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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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
October 9, 2019
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has released the programme for its forthcoming CPD seminar, taking place in central London on 23 October 2019. Read More
October 7, 2019
The topics for the free PSI seminar stream at the upcoming SiX event have been announced and for anyone looking […] Read More
October 4, 2019
Paxton’s next generation access control and video management solution has been unveiled to a roomful of security professionals during a […] Read More
October 4, 2019
In a competitive marketplace with questions asked about the integrity of some video surveillance manufacturers Hanwha Techwin Europe MD Bob (HY) Hwang PhD highlights how trust in the Wisenet brand helps it stand out from the crowd. Read More
October 4, 2019
All four variants – ARC, Connection only, GSM, LAN and Wi-Fi – are now available to order for Orisec installers. Read More
October 1, 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
September 27, 2019
Seminars and exhibitors have been confirmed for the next Fire Industry Manufacturers’ (FIM) Expo, taking place Wednesday 16 October 2019 […] Read More
September 27, 2019
Located centrally in the Netherlands, the new distribution centre will, says IDIS, accelerate delivery times with stock becoming available within days, rather than weeks – no matter the size of the project. Read More