Commercial intruder alarm systems, which generally comprise detectors, a control panel and a communication system, are invariably connected to alarm receiving centres (ARCs), which monitor and react to security breaches 24 hours a day. Insurance companies generally won’t provide cover to commercial premises without an ARC-monitored system, which also alerts and prompts a response from police. Popular ARCs include Securi-Guard Monitoring, Crime Prevention Services, Custodian Monitoring, First County Monitoring, Southern Monitoring and Orbis, among others.
Modern alarm systems, which are typically activated when an electrical circuit is broken or motion is detected, can even be integrated with video surveillance and other security systems, enabling a coordinated response between cameras, motion detectors and intruder alarms. And signal filtering functions are increasingly sophisticated as the industry continues to make progress in tackling the scourge of false alarms.
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) recommends that you consult a crime reduction officer at your local police station for advice before buying a system.
Texecom, Honeywell, Pyronix, Optex, Tyco, Ajax Systems and the RISCO Group are among some of the biggest names in intrusion detection. Providing the technology that connects intrusion detection systems to ARCs, alarm signalling services are largely provided by three companies: BT Redcare, CSL (formerly CSL DualCom) and Emizon.
December 3, 2021
In a new series of member interviews, the British Security Industry Association catches up with Carl Meason from Fenix Monitoring. Read More
September 14, 2021
A useful guide to the new Secured by Design Alarm Standard, designed for alarm installation companies based in the UK. Read More
September 13, 2021
IFSEC Global reports on how the intruder alarm market is undergoing a tech transformation, and the impact on end-users and installers. Read More
August 16, 2021
Download this free eBook as we compile answers from vendors on major threats, challenges and opportunities in intruder alarms and detection. Read More
August 9, 2021
Texecom, supported by private equity investor LDC, has announced a management buyout of the business from technology group Halma plc. Read More
August 2, 2021
A new British Standard code of practice has been published for the processing of alarm signals by an alarm receiving centre (ARC). Read More
July 28, 2021
Euralarm has passed a vote on EN 50710, related to secure remote services for fire safety and security systems. Read More
July 9, 2021
Here, the team at Ajax Systems details what security and fire systems installers should think about when specifying alarms for such locations. Read More
June 15, 2021
Sessions will cover topics such as the future of video surveillance, access and protecting cities, as well as the latest security tech demos! Read More
June 2, 2021
IFSEC Global finds out what visitors to IFSEC Connect can expect to find from the company’s booth throughout June. Read More