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Uptime is the key to customer confidence Maintaining customer confidence remains to be one of the most important concerns when it comes to alarm signalling, and the key to this is uptime. More than just a technical metric, maintaining strong uptime signals the level of trust a customer can put into their alarm system. It goes without saying that alarm systems must be built […]
What the Telstra outage actually showed Telstra CEO Vicki Brady, returning from annual leave, faced immediate questions about a nationwide outage that had disrupted train services, payment systems, and access to triple zero emergency calls. The cause, as reported by The Guardian, was a software glitch — not a cyberattack, not a physical infrastructure failure, […]
With Martyn’s Law expected to come into force from April 2027, organisations responsible for publicly accessible premises should already be thinking about their compliance strategies and their preparedness for Martyn’s Law. While many venues have existing security measures in place, Martyn’s Law introduces a legal duty to prepare for, respond to and communicate effectively during […]
The Metropolitan Police has warned that AI is making criminal activity more accessible. It lowers the barrier for fraud and coordinated crime. While that doesn’t change EN 50136 requirements, it is a reminder that threat landscapes evolve. For installers, the question is simple: does the alarm signalling grade still reflect the site’s current level of […]
Why regulatory expectations are rising The SIA’s new strategy reflects a broader pattern: the security industry is being asked to demonstrate that it manages risk in a structured, verifiable way. That means documented procedures, trained personnel, and infrastructure that performs under pressure. Martyn’s Law is one concrete expression of this. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) […]
Why safety reviews are becoming more thorough Venue operators are under increasing pressure to review their safety arrangements. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, places new public protection duties on venues with a capacity of 200 or more. But the broader shift towards more rigorous safety reviews extends beyond […]
The UK’s move away from copper infrastructure is reshaping how alarm signalling is delivered. In fact, the upcoming Copper retirement is a significant shift for the security industry. A recent European Commission connectivity report shows the same trend across Europe, with copper networks being actively decommissioned. Fibre is becoming the new baseline. For UK installers […]
The new surveillance landscape Recent reports reveal how major technology companies are implementing comprehensive monitoring systems to collect employee keystrokes, mouse clicks, and screenshots for AI training purposes. An important aspect to consider in this context is protecting alarm signals, as organisations look to balance security and privacy. This represents a fundamental shift in how […]