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.
Does your business install, integrate or maintain intruder alarm systems (or have plans to)? This Texecom-sponsored trend report reveals the latest trends and installer insight into the sector, so be sure to take a look!
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January 6, 2020
This video and guide is designed to give installers and engineers an overview of how to install the CSL Router via mobile network, cable or Wi-Fi. Read More
December 10, 2019
Accessible via its new website, installers now have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding by using a new online training tool from Paxton. Read More
December 9, 2019
In a bid to make apprenticeship training more accessible in the West Midlands, a new partnership has been announced between Skills for Security and BMet College. Read More
December 6, 2019
IFSEC Global speaks to Total Security Protection (TSP) about its recent projects and the potential trends going forwards in the industry. Read More
December 2, 2019
Six of the best apprentices from across the UK competed at WorldSkillsUK, hosted by Skills for Security in the first ever Electronic Security Systems Competition. Read More
November 21, 2019
This year’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards took place on Wednesday 20th November, with awards focused on a wide variety of achievements across the industry. Find out all of the night’s winners here! Read More
November 4, 2019
On the afternoon of the first day of SiX in Manchester (5-6 November) PSI magazine is hosting a security industry panel discussion following the lively style of TV debate show, Question Time. Read More
October 21, 2019
Senior leaders in the electronic security sector on how innovation will transform business models for installers and integrators, accelerate convergence and provide security teams with powerful new capabilities. Read More
October 11, 2019
The latest advances in video analytics – notably improved speed, accuracy and classification – have been showcased at the IDIS Global Partners Summit 2019. Read More
October 10, 2019
Manything, the provider of offsite cloud storage for video surveillance applications, has rebranded as Videoloft. Read More