Fourth Win in a Row for ATEC at the UK’s Security Oscars
Date: 04.11.2011
Security systems integrator, ATEC Security was crowned the winner at this year’s Security Excellence Awards (SEA), beating a number of other finalists in the Large Installer of the Year category.
Having won Small to Medium Installer of the Year three consecutive times, ATEC jumped to the Large Installer category and scored gold for its work with customers such as Birmingham City Council, London City Airport, and AMEY for the Highways Agency.
In a unanimous verdict, ATEC impressed the judging panel with the quality of CCTV and security system integration and maintenance, high standards of customer support and the quick turnaround of each project.
Jason Bamforth, ICT Director for London City Airport said of their work, “ATEC's tender return was impressive. They had clearly thought about our requirements and presented a fully developed solution in their bid together with a comprehensive price breakdown.
This focus on us, the client, and attention to detail continued throughout the implementation phase resulting in a smooth planned transition from the old system. Following the upgrade there has been a transformation in out CCTV capability which is reflected in the view of our stakeholders.”
The Large Installer of the Year believes that to get the right results, you need to meet the specification and focus on the customers' needs.
“Consistent results require processes and organisation but at the end of the day it is relationships between people that get the job done”, say Simon Adcock, Managing Director for ATEC.
He continues, “A successful project is all about the detail, from working with you to define your requirements to producing clear and concise design information.
Thinking about a project in detail at the concept stage highlights the risks that could otherwise go unseen and this ensures that costs and timescales stay under control. Our team is meticulous in its approach.
”Although ATEC has been voted Large Security Installer of the Year it is an independent company with a tight-knit team. The board of Directors are all involved in the business operationally and the lines of communication are short.
This means that when plans change at the last minute - or when a customer needs a small project delivered at a moment's notice - roadblocks do not exist, the job is just done.
Adcock concludes, “We have never been happy to see our customers restricted to the capability of an off the shelf product when a little bit of extra effort will leave them delighted.
That's why we have a strong culture of innovation. Of course we don't want to reinvent the wheel for every project but small, or sometimes big, tweaks make the difference between "OK" and Excellent”.
About ATEC
Established in 1991, ATEC Security is a leading professional independent security integrator and has been awarded multiple wins at the industry's coveted Security Excellence Awards. The company offers genuine value to customers through innovative thinking and fit for purpose security solutions, delivered through meticulous, pragmatic and proven service. Using its middleware Guardlink®, ATEC designs and integrates a range of systems including, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder, and Fire Alarms. Within weeks, it can develop bespoke interfaces for less common applications such as Sprinklers or Baggage Handling. Clients include Westminster City Council, BAE Systems, First Capital Connect, West Midlands Police, Birmingham Airport, The Science Museum, Ericsson, AMEY and more.
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