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Security, Winter Safety and Maintenance Tips Using CCTV
Security measures are a necessity for businesses all year round. However, as winter approaches and the nights draw in, the performance of your CCTV cameras can be dramatically affected as the conditions change from light to dark. This is where you really discover the quality of your system. Camera selection for new systems/upgrades The long …
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Is Your Fire Safety Equipment Ready For 3G Being Switched Off?
3G is retiring from service. From its launch in 2003, 3G, with its high-speed mobile internet access, kick-started the mobile internet revolution. Over the last 20 years, technology continued to move at pace, and the “high speeds” that 3G delivered in 2003 are now considered slow compared to 4G, 4G+ and the next generation 5G. …
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Fire Extinguisher Service & Maintenance
Ensuring your Fire Extinguishers are ready should you need them In the event of a fire, fire extinguishers are normally the first thing people will look for to tackle the fire. Fire extinguishers not only prevent fires from spreading but they can also allow a person to safely evacuate an area. Therefore, ensuring your fire …
How to Choose the Right Intruder Alarm for Your Business
If there’s one thing all business owners can agree on, it’s that crime isn’t good for business. If you’re looking to avoid the time, money and resources that go into dealing with break-ins and theft, intruder alarms are an affordable and effective crime deterrent for your commercial space. With crime against businesses still being a top …
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The Importance of a Fire Risk Assessment
By law, all organisations with 5 or more employees must complete an annual fire risk assessment to identify areas of risk within their operation and premises. However, fire risk assessments are more than simply a box-ticking exercise; their findings are of vital importance to the safety of your employees and premises. At AVA, we’ve been helping …
How Many Fire Alarms Do I Need?
If you are a homeowner or business owner, a significant decision you’ll need to make revolves around the number of fire alarms required for your property. Fire alarm systems offer an additional layer of security, safeguarding your premises and occupants from unforeseen fire incidents. Beyond instilling a sense of peace, this supplementary safeguard has the …
AVA Group Launches Dedicated Marine Services Division – AVA Marine
In a strategic move to expand and serve a new exiting market, AVA Fire & Security has announced the launch of its latest division – AVA Marine. Renowned for its comprehensive electronic fire and security solutions, AVA Fire & Security is making waves by expanding into the maritime sector to cater to the fire and …
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The Importance Of CCTV For Solar Farms
Renewable energy sources are gaining rapid popularity worldwide, and the United Kingdom is following suit. Among these green energy options, solar power stands out as a dependable and efficient alternative to traditional sources. Consequently, solar farms—expansive areas adorned with solar panels—are becoming increasingly visible across the nation. Nonetheless, like any valuable assets, solar farms require …
BT’s switch off and how it will affect your fire and security alarm system?
A significant upgrade to the UK’s telephone network means intruder and fire alarms that signal over the telephone network will stop working at the end of 2025. Here’s the lowdown and what to do if your alarm is affected. What’s changing?BT and other telephone providers are upgrading the landline network, also known as the Public …
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Summer Fire Safety Guidelines
As temperatures rise, there is a noticeable increase in reported fires, prompting concerns about enhancing fire safety during the summer months. This holds true not only for residential areas but also workplaces. Fire safety in the work environment is an essential aspect that all employees must be well-versed in, and its significance will only grow …
Why Should Transport Depots Consider The Upgrade To IP CCTV
AVA Security has a long history of working with Bus and Transport Depots and continues to monitor and protect depots across the Southern UK. Recent and rapid advances in technology have however offered a real benefit to the transport sector in particular. Internet protocol (IP) CCTV technology has been around for many years, but has …
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Automatic Barrier & Gate – Law & £’S
Have you ever thought of the risks that you run by ignoring the control of the proper functioning of your gate? Not only does the periodic maintenance of the gate lengthen the life of the automation, which can get to work effectively much longer than a neglected system, but it is also required by law …
What Is The Future Of CCTV Technology?
Big manufacturers like Samsung and Sony have been producing UltraHD or 4K TV’s for some time, but what does it actually mean? 4K is a new higher resolution imaging technology, it’s called 4K because it provides a resolution of 4096 x 2160. This is 4 times the resolution of traditional 1080p (1920 x 1080). This …
