Latest news and case studies
HALO Smart Sensor latest model available for purchase
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..
What is electronic access control?
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..
The government to ban the sale of disposable vapes
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..
Paxton Entry: A quick solution for giving visitor access
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..
Martyn’s Law passes its second reading in the House of Commons
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..
Halo Smart Sensor: Benefit of the Events Log
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..
Large numbers of vapers who were never regular smokers
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..
Martyn’s Law introduced into Parliament
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..
BT Redcare closure: insurance industry comment
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..
Vaping within schools: install sensors gradually
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..
What is server room monitoring?
Comments Off on What is server room monitoring?
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..
Upcoming academic year brings heightened vape concerns
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..
Surveillance Camera Commissioner resignation
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..
More vaping could cause vape detection need
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..
What is Perimeter Security?
Comments Off on What is Perimeter Security?
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,..
Summer warning: illegal vapes are everywhere
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..
To maintain reliability, clean your HALO!
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..
King’s Speech reintroduces Martyn’s Law
Comments Off on King’s Speech reintroduces Martyn’s Law
The first King’s Speech of the Labour government elected on 4th July contained plans for laws that will impact the security and protection industry. In most cases these build on..
Installing the HALO: Money saved in the long-term
Comments Off on Installing the HALO: Money saved in the long-term
We know that the HALO Smart Sensor can at first appear to be expensive to schools even when they know they need to tackle vaping. However, Ecl-ips customers are finding..