Access Control
Case Study: Intelligent Access Control Integration for Ely Padel Club
Creating a fully automated booking and access system for a modern sports facility Advance Fire & Security was approached by Ely Outdoor Sports Association to develop an integrated access control solution for the newly constructed courts at Ely Padel Club. The client required more than a standard gate access system. Their aim was to create…
Read MoreBattery-Free and Wireless Access Control with iLOQ
Managing access across a commercial building can become complicated, particularly when a business has multiple entrances, restricted areas or several sites. Traditional electronic access control systems often rely on extensive cabling or batteries installed within each lock. This can increase installation work and create an ongoing maintenance requirement as batteries need to be checked, replaced…
Read MoreCase Study: The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre Security Upgrade
Integrated Intruder Alarm, Access Control, and Video Intercom Installation The Cambridge ADHD & Autism Centre required a security upgrade that would make day-to-day access simpler, strengthen site protection and give the team more convenient control over key security systems. The project involved upgrading the centre’s intruder alarm system, adding remote control functionality so the system…
Read MoreLighter Evenings, Higher Risk: Is Your Commercial Security Ready?
As the evenings get lighter and the days grow longer, many businesses naturally see more movement around their premises. Staff may stay later. Customers may visit outside the usual peak hours. Deliveries may arrive earlier or later in the day. Industrial estates, retail parks, offices and commercial units can also become busier as footfall increases…
Read MoreCase Study: Security and Fire Protection for a National Pharmaceutical Distribution Network
Recently, Advance Fire & Security continued its partnership with a national pharmaceutical distribution organisation, supporting the security and fire protection systems across four of its main UK distribution hubs. These facilities store and distribute medicines and healthcare products nationwide. As pharmaceutical distribution sites, they operate under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines, which require medicines to…
Read MoreHow Remote and Hybrid Working Is Changing Access Control Risk
The way organisations use their buildings has changed significantly in recent years. With remote and hybrid working now common across many industries, offices are no longer occupied in the same predictable way they once were. While these changes have brought flexibility and productivity benefits, they have also introduced new security risks for businesses, particularly when…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Integrating CCTV and Access Control Systems
Modern security strategies are increasingly built around integrated systems rather than standalone technologies. For many organisations, combining CCTV surveillance with access control systems provides a more effective and comprehensive approach to protecting people, property and operations. While CCTV cameras monitor activity across a site, access control systems regulate who can enter a building, when they…
Read MoreIP CCTV vs Cloud Based CCTV: What’s the Right Choice for Your Business?
CCTV has come a long way in recent years. The days of grainy footage, clunky recorders and systems that only work when they feel like it are well behind us. Today, businesses have two main routes to choose from: IP CCTV systems and Cloud CCTV. Both offer big advantages. Both can transform the way you…
Read MoreCase Study: Enhancing Security at a UK Defence Site
Delivering advanced access control for a high-security environment Recently, Advance Fire and Security received an enquiry regarding a specialist access control installation at a UK defence site. The project involved replacing an outdated and unfit-for-purpose system with a modern scramble access solution, specifically designed for use in sensitive and classified environments. The client first approached…
Read MoreHow the Louvre Heist Highlights the Critical Role of Security System Integration
When a museum as iconic and secure as the Louvre can suffer a multimillion-euro robbery in broad daylight, it challenges a key assumption in modern security that advanced systems alone can prevent a breach. The recent theft, valued at around €88 million, exposed not a failure of technology but a breakdown in security system integration…
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