IFSEC Selects Universal for IP Innovation
The IP Innovation Centre is an education area for both end users and installers. It will be based on a specially designed IP journey created by Universal Security and CNL. See us at IFSEC Stand: 18178 Hall 18
The Government of Kuwait National Oil Refinery, Kuwait City, Kuwait
This 33 square kilometre mega facility is the Government of Kuwait's national pride. When selecting a company to install and service their flagship oil refinery the Government had the choice of many leading British, American and European companies.
They chose Universal Security for their proven installation and project management expertise allied with their excellent service delivery. Having recently won the project in the second quarter of 2008, Universal have now started the first phase which is due for completion by the end of the year.
The Willis Tower, City of London
The newest iconic skyscraper in the City of London, In the heart of the City of London, a bold new landmark is taking shape. The 26-storey tower is the new London home of Willis one of the World's premier insurance services firms. Designed by Sir Norman Foster and featuring a distinct stepped and curved facade, the 125-metre tower is ground breaking in other ways. A bespoke security system protects its people and assets, leveraging the benefits of a secure IP network.
By creating a resilient network based upon building blocks common to IT, Willis are able to manage and adapt their physical security quickly and easily to meet the growing challenges of business life. A purpose designed network carries high resolution CCTV from over one hundred Panasonic cameras to the new security control centre in the heart of the Tower. Added to this is a secure smartcard Access Control system with the same IP based flexibility making future moves or changes simply a matter of plug and play.
The system was installed and commissioned by Universal Security Systems who also provided the design capability for the IP CCTV system.
"We are proud to have been selected to work with Willis on their exciting new home" said Paul Mangham, Director of Universal Security "Combining security and the open architecture of TCP/IP is the challenge. With the help of our dedicated networks team and specialist suppliers we were able to do this and exceed the clients performance criteria," added Paul.
The Gherkin Tower, City of London
Arguably the London's most iconic skyscraper in London the building officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, but better known as "The Gherkin" is an integration of a number of systems including Access Control, CCTV, and Barriers.
Our system design allowed for the flexibility of multiple tenants over multiple floors that are continually moving in and moving out to have control over their individual staff, yet allow the landlord to have full control of the systems and people within the building.
Microsoft Certifications
As the security and networking sectors converge it is vitally important that engineers have the skills to work with the new IP technologies. As part of their commitment to ongoing training, Universal are pleased to announce that a number of engineers have been certified as "Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers". To achieve this they have demonstrated their expertise, knowledge and skills in implementing technology solutions.
First in Europe
Honeywell have awarded Universal security systems the level of Platinum certified NexWatch dealer. Universal are proud to be the first company in Europe to achieve this accreditation for installation of NexWatch systems.
