Before we start a contract with any customer we have to carry out a full, on site risk assessment. This involves one of our managers visiting the site we’re to provide security for and carrying a thorough and detailed investigation to uncover any potential risks to the staff that we provide. These managers are fully qualified in health and safety with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and it’s important that you verify the qualifications of anyone performing a risk […]
We’ve come a long way from sliding tapes in and out of our CCTV systems and keeping a giant cabinet full of recordings – at least, most of us have. Many businesses out there are still using a CCTV system that’s old enough to vote, skipping revolutionary advances in how they can protect their premises. DVR Let’s start with DVR (digital video recording). This is the most essential upgrade you can make to your CCTV if you haven’t already, and […]
Manned security is what Magenta’s reputation has been built on, but we also provide CCTV security for people who want the peace of mind of having their premises protected 24/7 but can’t justify the expense of a security guard. I’ll save the suspense, since the title gave it away: I’m talking about CCTV. You probably know the basics of CCTV and why it’s such a popular security service – perhaps you have a system already installed – but many businesses […]
When I decided to start a blog, I was excited. In the 20 years I’ve been running Magenta Security, I believe I’ve created something truly special: a security company that leads the industry on multiple fronts and – as anyone who knows me can attest – I love to talk about this industry. But when I actually sat down and started writing, I didn’t know where to begin. So I asked myself, what’s at the heart of what I do? […]
Selecting a security company in London should go far beyond looking at how much it costs. But all too often overall price dominates the services that people opt for. The security industry is riddled with ‘cowboy’ firms and rogue operators. These companies take business away from legitimate businesses by undercutting costs yet they provide clients with sub-standard services. Too many times I have witnessed customers realise they have made a costly mistake by working with these companies. Customers choosing a […]
In this blog post, we’re going to be looking at who Magenta are. It may sound as though we’re blowing our own trumpet a little but sometimes, it’s important to remember who we are and where we came from and why we’re here today. These blog posts look at Magenta Security, the SME from Hounslow, founded in 1995 and operating at the forefront of the security industry. Magenta Security provides high quality, bespoke security services to clients within the retail, […]
As a security supplier to some of the country’s most well known companies, customer care is at the centre of our business strategy. We have been in the security business long enough to understand that no two assignments are the same, and we pride ourselves on building relationships with clients so we can fully understand their security needs. This approach allows us offer clients a tailor-made package which clearly meets their security requirements, rather than a one size fits all […]
Magenta Security prides itself on the quality of its services. By going the extra mile we are renowned within the security sector for the partnering approach we take to client relationships and for offering tailor-made security packages that meet, and exceed, client requirements. We’re listen to the feedback we get from customers. We found that some clients were looking for additional concierge services alongside our traditional security offering. And they wanted to be able to get them from one supplier. With the […]
As the type of work a door supervisor carries out broadens, the degree of professionalism expected from staff increases with it. To meet high industry standards it’s important for door staff to participate in regular training to ensure they are equipped with the relevant skills. Door staff are generally responsible for the safety of customers and other employees in places such as pubs, bars and nightclubs. But they are also needed for events which are held as part of a […]
According to studies conducted by various research groups, Britain has far more watchful eyes trained on its population than other countries. And surveys carried out following the riots which hit the UK last summer suggest that public support for CCTV surveillance has grown. But Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security – one of the country’s largest private security firms – says that while footage from CCTV can certainly help in the fight against crime, it is a tool to […]
