Access turnstiles are essential components of modern security systems, providing controlled entry and ensuring safety in a variety of environments. However, standard turnstiles often lack visual appeal or fail to align with a company’s branding efforts. Fortunately, there are innovative solutions available to transform these functional devices into eye-catching assets. Here at Alternative Systems Protection, … Continued

Alternative Systems Protection installed a number of Fastlane turnstiles by Integrated Design Limited at the University of Birmingham’s Sport and Fitness centre.   Background to the project The original Munrow Sports Centre, now demolished, opened in the 1960s. Inevitably, it became progressively outdated over time. Also, the university wanted a facility that could cater to the … Continued

Are you considering CCTV cameras for your business premises? We have summarised the benefits of each type of CCTV systems below. Use our expert guide to select a solution that is fit for purpose and provides the level of security you require, in order to keep your property and staff safe.   DOME CAMERAS Overview … Continued

Maxxess Systems is a leading technology software vendor providing access control and integrated security and safety solutions worldwide. Founded over 20 years ago, Maxxess is an innovative, flexible, and scalable future-proofed open platform and mobile application. The new system offered by Alternative Systems Protection addresses the entire security, safety, and emergency management challenge for both … Continued

Alternative Systems Protection are Gold registered installers for Paxton Access Control Systems. Paxton is a market leader within the access control industry and ASP have always strived to only work with the best manufacturers. Implementing a new access control system can feel like a massive change in company practice. The access control you choose should … Continued

Gyms and leisure centres attract a constant flow of traffic. Additionally, current Covid 19 restrictions have put pressure on facilities to control and monitor their number of visitors. Gyms and sports centres, in particular, have the extra challenge of dealing with visitors with different access rights. Installing an access control system comes with several benefits … Continued

As part of an organisational digital transformation programme, Edinburgh Leisure was looking to implement an integrated approach to entrance security, with an overall ambition to improve the customer experience at 23 of its sites. Edinburgh Leisure is an organisation dedicated to creating opportunities to encourage people to get active and stay active, and are passionate … Continued

After a year of uncertainty, ever-changing rules, and differing opinions on how best to deal with the coronavirus crisis, things are beginning to look somehow normal. However, we are not in the clear yet. There is still a lot of work to do before we can resume life as we knew it before COVID-19 arrived … Continued

As we adapt to the new normal, one thing hasn’t changed… Our team are ready to help you. Safety is key in everything we do and we’re following all guidelines for social distancing involving our operatives. If we can assist, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thanks for reading – stay safe and look … Continued

In light of the Covid-19 Pandemic affecting our country, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily furlough our admin staff and engineering roles to a minimum. Calls will still be answered and callouts will be responded to. They will, however, be assessed on an individual basis, and in keeping with H&S and the guidelines … Continued