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Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces the acquisition of Vindex Systems, a successful systems integrator delivering intelligent business protection solutions. The acquisition will further strengthen Johnson Controls’ range of innovative and interconnected electronic security solutions designed to protect people, property, and assets around the clock. Delivering turnkey security solutions, including system planning and design through to implementation, installation, support, and maintenance, Vindex Systems has built a reputation for outstanding technical capabilities. Commercial property sectors Vindex Systems harnesses the latest technologies to support a range of high-profile UK customers Delivering access control, CCTV, and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition), all underpinned by excellent customer service, Vindex Systems harnesses the latest technologies to support a range of high-profile UK customers across the banking, retail, healthcare, aerospace, and commercial property sectors. “We are excited to welcome Vindex Systems to the Johnson Controls family. This acquisition demonstrates the strengthening of our holistic security and safety services,” said Carl Hogg, General Manager, Integrated Security Solutions, Johnson Controls UK&I. Security technology integration “With a long-established UK business with a strong reputation in security technology integration, Vindex Systems is led by a world-class team experienced in complex security integrations designed and delivered by service-focused experts and will extend our leadership in the segment and complement our strong service business in the region.” “Joining Johnson Controls is a pivotal step for our team, providing an opportunity to build our reputation and deliver outstanding service to even more customers across the UK,” said Clive Talbot, CEO, Vindex Systems. “As the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls represents the benchmark in next-generation building management. We are excited to bring our security expertise together and look forward to continued success.”

Universal Security Systems Limited has won the 2019 C-CURE Enterprise Partner of the Year Award. The Award was presented to Alex Deal, Operations Director of Universal Security Systems, by Gordon Morrison, GB Sales Director for the Johnson Controls’ Tyco access control and video brands, at the C-CURE Enterprise Partner Appreciation Dinner, which took place on 15th January at Boisdale of Canary Wharf. User-friendly access control platform “We enjoyed significant sales growth during 2019 and this was achieved with the loyal support of all our certified Enterprise Partners whose professionalism has helped maintain the reputation of C-CURE 9000 as being the most robust, feature rich and user-friendly access control platform available,” said Gordon Morrison. Universal Security Systems support for C-CURE 9000 during 2019 was exceptional" “Universal Security Systems support for C-CURE 9000 during 2019 was exceptional, and they are therefore well deserved winners of the 2019 Enterprise Partner of the Year Award.” It was also announced at the dinner, which was attended by representatives from many of the UK’s security system integrators, that the Project of the Year Award had been won by Vindex Systems. Expertise of system integrators “The expertise of system integrators, such as Universal Security Systems and Vindex Systems, is ensuring that our mutual end-user clients are able to achieve maximum value from their investment in C-CURE 9000,” said Gordon Morrison. “The C-CURE Enterprise Partner Appreciation Dinner which is now an annual event, provided us with an opportunity to formally acknowledge the contribution all our Enterprise Partners are making to our ongoing success.”

Business Development and Marketing are two key functions in any business and TDSI is no exception Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi has appointed its new Strategic Business Development Manager, Gary Aimson and Marketing Assistant, Sophie Wilkins to facilitate the company’s ongoing growth, in its latest round of recruitment. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “Business Development and Marketing are two key functions in any business and we are no exception. With TDSi’s accelerated levels of growth and expansion in the security market its vital that this is focused and that all opportunities, whatever the vertical market, are explored and thoroughly exploited. Equally, with our expanding portfolio of products and services it is vital that we are able to keep our customers and partners abreast of the latest developments - so we are also growing our marketing team to match the considerable demands of our flourishing business.” Gary Aimson joins TDSi from Reliance High Tech Ltd, where he was the Corporate Solutions Manager following business development roles at Vindex Systems Ltd and Chubb Electronic Security Ltd. Upon Gary’s appointment, Adam Norris, Director of UK Sales at TDSi commented, “Gary is one of the best relationship builders I have ever worked with. It is testament to his skill that his external customers always think of Gary as one of their own team. Undoubtedly his skill in making internal resources work to benefit his customers as well as his own team will be hugely beneficial at TDSi and he is the perfect choice to continue our ambitious growth plans moving forward.” Sophie Wilkins joins TDSi as a Business and Management graduate from Bournemouth University. TDSi’s Marketing Manager, Sarah Phillips commented, “We like to nurture local talent and Sophie had exactly the right blend of drive and determination as well as the academic training that we were looking for. With our rapid growth, TDSi relies heavily on a well-targeted marketing profile to take our products and services to existing and potential customers. Sophie is further developing our social media profile, events programming and partner marketing support.” The continued expansion of the TDSi team follows the recent announcement of the company’s new Graduate Software Developer; Thomas Bird and Senior Export Technical Support Engineer; Kevan Fry. Other new recruits over the last few months have included Officer Manager; Kathryn Sutcliffe, Exports Customer Care Advisor; Jody Hayter and TDSi France’s new Paris-based Assistante Technico-Commerciale; Samia Dali.