Five 
members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are celebrating after scooping prestigious IFSEC & FIREX Awards, which were presented in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 13 May.
Bosch Security Systems, Kings Security Systems, Guardian 24, Xtralis and MITIE won awards for their innovative solutions in the fields of CCTV camera equipment, security guarding service delivery, lone worker protection, fire product innovation and policing partnership respectively.
Among the finalists for this year’s security awards was a total of eleven BSIA member companies, each shortlisted in recognition of the people, products and technological advancements that have shaped the security industry over the past year.
Finalists also included BSIA members Integrated Design Limited, CSL Dualcom, RISCO Group, Securitas, Dedicated Micros, Connexion2 and Oysta Technology.
James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, said: “These awards bring the UK’s private security industry together for a very special celebration of achievement. The security industry prides itself on innovation and this year’s IFSEC & FIREX Awards highlight just how committed the industry is to quality service delivery and technological development.
“All of this year’s winners and finalists are to be congratulated on their achievements and should be justly proud of the contribution that they are making to our industry.”
The IFSEC & FIREX Awards take place alongside the world’s leading annual security event, IFSEC International, which is being held between 13th and 17th May at the NEC in Birmingham. For further information on the event please visit www.ifsec.co.uk.
For more information about the BSIA, visit www.bsia.co.uk
The winners of the IFSEC Security Industry Awards are:
Access Control Product of the Year
Genetec for the Synergis Master Controller
CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year
Bosch Security Systems for the DINION starlight HD 720p and FLEXIDOME starlight HD 720p RD
CCTV System of the Year
Raytec for the VARIO IP
Communication Product of the Year
AES Corporation for Sitelink24
Guarding Service Delivery to Customer
Kings Security Systems for its Meggitt Aircraft Breaking Systems
Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year
Chuango Security Technology Co Ltd for the GSM / SMS RFID Touch Alarm System
Lone Worker Protection Solution of the Year
Guardian 24 for its Lone Worker solution for Android Smartphones
Physical Security Product of the Year
Burton Safes for Eurovault Atlas Grade 7
Security Project or Installation of the Year
Quadrant Security Group for Security During Sailing: Weymouth and Portland CCTV Project
