June 3 / 2026
For many organisations, escape door standards have historically been treated as a design or compliance detail. Something specified once, signed off, and rarely revisited....
April 30 / 2026
Organisations responsible for building safety are being urged to review their escape door arrangements following updated guidance under NSI certification standards. While the core...
April 27 / 2026
These days, physical security isn’t just a facilities issue; it’s a boardroom priority. Data breaches, workplace safety problems, and the rise of hybrid work...
February 11 / 2026
CCTV isn’t just a security add-on anymore; it’s woven into daily business life. Whether you run an office, a warehouse, a school, or even...
February 28 / 2025
Audio over internet protocol (AoIP) transmits audio signals over IP networks. In other words, you can use your local area network (LAN) or the...
December 20 / 2024
Physical access control protects your assets by preventing unauthorised people from entering buildings, offices, or rooms. Nowadays, logical access control, preventing unauthorised access to...
November 26 / 2024
Passkeys can be lost or stolen, and entry codes can be “lent out” or hacked. Could facial recognition be the best technology for controlling...
October 31 / 2024
Building access control has come to mean much more than simple, or even complex, locking and record-keeping systems. Experience has taught many building owners...
September 25 / 2024
These days, nearly every type of advanced security system has at least some roots in tech. This can lead to confusion on old-fashioned concepts...
August 7 / 2024
Technology keeps evolving, and CCTV systems for businesses have become increasingly high tech. Regardless of the technology you choose to implement, CCTV forms a...
July 11 / 2024
AI and machine learning are game-changers, and their ability to analyse surveillance video footage is helping people in a multitude of industries to realise...
May 2 / 2024
Should your organisation switch from traditional CCTV to IP cameras? There are compelling reasons to adopt this comparatively new form of technology – and...
March 1 / 2024
Chances are, you’ll still see a few old-fashioned CCTV systems in action. Think of that little shop with a monitor placed near the cashier...
August 10 / 2023
North East tech specialist Advantex has won a six-figure contract to provide an advanced new digital surveillance and security system for the ancestral London...
August 3 / 2023
Tony Easingwood, a technology specialist and senior account manager at Advantex, examines how Integrated security and surveillance systems with high-performance IP cameras can offer...