Gallagher Security is reflecting on the success of this year’s The Security Event 2025 held at Birmingham’s NEC from 8-10 April.
Among a full-strength Gallagher Europe team, and attending his first TSE event, Gallagher Security, Executive Vice President – Europe, Spencer Marshall says, “TSE was a spectacular event, and provided the perfect platform to engage with Channel Partners, End Users, and members of the wider security industry. These opportunities are so valuable to best understand the current and emerging needs of our industry, and to help us to shape the path forward, unlocking even greater value for our users through the power of our people and our solutions.”
He adds, “Our team was proud to be showcasing some of our most recent cutting-edge innovations which are set to shake up the security industry, and we’re excited to be continually pushing boundaries and exploring what extra value our solutions can unlock. We’re in for an exciting year.”
Visitors to the Gallagher stand got to see up close the company’s latest innovations, including the Controller 7000 product range, employee badge in Apple Wallet, perimeter solutions, and the recently released Quick Switch.
QuickSwitch gives businesses a streamlined, simplified pathway to migrate from legacy systems to Gallagher’s world-class security solution. True to its name, installation is fast, reducing labour costs and minimising disruptions typical of a complex migration process. Most importantly, QuickSwitch helps businesses mitigate risks associated with legacy systems, creating peace of mind through a platform that unlocks greater value. With three variants each covering multiple boards, businesses are empowered to make the switch from a multitude of systems.
Also, a major talking point on the Gallagher stand, and available with the upcoming Command Centre v9.30 release, a game-changing solution that redefines remote security. This groundbreaking release makes securing even the most remote assets easier and more cost-effective, while also delivering superior oversight, insight, and control. Launching with a suite of other powerful enhancements and integrations, v9.30 is one of the most advanced, feature-rich releases to date.
During the event, the Gallagher team also received a plaque in recognition of its recent Platinum partnership with the UK’s Skills for Security, which supports the next generation of security professionals through their apprenticeship programmes.
Of the partnership, Gallagher Security European Marketing Manager – Europe, Bethan Thompson says, “As a company with people proudly at the heart of everything we do, our partnership with Skills for Security further acknowledges our commitment to people and remaining future-focused. We know that the power of our success lies in our people, and we are thrilled to be joining forces to empower the next generation of security professionals.”
Other highlights from this year’s event include Gordon Swallow, Sales Manager – UK South and European Technical Manager, Matt Wills taking part in panel discussions during the event.
Matt Wills joined a discussion hosted by Lee Odess addressing; ‘Securing Europe’s Foundations: Trends and Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure Protection,’ while Gordon Swallow joined a panel in the ASIS Networking Lounge to discuss ‘Technologies shaping the future of security systems.