News

News: (singular verb) a report of a recent event; intelligence; information. The presentation of a report on recent or new events in a newspaper or other periodical or on radio or television.

New Smart Filter service from VRC

New Smart Filter service from VRC

New CCTV software powered by Calipsa is improving security around the world by analysing millions of alarms every day.   The VRC Smart Alarm Filtering is a remote video analytics platform which is powered by Calipsa. Reducing false alarms by over 80% and is...

Everything you need to know to about Automatic Facial Recognition

Everything you need to know to about Automatic Facial Recognition

Automatic Facial Recognition (AFR) … What is it? Who is using it? & Who is against it?What is automated facial recognition? Automatic facial recognition - or AFR - is an advanced way of recognising people by using computers to scan their face with a camera as they...

Cannon Fire launches extinguishers

Cannon Fire launches extinguishers

Our fire suppression division Cannon Fire has launched a range of extinguisher products.   Cannon is now offering a comprehensive range of fire extinguishers and accessories. The range is colour coded which helps distinguish each extinguisher. The different...

VRC rigorously inspected by the NSI in recent audit

VRC rigorously inspected by the NSI in recent audit

“The best they have ever seen,” were the words from the lead auditor during the audit which is re-examined every 3-years.   VRC operates from the Bristol facility, which is NSI Gold, Category II Remote Video Response Centre and the N.S.I. accreditation is of the...

New Group Head of Operations

New Group Head of Operations

Nicola Roberts on 1st May has joined us as Group Head of Operations.   Nicola joins us with a wealth of experience gained at household names such as Marlowe and Integral. With a strong background within operations, she will provide support and advice across all...

Sprinkler myths article published by Cannon Fire Sprinklers

Sprinkler myths article published by Cannon Fire Sprinklers

Informative article dispels incorrect information about fire sprinkler. Cannon Fire Sprinklers publishes sprinkler myth article to help highlight to people some of the incorrect information that Is still largely believed by the public. These “myths,” regarding “how...

VRC adds BT Redcare to its monitoring arsenal

VRC adds BT Redcare to its monitoring arsenal

Redcare is the most powerful alarm signalling device in the UK.      What is it? / How does it work? Redcare is the UK’s best alarm signalling device and network from BT.  The small device is designed to be installed to your alarm panel which is the central point...

Cannon Fire enjoys a successful audit

Cannon Fire enjoys a successful audit

Successful BAFE SP203-3 audit for Cannon Fire Protection. Cannon Fire Protection our fire suppression division has completed B.A.F.E’s SP203-3 audit.  Part of the audit was an inspection of a system that was installed by Cannon's engineers. Cannon passed with no...

VRC Easter Raffle

VRC Easter Raffle

An EGG-cellent way to raise some money for charityAs part of our fundraising this year the entire APG group is raising money for Make-a-Wish UK. This month VRC did an Easter Raffle and Bake sale in their Bristol office. VRC had a cake donated from a local baker called...