Reliance High-Tech Ltd - Experts & Thought Leaders

The opening of Reliance High-Tech’s new £2m corporate headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire was marked at a recent event attended by customers, employees, and partners. Customer Innovation Centre Reliance High-Tech’s Group Chairman and Founder, Brian Kingham, alongside CEO Alistair Enser, greeted guests from around the UK in the company’s dedicated customer Innovation Centre, which draws on the latest technology to show how organisations can take advantage of developments to not only protect their people, assets, and reputations but also gain operational efficiencies. It’s also a space for Reliance’s partners and customers to hold their meetings and events, taking advantage of a convenient location and excellent travel links. Business transformation Alistair highlighted the transformation of the business over the years as it has extended its reach Alistair highlighted the transformation of the business over the years as it has extended its reach beyond security systems alone to solutions that drive more value to the customer. He commented, “Over the past 40 years Reliance High-Tech has been at the forefront of the security industry, keeping pace with its evolution by placing importance on innovation and adapting to new opportunities." Technology advancements "The industry is once again experiencing change with rapid advancements in technology and in response to that we have invested in our business to ensure we are future-ready." "This building is part of that investment, allowing us to help our clients stay ahead of the game and see ‘the art of the possible’ for their own business." New office offerings The new offices on Bracknell’s Easthampstead Road offer more space to meet with customers who visit from across the UK and beyond and provide a base for Reliance High-Tech’s support staff, sales, marketing, administrative and financial functions. The comfortable and flexible space will meet the needs of everyone from the firm’s latest intake of apprentices to the entire executive team. As the firm operates nationwide, it also has offices in Manchester, Pontefract, and Glasgow.

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, announces that it has successfully completed audits of its ISO 22301 and Achilles Utility Vendor Database (UVDB) certifications. As a result, not only does Reliance High-Tech demonstrate excellent business continuity and disaster preparedness, but it also means that the company operates robust safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) management and practices to ensure compliance and reduce supply chain risks. Identifying potential threats The types of dangers facing organisations are more diverse than ever and as well as natural disasters, terrorism, environmental accidents and technology outages, there is the evolving threat of cybercrime. ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS) to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and ensure an organisation can quickly recover from a disruptive incident. It provides a best practice framework for identifying potential threats and developing an appropriate strategy. The types of dangers facing organisations are more diverse than ever and as well as natural disasters “ISO 22301 certification proves that we monitor, review, maintain and continually improve our BCMS, and have the right people and processes in place to respond to an incident,” commented Reliance High-Tech’s SHEQ Manager, Darrel Skinner. “Not only does it recognise that visible, ongoing and demonstrable support from senior management is provided, it also makes it clear that Reliance High-Tech is a company that our customers can trust for reliable service.” Site-based assessment Reliance High-Tech is one of just a very small number of security services providers to have gained ISO 22301 and its Achilles UVDB certification is equally rare. It is designed for contractors working in high-risk areas or suppliers that provide services on operational sites owned, managed, or controlled by a utility. “We have extensive experience of working with utilities-based organisations, and Achilles UVDB provides a higher level of pre-qualification assurance for buyers within this sector,” explained Darrel Skinner. “The Category B2 UVDB audit was carried out over two days – a one-day management systems evaluation and a one-day site-based assessment. Our systems were comprehensively reviewed, and we were assessed on a number of SHEQ based disciplines. I’m delighted to say that against each one we scored 100 per cent, which is an excellent achievement and rubber stamps our commitment towards maintaining high standards, while enhancing our credibility and competitive position in the marketplace.” Ensuring exceptional service Reliance High-Tech sets ambitious goals for improvement and has measurable objectives in place Reliance High-Tech sets ambitious goals for improvement and has measurable objectives in place to ensure exceptional service is consistently delivered.  Third-party verification of its activities its part of this and as well as ISO 22301 and Achilles UVDB, Reliance High-Tech’s other certifications and accreditations include ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, BS 7858, Cyber Essentials Plus, NSI Gold, SSAIB, SafeContractor, ECHO, PD 6662, NSI NCP104 and NSI NCP109. Highest international standards Alistair Enser, Chief Executive Officer at Reliance High-Tech, concluded, “By continuing to invest in these and other accreditations, we are committed to being the number one trusted provider in the industry – protecting people, property, assets, and reputations, with our innovative electronic security solutions, delivered with first class service.”  “ISO 22301 and Achilles UVDB are both vital in helping us maintain standards which fit in with our culture of quality, alongside our cyber credentials which highlights our determination to operate to the very highest international standards.”

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, has received a bronze-level award from the Government in recognition of its commitment to the Armed Forces. The award is for organisations that pledge, demonstrate, or advocate support to the defence and armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant is a promise made that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not face disadvantages. Long-standing relationship We have always actively employed individuals from the Armed Forces, and we count ourselves lucky" Reliance High-Tech has had a long-standing relationship with the armed forces and has played an active role in Armed Forces Week as well as raising funds for SSAFA, which was its chosen charity of the year back in 2019 for which the company agreed to 1 day’s paid leave to all staff members to actively volunteer their time to help with SSAFA’s charitable projects. According to David Walton, director of finance at Reliance High-Tech, “We have always actively employed individuals from the Armed Forces, and we count ourselves lucky to have many amongst our ranks in the company, as their Army training has proven to be a good fit for the security industry." Armed Forces Covenant "This award formally recognises that approach and we are proud to have achieved this status.” The AFC is open to all kinds of organisations, not just security companies, and currently over 10,000 companies have signed up to show their support towards ex-armed forces and reservist personnel.