• Security Alarm Systems

• Security Camera & Video Surveillance

• Fire Alarms Systems

• Access control systems

• Miscellaneous

Security Alarm Systems

Property security alarm systems have been in existence for several decades. Typically, a conventional alarm security systems would:

• Incorporate several internal and external detectors placed in or around a property (magnetic contacts, passive infrared detectors, glass break detectors etc.)

• In the event of an alarm trigger an audible (and sometimes visible) warning is generated.

• Resulting in everybody in the near vicinity being aware that a burglary is taking place or a large insect had just entered the property - suffice to say, the noise was annoying and at worst largely ignored.

Fortunately, since this time - technology and the the level of security available has improved!

What has changed in particular? All modern alarms (today's technology) should have a facility for connecting to:

• the Global System Mobile (GSM) mobile network

• and/or the public switched telephone network (PSTN)

• and/or the internet (IP)

Why? Because, this allows for a host of additional features that currently are not available with "older, security systems". Secondly, your security system will be "future proofed" - why spend money on old obsolete technology.

The availability of mobile phone (GSM), landlines (PSTN) and internet (IP) networks -  in even remote areas - has meant that this type of technology can be incorporated into newer security systems. This offers a far more sophisticated security system with superior levels of security - especially, when compared to more traditional systems. Instead of a  siren just emitting an annoying shrill, a modern system can utilize the various networks (previously mentioned) and alert the appropriate people - property owners, monitoring stations, security patrols and ultimately the Cyprus police.

For further details please visit our product section and/or information section.

Security Cameras & Video Surveillance

A NEW breed of security cameras have been developed which allow authorized personal to see and listen to remote premises (from any location - worldwide) and establish what is actually happening (in real time). Intelligent cameras will keep an eye out and alert the owner/operator of any movement (if he wishes) and make them aware of a situation by email and/or SMS text message. Effectively it allows the owner/operator to complete a thorough remote inspection of the property - prior to contacting the local Police authorities or anybody else. This dictates the following advantages:

• Alarm triggers can be verified to determine whether a burglary is in progress or a false alarm has been triggered (e.g. by an insect or other reason) - and appropriate action taken.

• In the event that a burglar has entered the property, the system allows for direct remote communication with the intruder. This will deter thief's from committing further damage or theft; "Please, LEAVE  this PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY, the POLICE are ON THEIR WAY".

• In the event a burglary has taken place - all visual and audio information can be recorded and used as evidence to help the Cyprus Police Authorities make a conviction. High quality digital recording from such a devise is admissible as evidence.

Because, any number of authorized people can be alerted to a burglary, the level of response can be chosen to suit the customers security requirement and budget. Please see our monitoring section.

Apart from a security based application, the NEW type of security cameras have an added advantage of being able to monitor events from any location.

Cyprus is an island that has built its reputation as a haven for holiday makers (especially from the UK). The number of individuals purchasing properties for investments, rentals and for use as a private holiday home has increased dramatically over the years. However, it is not always possible to visit Cyprus and make sure that everything is as it should be:

• Have the cleaners turned up - how long were they there?

• Since I last rented out my Villa, the DVD player and TV are broken - who is responsible?

• I pay for the pool to be cleaned twice a week but the pool company only appears once a month.

• The Satellite engineer turned up but  he was only at my house for 5 minutes and charged me for 2 hours work.

• The house designers have done a great re-model - I'd better send a Cheque straight away.

• The developers have turned up yet again - fixed one thing and broke two others in the process - I'm so glad I recorded what was happening - no arguments this time!

• The house sitters have just arrived - they are doing a brilliant job looking after my pets.

Utilization of internet based video cameras can help alleviate some of the stresses of these situations, whilst also  safeguarding your property.

For further details please visit our product section and/or information section.

Fire Alarm Systems

Every year the UK Fire and Rescue Service is called to over 600,000 fires which result in over 800 deaths and over 17,000 injuries. We currently do not have figures available for Cyprus. However, based on UK statistics we can extrapolate the figure to be approximately 8,500 fires every year in Cyprus. Obviously, Cyprus has its own unique issues, with regard climate and drought that do not apply to the UK.

It is a fact that you are twice as likely to die in a house fire that has no smoke or Fire alarm system than a house that does. Buying a smoke alarm or Fire alarm system could help save your home and the lives of you and your family (or guests).

Smoke alarms are self contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm). They are about the size of a hand and are normally fitted to the ceiling. They can detect fires in their early stages and give you precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety.

What type of smoke alarms are available?  There are three types of smoke alarm currently on the market - ionisation, optical (also described as photo electronic) and combined.

The ionisation type are the least expensive and cost very little to purchase. They are very sensitive to small particles of smoke produced by flaming fires, such as chip pans, and will detect this type of fire before the smoke gets too thick. They are marginally less sensitive to slow burning and smouldering fires which give off larger quantities of smoke before flaming occurs.

The optical type are more expensive but more effective at detecting larger particles of smoke produced by slow-burning fires, such as smouldering foam-filled upholstery and overheated PVC wiring. They are marginally less sensitive to free burning flaming fires.

The combined type are the most expensive BUT also effective at detecting slow-burning as well as flaming fires - which are both common types of fire.

Once a Fire Alarm System has alerted the individual to the Fire hazard, appropriate action has to be taken. A serious fire may force the evacuation of the property - home and business emergency plans should be in operation. A less severe fire may be tackled directly.

Whatever the situation, it is important to have adequate fire safety equipment readily available - fire blankets, escape ladders and fire extinguishers. The current European Union legislation with regard adequate fire protection for tenants and the general public would come under the, "Precautionary Principle" (02/02/2000; COM (2000)1. This states that the European Court has ruled that the protection of health takes precedence over economic costs Or in other words, if an  individual responsible for fire safety has NOT taken the required precautions - AFFORDABILITY is NOT an excuse in the event of injury or death.     

These products may not only save lives or reduce injury BUT prevent a small fire turning into a raging inferno - therefore, protecting property and human life. Property owners have a legal responsibility to provide adequate protection to family, friends and tenants.