One of the world’s leading IT research and advisory companies, Gartner, Inc., estimates that as many as 5.6 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices owned by enterprises and governments will utilise edge computing for data collection and processing in 2020, whilst by 2019, as much as 40% of all IoT collected data is expected to be stored, processed, analysed and acted upon close to or at the edge of the network. It is perhaps still early days in terms of the electronic security industry fully embracing the undoubted benefits of IoT, but what can we learn from other sectors? Within the food...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is pleased to announce the Gold Sponsors for this year’s NSI Summit, which will be taking place on Thursday 22nd March at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. The sponsors are confirmed as BT Redcare, CSL, RISCO Group and Summit Partner, IFSEC International, all of whom are preparing to share updates, industry insights and product demonstrations. Exclusively open to all NSI approved companies spanning security, guarding services and fire safety, and industry stakeholders including the Police and Insurer Community, the Summit, now in its fifth y...

Ward Security has been appointed as the security provider for British Arab Commercial Bank following a competitive tender process.  The appointment will see the team manage the security at BACB’s Mansion House premises in London, supplying both concierge and security guarding personnel. The British Arab Commercial Bank is a UK regulated bank that has operated for more than 40 years with an expertise in international finance and a focus on helping companies to develop and grow trade in new markets with confidence. Kevin Ward, Managing Director of Ward Security said “We are delighted to h...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that Internal Account Manager, Daniel Clark has graduated  the Dale Carnegie Sales Training course and was awarded star performer. TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “We are proud of Daniel’s achievement, which is a credit to him and his hard work. As a business, we encourage and support our staff in professional and personal development to ensure we offer the very best service and expertise.” Reflecting upon his graduation, Daniel commented, “The Dale Carnegie course offers expert development and coaching ...

Kings Security Systems Ltd is excited to be celebrating almost 50 years in business and has recently re-launched with a brand new and super modern look and feel. The new senior management team has been working hard over the last 6 months to create a highly qualified and skilled business development team, recruited extensively to create a market leading engineering fleet with national coverage that specialises within both fire & security disciplines. The new look Kings Secure Technologies operates within 4 new brands Fire, Security, Security Personnel and Support Services. The new focus ...

One of the top multi-service and security providers in the UK, First Response Group (FRG), has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Simon Alderson, to implement its partnership business plan and rebrand to FRG. Mr. Alderson, 42, has nearly 20 years’ experience in the sector, gaining several directorships, including running the Netherlands division for VPS Ltd and as their UK Commercial Director. In 2013 he became the first elected chairman of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Vacant Property Protection Group. The FRG’s Board of Directors selected Mr. Alderson because...

Today the Security Industry Authority (SIA) published guidance for private security operatives and businesses on the steps to take in the event of an acid attack. The SIA published the guidance following the rise in acid-related attacks across the UK. Last month a G4S security guard suffered injuries after having acid squirted at him while he was going about his duties at Barclays Bank at Brighouse in West Yorkshire. NHS England and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, have issued first aid guidance on how to ensure victims of acid attacks get the ri...

Yesterday the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and its delivery partner Pye Tait Consulting published their findings from the extensive consultation that took place in phase one of the project to review the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). Overall feedback from the consultation shows that the existing ACS is functioning well. Nevertheless, a number of improvements have been identified, and the SIA will work with Pye Tait to deliver these during the subsequent phases of the review. Some of the improvements include: Simplifying and improving the language around the standards Less...

Anchor Group Services has appointed David Bryce as Group HR Manager. David will be responsible for the full range of HR functions including employee relations, training and development, change, reward, diversity and sustainability. Reporting to Andrew Harper, CEO at Anchor Group Services, David will take up his new role on Monday 15th January 2018. Announcing the appointment, Andrew Harper said: “As part of our ongoing growth strategy, I am delighted to welcome David to the Anchor family. Anchor Group Services is a people-focused business, with 800 employees across the UK. As we continue ...

Atmaana Business Consulting Limited – the internationally recognised strategic security, emergency services and defence consultancy - has announced a deal acquiring a 30% shareholding in RightStone Consulting Limited, a resilience and crisis management consultancy; with an option to purchase the remaining shares over the next three years. Right Stone has a solid and growing customer portfolio, including many blue chip international clients across the hospitality, hotel, financial services and education sectors. Right Stone offers business resilience support to tackle regional and localise...