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BSIA elects new section chairmen following Annual General Meeting

Each chairman guides their section at quarterly meetings and throughout term to improve private security sector on the whole Following its Annual General Meeting which took place on Wednesday 15th July 2015, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected chairmen and vice chairmen to serve its sections of membership. “The BSIA is very proud of its membership community, and the great contributions that they make to the private security industry. The develop...

Connexion2 Identicom protects lone working staff at top UK pizza delivery company Domino's

Domino's Pizza UK and Ireland have adopted Connexion2’s Identicom through SoloProtect service The UK’s top pizza delivery company has underlined its commitment to employees by using the market-leading Identicom device as part of a health and safety initiative to protect staff working alone. Domino's Pizza UK and Ireland have adopted Identicom through the SoloProtect service and have been supplied with 150 Identicom 877 series devices, which are personally issued t...

Connexion2 to exhibit its Identicom lone worker devices and SoloProtect service at Safety and Health Expo 2014

Connexion2 supply Identicom to employers as part of a fully managed solution called SoloProtect Leading lone worker specialist Connexion2 will be showcasing a list of high-profile guest speakers at Europe’s market-leading annual safety exhibition. The UK-based company, who have expanded into the European market this year, will exhibit their market-leading Identicom lone worker devices and its SoloProtect service. The SoloProtect solutions will be on show at the Safety...

Connexion2’s lone worker device helps protect BSkyB’s employees

Connexion2’s Identicom remains the most widely used lone worker device in the UK The digital television company- which is the largest in the UK- has bought 48 market-leading lone worker devices from lone worker safety company Connexion2 in its ongoing bid to ensure the safety of its employees. The ‘Identicom’ device is styled as an I.D badge which enables a worker to raise an alarm if experiencing verbal abuse, physical attack or if fallen ill. The upda...

Connexion2 to provide Identicom lone worker device to CCG as part of three year contract

CCG purchased over 120 Identicom devices through the SoloProtect solution provided by Connexion2 Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd (CCG), established in 2010, provides nearly 6,300 affordable homes and services to its tenants. Employing over 280 staff, over 100 of which are lone workers, management reviewed a number of devices and solutions to help protect these workers. In 2013, CCG signed a three year contract with Connexion2, to provide the BS8484 approved lone worker device, Id...

Connexion2 launches updated version of its MWMP lone worker management platform

Lone Worker Specialist, Connexion2, has released an updated version of its lone worker management platform, ‘MWMP’. Even more responsive to customers’ requirements, the MWMP has new functionality and an updated user-interface for optimum use on desktop PC’s, laptops and tablet devices. The platform is a tool designed specifically to improve the management of lone workers based across a range of remote-locations, offices or within the community. It also serves to further c...

Connexion2 to supply its 3G Identicom to track marathon runner across Australia

The 9 Series Identicom will be deployed in order to give Mark the option to raise an alarm if required Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, has announced it is supplying ultra-marathon runner, Mark Allison aka “Run Geordie Run”, with a 3G enabled 9 Series Identicom as he attempts to run 2,600 miles across Australia in 70 days. The company, also a corporate sponsor of Run Geordie Run, manufactures the Identicom lone worker device and will be supplying one to assist b...

Connexion2 supplies ACPO accredited Identicom lone worker devices to The Calico Group, UK

Connexion2’s Identicom comprises of fixed/inclusive monthly billing, SIM Card, all network usage and 24/7 audio-link Determined that its lone working employees will always receive high quality and reliable safety support, The Calico Group, a leading housing group in East Lancashire, has contracted with Connexion2 to provide its award-winning and ACPO accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD). Connexion2 has supplied a total of 150 Identicom devices to Calico includin...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) appoints chairmen for sections of membership following Annual General Meeting

Each chairmen represents its section on the Association's Council The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Execut...

Connexion2’s 8 Series Identicom wins "Most Innovative Product of the Year" at CIR Business Continuity Awards 2013

The CIR Awards recognise endeavours of business continuity, security, resilience and risk professionals Connexion2’s new 8 Series Identicom has been announced as the winner of the “Most Innovative Product of the Year” award at the CIR Business Continuity Awards 2013. Connexion2 won against a strongly contested category of nine finalists, announced at the prestigious award ceremony held in London on the 30th May. The Business Continuity Awards recognise the e...

