managing Director at The TALL Group of Companies explains how Cheque ...

Posted: May 24, 2019

Gordon Madgwick – Fighting Cheque Fraud in the 21st Century

In his First Whitepaper of a two-part series submitted to infologue Gordon Madgwick, Director at Cheque Consultant writes on the matter of Cheque Fraud and how we might consider the possible risks associated with the Ban...

In his First Whitepaper of a two-part series submitted to infologue Gordon Madgwick, Director at Cheque Consultant writes on the matter of Cheque Fraud and how ...

Posted: May 23, 2019

ASSA ABLOY Offers Secure Education Solutions as the Number of Pupil Ex...

ASSA ABLOY High Security & Safety Group offers a range of locks and doors suited to the sensitive needs of Pupil Referral Units and pupils in care. The breadth of doorset solutions means the High Security & Sa...

ASSA ABLOY High Security & Safety Group offers a range of locks and doors suited to the sensitive needs of Pupil Referral Units and pupils in care. The b...

Posted: May 20, 2019

Openview Upgrades CCTV Security at Cardiff Airport

OpenView Security Solutions, the UK’S largest privately-owned independent security systems company and a national supplier of electrical and mechanical services, has completed a major upgrade to the CCTV security syste...

OpenView Security Solutions, the UK’S largest privately-owned independent security systems company and a national supplier of electrical and mechanical servic...

Posted: April 1, 2019

Marsolutions secures Association of Translation Companies (ATC) accred...

Marsolutions Limited (Marsolutions), a provider of specialised translation services to security sector customers, have announced that they have been awarded full regular membership of the Association of Translation Compa...

Marsolutions Limited (Marsolutions), a provider of specialised translation services to security sector customers, have announced that they have been awarded ful...

Posted: March 20, 2019

ATG Access partners with Bega Lighting UK to illuminate the security m...

ATG Access, the world’s leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barrier systems, has announced a new partnership with light engineering specialist Bega Lighting UK. The German firm has been mastering ...

ATG Access, the world’s leading innovator of road blockers, bollards and vehicle barrier systems, has announced a new partnership with light engineering speci...

Posted: March 12, 2019

IFSEC International and Security & Counter Terror Expo to co-loca...

IFSEC International and Security & Counter Terror Expo to co-loca...

It has been revealed that next year will see IFSEC move to a brand new dateline of 19 - 21 May and welcome three prestigious events alongside it at ExCeL London; Security & Counter Terror Expo (SCTX), Ambition and ...

It has been revealed that next year will see IFSEC move to a brand new dateline of 19 - 21 May and welcome three prestigious events alongside it at ExCeL Lond...

Posted: February 27, 2019

Wavestore enters into collaboration with BCDVideo to launch new WR-Ser...

A new NVR solution launched by Wavestore utilises powerful video processing technology from BCDVideo. The Range of WRE-Seies NVRs have been engineered for the efficient processing and storage of video and are complementa...

A new NVR solution launched by Wavestore utilises powerful video processing technology from BCDVideo. The Range of WRE-Seies NVRs have been engineered for the e...

Posted: February 5, 2019

ASSA ABLOY acquires KEYper Systems in the US

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire KEYper Systems, a leading supplier of electronic and mechanical key management systems in the US, with a strong presence in the automotive segment. KEYper was established in ...

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire KEYper Systems, a leading supplier of electronic and mechanical key management systems in the US, with a strong pr...

Posted: January 15, 2019

Panasonic Cyber Security Platform Scoops IFSEC Excellence Award

Panasonic’s secure communication platform has been named as the holistic security system of the year at IFSEC’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2018. The package of cybersecurity deterrents was developed to mi...

Panasonic’s secure communication platform has been named as the holistic security system of the year at IFSEC’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2018. ...

Posted: November 22, 2018

Aiphone Launch IX2 IP intercom and security system

Aiphone has announced significant improvements to its full IP IX intercom and security solution. The new and upgraded features built into the new IX2 series include improved audio and camera functionality, large touchs...

Aiphone has announced significant improvements to its full IP IX intercom and security solution. The new and upgraded features built into the new IX2 series i...

Posted: November 14, 2018

ClanTect Motion Detection Systems announces ‘ClanConnect’ for High...

ClanTect, the UK-based leader in Motion Detection Systems for the security sector, has announced the launch of its powerful new ‘ClanConnect’ communications software module. ‘ClanConnect’ provides a high speed...

