News
The latest updates from GB Security Group and the security industry.
August 2010 - Harnessing the Power of Modern Security Technology |
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Controlling assets to maximise value has never been more important for the food and drink sector. The value of modern security systems is not just about how it may keep intruders out and property safe; it’s just as likely to be about providing solutions for internal management to protect staff and improve production. READ MORE |
August 2010 - £150,000 new investment for GB Security Group |
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GB Security Group is to invest a further £150,000 in round the clock CCTV remote monitoring services at its Lincolnshire-based central control room. The upgrade programme will keep the company's ARC Gold approved control centre at the leading edge of technology and provide its customer base with greater remote management. READ MORE |
August 2010 – Newsletter |
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Smartphone access for security guards is the latest innovation in a sophisticated integrated security system that is now protecting sites across Lincolnshire for the Gelder Group of construction, plumbing and recycling companies, one of which was recently recognised with a Royal visit. READ MORE |
April 2010 – Newsletter |
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You're responsible for the security of your company, so you know just how important it is to get it right. An integrated security system with remotely monitored CCTV can save as much as 80% on a company's security bill after the first year, when compared with the cost of manned guards. READ MORE |
February 2010 – Access Control for the Education Sector |
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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published guidlines on access control systems for the education sector covering the risks that are faced, the solutions available and the legislation involved. READ MORE |
February 2010 – GB Security Group's Security Audit |
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We offer a free security audit for one of our technical directors to visit your site and give you a full review of your site security and what GB Security Group can offer to increase effectiveness and reduce costs. By offering the full range of services we are able to give a complete solution without. READ MORE |
January 2010 – School Newsletter 01 |
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Take our school security audit and see how you can reduce risk and meet your responsibilities - as well as saving time, resources and money. READ MORE |
October 2009 – VADS the one |
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An ‘intelligent cctv’ system developed by the Israeli government is set to revolutionise remote monitoring in commercial applications, according to security experts. Video Analytical Detection Systems – or VADS for short – work in conjunction with a cctv camera and can be programmed to recognise certain activities within a setting. That could mean distinguishing an intruder from the movement of undergrowth in the wind; identifying wrongly parked vehicles or spotting whether someone has left a package behind. READ MORE |
August 2009 – Maintenance reports direct to your inbox |
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Every GB Security Group maintenance report is now delivered electronically – helping to cut paper waste and speeding up reporting for customers. READ MORE |
August 2009 – Double garland with ARC Gold and ISO 9001 |
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GB Security Group’s monitoring station has maintained its high standing by securing a successful assessment review from the NSI under the ARC Gold standard and also securing ISO 9001 at the same time. READ MORE |
July 2009 – Long term partners make for happy relationships… |
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When security guard Jim Macfadyen retired this year, he’d clocked up ten years with GB Security Group. More unusually he’d spent the whole time on site for just one customer –Bifrangi in Lincoln, where GB Security Group has provided cover since 1999. It’s a long term relationship all round, but things haven’t stood still at the Bifrangi site over the past decade. As well as manned guarding, a recent security review by GB Security Group resulted in a completely integrated solution for the 20 acre site, which is helping to cut theft, reduce costs and bring in working efficiencies. READ MORE |
June 2009– Jason raises the bar on service |
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GB Security Group engineer Jason Wright is helping to raise the bar on customer service standards.READ MORE |
April 2009 – Neil helps drive the BS 8418 standard |
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The BS8418 standard was introduced in 2003 to improve the quality and reliability of detection monitored CCTV. Six years on, the standard is being reviewed and Neil Jackson, director of CCTV and Access Control at GB Security Group, is one of the industry experts on the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) PR panel, responsible for driving the standards forward. READ MORE |
February 2009 – Don’t take a risk on the Fire Safety Order |
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Experts are warning employers to check they are up to date with their fire regulation responsibilities following the news of a £300,000 fine for one company which failed to do proper risk assessments. READ MORE |
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