Comments Off on Proud to be shortlisted for local business awards
We are counting down to the North Worcestershire Business Awards taking place today (Thursday 21 November 2024) at Hogarths Stone Manor near Kidderminster. The company is among the 30 local..
Comments Off on Tobacco and Vapes Bill returns to Parliament
Public health charities that form part of the Smokefree Action Coalition and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health have welcomed the return of the Tobacco and Vapes..
Comments Off on Vaping in Schools: A guide to the problem & solving it
There has been a large rise in the numbers of young people vaping over recent years which has had a huge impact on secondary schools, in particular. The schools are..
Comments Off on HALO Smart Sensor latest model available for purchase
We are now supplying the latest model of the HALO Smart Sensor, the 3C. This advanced vape detector has the existing powerful sensors of previous models plus extra features that..
Comments Off on What is electronic access control?
What is electronic access control? To answer this, first consider that access control is the ability to permit or deny the entry to a resource. Mechanisms can be used in..
Comments Off on The government to ban the sale of disposable vapes
The government has announced that a ban on single-use disposable vapes will come into force next June. A ban was originally announced at the beginning of the year and formed..
Comments Off on Paxton Entry: A quick solution for giving visitor access
If you are looking for a quick solution to providing visitor access then Paxton Entry could be the answer. Comprising just three components: an external panel, door control unit and..
Comments Off on Martyn’s Law passes its second reading in the House of Commons
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, was debated, then passed its second reading in the House of Commons on 14th October. This Bill will now be..
Comments Off on Halo Smart Sensor: Benefit of the Events Log
The powerful vape detector, the HALO Smart Sensor, provides real-time notifications sent as emails. However, it is possible to access each device and to download a log of events that..
Comments Off on Large numbers of vapers who were never regular smokers
The growth of vaping among young people has meant that it is estimated that there are now around one million vapers in the UK who were never regular smokers, according..
Comments Off on Martyn’s Law introduced into Parliament
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, was introduced into Parliament on 12th September, as promised in the new Labour government’s King’s Speech in July. This will..
Comments Off on BT Redcare closure: insurance industry comment
The insurance industry has issued alerts over the past few months to ensure that clients are aware of the closure of BT Redcare, the UK’s largest provider of alarm signalling, in..
Comments Off on Vaping within schools: install sensors gradually
Vaping within schools has become a concern across the country with the added risks of THC and spice-laced vapes regularly raised. Research by the public health charity, ASH, shows that..
Server room monitoring is the active monitoring of your critical IT spaces, to ensure your systems that your organisation relies on, continue safely and efficiently. This is predominantly environmental monitoring..
Comments Off on Upcoming academic year brings heightened vape concerns
With the new academic year approaching schools and colleges will be looking to ensure they can keep their students safe. Vaping, and its dangers for young people, remains a concern..
Comments Off on Surveillance Camera Commissioner resignation
The resignation of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) Tony Eastaugh, who was appointed last November, has been announced. The announcement stated he would step down from the post..
Comments Off on More vaping could cause vape detection need
Vape detection within public places and work places may become more necessary. This is in the light of vaping becoming increasingly common with the proportion of adults who vape reaching..
Perimeter security aims to protect people and assets within a property and its grounds from intruders by blocking unauthorised physical intrusions across its boundary. These can both be physical barriers,..
Comments Off on Summer warning: illegal vapes are everywhere
As the school summer holidays got underway University of Bath Professor, Chris Pudney, urged parents and guardians to discuss the serious health risks posed by illegal vapes with their children. This..
Comments Off on To maintain reliability, clean your HALO!
We have had fantastic feedback from schools where we have installed or supplied HALO Smart Sensors, primarily for vape detection but to ensure reliability they do need to be kept..