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Find the very latest business and industry news below. Between delivering solutions to clients, training operators and developing next-generation technologies, Cortech’s team of experts is always kept busy. Our news section is a great place to keep up-to-date with business developments and events occurring in the wider industry.
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Optimising the B2B Customer Experience to Impact Sales Performance
Delivering uncompromising solutions since 1992, Cortech Developments is a privately owned, premier provider of integrated building, fire and security software. With a mission to help clients leverage their legacy technology and enhance their systems, the company uses its key product, Datalog 5, to facilitate unrivalled control and monitoring solutions.
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What exactly is the Software Development Life Cycle?
Following on from our recent blog regarding the importance of software development, we wanted to talk about some of the components in this process in further detail.
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The Benefits Of An All In One Solution
Why buying whole solutions from OEMs protects your investment. When you buy an industrial monitoring and control system, you want it to last.
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Cortech and Redvision Integration
We are excited to announce that we are currently developing Datalog MV, our software integrated solution for CCTV to become integrated with Redvision open-platform control system, VMS1000™
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Universal Security Systems Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are delighted to announce that Universal Security Systems have joined our Technical Partner Programme as a Gold Partner.
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What are the Benefits of the ISO 27001/9001 Certification?
Now, let us outline the difference between the services provided by certified and non-certified organisations. So, what are the main benefits that our customers can get by using the services of the certified organisation?
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Why is ISO 27001 important?
ISO 27001 is the international standard which is recognised globally for managing risks to the security of information your business holds. The certification provides the framework for an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on an approach for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, maintaining, and improving your ISMS.
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Helping Shape Your Datalog Future
We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a virtual forum which is open to end users of Datalog in June. This online event is your chance to help shape the future of Datalog and the next generation.
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Managing High Security Sites – Innovation Talk
Cortech Developments partners with Foxstream as part of Hikvision latest innovation talk on the subject of Managing High-Security Sites.
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What Is IS0 27001 & The Benefits
Information security holds a central position in the smooth and profitable operation of any organisation. Preventing data breaches are crucial to safeguard customer data and maintain trust. How would a company know if they are safe and measure up to the required standards of security? The answer is ISO 27001.
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International Petrol Stations Improve Overall Management with Assistance of Datalog
Cortech Developments have recently assisted a leading energy company in the Middle East, with multiple sites to increase visibility and improve overall operations through the integration of the multiple systems with Datalog 5.
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Is Software Development Important?
Everything around us is changing at a rapid rate, including the way we live and work, traditional systems are becoming obsolete, and businesses are becoming more technology driven. Specific software is needed is almost every industry, in every business and for every function.
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Mitie Security Limited Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are delighted to announce that Mitie Security have joined our Technical Partner Programme as a Gold Partner.
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Pointer Join Cortech Developments as a Platinum Technical Partner
We are delighted to announce that Pointer Ltd have partnered with Cortech Developments and have achieved Platinum status as part of our Technical Partner programme.
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Trusted Advisor or Strategic Partner
Is the term trusted advisor and strategic partner the same thing or do they have two different meanings? Not only that, which does your organisation aspire to and how do you refer to your yourselves?
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Datalog Success For A Leading International Retailer
Cortech Developments have recently assisted a leading international retailer, with multiple sites across the Middle East to mitigate risk and protect their assets, through the integration of the latest building, security and fire technology with Datalog 5.
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Software Integration Solutions – what are the key influences driving demand and adoption?
Before we can understand the reasons behind why an organisation may want to implement a software management integration solution, such as Datalog, first we need to understand what one is.
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What Makes A Great Technical Partnership?
In addition to helping companies experience smooth implementation processes, technical partnerships can also provide platform integration support for companies that use systems from different companies that have to work in sync with one another.
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Cortech Development Extends Pilot Programme
After the success of the initial pilot period, Cortech Developments are excited to announce that we have decided to extend the Technical Partner Breakfast Briefings for a further 6 months with the objective of rolling out these events on a more permanent basis.
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Why Is It Important To Keep Your Training Up To Date?
