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Case Study: The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre Security Upgrade
Integrated Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and Video Intercom Installation The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre required a security upgrade that would make day-to-day access simpler, strengthen site protection and give the team more convenient control over key security systems. The project involved upgrading the centre’s intruder alarm system, adding remote control functionality so the system…
What is a Modern Alarm System?
Alarm systems have changed significantly in recent years. For many businesses, an alarm is no longer just a keypad, a few sensors and a siren on the outside wall. A modern alarm system can now include app control, cloud connectivity, smart notifications, remote management and a wider range of detection devices. This gives businesses and…
Lighter Evenings, Higher Risk: Is Your Commercial Security Ready?
As the evenings get lighter and the days grow longer, many businesses naturally see more movement around their premises. Staff may stay later. Customers may visit outside the usual peak hours. Deliveries may arrive earlier or later in the day. Industrial estates, retail parks, offices and commercial units can also become busier as footfall increases…
Case Study: Security and Fire Protection for a National Pharmaceutical Distribution Network
Recently, BDi Advance continued its partnership with a national pharmaceutical distribution organisation, supporting the security and fire protection systems across four of its main UK distribution hubs. These facilities store and distribute medicines and healthcare products nationwide. As pharmaceutical distribution sites, they operate under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines, which require medicines to be stored…
How the Louvre Heist Highlights the Critical Role of Security System Integration
When a museum as iconic and secure as the Louvre can suffer a multimillion-euro robbery in broad daylight, it challenges a key assumption in modern security that advanced systems alone can prevent a breach. The recent theft, valued at around €88 million, exposed not a failure of technology but a breakdown in security system integration…
NPCC 2025 Policy Update: Impact on Police Response to Alarms
NPCC’s 2025 Policy Update for Police Response to Security Systems: What Does It Mean for You? The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) released an important update to its policy regarding police responses to alarm systems earlier this year. These updated protocols aim to improve police response efficiency, reduce false alarms, and ensure that police resources…
Burglary Trends in England, Cambridgeshire, and Local Areas: Insights and Security Measures
At BDi Advance, we are committed to safeguarding our community by staying informed about the latest crime trends and offering effective security solutions. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and local sources provide valuable insights into burglary patterns nationally and within Cambridgeshire, including Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire. National Overview: England and…
New Fire Safety Regulations 2022
From 23 January 2023, the Fire Safety Regulations 2022 will be coming into force. These new regulations have been implemented following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and require responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings as well as those above 11 metres in height, to provide additional safety measures and information on their building to the local fire…
We have achieved two new accreditations!
Advance Security (now BDi Advance) is pleased to announce that we have recently been accredited by two more assessors – CHAS and SafeContractor. CHAS Accreditation CHAS is trusted by the UK’s biggest names across multiple industries, including construction, education, facilities management, and housing and development. It provides compliance and risk management solutions. CHAS is at the…
10 Ways to Protect Your Commercial Premises from Intruders
Having peace of mind that your business premises is secure is a high priority for business owners. A break in could not only be incredibly distressing for your employees, but could also threaten the continuity of your business. Taking proactive steps to deter intruders and keep your assets and employees safe is a great way…
How Your Business Security Systems Need To Change in Summer
How Your Business Security Systems Need To Change in Summer
If your business has security systems in place, you might think that you are protected all year round from intruders and criminals. However, the changing of the seasons should change your security priorities, and the longer, lighter days in summer gives thieves a bigger window of opportunity to target your business.Does My Business Need an Intruder Alarm System?
Although intruder alarm systems are often installed as an insurance requirement, these security systems can offer many more benefits for your business premises.
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