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News

Showsec wins four-year security contract at Metro Radio Arena

01 Sep 10

Metro Radio Arena owner SMG UK has awarded a four-year contract to Showsec which will see the company providing customer safety and security for all events from today. Brian Sims reports.

AP Security holds 'The Security X Factor' for JLS

31 Aug 10

Security at the recent series of concerts by X Factor stars JLS was provided by AP Security. Brian Sims reports on a series of successful events.

National Doorwatch seeks removal of 'Bouncers' terminology from Oxford English Dictionary

31 Aug 10

National Doorwatch chairman Ian Fox has written to the Oxford English Dictionary and asked for the term ‘Bouncer’ to be removed. Here, Brian Sims explains why.

VSG acquired by Compass Group UK & Ireland

25 Aug 10

VSG has joined Compass Group UK & Ireland in a move which is set to underpin the continued growth and development of the Northampton-based security solutions business. Brian Sims reports.

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Guarding Equipment

Software update gives BlackBerry users improved access to Skyguard's Gold Standard response service

01 Sep 10

Skyguard has introduced a software update designed to provide existing BlackBerry smartphone users with greater functionality and an improved means of connecting to its industry-leading personal safety response service.

Rugged guard tour device with extra-long battery life launched

14 Aug 10

A guard tour reader with a 20-year battery life has been launched by TimeKeeping Systems.

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Features

Profile: Geoff Zeidler (md, Securitas Security Services UK and Ireland) (Part One)

08 Mar 10

Geoff Zeidler has been busily working with his colleagues at Securitas to devise and implement an all-new Mission Statement. In the first instalment of a two-part interview, Brian Sims checks progress to date by visiting the company’s London...

Commercial feature: Cobia's solutions help security guarding companies survive the recession

17 Sep 09

Plimsoll’s recent report entitled ‘Industry Analysis: Manned Security’ highlighted the fact that one-in-five UK security guarding solutions providers are recording a loss as the downturn continues to make trading conditions difficult.

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Opinion

Confidence in security specialists 'remains high'

31 Aug 10

Despite the rise of ‘one stop shop’ facilities management and security services providers, Magenta’s latest survey highlights an overwhelming preference for specialists rather than multi-service operators. Brian Sims reports.

What we can learn from the World Cup

29 Jul 10

It wasn’t just the England squad who found this year’s World Cup a real test – the security industry did too. But unlike the team, it wasn’t due to a lack of effort, writes Gary Powers, MD of Regency Security.

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The Workplace

BS 8484 lone worker accreditation for SitexOrbis

29 Mar 10

SitexOrbis has become one of the first lone worker protection providers to be accredited to the new BS 8484 benchmark. Brian Sims reports.

Corporate Manslaughter prosecution threat to security firms and clients: Wilson James

24 Jun 09

Following the announcement of the UK’s first ever prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter Act, security clients and contractors need to give real consideration to the implications for their relationship, manned security company Wilson...

Fast track to Accredited Person status

06 Nov 08

College course helps women into security

02 Dec 07

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