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How Remote and Hybrid Working Is Changing Access Control Risk
The way organisations use their buildings has changed significantly in recent years. With remote and hybrid working now common across many industries, offices are no longer occupied in the same predictable way they once were. While these changes have brought flexibility and productivity benefits, they have also introduced new security risks for businesses, particularly when…
The Benefits of Integrating CCTV and Access Control Systems
Modern security strategies are increasingly built around integrated systems rather than standalone technologies. For many organisations, combining CCTV surveillance with access control systems provides a more effective and comprehensive approach to protecting people, property and operations. While CCTV cameras monitor activity across a site, access control systems regulate who can enter a building, when they…
Martyn’s Law: What Building Managers Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness and INVAC Planning
Guidance for Building Managers and Facilities Teams Updated March 2026 • Enforcement expected April 2027 The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. For anyone responsible for a publicly accessible building, it introduces a clear legal framework around emergency preparedness for terrorist incidents. Enforcement is…
IP CCTV vs Cloud Based CCTV: What’s the Right Choice for Your Business?
CCTV has come a long way in recent years. The days of grainy footage, clunky recorders and systems that only work when they feel like it are well behind us. Today, businesses have two main routes to choose from: IP CCTV systems and Cloud CCTV. Both offer big advantages. Both can transform the way you…
Enhancing Perimeter Security with Smart Barrier Systems
Protecting a site’s boundary demands more than a traditional barrier. Smart barrier systems use loop detection, LiDAR and machine vision to recognise approaching vehicles, link to wider site systems and support safer, more efficient access management.
Case Study: Enhancing Security at a UK Defence Site
Delivering advanced access control for a high-security environment Recently, BDi Advance received an enquiry regarding a specialist access control installation at a UK defence site. The project involved replacing an outdated and unfit-for-purpose system with a modern scramble access solution, specifically designed for use in sensitive and classified environments. The client first approached us after…
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…
New Path Group partners move into new offices at Hinchingbrooke Business Park
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 16 September 2025 – New Path Group is delighted to announce that three of its partner companies, Advance Fire & Security (now BDi Advance), Aran Fire Protection and BDi Security Solutions (now part of BDi Advance), have moved into new offices at 7 Ramsay Court, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon. This move marks an…
Security And Policing 2025: AI Innovations in Policing and Industrial-Scale Facility Protection
A recent security and policing exhibition unveiled the emerging, cutting-edge AI technologies that are taking centre stage across public-sector security and industrial asset protection.
Overview of Smart Fire Detection Systems
Smart Fire Detection Systems: What They Are, What They Do, and Their Benefits Fire safety is an essential part of running any business, but as technology advances, so too do our methods of keeping properties safe. One of the most significant innovations in fire safety is the development of smart fire detection systems. These systems…
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…
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