Training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees, introduce new employees to software systems as well as give them a chance to stay current with the latest updates, features and best practice. Many software users are unaware of the benefits in updating their software to the current release or attending […]
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Have You Visited the Cortech Partner and User Portal Yet?
The Cortech Partner and User Portal (PUP) was originally developed and released over a year ago, but what does this really mean for our partners and users of our software?
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Alarm Communication Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are delighted to announce that ACL (Alarm Communication Limited) have joined our Technical Partner Programme as a Gold Partner.
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Cortech Developments Releases Additional Integration with Nedap’s SENSIT
Cortech Developments is delighted to announce the integration of its Datalog Integrated Management Software with Nedap’s SENSIT that delivers a parking bay occupancy detection platform that utilises robust, accurate and cost-effective in-ground parking sensors.
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Reliance High-Tech Joins Cortech Developments as a Platinum Technical Partner
We are delighted to announce that Reliance High Tech have taken their relationship with Cortech Developments to the next level and achieved Platinum Partner status as part of our Technical Partner Programme.
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Cortech Developments Expands Their Partner Portal To End Users
Originally developed and released last year, Cortech Developments have now updated their Partner & User Portal, opening it up to not just Technical Partners, but to all end users of Datalog as well. The portal has been designed to make it easier for users of Datalog to get access to useful information and resources.
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Mitigating Risk in Facility Management
What do we mean when we talk about risk and how it can be managed? Risk is when an organisation or facility is exposed to danger, harm or loss varying from minimal to extreme. The whole purpose of managing these risks is to reduce any impact on your business and individuals at your organisation.
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Have You Registered For Our Next Technical Partner Breakfast Briefing?
The next Technical Partner Breakfast Briefing, exclusively for Gold and Platinum Partners of our Technical Partner Programme, is planned for Thursday 19th November, starting at 8.30am.
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Cortech Host End User Virtual Forum
Cortech Developments are delighted to announce that we are hosting our first virtual forum which will be opened up for all end users of Datalog.
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First Technical Partner Breakfast Briefing Success
We are delighted to announce that we held our very first virtual Breakfast Briefing, exclusively for Gold and Platinum member of our Technical Partner Programme, this month.
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The Ultimate Tag Team
Omniflex teams up with software development specialist, Cortech to provide fully integrated all-in-one solutions.
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Trusted Advisor…. A Buzz Word or Something More?
“Trusted Advisor” is it just the latest buzz word or is there any substance behind companies that claim they are one? Many organisations will claim to be your trusted advisor, the go to company that will be able to offer you more than just a solution, but how many of these statements are true?
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Why Should You Upgrade Your Datalog Software?
The truth is that software and hardware will always require regular updates. Customer demand for new features, smarter working and the desire for things to run faster are just three reasons upgrades will always been needed.
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Have You Refreshed Your Datalog Training Lately?
Technology changes at an exponential rate, more so now than ever. Keeping up to date can be challenging, especially when you’re already managing various different building, fire and security control equipment found within a busy control room environment.
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Cortech Technical Partner Breakfast Briefings
Cortech Developments are excited to announce the launch of our monthly remote breakfast briefing meetings, exclusively for Gold and Platinum members of our Technical Partner Programme.
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Cortech Developments Releases New Integration With Nedap
Cortech Developments is delighted to announce the integration of its Datalog Integrated Security Management Software with the AEOS Access Control platform from Nedap, a specialist in access control systems.
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How the Cortech Developments Online Training Works
After booking a course, you will receive a confirmation email with all the information you need to get started along with your course schedules. When it’s time for your course to begin, just click on the Teams Link to join and say hello.
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Why is the ISO Framework so Important?
ISO covers standards that have been agreed internationally by experts to quite simply describe the best way of doing something.
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Has Your Organisation Invested in Third Party Accreditations?
“Third party certification (TPC) or accreditations means that an independent organisation has reviewed a product, process and or service and has independently determined that the final outcome complies with, and meets a pre-defined specific set of standards for safety, quality or performance.”
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Argus Services Ltd Becomes Our First Platinum Technical Partner
Cortech Developments is delighted to announce that Argus Services Ltd (ASL) has achieved Platinum Partner status as part of our Technical Partner Programme.
