Southern and Northern Monitoring Services

22/02/2023

Good morning to all our followers, connections and customers 😄 As we strive to keep you informed on the latest and smart solutions, we're pleased to share that our website has recently had a refresh! 🧑‍💻

If you have a few minutes to spare, we'd love for you to check it out! 👇

https://www.smon.co.uk

01/02/2023

Alarm Handling is the most fundamental part of providing professional and services. It's what our expert teams here at SMS and NMS do for thousands of clients, 24/7/365.

Check out our article below to learn the basics of what alarm monitoring entails, how it works, and what the main benefits are ▶ https://www.smon.co.uk/what-is-alarm-handling-professional-security-monitoring

29/11/2022

It's never too early to start planning on how to grow your security business in the new year. Here's why professional security monitoring should be central to your strategy...

Professional monitoring services are not a new phenomenon. But we know there is still some uncertainty in customers' minds about the difference between DIY monitoring and professional services.

This article will help you explain the key benefits to your customers - https://www.smon.co.uk/why-worry-about-remote-monitoring

10/11/2022

Business customers, especially those who store valuable goods or equipment on site (including fuel) are facing rising crime during the cost of living crisis.

But modern connected CCTV cameras can transform their existing intruder detection panel into a video verified and audio challenge solution. This would allow us to visually verify and disperse intruders through audio challenge.

Creating a proactive deterrent to crime.

Learn more about our video verification and audio challenge service - https://www.smon.co.uk/video-verification-and-audio-challenge

08/11/2022

At Southern & Northern Monitoring, we're excited to an ECHO connected monitoring service provider. But what does that actually mean to your security clients?

In this video, Stephen Lord explains the basics of what ECHO is and how it can help to improve police response times at critical moments.

Watch the video:

What is ECHO and how does it benefit the consumer?

03/11/2022

Let's be honest, security monitoring services can be confusing to customers whose priority is simply protecting their home or business.

But choosing the right partner can be fundamental to the level of protection your clients receive. Which is why we've written this helpful guide to explain some of the key things you should look out for in a monitored security service provider.

Read the article - https://www.smon.co.uk/look-for-professional-security-monitoring-provider

01/11/2022

Visual verification can be confusing to explain for security installers and customers alike.

Here's a simple breakdown of everything you need to know about this vital tool for security monitoring, that can provide greater protection to homes and businesses.

Watch the video -

A quick explanation of visual verification and how it can protect sites

27/10/2022

Alarm handling is one of the most basic and fundamental parts of professional monitoring services. Learn the most important facts around alarm handling and how it works.

This will include what happens when a monitored alarm system is triggered and how the process flow works of us dealing with alarms.

Read more - https://www.smon.co.uk/what-is-alarm-handling-professional-security-monitoring

18/10/2022

Who's protecting your clients on weekends?

We usually see a spike in alarm activations on weekends, just look at the graphic below. Which begs the question, who is on hand to respond to those alarms? Southern & Northern Monitoring can help.

Both our alarm response centres, based in the UK, operate 24/7 365 days a year. We use advanced systems for alarm verification, which helps to filter out false alarms (as shown by the pink line). This enables our highly trained team to focus on responding to confirmed threats, in a fast and efficient way.

Arm your clients with 24/7 alarm monitoring today. Learn more https://www.smon.co.uk/professional-keyholding-and-alarm-response

13/10/2022

We recently posted about video monitoring which plays a vital role in helping to prevent crimes taking place against businesses and residences.

Here's a helpful video that explains what you need to know in order to help educate your own clients.

How do we manage the challenges of CCTV and it's potential for false alarms? With the latest technology.

07/10/2022

Upgrading business security can be a tough sell in today's financial climate...

But protecting vital assets and finding long-term cost-efficiency is precisely why your clients should care.

If your clients still rely on outdated technology or physical guards they could be missing out on better protection and long-term cost savings.

With the right systems in place and the help of our professional monitoring services, they could keep their business secure now and in the future.

Learn more: https://www.smon.co.uk/why-worry-about-remote-monitoring

29/09/2022

What would you say is most important to your customers?...

Is it protection for their assets?

Is it keeping criminals at bay?

Or maybe, it's peace of mind.

Ensuring people know there is somebody else looking out for them 24/7, that's how we can give peace of mind to your clients. Speak to us today to get started - https://www.smon.co.uk/