The link between manufacturers of fire and security systems and the professionals monitoring CCTV feeds in the control room, installers perform a vital role. They do more than just install CCTV, intruder alarms, access control systems, fire alarms and other systems; they also help customers design a system fit for purpose for their needs – in terms of number and type of cameras, their position, the choice of NVR, VMS and back-up storage, and so on.
Also known as engineers, they increasingly position themselves as ‘integrators’ of increasingly interoperable, disparate systems.
Technological change is transforming physical-security technologies and with it the installer’s role. Continual education is therefore paramount if they are to adapt their business models to thrive in a fast-evolving landscape. Cybersecurity, for instance, is a major priority as installers upskill, and many are moving beyond merely selling boxes of equipment to a service-based model amid the rise of the cloud and remote maintenance.
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March 18, 2019
Gloucester City Homes is an independent registered housing association that owns and manages rented homes, leasehold properties, shared ownership properties, […] Read More
March 13, 2019
Both security and fire apprentices are invited to enter the 21st edition of the Engineers of Tomorrow competition. It is […] Read More
March 11, 2019
IFSEC International is Europe’s largest integrated security event, with tens of thousands of visitors attending ExCeL, London, 18 – 20 June 2019. Registration is now open - secure your free IFSEC ticket and discover who you'll meet. Read More
March 11, 2019
Featuring comments from the winners of the 2018 Engineers of Tomorrow competition and previews the forthcoming edition of the competition for fire and security apprentices, taking place at IFSEC International 2019. Read More
March 6, 2019
Government-commissioned fire-resistance tests have been passed with flying colours by third-party certified fire doors, demonstrating the value of traceability and certification when it comes to specifying fire doors, writes the British Woodworking Federation. Read More
March 5, 2019
As building security becomes smarter, the need for electronic access control systems spreads further. Wired access points and security doors […] Read More
March 1, 2019
Hikvision wants to show you its next generation of HikCentral, Pro Series (Easy IP) and Turbo analogue HD, plus new solutions for intercom, thermal, deep learning and radar. Gary Harmer, UK & Ireland sales director, previews events taking place in Dublin, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and London. Read More
February 28, 2019
The steps the housing sector must take to achieve accountability, competence and traceability post-Grenfell have been mapped out by speakers from Frankham RMS, LABC, National Fire Chiefs Council, Gerda Security, ASFP and ENGIE UK & Ireland at an event at Westminster. Read More
February 27, 2019
Passive fire protection manufacturer Quelfire has launched a same-day delivery service for businesses and project sites across North West England. […] Read More
February 22, 2019
The intrusion detection systems market is growing rapidly, driven by innovation in video surveillance, cloud-based remote access and wireless technology. John O’Donnell, product manager for SaaS intrusion detection at Vanderbilt, examines four trends and the benefits they're bringing. Read More