Paul Phillips unveiled as new SSAIB Chief Executive
November 27, 2023
The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has announced the appointment of Paul Phillips as its new Chief Executive. Read More
Looking beyond traditional routes for technical apprentices
November 24, 2023
Against the backdrop of a significant gap between the security sector’s 1,200 apprenticeships and its 30,000 engineer shortage, is it […] Read More
Mitie acquires fire & security tech provider GBE Converge Group
November 13, 2023
Mitie has announced the acquisition of GBE Converge Group, a provider of fire, security and information and comms technology solutions. Read More
Harpenden secondary school takes up fire and security remote monitoring services
October 31, 2023
Amthal provides remote monitoring of fire safety and security services at new secondary school, Katherine Warington. Read More
Firestopping training course launched by ASFP for installers
October 23, 2023
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched a new e-learning course aimed at passive fire protection installers. Read More
Installers encouraged to ‘Beat the Big Switch Off’ with toolkit developed for move to All-IP
September 27, 2023
The BSIA has developed a toolkit for alarm installers to encourage customers to ‘Beat the Big Switch Off’ and be All-IP ready. Read More
Two new Experienced Worker Assessment routes approved for fire and security industry
September 14, 2023
Two new routes to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold cards for the FESS sector have been approved. Read More
IFSEC Interviews: Vanti – Empowering smarter buildings with integrated systems
August 11, 2023
Mike Brooman, CEO of master systems integrator, Vanti discusses big data, integrated security and smarter buildings at IFSEC 2023. Read More
New vistas in cloud service interoperability for security systems integrators
August 4, 2023
Why cloud vendor agnostic communication for physical security systems is possible with standardisation, explains ONVIF's Leo Levit. Read More
Podcast series: The future of fire and security engineers
July 31, 2023
Across three short episodes, we bring you insight from experts on what they see ahead for the fire and security engineering sector. Read More
Are convenience stores a ‘forgotten market’ for security systems integrators and installers?
July 19, 2023
Why smaller, independent convenience stores may invest in security technology and warrant greater focus from the supply chain. Read More
Engineers of Tomorrow 2023 winners revealed!
July 17, 2023
The Engineers of Tomorrow security and fire apprenticeship competition took place at IFSEC and FIREX in May - winners have been revealed. Read More
Cloud investment, virtual guarding and security robots – In conversation with SECOM’s Satoru Awano
July 14, 2023
IFSEC Insider speaks with SECOM UK MD, Satoru Awano, about the company’s present and future plans. Read More
‘Largest wireless fire detection installation of its kind’ protects 37 high-rise residences in Solihull
June 28, 2023
Early Birds Fire Protection has specified Kentec’s K-Mesh system across 37 high-rise towers in Solihull, near Birmingham. Read More
Amthal expands accredited fire and security training to consultant and specifier customers
June 26, 2023
Security and fire safety specialist, Amthal, has expanded its range of accredited CPD seminars it provides its customers. Read More
Plumis launches watermist suppression system installer competency framework
June 19, 2023
Plumis has launched a new training suite to demonstrate the competency of it watermist fire suppression system installers. Read More
