PSI Security News Podcast

In this podcast we use the sorcery of AI to bring you three articles from the September 2026 edition of PSi magazine. The first advises that installers and consultants rely on facts when discussing Martyn's Law with clients. This is followed by a look at the changing requirments of access control systems in care and residential homes, then finally we have an interview focused on security threats in cities and how to manage them.  

What is the role of the installer when it comes to Martyn's Law and what is required for compliance? The Act is expected to be enforced from April 2027 and will affect a range of public-facing premises. It requires venues hosting over 200 people to have a protocol in place for responding to a terrorist incident. In this podcast, we catch up with Addsecure’s Chris Wimshurst to find out why technology changes alone will not lead to compliance. Download the free white paper here

In this podcast we identify the use of AI generated videos to sell cheap security cameras online that may disappoint the buyer - if they are even delivered. Plus we look at the development of Paxton Solo an access control system that utilises the ingenuity of the smartphone and we also talk about the importance of PAVA technology when an incident occurs. 

This time around we highlight some of the news that crossed our desk recently, talk about the PSi awards and golf day plus we let AI take over once again, this time to tell you all about how 2026 will see the further adoption of the technology. This episode includes AI-generated content.

For this episode we embrace AI audio readers to bring you four recent articles from the pages of PSi magazine. These include a look at recurring revenue, black boxes for event security, the future of alarm connectivity and why networks sometimes don't work and the potential concerns for our sector. Plus, the editor goes on about some award win...This episode includes AI-generated content.

We meet up with Kevin Faulkner of Banham Academy, based in Earlsfield in London. The Academy offers apprentice training in fire, emergency and security systems, or FESS, providing learners with the skills and knowledge required to be a competent technician in the sector. Kevin is also chair of the FESS Employer Group so has a wide appreciation of the needs of the industry and those tasked with designing, fitting and maintaining fire and security technology. Find out how apprentices can boost your business and why those looking to soon renew their ECS Gold Card may need a little extra help.

Hochiki has recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Training Academy. With that in mind we caught up with Kara Martin of Hochiki at the Gillingham office to find out more about the Academy and the importance of correctly installing life safety technology. It's too important to get it wrong, so how can you be sure you get it right?

The PSi podcast returns as we interview Patrick Jefferies of Abloy UK to look back on his 30 years at the company, rising through the ranks and developing the training academy amongst other things. For the full interview see the February 2025 edition of PSi magazine.Also in this pod, we look at the news that the UK government sees AI as a major driving force in growing the economy and hear, via AI, how trade skills should not be overlooked in the attempts to develop business.   

Despite the best laid plans and meetings arranged for The Security Event this year, the PSi editor was unable to attend the show due to an unexpected seven day stay with the NHS that coincided with the Birmingham event. So for this podcast, David Lewis steps in to interview five exhibitors, who all report a great show at the NEC.

This time we’re taking a closer look at the rise of AI in the security sector, why it is beneficial and discover who is already using it in the real world and what they’re doing with it. We also discuss edge processing and to complete the picture, we find out how you should be promoting the technology to your customers.For more information on the case studies featured visit:Grimaldi ForumItalian Police