PSI Security News Podcast

This month we take a tour of the massive ADI distribution centre outside Manchester and talk to Michael Lawrence, Regional General Manager UK&I, about the security market, the impact of Brexit, the global chip shortage and much more.

This month we ask "Are all batteries the same?" and discuss the benefits of installing units based on quality rather than price. We talk to James Douglas of GS-Yuasa to find out why overlooking the battery in your next alarm installation could set bells ringing. Also we talk to Chris Carter Brennan of Conxtd about the use of Cloud technology in the sector and discover what a Cloud-based alarm mana...

This month we have a shorter than usual podcast due to the PSI Premier Awards entering the final stages and keeping the team busy! In the podcast we reveal some of the details about the campaign and the Awards Dinner on 1st July, plus discuss the recent distributor acquisitions and the likelihood of IFSEC happening this year. We then talk to Tom Ford of the BSIA about why installers should be look...

This month we have a mix of topics covering trade shows, training and technology. We speak to Gerry Dunphy of Informa about what the IFSEC organisers have in store for the next few months, we also chat to Ian Stones of RISCO about what’s going on in the world of intruder detection and to David Scott of Skills for Security about attracting new talent into the fire and security sector.

This month we talk to Mark Taylor, the General Manager at ECHO, to find out more about the new nationwide initiative to aid emergency services and ARCs reduce false alarms and speed up response and discover why installers should get involved. Then we speak to Danielle Jones and Sophie Hallam of Secure & Recruit the industry recruitment agency and pick up some advice for those looking for a new rol...

This month we have two interviews covering the value of both knowledge and experience in achieving the best results with security technology. First up is Kevin Faulkner of Banham Academy who reveals what training is given to security apprentices on the FESS course and why businesses should be taking on apprentices. Then we speak to Ali Enser of Reliance High-Tech about the need for installers and...

This month we take a look back with some highlights from 2020 podcasts to focus on the technology trends that the experts predicted would be big in 2021. We hear again from Andrew Pigram of Bosch, Kevin Waterhouse of VCA, Martyn Ryder of Morphean and Jamie Allam of Amthal. Nobody interviewed talks about Covid and Santa makes a guest appearance too!

This month PSI editor Andy Clutton discusses a couple of recent news items and talks to Neill Williams of Smart R Distribution about technology trends and also to Mark Massie of Fortus about growing the company in the UK.

A bumper length podcast this month featuring interviews with Matt Philp of QED, Steve Riley of PAC, GDX and 3XLOGIC, Jamie Allam of Amthal Fire & Security and Matt Rushall of Videcon. Plus we reveal the winners of the PSI Premier Awards 2020.

This month we talk to Michael Lawrence of ADI about being a security distributor in the current climate. Also we find out what the differences are between AI, deep learning and analytics with Uri Guterman of Hanwha Techwin and get some predictions for the industry going forward from Tim Northwood of Inner Range.

In this month's podcast we focus on how you can gain more business as we return to 'normal' life. We speak to Kevin Spinks of Bft Automation about the benefits of leasing technology and which elements of the security sector suit this type of arrangement. Then we hear from Nick Quigley of HKC on getting more intruder accounts and how you can tap into the domestic alarm market.

As the UK begins returning to work after the lockdown what should installation companies do to give themselves the best chance of performing well during the 'new normal' and beyond? We talk to business guru Jim Rathbone to find out. Also we discuss the benefits of GSM and why installers should have a think about connectivity, with Victor d'Allance of Intratone.

This month we discuss how access control may change after lockdown with Pat Jefferies of Abloy and talk to Jim Rathbone about a new editorial series on how installation businesses can grow and develop. Also we try to discover why so few people change their locks when they move house with Suresh Peri from Mul-T-Lock.

How many UK homes do you think have intruder alarms or CCTV? This month we find out when we discuss home security with Gabriella Pemberton of SafeSite Security Solutions. Secondly, PSI Editor Andy Clutton talks about video storage with Curt Wittich of Quantum and discovers how analytics have changed CCTV data handling requirements.

This month we talk to Martyn Ryder of Morphean about the adoption of cloud services in the security industry. We also discuss business intelligence, AI, cyber security and why installers should be looking to add 'as a service' offerings to their portfolios.

This month we look at cyber security and how it affects video surveillance, plus we discuss the benefits of analytics and AI. We also talk to a security installer to find out what could be done to make his working life easier.

Everyone seems to be talking about facial recognition these days, but is there an established application of the technology anywhere in the UK yet? We speak to Nick Fisher, CEO of Facewatch, to find out. Also we talk to Chris Edwards of Informa about IFSEC 2020 and Andrew Pigram of Bosch about IoT and surveillance.

Have you ever thought about using QR codes for access control? We discuss the technology and applications. Also this month we look at the recent Genetec report on CCTV cameras requiring firmware upgrades. Finally we ask some industry experts for their 2020 predictions.

This month, PSI Editor Andy Clutton talks to David Scott from Skills for Security about apprentices, training and making the trade an attractive option for school leavers. Also we hear from some of the speakers at the recent 'Growing Your Security Installation Business' seminar.

This month we talk to Rishi Lodhia of Eagle Eye Networks and Steve Van Till of Brivo about cloud security plus we catch up with Gareth O'Hara of Paxton to discuss video and CCTV integration. We also catch up with David Davies of DVS to talk technology and find out more about the new SiX event.

This month we talk to Videcon about the opening of a new branch. Plus we hear from CSL about the 2019 Industry Forum and also discuss another forum, this one for those working on the marketing of security industry organisations. Finally we talk to Paxton about a new launch and roadshow series.

PSI Editor Andy Clutton visits the IFSEC event in London and speaks to a number of companies about the latest technology and services. What will be this year's big trend?

The June podcast featuring news about Allcooper, Panasonic, Ajax, SiX and Provision ISR.