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CCTV Accreditation ensures future growth
festive cheer at the wellgate shopping centre When was the last time you took a look inside The Wellgate Shopping Centre? With many exciting new additions, now is the time to revisit. Dundee’s biggest festive market is coming to the Wellgate Shopping Centre. With something for everyone, this is the season to treat your family and friends to a Christmas surprise, your opportunity to commission something for that special person, and maybe treat yourself with a gift in the process.
Securitay Limited, who started trading in 1985, are delighted to announce that their Control Centre in Broughty Ferry has been awarded a Public Space CCTV license by the Security Industry Authority. The challenges to achieve this coveted accolade entailed bringing the existing Control Centre up to BS7958 standards. This included the purchase of equipment and the enhanced training and licensing of the existing Control Centre staff. To achieve this, Securitay decided to put in place a Control Centre Manager they promoted internally, and Martin Dunsmuir was appointed in early 2019. Martin’s previous experience in Control Rooms was invaluable in ensuring the upgrade and training of staff met the exacting standards. Martin is confident that his team operating the innovative control centre systems will attract new business, not just for CCTV, but for monitoring of outreach field operatives and lone workers. Also, this increase will allow him to recruit additional team members. Deputy MD Richard Jennings said: “We are delighted that the investment in the control centre facilities proved successful. Our industry is moving from physical on-site security guards to supplementary technical solutions. We are confident that this accreditation and new systems will enable us to further develop our diversity into the remote monitoring sector, guarantee future employment and grow our existing 130 strong workforce.”
“Martin’s previous experience in control rooms was invaluable in ensuring the upgrade and training of staff met the exacting standards.”
With a comprehensive lighting refurbishment having recently been completed by the Wellgate team, the centre is up for the ‘Green Apple Environment Award 2019’. The award is for achieving a 60% reduction in energy output that has been achieved by replacing the old lighting system with a new LED system.
The recently rerouted bus loop, which now stops at the Victoria Road entrance, has facilitated a general increase in footfall and with strong operators including; TJ Hughes, Home Bargains, Exercise 4 Less and B&M, an environment where new businesses would be ideally placed to flourish.
Patrons of the Wellgate can now enjoy a more considered flow throughout the centre with the introduction of a new escalator and stair system allowing for better access to all your favourite shopping destinations.
To conclude a busy few months for the team at the Wellgate, the new website has been launched, allowing for an interactive experience and highlighting all that is Wellgate Shopping Centre.
The Dundee Design Project, a concept for local artists and designers to showcase their work, have recently taken occupation of a unit on the 3rd floor of the centre. With several variations seen across the globe, this is an exciting and welcome addition to the Wellgate Centre.
The Wellgate Centre – BE PART OF IT. Should you wish to be represented within the Wellgate Shopping Centre, please get in touch with the team.
AWARD WIN SHOWS TRUE POTENTIAL True Potential have won the ‘Best Use Of Technology’ award at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2019, celebrating achievement in platforms and technology. Richard Taylor, Head of Platform, and Jamie Heaton, Lead Developer, were thrilled to collect the award, having been recognised by the judges as bucking the trend in completing a major platform migration project in house, successfully, and on time. Judges also examined the impact on the business, on customers, market uniqueness, delivery on time and budget, plus delivery on the basics such as security, reliability and regulatory compliance. The competition for this award was fierce and involved an in-depth application process to demonstrate True Potential’s technology and platform prowess. To have triumphed is a testament to the company’s commitment to technology and innovation. Daniel Harrison, True Potential Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted with this win and I think it provides a really positive ‘job well done’ statement for the team at the end of the migration. We’re not resting on our laurels though and our next wave of planned platform changes will further revolutionise our platform.” The UK Platform Awards were held in London. This year marked the thirteenth year for these prestigious awards. DACC • CONNECTED | WINTER 2019
