Does 5G represent the future of intruder alarms and security systems?

Does 5G represent the future of intruder alarms and security systems?

With 2G and 3G slowly being phased out worldwide, everybody is looking ahead to the fifth generation of wireless communication. 5G is here and it’s not just having an impact on the mobile phone trade. Indeed, the potential for 5G is almost limitless and stretches across industries. It is even set to have a monumental impact on…

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Has COVID-19 forced us to rethink our security solutions?

Has COVID-19 forced us to rethink our security solutions?

Whether we want to admit it or not, COVID-19 is redesigning our world around us in a way that no other external force has before. From the roped off beaches and enforced mask-wearing to the number of people working from home, not even World Wars have had such an immediate impact on how we live, work and…

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The human security issues behind the coronavirus outbreak

The human security issues behind the coronavirus outbreak

The world, as we know it, has changed in the last few weeks. Perhaps irreparably perhaps not. Whatever the case, the global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted just how fragile human beings and our societal structures really are. As such, there has been something of a paradigm shift – institutional security is no longer the primary focus when…

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How to take the hassle out of security camera installation

How to take the hassle out of security camera installation

Putting together a security solution is something that all businesses and some homes will come around to eventually, but it can be a bit of a headache figuring out the logistics: How many cameras are you going to need? Where are you going to put them all? Are you going to settle for traditional CCTV…

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Five physical security and surveillance trends for 2020

Five physical security and surveillance trends for 2020

With not just a new year but a new decade now firmly upon us, we thought it was about time to cast our gaze ahead to the next 11 months and examine the trends that will be shaping the security industry in 2020 and beyond. Note that though these might be predictions, they are also…

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The key components of a physical security system

The key components of a physical security system

If you’re considering investing in a professional security system for your home or business, it’s important that you have more than just surface level of information. If you want to make the right decision and choose the right security system for your wants and needs, it’s imperative that you’re aware of each of the system’s components –…

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Should you install a security system in your school?

Should you install a security system in your school?

In recent years, with the troubling rise in knife crime amongst young people and a worrying rise in theft, burglary, and robbery in our primary, secondary and further education establishments, it has become more and more obvious that the UK has a problem with school safety. In 2014 there were over 30,000 crimes linked to schools and…

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Security camera placement – finding your home’s best angle

Security camera placement – finding your home’s best angle

When home security first became a legitimate concern, the methods and tools used were far from exhaustive and often too pricey for most household budgets. The last few decades, however, have brought with them technological advances that mean it is now possible for any home one any budget to consider a fully-featured home security solution.…

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Approachable home security for the elderly

Approachable home security for the elderly

Whilst technology is often seen as a barrier for older adults, it should, in fact, be seen as a gateway. As technology has progressed it’s also got more user-friendly, with smartphones and tablets now owned and operated by more pensioners than ever before. In such a climate, several home security solutions have arisen which are…

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