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New Remote Training Ensures Engagement & Performance
Cortech Developments is fully committed to investing in innovation, not only to benefit and assist the team but also to ensure we can continue to deliver our promise in providing continued support to our technical partners and new customers.
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Online Product Demonstrations, Learning Development & Online Support
Here at Cortech Developments, we are fully committed to providing continued support to our existing and new customers. Our sales, technical and training teams are ready to assist you with fully online enabled demonstrations, engineer and operator training, service support and more.
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Topguard Joins the Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that Topguard has partnered with Cortech Developments. Even though the two organisations have worked together on numerous projects for the last 15 years, Topguard has recently graduated to become one of Cortech’s new Gold Partners.
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Are Your Suppliers & Partners ISO27001 Accredited?
Technology is continually evolving; consumers are much more aware and place a greater importance on how, not only their personal and company data is stored but also how it is transmitted. Keeping this data safe and secure is paramount for any successful business and many companies will ensure this with the assistance of an information […]
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Atus Systems Partners with Cortech Developments
We are excited to announce that Atus Systems has partnered with Cortech Developments and joined our Technical Partner Programme.
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Argus Services Partners with Cortech Developments
Argus Services (ASL) partnered with Cortech Developments as a gold partner, when they joined our Technical Partner Programme in January this year.
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Cortech Developments Experience Centre & Remote VC Demos
Now more than ever, technology is at the forefront of all our minds, the main question being “how we can maximise its use to allow business to carry on as normal?” and this is no different at Cortech Developments.
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Cortech Developments Appoints Additional National Accounts Manager
Cortech Developments is excited to announce the appointment of Karen Churchill as a National Account Manager. Karen will be joining Liz Duffin, our other NAM, in order to assist key accounts and engagement via our Technical Partner Program.
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COVID-19 Update
Cortech Developments takes its commitments to the safety of all our colleagues, partners and stakeholders very seriously.
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Visitors to UK & DUBAI Offices – COVID-19 Virus Policy
Cortech Developments takes its commitments to the safety of all our colleagues, partners and stakeholders very seriously. As a result of the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus we are implementing a series of measures to enhance protection of our environment, our colleagues and our customers.
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Cortech Developments Launches New Strategic Technical Partner Programme
Cortech Developments, a leading independent provider of software integration solutions for building, fire, life & security systems, is delighted to announce the official launch of its new strategic Technical Partner Programme.
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Cortech Strengthens its Learning & Development Department
Cortech Developments is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Durant, our new Trainer. His position is part of our wider continuing strategic investment programme, to which Andrew will be responsible for delivering product training to our Technical Partners.
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Quadrant Security Group Joins the Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that Quadrant Security Group (QSG) have partnered with Cortech Developments and joined our Technical Partner Programme.
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HESIS Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that HESIS has partnered with Cortech Developments, joining our Technical Partner Programme as a gold partner.
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ZE Global Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that ZE Global have partnered with Cortech Developments and have joined our Technical Partner Programme as a partner.
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Cortech Expands Marketing Team
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Graphic Designer. This month saw Murray Reid move over into the Marketing Team.
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Eclipse Digital Solutions Systems Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that Eclipse Digital Solutions Systems have partnered with Cortech Developments and joined our Technical Partner Programme.
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CDS Integrated Security Systems Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that CDS Integrated Security Systems have partnered with Cortech Developments and have joined our Technical Partner Programme.
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Trinity Fire & Security Systems Joins Cortech Developments Technical Partner Programme
We are excited to announce that Trinity Fire & Security Systems have partnered with Cortech Developments and joined our Technical Partner Programme.
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New Partner Portal Launch
After months of hard work, we are delighted to officially announce the launch of our new Partner Portal.
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We Are Pleased To Announce The Launch Of Our New Website
After months of hard work and dedication, we are excited to officially announce the launch of our new website and partner portal.
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The Future of CCTV Intelligence and Fire Integration
Cortech Developments’ key focus as a business is to assist today’s practising professionals to mitigate risk by dint of employing smarter interoperability.
