
Here at IDS, we offer a range of access control systems that can help to control and regulate who has access to a property and when. Alongside the common key fob, card and PIN pad systems, we also offer cutting-edge biometric systems that use unique physical characteristics to identify individuals and grant them access to a building or restricted area. Keep reading this blog to learn more!
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A commercial building is any property used for business activities instead of residential living, for example, hotels, shops, restaurants and offices. These spaces often require different security systems to residential properties due to their scale, complex layouts, valuable assets and increased vulnerability. In this blog, we will go through the three most essential security systems to install for commercial buildings so that your premises can stay secured all year long. Let’s get started!
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When it comes to installing CCTV cameras, data protection is crucial. By data protection, we don’t just mean how you treat people’s personal information, but also how you handle footage of them captured by your CCTV.
In this blog, we will discuss whether or not you can install CCTV cameras in private spaces like toilets and go over some key areas to consider to ensure that you do not breach any data protection laws when installing your CCTV cameras.
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While most employees have already begun counting down the days until the Christmas holidays, for business owners, the Christmas shut down can bring with it a lot of anxiety. Although it may only be for a week or two, leaving your business premises empty over the Christmas break leaves it susceptible to vandalism and theft and so it is more crucial than ever that you have robust security measures in place.
This blog will help to soothe some of your Christmas shutdown anxieties, providing you with an easy checklist for before you leave, over the break and when you and your colleagues return to work.
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One of the most effective ways to deter criminals and protect your property is to install an intruder alarm – but are there any rules and regulations surrounding the use of alarm systems in the UK that you should be aware of? This blog aims to find out!
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