ClanTect, the UK-based leader in Motion Detection Systems for the security sector, has announced the launch of its powerful new ‘ClanConnect’ communicatio...

Posted: October 23, 2018

Exclusives

BSIA CEO interviewed by Key Security Industry Figures. PART 2

The BSIA has recently appointed Mike Reddington as their new Chief Executive following the departure of previous CEO, James Kelly. Infologue is proud to publish the first press interview with Mr. Reddington which hopes...

The BSIA has recently appointed Mike Reddington as their new Chief Executive following the departure of previous CEO, James Kelly. Infologue is proud to publi...

Posted: April 3, 2019

Infologue.com attends OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit 2019 – Part 4 ...

On Thursday, 28th of February, Infologue.com attended the OSPAs UK Thought Leadership Summit 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. In a Four-Part Series, summaries on each of the four speakers have now been released over ...

On Thursday, 28th of February, Infologue.com attended the OSPAs UK Thought Leadership Summit 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. In a Four-Part Series, summari...

Posted: March 15, 2019

Infologue.com attends OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit 2019 – Part 3 ...

On Thursday, 28th of February, Infologue.com attended the OSPAs UK Thought Leadership Summit 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. In a Four-Part Series, summari...

Posted: March 13, 2019

Infologue.com attends OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit 2019 – Part 2 ...

On Thursday, 28th of February, Infologue.com attended the OSPAs UK Thought Leadership Summit 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. In a Four-Part Series, summari...

Posted: March 12, 2019

Infologue.com attends OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit 2019 – Par...

On Thursday, 28th of February, Infologue.com attended the OSPAs UK Thought Leadership Summit 2019 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. In a Four-Part Series, summaries...

Posted: March 8, 2019

BSIA CEO interviewed by Key Security Industry Figures. PART 1

The BSIA has recently appointed Mike Reddington as their new Chief Executive following the departure of previous CEO, James Kelly. Infologue is proud to publi...

Posted: February 21, 2019

Infologue.com attends ‘The Benefits of Social Business’ ev...

Infologue.com’s Alex Walker on 9th May attended a panel discussion entitled “From Mission to Impact – “The Benefits of Social business” presented by the Cordant Group and The Social Market Foundation think ta...

Infologue.com’s Alex Walker on 9th May attended a panel discussion entitled “From Mission to Impact – “The Benefits of Social business” presented by...

Posted: May 15, 2018

The Infologue.com Big Interview – Carl Palmer – Executive ...

Part Two of the Carl Palmer Infologue.com Big Interview examines CIS’ communication objectives, their senior management team and the differences CIS have found between clients. It’s up to us as individual comp...

Part Two of the Carl Palmer Infologue.com Big Interview examines CIS’ communication objectives, their senior management team and the differences CIS have ...

Posted: April 20, 2017

The Infologue.com Big Interview – Carl Palmer – Executive ...

Following the 2016 Big Interviews with Liz France, Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Board, Alan Clamp, CEO of the Security Industry Authority and Peter Webster, CEO of Corps Security, we chose to meet wit...

Following the 2016 Big Interviews with Liz France, Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Board, Alan Clamp, CEO of the Security Industry Authority an...

Posted: April 19, 2017

Infologue.com Top 30 UK Companies in the Regulated Security Sector 201...

It is clear that there needs to be a dialogue opened between the Regulated Security Industry and the Security Industry Authority. As I have written on many occasions, the Regulated Security Industry is at best, standin...

It is clear that there needs to be a dialogue opened between the Regulated Security Industry and the Security Industry Authority. As I have written on many oc...

Posted: December 23, 2016

The Infologue.com Big Interview – Liz France – Chair – SIA – P...

In Part Two of the Liz France Infologue.com Big Interview we examine ethnic diversity and career progression within the security industry, as well as diversity within the Security Industry Authority itself. The follow...

In Part Two of the Liz France Infologue.com Big Interview we examine ethnic diversity and career progression within the security industry, as well as diversit...

Posted: October 14, 2016

The Infologue.com Big Interview – Liz France – Chair – SIA – P...

After the success of the first two 2016 Infologue.com Big Interviews with Alan Clamp, CEO of the Security Industry Authority and Peter Webster, CEO of Corps Security, we decided to return to the Security Industry Autho...

After the success of the first two 2016 Infologue.com Big Interviews with Alan Clamp, CEO of the Security Industry Authority and Peter Webster, CEO of Corps S...

Posted: October 13, 2016

Featured News

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