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Watch as Buzz talks about the continued threat of cyber-attacks in the security industry. It is the responsibility of manufacturers, consultants, and installers to ensure that products are secure and that a back door isn’t left wide open for criminals to take advantage of.

Hikvision are very hot on research & development of security technology. With this in mind, they set up a dedicated R&D centre in the UK just over a year ago to best assist with local market product development needs and to respond to bespoke system requirements for UK customers. The Director of the UK R&D Centre is Ching Jin, and I caught up with him recently about what he sees as the short- and long-term trends likely to have an impact on the security industry. “In spite of a highly unusual 2020, the security industry’s constant transformation has not stopped,” Ching Jin says. “Several significant shifts in the use of technology are even accelerating, and these changes are expanding and reshaping the scope of the security industry, from keeping people and assets safe to creating more secure, efficient and intelligent environments.

In episode 2 of Pocket-Size Buzz, we're going to be talking about the latest trend in audio - using IP networks!

In this video, Bob Forehand, Vista Technical Manager, talks about Vista's new essential range and we also see a demo video of the tool.

In our most recent Industry Insights Interview, I caught up with Peter Webster, CCTV & Careline Centre Manager at Slough Borough Council and Owner /Director of The CCTV User Group, and discovered the challenges facing video surveillance in the public and ‘pseudo’ public sectors. With multiple headwinds facing these operations, including funding, out-of-date solutions, and new legislation, what needs to happen to secure the future security of our public spaces?

The first episode of Pocket-size Buzz is finally here! Take a look as Buzz will be exploring the benefits of using cloud-based solutions for end-users and installers.

Last month, we spoke to Suprema UK & Ireland’s leader, Jamie McMillen about his career in the security industry and the fundamental rise of Biometric Technology as a game-changing solution within the sector. Jamie offered us his insights into the developments of this technology and the marketplace over the last 20 years since Suprema was born. We discussed the relative speed with which COVID has fast-forwarded acceptance of these newer access control methods, along with the pitfalls and knee jerk reactions he has observed, particularly since March 2020.

Like many ‘new’ or innovative ways of managing our lives, the 2020 pandemic and resulting remote working and living has catapulted cloud architecture to centre stage in our consciousness. What it allows us to do is not just store our data but access services from wherever we choose to connect.

Making sure your warehouse is safe internally and externally isn't hard. Our blog gives your ideas on which solutions are best to keep big premises safe and secure.

Back in early December, I had the pleasure of interviewing Una Riley, a well-known figure and inspiration to many in the Security Industry. And quite frankly, just a lovely lady. Una has just accepted the position of Chief Executive at IPSA; the International Professional Security Association, who are dedicated to frontline workers in the private Security Industry. IPSA are going through a radical shake up and among other improvements, have made the bold decision to offer their membership for free.

Norbain recently chatted with Alex Carmichael – Chief Executive at the SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board), the leading UK certification body for security, fire systems and manned guarding services. The SSAIB is an Independent UKAS Accredited 3rd party Certification Body. Their registered organisations provide security and safety related services, e.g., supplying and maintaining intruder alarm and fire alarm systems and/or manned security services.

It’s official, we’ve made it to the end of the month that seems to feel like a year – January.  Unlike the abysmal year we’ve had, 2021 brings us hope and with that new opportunities. So, we’ve picked the brains of Norbain’s very own security Wikipedia – Buzz Coates, to bring you trends to look out for this year.