Adam Bennett, a photo ID card specialist at Digital ID, warns that photo ID can no longer be used as a physical security measure but one which incorporates digital security Security is no longer just about locked doors and reception ...
Read More »How to go beyond tick box exercises for Martyn’s Law
By Mark Coates, VP EMEA, Verkada Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, represents one of the most significant overhauls of public security in decades. We are currently at the midway point between Martyn’s Law receiving Royal ...
Read More »Focus on public facing facilities in the May issue of FMJ
In this month’s issue we focus on the challenges of servicing and managing customer centric physical spaces – including shopping centres, gyms, cinemas, and stadiums with an interview with the MD of Atlas Retail. We also look at security in ...
Read More »OCS acquires City Group Security
OCS has strengthened its UK security capability having completed the acquisition of City Group Security, an established nationwide security company founded in 1993 and ranked among the top 30 security businesses in the UK. The acquisition brings 600 new colleagues ...
Read More »Andrea Strong promoted to Group Director of Technology and Innovation at Corps Security
Andrea Strong has been appointed to lead Corp Security’s newly established Innovation and Technical Services division, embedding the latest technology and systems across the business. Strong, who has a security career spanning over three decades, will be responsible for translating ...
Read More »Ready for action
Anthony Coo, Head of Product Marketing, UK & Ireland Quadient says organisations need to move beyond awareness and into action to prepare for Martyn’s Law Martyn’s Law, named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester ...
Read More »Mitie secures new critical security services contract at Sellafield
Mitie has secured a new five-year contract to continue delivering guarding services at Sellafield, Europe’s largest and most complex nuclear facility. The contract builds on Mitie’s decades-long presence at the site, where it has provided security services since 2012. The ...
Read More »Anchor completes mobilisation of multi-site contract
Integrated facilities services provider, Anchor Group Services, has successfully completed the mobilisation of a new multi-site contract awarded by FI Property Group following a tender process in December last year. The contract, spanning spanning six locations, sees Anchor delivering integrated ...
Read More »The rise of AI is transforming the debate over CCTV versus security guards
As sectors such as retail, offices and logistics face rising vacancy rates, protecting empty commercial property is becoming more complex and more critical. Vacant buildings generate no income yet still require protection, so for landlords and property managers the challenge ...
Read More »Securing the future
Pauline Gunn, Head of Leadership and Development, and Sarah Hayes, Director of HR at Securitas UK on the advantages apprentices bring to building tomorrow’s security In the security industry, frontline roles often experience high turnover. Due to the nature of ...
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