BSIA member companies win 2013 IFSEC & FIREX Awards for innovative solutions

The companies won awards in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding and lone worker protection Three members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are celebrating after scooping prestigious IFSEC & FIREX Awards, which were presented in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Bosch Security Systems, Kings Security Systems and Guardian 24 won awards for their innovative solutions in the fields of CCTV equipment, security guarding...

Connexion2’s 8 Series Identicom shortlisted for IFSEC and FIREX Awards 2013

Connexion2’s 8 Series Identicom has been shortlisted for “Lone Worker Protection Solution of The Year” Connexion2’s new 8 Series Identicom has been shortlisted for the new “Lone Worker Protection Solution of The Year” award at the IFSEC and FIREX Awards 2013.  The category celebrates and acknowledges technical innovation and excellence in devices that have been specifically designed with lone workers in mind. Launched at IFSEC last yea...

Connexion2 to unveil its lone worker solutions at IFSEC 2013

Connexion2 will exhibit Identicom 877c and its Identicom mobile smart-phone application Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award winning, Identicom lone worker protection device, will be unveiling its richer-content, lone worker solutions at IFSEC 2013, stand 5/K40, Hall 5 being held at the NEC Birmingham from 13th to 16th May. In addition to showcasing its full range of lone worker products and solutions, Connexion2 will be exhibiting the en...

Connexion2 provides safety to Family Housing Association’s lone working staff

The Identicom LWD enables workers to discreetly raise an alarm, eliciting a police response if required Family Housing is helping to reduce potential risk to its lone working, front-line staff by contracting with Connexion2 for its award winning and ACPO ‘Secured by Design’ accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD).   The Identicom LWD is providing the housing association’s Lone Workers with peace of mind knowing that should a conflict situation...

Connexion2 safeguards the lone working staff at Family Mosaic

The Identicom device allows users to discreetly raise a 'Red Alert' if they feel unsafe Family Mosaic, one of the largest providers of homes and supported housing services in London, Essex and Sussex, has implemented over 900 award-winning Identicom devices to protect lone working staff. Connexion2, manufacturer of Identicom, was awarded the contract through a robust and competitive tender process in May 2012.  Family Mosaic has been a customer of Connexion2’s Iden...

Connexion2 gets approved against the updated BS8484:2011 approval

The British Standard for lone worker security provision includes increased data protection for Red Alert data Connexion2 is the first company to be audited and approved against the updated BS8484:2011 approval. The British Standard for lone worker security provision has been updated and now includes increased data protection for incident or Red Alert data and customer data. In order to achieve compliance, all data needs to now be stored either in an ISO 27001 approved environm...

Connexion2's Identicom chosen for driver safety at Smurfit Kappa Recycling

Connexion's Amber Alert' voice message function is used as part of the process of assessing risks dynamically Smurfit Kappa Recycling, part of the world’s largest fibre-based packaging group (Smurfit Kappa Group) has underlined its commitment of care to its drivers by adopting the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom. Supplied by Connexion2 with ‘Man Down’ detection, the Identicom solution comprises of fixed and inclusive monthly billing, inc...

St. Luke’s Hospice adopts Connexion2’s Identicom to improve nurses’ safety

The community team’s main aim is to support patients throughout their illness St. Luke’s Hospice, a Sheffield based charity caring for adults with incurable diseases, has adopted the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom, to protect its community nurses when working alone. St. Luke’s Hospice has chosen Connexion2’s fully managed SoloProtect solution, which incorporates Connexion2’s award-winning Identicom, supported with a range of...

Connexion2 to showcase the next generation Identicom at IFSEC 2012

Connexion2's new device will feature a camera function, to capture still-images and stream video during a ‘Red Alert’ Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award-winning Identicom lone worker device range will be unveiling the next generation Identicom on Stand Number 3/F32 at IFSEC International 2012. Identicom is the UK’s most widely used, dedicated lone worker device with over 100,000 devices shipped since its launch in 2004...

