Chance & Counters is a board game café that opened in the centre of Cardiff. Spread over three storeys in a picturesque Victorian building on High Street, Chance & Counters is home to more than 500 board games, which visitors are encouraged to try out while they sample a variety of dishes and drinks.

Images from facebook.com/chanceandcounterscardiff

As one of Cardiff's leading security companies, IDS Security Systems Ltd were asked to provide a range of security and fire protection solutions for the new café. Not only did we supply the cameras and alarms for Chance & Counters, we also designed the whole system and installed it ourselves. Our experienced engineers handled the job with their usual professionalism, and we are very proud to have been involved in this fantastic, unique addition to Cardiff's food and drink scene.

Photos from @IDSFireSecurity on Twitter

IDS supplied and installed the following systems:

• Intruder alarms
• CCTV cameras
• Fire alarms

If you require an expertly-designed security and/or fire protection system for your premises, please call IDS Security on 029 20 753 251 or enquire online to request a quotation. No job is too big, too small or too unusual!

If you own or operate a car park - whether it's a small patch of tarmac or a multi-storey parking complex - it's a good idea to use CCTV cameras to monitor what's happening there. CCTV will deter crime and improve customer trust, and if a break-in or theft should occur on your premises, the victim(s) may request CCTV footage to assist with police investigations.

Specialist surveillance systems from IDS Security

Here at IDS Security Systems Ltd, we employ a team of experienced engineers who specialise in the design and installation of commercial security systems.

We will:

• Visit your car park to assess your requirements and identify the best surveillance solution for you
  
  
• Supply and install state-of-the-art CCTV cameras (we can provide a variety of products, including PTZ cameras, IP cameras, digital video recorders and more)
  
  
• Provide a 24-hour monitoring and engineering call-out service (for maintained customers only - contact us for details)

We can also offer expert advice throughout the whole process to ensure that you understand and are completely satisfied with your new surveillance setup. Use the links below to find out more or get in touch with the IDS team - we'd be more than happy to provide a free, no-obligation quotation for your car park CCTV system.

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We can provide a variety of other security systems for car parks, including:

• Car park barriers
• Access control systems
• Fire alarms

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Chwarae Teg (Welsh for 'fair play') is a charity whose stated mission is "to help ensure that Women in Wales can enter the workplace, develop their skills and build rewarding careers". At the Virgin Money Lounge in the centre of Cardiff last night, Chwarae Teg launched their new 'FairPlay Employer Network' with an event that brought together representatives from numerous Welsh businesses, including IDS Security Systems Ltd.

As a woman-led company, we at IDS Security are very much aligned with what Chwarae Teg are working to achieve. Our Managing Director Julie Halton attended the FairPlay Employer Network event in Cardiff last night and found it to be an inspirational experience. The primary topic of focus for the evening was inclusive recruitment and how it can drive success when done correctly - guest speaker Ryan Cullen gave a very insightful talk on this subject, using his own employer DevOpsGroup as a real-life example of the benefits that can come from switching to a more inclusive recruitment policy.

This was the first of what promises to be a most enlightening series of Chwarae Teg business events, and we look forward to details of the next FairPlay Employer Network evening.

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We are excited to announce that we have recently attained Cyber Essentials certification, this blog tells you a little bit about what that means and how it benefits you, our customers.

What does it mean to be Cyber Essentials certified?

Cyber Essentials is a government supported scheme that helps businesses to protect their organisations from cyber-attacks including hacking, phishing and password guessing across all types of devices

We have attained this certification to instil confidence in our new and existing customers that we’re taking the most appropriate measures to secure their personal data. We’re now committed to continually improving our cyber security measures to ensure the highest level of cyber-security at all times.

To find out more about Cyber Essentials, head to their website:

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Research shows that homes containing no security measures are almost five times more likely to be targeted by criminals than those with the simplest of security measures.

It’s not just the main living area of the home that’s at risk of break-ins; burglaries involving garages are incredibly common. These places often store cars, bikes, tools and other valuables that can attract thieves, especially if you don't have any visible security systems in place.

Despite this, many homeowners still don't know how to properly secure their garages with sufficient security systems.

How IDS can help

Here at IDS Security Solutions, we offer a number of high-quality security systems that will provide your garage with professional protection. In order to keep your garage secure, we recommend one or more of the following security systems...

Intruder Alarms

A simple but effective way to secure your garage. Our state-of-the-art intruder alarms can be specially designed, installed and maintained by us to ensure efficient levels of security.

These systems can be monitored around the clock from our monitoring station by our engineers on call 24/7.

The obvious choice for detecting unauthorised intruders and protecting the goods in your garage.

Intruder Alarms

CCTV Cameras

Another common method of home security, our CCTV security systems provide a great solution to garage break-ins. Depending on your exact requirements, our skilled engineers are able to identify and install the most suitable CCTV cameras for you.

Through the close and continual analysis of the latest developments within CCTV technology, such as digital recorder and fibre optic transmission, our security cameras provide contemporary solutions that you can place your entire trust and confidence in.

CCTV Cameras

Packages

To ensure maximum levels of security for your garage, you are able to combine our security solutions into one bespoke package. Integrating a number of our systems such as an intruder alarm with a CCTV camera will provide you with further assurance that your garage is being properly protected with a tailored surveillance package.

Ensuring your home and garage is sufficiently protected is of utmost importance, that’s why we at IDS encourage you to make the investment into defending your valuables from criminals. We specialise in bespoke security systems to fit around your needs, so no matter what garage security system you have in mind, we are confident that you can find it here with us.

To learn more about our range of home security measures or to contact us to inquire about your garage security system, click below today!

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