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Protecting your business and employees from criminals is all about preparation, which is why many Australian shop owners are now investing in  business security  solutions. By installing a comprehensive and reliable alarm system, in combination with well positioned and correctly installed  CCTV  cameras, you can deter criminals while also ensuring that, should a crime occur, the police will be armed with all the information they need to conduct a full investigation. However business owners looking to take their security to the next level and offer their employees full peace of mind and safety 24/7 might consider investing in a panic button. The  Panic Button ND100  is a great option as it is small, easily hidden and is connected straight into an intrusion panel.   With a panic button such as this close by, employees will be able to subtly manually trigger an alarm should they find themselves in any sort of danger. In an armed robbery situation, i...

While criminals might target your business at any time, day or night, it is no secret that they often choose to operate under the cover of darkness. Night offers protection from prying eyes, with fewer potential witnesses, and all too often people arrive at their place of work in the morning only to find signs of an intrusion and missing property or vandalism. That is why it is important to ensure you are monitoring your business at all times, and the best way to do this is with an infrared  CCTV  camera. These work differently to regular cameras as they are able to detect and convert heat energy into an electrical signal, which can then be converted into a representative image. Infrared cameras are an ideal option for outdoor shooting as they offer a far superior picture in low light conditions. However modern infrared cameras are also adept at indoor shooting as well, or for capturing any area where variable light conditions might make a regular CCTV camera less id...

Next Sunday (October 7) marks the start of daylight savings for the summer of 2012-13, and households in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and the ACT will all be setting their clocks forward one hour in order to take advantage of the warmer weather. Daylight savings is a fantastic opportunity for you to perform a few important tasks around the home. For example, we are often encouraged to change the batteries in our smoke alarms at this time of year, to ensure they are fully charged and ready for an emergency. Another thing you might want to check, and something that many people fail to take into consideration, is whether the batteries in your  home alarm system  are fully charged and working correctly. Wireless alarm systems  are a great choice for people wanting to cut down on installation and reduce the amount of cables in their homes; however the trade off is that these systems rely on battery power. If you have an alarm system with old, expired or dead b...

Elderly people offer a lot to society - wisdom, experience, knowledge - and it is important that we take care of our aged community to ensure they feel safe and secure at all times. According to the University of Melbourne, 13 per cent of Australia's population in 2010 was over the age of 65 years old, and that number is predicted to rise to around 20 per cent by 2050. That is why many companies are now offering innovative new technology aimed at ensuring quality of life for the elderly, such as the senior watch function which is provided free of charge with the Bosch Ultima 880, Bosch Solution 16 Plus and Bosch Solution 16i home alarm systems . Many of us have a parent, grandparent or other aged person, who we would like to be able to check in with regularly to ensure they are safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, life often gets in the way. With work and home commitments, sometimes it is just not possible to take time out of every day to visit our elderly relatives in per...

With winter in full swing, many of you might be feeling the urge to get out of Australia and take a holiday somewhere where the sun is shining. However many people often find themselves concerned about security when away from home for a long time, and that is completely understandable. Keeping your property safe from burglary and vandalism when on holiday can be a challenge, but there are a few simple steps you can take to help minimise the risk. Talk to your neighbours Before leaving, it can be a good idea to talk to a trusted neighbour and let them know that you are going to be away for a while. That way they can watch your property and call the authorities if they see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary. Alternatively, ask a nearby friend or relative to housesit or at the very least stop by every now and then to check up on things, clear out your mailbox and feed your pets. Install a home alarm system Obviously the best way to keep your property secure is to have a strong...