Fire Alarm Service and Maintenance Checklist
Fire alarms play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property, making it essential for businesses to ensure their systems are properly maintained and functional. This blog highlights the significance of regular testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems to guarantee their proper functionality. By investing in a comprehensive fire alarm service and maintenance plan, […]
Legal and Privacy Considerations for CCTV Camera Placement in the Workplace
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) has many benefits to businesses of all sizes, including crime prevention and deterrence, remote monitoring, employee safety and much more. However, the use of this technology comes with several regulations and guidelines to protect the privacy and rights of individuals. Make sure you’re up to date with all relevant information before you […]
Sygma Launches Brand New Website
In a move to incorporate all elements of the business on one platform, Sygma has invested in a brand-new website, focused on improving customer experience. The update is a step forward from the two original websites which separated fire and security. With its sleek interface and straightforward navigation, the website allows customers to easily […]
Executive Director Theresa Shares Her Inspiring Volunteer Work
Here at Sygma, we pride ourselves on our members of staff who have given back to their local community via volunteering, charity work and more. For three years, our Executive Director Theresa has volunteered as a Police Cadet Leader with Essex Police. She teaches cadets aged 13-18 about all things police, including laws, rights and […]
Farm Thefts on the Rise Due to War in Ukraine, Says Thames Valley Police
Police say thefts of high-tech farming equipment has soared in recent months due to the war in Ukraine. Oxfordshire farmer Robert Redman told the BBC that £70,000 worth of GPS units were stolen from tractors and combine harvesters on his farm this year. He believes this was linked to sightings of drones flying over the area a […]
Applications for Network Cameras
Network camera technology can be used for literally thousands of high-value, professional security and non-security applications. Uses range from offices and retail to casinos, and extend into monitoring manufacturing processes and web attraction. Here are a few of the many cost-effective and highly productive applications for network cameras: Security Surveillance Network Cameras are used in […]
Prevention of False Alarms
1. Training Try to keep the number of people who operate the system to a minimum and ensure that anyone using your alarm system, including guests and service people, have been properly trained in its use. They should know the passwords, be able to to arm / disarm the system and know how to […]
Main Types of Fire Alarm Systems
There are five main types of fire alarm systems. Each will have its application within the design process, and the correct identification for the most appropriate system is critical to ensuring buildings get the best possible active fire detection system installed. The five categories can be divided into conventional fire alarm systems, hybrid two-wire conventional […]
How Capable is your Competent Person?
An important part of the Regulatory Reform Order is that measures are put in place to ensure that the risks of injury or fire are reduced as far as reasonably possible by ensuring that they are installed and maintained properly. This is expanded in British Standard 5839-1:2017 (the guide published by the British Government on […]
Saving Money by Investing in IP CCTV Cameras
One of the common misconceptions when a business is thinking of investing in a camera system is that there is no return on investment. Money spent on security and safety whilst often necessary is viewed just as a cost with no quantifiable savings. In terms of security, it could be argued that this is correct […]