Security Beat
    Specialist areas Electronic access control, integrated security systems | John DaviesManaging Director, TDSi A graduate in Chemistry from University of London, John Davies began his working life at British Aerospace Military Aircraft Group in 1979. In 1981 he moved to Litton Industries Inc. and worked in Japan, Singapore and USA, in 1993 he established a business in Malaysia for a Canadian environmental services company, and in 1997 on return to the UK took up a directorship at Zellweger Analytics and moved to a telecom software start-up in 1999. John joined TDSi in 2003 when it was owned by Norbain SD Limited and led the management buyout in February 2005. TDSi manufactures electronic access control and integrated security systems. Export sales have grown from 25% of the business to 40+%. John is active with the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) having been Chairman of the Export Council and is also an industry representative on the Security Sector Advisory Group (SSAG) for UKTI DSO. |
Round Table contributions by John Davies
Are we talking enough about cybersecurity?
Comment: We aren’t talking enough about cybersecurity! Many people are still blasé about making their private information public online. More...
What new standards are needed in the security marketplace?
Comment: Generally, there needs to be greater harmonisation of security standards globally. Having an open protocol approach benefits customers and ensures...
How are customer expectations changing in the physical security market?
Comment: Security consumers have come to expect technology that is “plug & play,” much in line with the smartphones and apps they use all...
What are the new opportunities for RMR in the security industry?
Comment: Recurring monthly revenue is the perfect stable and sustainable business model for security providers. Looking at how businesses and individuals...
Articles by John Davies
 | Growing need for open protocols in the security industry If all the components within a security and wider IT network have the ability to interact together, they can offer so much more than their individual capabilities... |
 | Misguided trust leads to increase in security risks and potential attack from intruders Stringent security policies are necessary in an organisation to prevent incidents of misplaced trust leading to an attack from intruders Trust is a word closely... |
 | Biometrics market poised for rapid growth 2014 has been a year of significant growth for TDSi TDSi 2014/2015 Review and Forecast: In 2014 we saw continued growth at TDSI , largely through... |
 | TDSi appoints Paula Warburton as new Finance and Operations Director Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Finance and Operations Director, Paula Warburton. Paula takes on the vital role which will see her lead the... |
 | TDSi to preview GARDiS open-protocol security range at Security TWENTY 17 North Integrated security manufacturer TDSi will be illustrating the benefits of its new GARDiS open-protocol security range at Security TWENTY 17 North on Tuesday 4th July 2017. GARDiS... |
 | TDSi appoints Francesca Meyrick as new Marketing Manager Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announces the appointment of its new Marketing Manager, Francesca Meyrick. As well as heading up TDSi’s marketing division, Francesca will be working... |
 | TDSi expands its finance team with appointment of Luke Kleszcz Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the growth of its Finance team with the appointment of its new Finance Assistant, Luke Kleszcz. TDSi financial activity... |
 | TDSi announces partnership with LITESTAR Technologies to continue growth in ASEAN market Integrated security manufacturer TDSi announced its new partnership with Singapore-based installation specialist LITESTAR Technologies Pte Ltd. LITESTAR is the trusted provider of integrated total... |