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Circus Starr – The Circus with a Purpose
For the third year on the run Cortech Developments have sponsored Circus Starr, a touring circus boasting world-class, professional artists from across the globe. First founded in 1987, the organisation provides free seats for thousands of disadvantaged, disabled or vulnerable children, whilst helping to raise much needed funds for local charities.
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Cortech Developments Integrates with DAVANTIS
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the integration of its Datalog Integrated Security Management Software with the DAVANTIS Advanced Analytics Video platform from DAVANTIS, a specialist in video analytics for perimeter security.
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Cortech Developments & Hanwha Techwin Technology Partnership
Wisenet Network Video Recorders have been successfully integrated with Cortech Developments’ Datalog MV.
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Are You Fully Protected from Risk?
With their increasing complexity and functionality, modern security cameras should be regarded as the computers that they actually are and be protected accordingly. Modern IP cameras are computers and as such they are vulnerable to attack.
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Utilities Sector Specialists Focus On Datalog Developments at Cortech Forum
Cortech Developments’ key focus as a business is to assist today’s practising professionals to mitigate risk by dint of employing smarter interoperability. The company’s recent Utilities Forum brought together end users from that particular vertical sector in order for them to share experiences, widen their scope of knowledge and learn the latest techniques and guidance.
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Cortech Developments Restructures Support Sales
Last month, Cortech took the positive step of restructuring its Support Sales in order to bring into our main sales operations. This was with a view to providing the sales team with greater autonomy and allowing Cortech to be more flexible and controlled in providing its customers with an improved service.
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Cortech Further Strengthens its Operations Administration Team
After a successful period covering maternity leave, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky Hill as Operations Administration Assistant.
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Risk Xtra Announced as Official Media Partner for Utilities Forum
As a business, Cortech Developments is determined to help today’s professionals mitigate risk through smarter interoperability.
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Cortech Increases Market Share
Cortech Developments has successfully added another majority Water Utility company to its portfolio of customers, 50% of the UK’s water utility companies currently use Datalog to centralise their operations and benefit from reduced costs and risk while increasing their efficiency, safety and situation awareness.
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New Product and Development Manager
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Geary as Product and Development Manager.
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Robin Gill Successful in ASC Associate Membership
Robin Gill, Business Development Manager for Cortech Developments has been accepted as an Associate Member of the Association of Security Consultants (ASC). During the November business group meeting he was officially welcomed into the Association of Security Consultants by Joe Connell and Roger Noakes and presented with his certificate of membership.
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Cortech Developments Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
Cortech Developments is proud to announce its successful transition to ISO 9001:2015, an internationally recognised standard that ensures services meet the needs of clients through an effective quality management system.
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Robin Gill Successfully Appointed at the British Aviation Group
For just over two years, Cortech Developments has been a member of the British Aviation Group (BAG), the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations.
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Cortech Integrates with Hikvision
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the integration of its Datalog MV with video cameras from Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Datalog MV operates with the latest version of Datalog and significantly enhances the control, flexibility and stability of managing a wide range of camera systems.
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Cortech Open Innovation Events IFSEC 2018 Was A Success
This year, Cortech Developments hosted its annual series of Cortech Open Innovation Events (COIE) while exhibiting at IFSEC.
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One Act Makes A World Of Difference
For the second year on the run, Cortech Developments has sponsored Circus Starr, a touring circus boasting world-class, professional artists from across the globe.
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Cortech Developments Expands its Team
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Davies as its new Marketing Executive.
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Cortech Developments Exhibiting at IFSEC 2018
IFSEC 2018 sees the return of Cortech Developments. We’re delighted to be back at the ExCeL London between 19 and 21 June for this year’s IFSEC International 2018, Europe’s leading security event.
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COIE Comes to IFSEC 2018
In less than two weeks, Cortech Developments will host this year’s Cortech Open Innovation Events (COIE) while exhibiting at IFSEC International 2018, Europe’s leading security event.
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How Independent Advice can Extend your Operational Lifetime
Any investment strategy that incorporates software integration has to be considered with a view that it will have a limited lifetime and this risk will need to be planned for, both operationally and commercially.