The UK service sector expanded at its quickest pace for over six-and-a-half years in July as new business continued to rise strongly amid evidence of an improvement in market conditions. The strong gain in new work placed pressure on capacity, leading to a marked increase in backlogs of work and encouraged solid payroll growth according to a report by the Chartered Institute of  Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Key indicators in the report were: Faster increase in new sales volumes as market conditions continue to strengthen Backlogs rise at sharpest rate since February 2000 Busines...

The Home Office has announced that private investigators are to be subject to regulation from 2014, with responsibility for issuing licences to fall under the remit of the existing security industry regulator, the Security Industry Authority (SIA). A statement from the Home Office reveals that the Government's plans to introduce mandatory licensing for private investigators is to come into effect "as quickly as possible", with the new regime set to begin next year. Under this new regime, working as an unlicensed private investigator or supplying unlicensed investigators will carry...

Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is pleased to announce the finalists for 2013. The industry’s most prestigious ceremony will once again present the worthy winners with their awards at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October. Carefully drawn up from the extensive number of entrants across the security industry, the finalists have been announced for the following categories: Cyber Security Solution of the Year BAE Systems Detica – CyberReveal Platform Bromium – Bromium vSentry Fresh Skies – mkryptor Lockbox – The Lockbox Client Portal The IASME ...

The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for companies providing what is often termed the ‘backbone’ of security for both business and residential premises. This includes doors, locks, shutters and grilles, safes, fences and other protectiv...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA. “Our section chairmen drive the vital discussions had at our quarterly section meetings, giving members ample opportunity to make a real difference to the direction and s...

In our Infologue.com 2012 end of year review, we highlighted the race to the bottom by some security businesses as a result of unsustainable pricing, writes Infologue.com publisher, Bobby Logue. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has a right to be concerned on behalf of its members, who are required to meet their association’s high quality standards. Whilst there is no “silver bullet” to be found to resolve this critical issue, Zeidler’s caution to both procurers and suppliers of security services is timely. Last week at the (BSIA) annual lunch, the association’s C...

The Infologue.com Building the Future award’s recipients for 2013 was announced today at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) annual lunch at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane. The winner was The Security Institute. The award was presented by Interconnective Ltd’s MD Bobby Logue and Brian Sims, Media Solutions Manager for the UBM Live’s Security & Fire Portfolio. In his citation Bobby Logue told the BSIA lunch audience; “My researcher presented me with 21 reasons as to why this year’s recipient deserves the award. Some of these reasons are: Developing and managi...

The commitment and dedication of four industry stalwarts was recognised yesterday (Tuesday 16th July 2013) as this year’s prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards were presented by Association Chairman, Geoff Zeidler. The awards were presented at the Association’s Annual Lunch at the London Hilton on Park Lane, in the following categories: Contribution to the Industry, Contribution to the Community, Contribution to Training and Contribution to Standards. Personally selected by Geoff Zeidler, each of the winners was selected in recognition of the signifi...

The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented today (16th July) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Commander Steve Rodhouse, Commander for Gang and Organised Crime for the Metropolitan Police, presented the prestigious awards, which provide an exclusive platform to showcase the excellence and outstanding performances displayed by employees of BSIA member companies. ...

Young apprentices Ryan Jenkins and Jack Finley were recently presented with the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) prestigious Apprentice Installer Awards 2013 at the Association’s Annual Lunch on 16th July. The awards serve to recognise the achievements of Level Two and Level Three apprentices involved in the installation of alarms, CCTV, access control or a combination of these systems, and represent the commitment of security companies and training bodies in providing young talent with the opportunity to succeed in the security industry. “We are all well aware that in...