04.01.2010 • Whitepaper

Will It Be Another Roller Coaster Ride For The Security and Fire Systems Market?

The latest report on Intelligent Controls in Buildings - Monitoring service of Security and Fire Systems (2008-2013) is now available. Countries covered in the study include France...

The latest report on Intelligent Controls in Buildings - Monitoring service of Security and Fire Systems (2008-2013) is now available. Countries covered in the study include France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and UK.

BSRIA's report shows that the EU(6) Monitoring Service - IBC(m) market managed a modest compound growth of 1.6% between 2006 and 2008, which represents a slowdown compared to previous years. Over the forecast period the IBC(m) sales will be impacted by the current economic downturn and the slowdown in the construction sector.

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Strategy of Corporate Security at Volkswagen

Strategy of Corporate Security at Volkswagen

Interview with Andreas Maack, Head of Group Security & Resilience and CSO of the Volkswagen Group

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Safety Solutions for the Westminster Palace

Safety Solutions for the Westminster Palace

The Bosch subsidiary Protec has equipped the entire grounds of Westminster Palace with fire and voice alarm technology.

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29.05.2025 • Whitepaper • Fire Protection

What are the Inherent Fire Risks of Modern Battery Technology?

Videos of electro-scooters and electric cars bursting into flames while charging have been seen around the world. They make headlines, at least locally, almost every time, and have been responsible for significant damage and even loss of life. For all those that do catch fire, there are of course many thousands more that do not. Nevertheless, the inherent fire risk is there with every battery-powered – or more accurately, accumulator-powered – vehicle or device. Has fire-fighting and fire-containment technology kept up with the technological progress of these ‘batteries’?