Intruder Alarms


£400,000 fine for two companies after hospital staff violently attacked by patients

Two companies have been fined £400,000 after staff at a South Wales mental health hospital were subjected to violent attacks from patients. Read More

Video surveillance integration the future for intruder alarms market

Innovation and low prices offered by CCTV means intruder alarm market is comparatively stagnant, IFSEC hears on day one of the 2023 show. Read More

Asolvi strengthens focus on fire and security market following acquisition of Binary Soluciones

Asolvi has acquired Binary Soluciones to expand its geographical market presence and strengthen its focus on the fire and security sector. Read More

ECHO-connected alarm handling celebrates two years as number of connected police forces reaches double figures

ECHO is celebrating its second anniversary with 10 connected police forces and over 300,000 approved alarm systems now in place. Read More

Ajax Systems expands UK availability with Norbain and Webeye distribution agreements

Ajax has announced distribution agreements with Norbain and Webeye to expand the availability of its products in the UK. Read More

Inverness hospital uses electromechanical solution for security

NHS Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, has been supplied with an electromechanical solution from Abloy UK for increased security. Read More

The shift towards connectivity in the intrusion technology market

How and why the intrusion detection market is shifting towards connectivity and integration amid digitalisations. Read More

ECHO-connected URNs surpass 250,000 as four new police forces join initiative

Four UK police forces – City of London, Northumbria, Bedfordshire and Kent – have now joined the vanguard in getting ECHO-connected. Read More

Is AI-based false alarm filtering the beginning of the end for remote CCTV monitoring as we know it?

The debate around AI in CCTV and Alarm Monitoring, and the impact the technology may have on the requirement for ‘humans’ in security. Read More

Cloud and professional signalling services as ‘gamechangers’ for the intruder alarm market – In conversation with Texecom’s Jim Ludwig

IFSEC Global interviews Texecom CEO Jim Ludwig, as we discuss the company's MBO, Texecom Monitor, and the growth of cloud services. Read More

Why Europe requires an updated EN system standard for alarm systems

Euralarm explains why a revision of EN50131-1, the European standard for intrusion and holdup systems, is required for the security sector. Read More

ECHO wins National Partnership Award at British Security Awards 2022

ECHO, the automated alarm signal transfer service, has won the National Partnership Award at the British Security Awards 2022. Read More

Banham expands into the West Country as it acquires Tops Security

London-based security provider, Banham, has continued its expansion as it has acquired Swindon-based Tops Security. Read More

Protecting boats with onboard security systems

We hear from Ajax Systems to understand how the company has worked with Marine Energy Systems to protect boats with onboard security systems. Read More

Ajax Systems expands operations to Turkey to support growth

Ajax Systems has now opened its first manufacturing plant abroad in Turkey. We caught up with the company at IFSEC 2022. Read More

Over 30% of fire and security alarm call-outs due to poor maintenance, research reveals

With poorly maintained alarm systems responsible for over 30% of call-outs, businesses are being urged to maintain their fire & security alarms. Read More



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