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Presentation topics include design and installation best practices and how access control can protect owners from risk and liability A forthcoming seminar is set to provide companies across the Midlands with valuable expert information on the installation and usage of access control systems to protect business assets and reduce liability risks. Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry &...

Neil will provide business, technical & marketing assistance to TDSi's broad network of specialist partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has appointed Neil Hughes as its new Channel Partner Manager. As well as taking a central role in the company’s channel partner relations, Neil is also a key contact for TDSi’s partners and customers in the northern UK. Reflecting upon TDSi’s latest recruit, Managing Director John Davies commented, “N...

Terrorism is in the headlines all over the world. After any such incident, many of us in the physical security market find ourselves asking: What could we have done to prevent it? Assessing risk and preventing catastrophes before the fact are part of our market’s DNA; and yet, too often the random nature of terrorist attacks and their targeting of public places leave us unsure of anything anyone could have done. How can we translate the benefits of our industry’s products into real-w...

The conference looks set to spark a lively debate on the issue of Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is inviting decision makers to a free event exploring Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control. This event is being organised on behalf of the BSIA’s Access and Asset Protection section and will be held on Tuesday 12th April at Villa Park, Brimingham. The theme of this year's event is controllin...

We hear that everything is going to the cloud – or is it? Security end users can be understandably confused by conflicting claims in the market from proponents of cloud-based or server-based systems. A number of major security companies are offering cloud video surveillance solutions apart from the traditional server-based systems. At the end of the day, how do you choose? What factors should be considered? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors should a customer...

As the security industry continues to evolve and come up with innovative technologies, it has also thrown open the doors for competition among manufacturers of security systems and products. Price wars are emerging in the physical security market, while manufacturers and integrators are looking for new ways to offer greater value and better service. It’s one thing to fight it out for a new customer, but nobody wants to lose an existing customer based on price, or any other factor for that...

Intersec has been a key fixture for many BSIA members who exhibit year-on-year Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have returned from Intersec reporting a successful exhibition for UK exhibitors. Expansion into the Middle East market The three day show – held at the Dubai World Trade Centre over the 17th – 19th January – is seen by many as the most important security exhibition in the Middle East region and it plays a pivotal role in...

TDSi’s latest integrations with SimonsVoss and ASSA ABLOY were of particular interest to visitors Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi is proud to announce it increased its visitor numbers by an impressive 30% at this year’s Intersec 2016 event in Dubai. The popular theme of integration took centre-stage, with the company engaging with large numbers of systems integrators and visitors from exciting new markets from across the gulf and beyond. John Davies, Managi...

Intersec offers British security providers the perfect platform to meet potential business contacts Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be joining fellow BSIA members to showcase the latest in UK -produced integrated security systems at Intersec 2016, 17-19th January in Dubai. TDSi’s Managing Director John Davies (who is also the Chairman of the BSIA’s Export Council) and the team will be showcasing the best of British security solutions to visitors from the...

The company has already completed training sessions in France and South East Asia Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is offering a programme of free authorised training sessions internationally to meet demand from installers, partners and customers around the world. The company has already completed training sessions in France and South East Asia with further dates to be announced. Offering latest technology trends and opportunities Kevan Fry, Senior Export Technical Supp...

TDSi stand will be featuring EXgarde 4.5’s enhanced integration with Milestone ACM & ASSA ABLOY KS100 Integrated security manufacturer, TDSi will be demonstrating the latest version of its EXgarde 4.5 integrated security solution at Intersec 2016, 17-19th January in Dubai. Appearing on stand S2-B09, the company will also be showcasing its broad range of products and services, as well as offering one-to-one help and advice to visitors. John Davies, Managing Director...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the launch of the latest version of its fully integrated access control solution – EXgarde 4.5. The new version includes full two-way synchronisation with Milestone’s Access Control Module (ACM) and integration with the recently launched ASSA ABLOY’s KS100 server cabinet electronic lock.  Integration with ASSA ABLOY KS100 The additional functionality makes EXgarde even more flexible, as Sarah Phillips, Product & Marketi...

2015 has been an eventful year for the physical security industry. As 2016 looms, the pace of industry change shows no sign of decreasing.   Seeking insights into the state of the physical security market at year-end, SourceSecurity.com this month is publishing dozens of 2015 Review and 2016 Forecast articles submitted by manufacturers, integrators and other industry leaders. Taken together, the articles portray a mostly optimistic view of the industry’s present, and an...

Overall 2015 has been a year of increased public sector spending (as the UK economy continues to emerge from the recession), which has been highly beneficial to the security industry. This trend has been particularly evident in the healthcare and education sectors, which are key markets for TDSi. Nobody could have predicted the significant number of international security and terrorism threats this year. Undoubtedly this will result in even closer ties among the security industry, police and se...

TDSi has benefited with assistance from UKTI and BSIA in its export markets research With the UK Trade and Investment Export Week event held on 9th to 13th November, integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce a 33% increase in its sales to Southeast Asia and China. The export figures, which compare Q1/Q2 of 2014 and 2015, suggest the security market is continuing to grow despite reports of a slowing economy in the region. Strong market for TDSi in th...

