2020 Vision Newsletter - October 09
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04 Sep 2009 2020 Vision twice nominated finalists - Security Excellence Awards 2009 2020 Vision is pleased to announce being nominated as finalists for the Security Excellence Awards 2009, in both the ‘Integrated Security Solution of the Year' and as ‘Best Installer' SME category. Peter Houlis Managing Director said, "The Security Industry Awards have been likened to the industry equivalent of the Oscars. It is extremely rewarding to be short listed finalists not just once but twice. It is true testament to our innovative solutions and our attention to customer service. 2020Vision are not new to awards having been finalists in the 2005 Security Excellence Awards, winning best service company and overall winner in the North Tyneside SME Awards 2009 and IFSEC Award in 2006 for ‘Best Integrated System' link to view previous award
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23 Jul 2009 UK threat level reduced The Government Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has reduced the UK International Terrorist threat level from SEVERE to SUBSTANTIAL. Substantial threat; means a terrorist attack remains a strong possibility which may occur without warning. The Home Secretary said in a statement: "The change in the threat level to substantial does not mean the overall threat has gone away, there remains a real and serious threat against the United Kingdom and I would ask that the public remain vigilant" For more information visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk or www.mi5.gov.uk
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17 Jul 2009 2020 Vision goes back to school with lessons learnt 2020 Vision Technology has been commissioned by primary electrical contractor Veale Nixon and worked alongside electrical design consultants Cundall to implement a fully integrated IP-based access control and surveillance system for the new Bede Academy School being built in Blyth Northumberland by SURGO. 2020Vision were chosen having delivered a similar project at Excelsior Academy for the same team in 2008. The Bede Academy replaces two secondary schools and one primary school in an area that has suffered in the wake of the collapse of the coal mining industry, which it relied on for employment up until the mid-1980s. All education establishments present specific challenges from a security perspective and The Bede Academy is no different. During the day security incidents revolve around inappropriate behaviour of pupils: bullying, petty theft and vandalism for example. At night and during the long holidays the threats can be more serious - extending to arson, theft and criminal damage. - click for more on this story |