Connexion2 completes shipping 100,000 Identicom lone worker devices

Connexion2 will sponsor the new Lone Worker Protection Product Area at IFSEC International 2012 Lone worker specialist Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award-winning Identicom, the UK’s most widely-used dedicated lone worker device range, is celebrating a major milestone after shipping its 100,000 Identicom device.  Established in 2003, the company has gone from strength to strength, winning numerous awards and achieving a portfolio of Blue Chip compani...

Specialist security provider Corps Security announces partnership with Connexion2

Corps Security will be promoting Identicom to a wide range of sectors including Transport and Logistics Connexion2, developer and manufacturer of the award winning, lone worker security device, Identicom, has announced a partnership with Corps Security, a specialist security provider and one of the most respected companies in the UK market.   The Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), is one of the most modern and advanced CCTV Monitoring facilities in the industry. The CMC...

Connexion2 award-winning identity badge Identicom secures Travelodge hotels

Travelodge plans to deploy Identicom devices in over 500 hotels The UK's fastest growing budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has underlined its commitment of care to its staff by adopting the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom. Implemented to replace Travelodge's existing hand held solution, Connexion2's award-winning Identicom is supplied as part of a managed lone worker solution complete with a host of support services. The solution comprises of fixed and i...

Connexion2 sponsors new lone worker protection product area at IFSEC 2012

 Connexion2 lone worker products will be showcased at IFSEC 2012 sposored by Connexion 2Connexion2, leader in lone worker security and the developer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device, has announced that it is sponsoring the new Lone Worker Protection Product Area, at IFSEC 2012 which takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 14th to the 17th May. As Identicom is the principal dedicated lone worker device in the UK, and is now available in an increasing number of mark...

Connexion2 to showcase its Identicom product range at ISC West 2012

 Connexion2 will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30UK lone worker specialists, Connexion2, the developer of the award winning Identicom lone worker device, will be showcasing its full product range at ISC West 2012 in Booth 16138 from March 28 to 30. Identicom looks like an ordinary identity cardholder but is actually a discreet communications device that protects lone workers in the face of verbal abuse, workplace violence or if &...

Connexion2 expands Identicom with new versions of App for iPhone and Android Phones

Connexion2 released both variants in October 2011 to help employers cater a wider group of lone workers Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has further expanded its Identicom mobile offering with new versions of the ‘App' for Android phones and Apple's iPhone.  Offering much of the same functionality as found on Identicom, which is a dedicated device, the latest versions of Identicom mobile provide a lone worker a...

Connexion2 lone worker security provider enters in the North American market

  Connexion2 is intended to provide lone worker security in North American market Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate...

Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services partner to deliver lone worker solutions in the USA

G4S Justice Services is bieng supplied with Identicom devices by Connexion2Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate a range of leadin...

Unipart Security hosts Installers' Open Days

  Andy Perry, Director of Unipart Security Solutions Ltd., speaks at "Installer Days"The first of the Unipart Security series of "Installer Days" was held on 28th July at the company's facilities in Oxford. The theme of the event was ‘Opportunities to increase revenue streams' and included presentations from CCTV distributor Videcon, who co-hosted the event, Connexion2 lone worker protection and Emizon IP, a manufacturer of dual path alarm signalling...

Worker safety a major highlight at Lone Worker Safety 2011

Connexion2 introduces its range of BS8484 compliant products and solutions at the Lone Worker Safety 2011Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award-winning Identicom® Lone Worker Device (LWD), will be introducing companies to its range of market leading, BS8484 compliant products and solutions on Stand #4 at ‘Lone Worker Safety 2011'.The one-day Conference and Exhibition, organised by PPSS and held at Olympia Conference Centre on the 10th May, will create a platform for professionals...

Connexion 2 plans to expand overseas

  Connexion2 manufactures the Identicom lone worker device range and‘SoloProtect' lone worker solutions Connexion2, the manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device range, and the provider of ‘SoloProtect' lone worker solutions, is set to capitalise on overseas expansion following an announcement that it has signed a number of strategic partnership agreements with major security companies around the world.   The partnerships...

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