Rory and Mumtaz will be helping to develop next generation of software products Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is expanding its software development team with the appointment of Senior Front End Developer Rory Saxby and Software Test Engineer Mumtaz Mukherjee. Mike Sussman, Technical Director at TDSi commented, “Software has become a chief component within physical security systems, so TDSi invests heavily in this discipline. With our continued growth, both i...

Healthcare organisations are an important vertical market for many security manufacturers and integrators. Like other vertical markets, healthcare has its own unique set of requirements and challenges for physical security systems. We asked this week’s Expert Panel: What are the distinctive security problems faced by healthcare organisations? What technologies are being embraced to increase security?

With high volumes of passengers and staff rapidly moving around and the potential risks to people and property, transportation is a key application for security systems. Integrated security specialist TDSi works with clients right across the transportation sector - from airports, to railways, metro systems and sea ports.  Whilst the transportation methods vary, the challenges of safely moving large quantities of people or goods whilst keeping them secure is always the common goal. Many tra...

People using computers to surf the Internet is "so 20th century". Today, the big trend involves machines using the Internet to communicate, exchange and analyse data in what has widely become known of as the Internet of Things. Various security devices are among the IoT components, and how devices connect effectively using the Internet – even devices not related to security – will constitute a large part of the future business of security integrators and installers, whether in the re...

With more physical security systems using Internet protocol and being connected to the enterprise IT network, it’s not surprising that the corporate IT department is more involved than ever in the buying decision – for better or worse. Does the IT department bring valuable resources to the table, or are they an impediment to the sales and integration process? It’s not a new issue, but an increasingly important one as the industry changes. We asked this week’s Expert Panel...

TDSi will also be talking to visitors about its brand new readers, designed with user feedback in mind Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be highlighting the benefits of its installer partner programme and promoting its latest range of readers and security software to end-users and installers visiting the Norbain Ireland Roadshow 2015, which is being held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, on Wednesday 7th October. Interacting with new and existing customers...

With its duty of care to vulnerable patients, staff and visitors, along with the need to protect valuable assets, the healthcare sector is one of the most dependent upon reliable and well-designed security systems. Added to this, many healthcare trusts have to be perpetually mindful of budget requirements - so all investments have to provide excellent value for money. TDSi is a global leader in integrated security systems and offers a wide range of solutions that cater for the numerous and ofte...

Along with its stand at the show, TDSi also ran a Technical and Sales Seminar for its regional partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that its stand at IFSEC Southeast Asia 2015 in Kuala Lumpur enjoyed increased visitors this year, with an impressive 50% rise in numbers compared to the company’s initial appearance there in 2013.   Visitors from across Southeast Asia John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “During the...

TDSi will also exhibit its latest version of security management software "Exgarde 4.4" Integrated security manufacturer TDSi and its technology distributor Midwich, will be welcoming visitors to the Technology Exposed 2015 event from Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th September at Mercedes Benz World in Weybridge. TDSi will be available to discuss the application of access control across a range of sectors, highlighting the considerable benefits of integrating these with ot...

Exhibiting as part of a UK Pavilion can make expanding into overseas markets a much less stressful experience For the 80% of UK security companies wishing to increase their business in the Middle East this year, the Intersec Dubai exhibition represents an unmissable opportunity to showcase the latest products and services to over 25,000 buyers from more than 100 countries. With 2015’s show billed as the most successful ever – attracting a record number of visitors...

An eruption of violence at a church in Charleston, S.C., this June has increased awareness of the potential for such incidents at our houses of worship. On June 17 at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in downtown Charleston, a 21-year-old attacker wielding a Glock 41 .45-caliber handgun took the lives of nine people. But it was far from the first security breach at a house of worship. In fact, since 1999, more than 500 people have died a violent death on church or faith-based prop...

As part of the UK Pavilion, organised by BSIA, Pyronix and TDSi will be showcasing the latest in security technology Members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council are preparing to exhibit at IFSEC Southeast Asia, the region’s leading security, fire and safety exhibition and conference, which takes place from 2nd – 4th September in Kuala Lumpur. Billed by organisers, UBM Malaysia, as the centre for local security buyers and decision ma...

Customers are seeking systems integration as a solution rather than a component The migration of access control systems from conventional technology to IP has had a positive impact on TDSi’s sales for IP equipment.  Increasing demand for biometric and face recognition applications has also paved the way for better and improved access control systems. According to John Davies, Managing Director of access control company TDSi, the state of any given market depends on...

The event raised £65 for Julia’s House and proved to be a highly enjoyable event for everyone involved The team at TDSi’s Poole headquarters has held a ‘Bake Off’ event to raise money for Dorset and Wiltshire Children's Hospices Julia's House (registered charity number 1067125). Helping the cause TDSi's Marketing Co-ordinator, Sophie Wilkins commented, “The Bake Off is the latest activity we have run to keep the fundraising momentum go...

Each security sector has a particular bias, whether it be people, assets or information. With large volumes of cash and high values of stock and assets, along with deliberately open and inviting access, retail sites can be vulnerable - appealing to criminals as much as genuine shoppers. The vital need to protect these assets makes the retail market a highly important one for the security industry. Finding the right balance of security One of the biggest challenges to providing security in the...