Blog
In our content hub, you'll find useful tips, guides and articles on current topics in the security industry. We also share information about new technologies, trends, and security solutions to give you a better idea and more information on how to secure your business.
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Balancing security and customer experience
Businesses are facing a dual challenge: ensuring robust security while delivering an exceptional customer experience. Obtaining this balance is essential not only for safeguarding assets but also for retaining loyal customers and fostering a positive brand image. But how can businesses achieve this balance without compromising either?
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Data centres - the latest pillar of critical infrastructure
With the global demand for data centres increasing, explore the challenges that these critical infrastructures face and what makes protection so vital.
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Three ways security is fuelling a more sustainable future
In this blog, we’ll explore why businesses are shifting their focus on sustainability and how security is increasingly becoming a vital part of their sustainability journey.
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Sustainability: Why doing the right thing matters
Discover how a proactive approach to sustainability in business can drive long-term success and enhance resilience as an organisation.
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Keyholding, the central hub for your business security
Security is paramount when it comes to protecting what matters most and Keyholding doesn't need to be just a standalone service; it can serves as the cornerstone for a suite of essential mobile security solutions. From vacant property inspections to mobile patrols, a professional keyholding service ensures your business benefits from a reliable and harmonised security approach.
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How to counteract the rising cost of security services
From April, UK businesses face a triple financial whammy with a 1.5% rise in National Insurance, 6.6% on the Living Wage and high inflation all combining to hike employer overheads. Act now to reduce the impact of these price rises on your security budget.
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Rising manpower costs make a case for remote security
The recent Budget reminded us that - from April – National Insurance rates for employees and employers will rise, and so will the Living Wage. These increases in the price of labour mean now is a good time to consider electronic and remote security solutions as a long term flexible and often a considerably cheaper alternative to man-guarding.
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Phone lines are going digital
Did you know that by 2025 every phone line in the UK will be digital?
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Putting new and emerging security technologies to the test
Get the lowdown on why, here at Securitas UK, careful evaluation of the latest security technologies is a critical process when designing future-proof electronic security solutions for our clients.
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Five reasons for SMEs to use only one security provider
Is there really safety in numbers? Our recent research showed over 70% of SMEs use more than one security provider but it also highlighted some potential pitfalls of this approach. Here we consider how SMEs can benefit from taking a more single-minded approach to their security provision.
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Five important fire-safety questions for the return to work
For many small to medium businesses, the past 18 months have been a uniquely challenging time. The outlook certainly seems more positive, but some careful planning and consideration may be required before embarking on a return to the workplace.
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Fire and safety risk assessment
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? Rocking around the Christmas tree? Decking the halls? However you and your colleagues plan to celebrate the festive season at work this year, spare a moment to think about fire and safety. Here we share a few timely reminders and tips to help ensure this season is memorable for all the right reasons.
