BUSINESS REPORT


USS HAS ITS EYE ON THE FUTURE


A family-run business, which is a recognised leader in commercial CCTV, access control and intruder detection systems, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Unified Security Solutions


(USS) has been operating since 2009 and its team has well over 30 years of combined engineering experience in the industry. The firm specialises in the


design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of interactive access control, CCTV and intruder alarms on a unified platform and saw fantastic growth in its anniversary year.


‘WITH REGARDS TO CCTV, FIRMS SHOULD REVIEW IF THEIR IMAGES ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE’


Business development engineer Russell Eatly said: “Last year was a fantastic year and we saw tremendous growth and expansion in both products and credentials. “We’ve also achieved NSI


NACOSS Gold certification and are ISO 9001:2015 certified. On the product side we’ve expanded significantly and are now partnered with Genetec, Lenel, Milestone to name a few.” USS urges firms to consider


access control and CCTV when installing or maintaining their systems. With regards to CCTV, firms should review if their images are fit for purpose, whether they have the correct signage, if cameras are regularly checked and whether playback video is available. USS offers firms a free


system health check and risk assessment and gives Chamber members a 10% discount off its quoted prices, excluding VAT.


Visit: www.unifiedsec.co.uk 6 inbusiness APRIL/MAY 2020


L-R: Lisa Seccombe, Luke Cresswell and Olivia Morton with Ian Pryce, principal and CEO of The Bedford College Group


HAYLEY GETS HER WINGS AT TOP VENUE


One of the country’s most iconic venues has appointed a new head of sales for meetings and events. Hayley Smith (pictured) joined The Silverstone


Wing event venue, set in the heart of Silverstone’s Grand Prix circuit, at the end of 2019. She has a solid background of working


with large meetings and exhibition spaces having previously worked at a premiership football club and world famous London Region racecourses. Hayley said: “We’re best known for our


‘WE CAN


ENHANCE EVENT PACKAGES TO


Formula 1® British Grand Prix, but we also cater for large conferences and exhibitions as well as meetings, training, product launches and gala dinners; the options are endless. “Our memorable venue combines the glamour and heritage of the Home of British Motor Racing, with stunning design and state of the art technology. The Silverstone Wing offers the latest in conference and event space with the flexibility of five large halls and a selection of smaller meeting rooms for 10 to 600 people, plus 40 Pit Garages ideal for exhibitions and themed dinners.


INCLUDE DRIVING EXPERIENCES’


“With over 600 acres and four


circuits we can enhance event packages to include driving experiences and team building activities. “The newly built Hilton Garden Inn also opens soon and will overlook the track and the start/finish line.” In total the venue offers more than


12,500m2 of flexible and versatile event space, five


event halls, a 120-seater auditorium, over 30 meeting spaces from five boardrooms to a theatre-style space for 1,000 people and the largest indoor covered exhibition space between London and Birmingham. Day delegate rates are from £45 per person plus vat


and complimentary parking and Wi-Fi are available. Visit: www.silverstone.co.uk


GOLD FOR COLLEGE GROUP The Bedford College Group has


won a Gold Award for its work in engaging with employers and influencers in Northamptonshire. The FE First Awards saw the


group taking the prize in the College


Marketing Network category for a stakeholder event that brought together key influencers to learn about the education and training the group offers with a focus on Northamptonshire.


Councillors, advisors and


business people heard first-hand about courses and campus developments which are preparing young people for work, and how continuing professional development is available to those seeking promotion and advancement. The event was staged by the


corporate communications and events team, which promotes the group across the region to potential students, their parents, employers and local authorities. Director of sales and marketing


Sarah Baxter said: “We’ve been very grateful for the welcome The Bedford College Group has received in Northamptonshire. We hope our forward-thinking approach to education and training will support the continued success of the county and help us in our quest to grow the talent of tomorrow across the South East Midlands region.” The Group’s latest ongoing


development is the refurbishment of the old Wellingborough town centre campus into a centre with 1,000 staff and students when it opens in September.


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