Wilson James  has launched a Data Academy in a drive to upskill team members. The Wilson James Data Academy will be offered to the 200+ managers working across the business, with 15 enrolled in the first cohort. Training will be delivered by tech start-up Multiverse, through professional apprenticeships. It is part of the company’s drive to harness data in its operations with a growing focus on Business Intelligence, while also offering its p...

On 19^th September 2022, Wilson James, played an integral role at the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Watched by millions of people all over the world and with thousands of people from across the country lining the streets of London to pay their final respects, the event was a fitting farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died at the age of 96. Behind all the pomp and ceremony was a carefully orchestrated and executed security...

Wilson James will be providing security for the Cycling – Track and Para Track events, as well as the athletes’ accommodation in London. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will see around 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories compete in 19 sports, and eight Para Sports, across 15 competition venues from 28 July until 8 August 2022. As the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the West Midlands, it is expected to attract more th...

*Press Release* Wilson James has introduced a new health and wellbeing platform for its 5,000+ employee workforce. The platform, provided by Vivup, was implemented to reflect Wilson James’ ongoing commitment to invest in its wellbeing resources and provide help at every level of the organisation. Over the past year, Wilson James has seen dramatic changes in its operations due to the pandemic and recognised it needed an employee wellbeing progr...

*Press Release* 15 October 2020: Wilson James has announced the acquisition of The Security Group (TSG) as part of a long-term strategy to provide clients with holistic solutions to their security and guarding needs. The acquisition will allow Wilson James to meet increasing demand from customers for information-led solutions they require to address security challenges across a range of sectors. Customers will now benefit from advanced secu...

In these troubling times it has been truly inspirational to witness the efforts of organisations throughout the construction and security sectors in building the NHS Nightingale Hospital at ExCeL London. As an integral part of this massive collaborative feat, Wilson James used its security and logistics expertise to help create a facility that will treat those seriously ill with coronavirus.

The early detection of unusual behaviour, appearance and approach can be key indicators in neutralising a potential threat. Jon Flint, consultant at the Wilson James Risk Advisory Service, explains how using behavioural detection techniques can help to make workplaces safer. While technologies such as facial recognition are at the vanguard of detection within the Security Industry, a reliance on ‘human factors’ remain...

On the 7^th of January 2020, Wilson James announced its plans to launch its’ new risk advisory business. The new unit will focus on helping clients improve their risk management processes. The new business will include 4 core functions, Security Consultancy, Intelligence, Protection/Bodyguard Services and Training.

The Risk Advisory Service will aim to work in concert with existi...

July 17th 2019

In this Infologue.com exclusive we facilitated the interview of David Clark, Chairman of ASIS UK. ASIS International is the world's largest organization for security professionals in the world, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. ASIS has over 35,000 members worldwide and is growing quickly since entering the UK market. ASIS UK is patronized by Baro...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the full list of national finalists for the 2019 edition of the Trade Association’s ever-popular British Security Awards, with the ceremony to be held on Wednesday 10 July at the Marriott Hotel on London’s Grosvenor Square.

The British Security Awards celebrate excellence in security both regionally and nation...