Meet the installer

Meet the installer - Q&A

Every month we talk to an NSI approved installer about life in the business. This month we take a look back at what installers said when we asked: What would be the ultimate security/fire technology?

Mike Ockelford - Colt Security I can't think of one - we're busy enough using the technology that already exists! In terms of running the business itself my son came on board about 18 months ago to help us change things like the website and he's also digitised the filing system which has resulted in us getting a bigger office because we don't need all the filing cabinets any more. However we were unfortunately one of the companies hit by the WannaCry virus which shut us down for about a month. That was a worrying time, we had to take all of the computers away and that's the worry with the way in which technology is going and our reliance upon it. I'm so concerned because everything is now saved to the cloud and paperwork is disappearing and so you do hope your system is good enough to cope with what might come along in the future. For us it all came back because we had backed up all the files, but it is a worry that with one click you could wipe out all of your hard work.

Pete Granville - Broadsword Security I love technology and, in particular, get excited about new CCTV developments, so a product that naturally integrates video analytics, I’d love it. Even better if it integrates with biometric led access control features or voice activated smart home features.

Paul Garry - Fire Action Satellite technology that spots thermal and smoke events and via Geo-Mapping can quickly identify fires and then scramble aircraft and ground resources to extinguish them before they get out of control.

Max Smith - Security Control Systems Definitely something that could freeze frame time – very Matrix-esque I know! This would mean that every time there is a security breach or incident time could be frozen until the reinforcements arrive!

Sean McPartland - Logic Fire & Security Probably the ultimate product would be a fully IP rated system which did everything; security, fire, lights and is voice controlled - including making a cup of fresh coffee on demand!

David Armstrong - Centurion Fire & Security More user friendly products would be my fantasy. Manufacturers have done a pretty good job of developing products that meet all the demands of the industry as it has evolved but sometimes neglect the end users. However there are some exceptions CTEC’s new CAST products are ideal for fire applications and the new firmware in the Texecom Elite panels is getting better all the time. Maybe more could be done with access control – I’m always really impressed with the wireless systems they have in modern Hotels and perhaps there needs to be more development in our industry to speed up installation time and reduce cost.

Mark Gray - Sitewatch Fire & Surveillance A product that guarantees not to f/a and to activate in the event of a break-in which would make me a multimillionaire.

If you are an NSI approved company and would like to appear in one of the monthly “Meet the Installer” contact PSI Editor Andy Clutton via andy.clutton@psimagazine.co.uk

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