Month: June 2015

As our favourite home-town hockey team gets ready for the 2015/2016 Season, Diamond Systems are delighted to announce we will once again be sponsoring The Stena Line Belfast Giants for the third consecutive year.

However, this year we have some additional exciting news to share as Diamond Systems will be the title sponsors for the Belfast Giant’s brand new cheerleading team – the Diamond Systems Cheerleaders.

There will be three squads in total: the adults as well as the Junior Elite (11-16yrs) and the Mini Elite (6-11yrs).

“We’re happy to be back on board with the Giants for the third year running and are excited for all that this season will hold with the launch of the Diamond Systems Cheerleaders,” says Angela (Financial Director). 

2014/2015 was a very busy season for the Giants who made it all the way to the Elite League Semi-Finals and 2015/2016 is looking good following a number of recent new player signings to the team.

Keep a close watch to our Twitter and Facebook feeds throughout this season for some fun contests and GIANT prizes! Until then we wish our ‘Men in Teal’  and the all-new Cheerleading squads the best of luck as they begin their summer training sessions.

 

 

Diamond Systems are very excited to be sponsors of the brand new football kit for The Preparatory Department of The Wallace High School, Lisburn.

New kits were also issued for the netball, rugby, hockey and cross-country teams with a number of other local sponsors involved. Diamond Systems have close ties to Wallace High School as Financial Director, Angela and Engineering Manager, Ian are both past pupils. Last week we had the opportunity to visit the school for a sneak preview of the kits and they look wonderful. The kits will be officially launched in Sept 2015 and we wish all teams the best of luck in the future!

 

Each year, IFSEC & FIREX bring together crowds of fire and security experts from across the globe. These established trade shows have gained reputation as two of the most prestigious of the industry in the world seeing an increasing number of exhibitors and visitors each year.

The 3-day event was held in London at ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre from June 16-18. Each year the event attracts a range of local and international visitors with an interest in fire and security technologies and education, from installers and integrators to consultants and facilities managers.

Diamond Sales Manager, Philip, attended the event and was very pleased to see the whole range of new technologies including those from a number of Diamond’s global partners including Siemens, Axis Communications, Milestone, UTC and Commend.

 

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When it comes to fire safety the law is crucial and failure to comply could have fatal consequences.

However, changes to rules and regulations can often leave people confused or unsure of their responsibilities.

• Where does the legislation apply?
• Who is responsible?
• What do I have to do to be compliant?

The new fire safety law guidance leaflet from the FIA (Fire Industry Association) aims to address just that.

Published on June 16, 2015, the leaflet provides crucial information about where the law applies, the roles of responsible people, fire risk assessments, and how the laws are enforced.

It is designed as an introduction to the legislation and provides a general overview of these changes. As there are slight variations to legislation in each of the three separate jurisdictions throughout the UK (England & Wales; Scotland; and Northern Ireland), detailed guidance from local governments is also included in the links at the bottom of the document.

Fire safety law applies to virtually all premises and covers nearly every type of building, structure and open space with the exception of private dwellings or individual flats. To increase safety we believe there must first be increased awareness of changes in fire safety regulations and this is a great starting point for all those to whom it applies. If you are the owner, managing agent, occupier or employer of any above listed premises this leaflet is a great place to further your knowledge on you what needs to be done to ensure your employees, customers and yourself remain safe at all times.

If you have any queries or would like to find out more about making your commercial property compliant please contact our sales team on 02890 207 207 or via info@www.diamondsystems.co.uk.

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In 2004 Diamond Systems were the 1st Independent Company in Northern Ireland to receive NSI Gold accreditation for both fire and security.

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is recognized as the leading certification body for the fire and security industry throughout the UK. Working closely with UK Government bodies, the Security Industry Authority and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), NSI undertakes an intensive auditing process of hopeful companies before awarding certification.

NSI (NACOSS) Gold accreditation is the highest level of certification offered incorporating Product Certification as well as Quality Management System Certification. This level holds the greatest perceived value across the industry and by police, fire and rescue services and insurers. Therefore, businesses and homeowners who choose NSI approved companies have the reassurance that their contractors will work to the highest industry standards.

As Diamond Systems hold NSI (NACOSS) Gold for both fire and security we undergo a number of site and system audits as well as audits of our policies and procedures throughout the year to maintain accreditation.

Since the beginning we have always been at the forefront of the industry not just when it comes to new technologies and service but also for accreditations and sustainability and you can trust we will remain here for years to come.

This video, which was recently released by NSI, gives a practical insight into the importance of third party certification for fire and security companies.

Learn more about the benefits of using an NSI approved company for your business.

Learn more about the benefits of using an NSI approved company for your home.

On June 2, Diamond Systems were featured in The Belfast Telegraph – Business Telegraph as the SME in Focus. Celebrating 28 years in business, the whole Diamond Team are very pleased with how far the company has come since it all began in 1987. Financial Director, Angela, sat down with Margaret Canning from The Belfast Telegraph to share our history and take a closer look at where Diamond are headed in the near future.

Read the full article here.

On May 28^th we held a half-day CPD training event alongside partners, Axis Communications. It consisted of three mini-sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to learn more about the Benefits of Network Video; Image Usability and Optimizing Bit Rate.

We are very grateful to Steve Kenny and Wayne Davis who travelled over from Axis in England to deliver the training and we are proud to offer this along with access to their enhanced product range as a local partner in Northern Ireland.

Over 15 people including a variety of local consultants, contractors and clients, attended the event which took place at the Diamond Systems offices in Belfast Harbour Estate.

Axis was the first company in the world to launch a network camera in 1996, which initiated the shift from analog to digital technology. Axis retain their position as a market leader in the industry today offering a wide range of network surveillance cameras, video encoders, various accessories and enhanced application software. As a Silver Solutions Partner for Axis in Northern Ireland, Diamond offer our clients access to the full range of products.

Throughout the year Diamond Systems offer a number of CPD training sessions, which can be delivered either at our premises or at your offices. If you are interested please get in touch via info@www.diamondsystems.co.uk or register your interest here.