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CCCU upgrades alarm systems with IoT
08 December 2023
Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has upgraded its student accommodation alarm systems via the implementation of IoT connected smart home sensors from Aico.
Following the most recent British Standard revision for the planning, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in UK domestic premises, CCCU sought to upgrade all its fire and smoke alarms to a Category LD1. This is the highest level of protection and incudes alarm coverage in all areas where a fire could start.
Find out more Please meet... Matt Seaton, director, Netwise
08 December 2023
Which law would you most like to change?
It’s a little morbid, but I think there’s a lot of progress and improvement to be made around end-of-life legislation, in terms of having more control over this element of your life and wellbeing. But it’s a very tricky area, and highly politicised as these things naturally are, so not something I’d be keen to involve myself in too deeply! Perhaps safer to stay on the tech side of things, and to ensure that the future of privacy remains a protected right for all.
Managing a retail network
08 December 2023
Craig Smith, technical account manager, Highlight
Retailers have undergone a huge technology shift where there is now a constant need for connectivity and the management of these networks is more critical than ever.
There are three fundamental components for a retailer’s network: a functioning Local Area Network, an efficient WiFi system, and, most importantly, a router to provide store connectivity. Whilst a service provider will embellish this with lots of additional features, it’s these key services that hold the greatest significance.
Find out more A call for help - the need for MAIT
08 December 2023
Duncan Swan, chief operating officer, British APCO
A call for help is received by an emergency agency and the key details are recorded; they need to alert another agency to support the response; so, they pick up the phone and make a call. This happens hundreds of times every day and is both time consuming and prone to human error. It has been a long road within UK emergency agencies to reach a point where the network tools are available to facilitate digital incident transfer between agencies.
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