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Technical

Technical Security Services

Overview

Advanced technology, designed and maintained in-house

Implementing advanced technological solutions, including CCTV and alarm systems, integrated systems and access and perimeter controls to enhance security infrastructure.

Every system we design, install and maintain is delivered by our own in-house technical division, with no subcontractors. That means one point of accountability from initial site survey through to ongoing engineering support, and systems built to work together.

Our technical teams have designed and delivered security infrastructure for some of the UK’s most demanding environments, from major film and television studios to critical national infrastructure, combining highly trained personnel with advanced technology to give clients a proactive, resilient security model.

Video intercom entry panel with camera and keypad installed by Octaga technical security
What’s Included

A fully integrated technical capability

01

CCTV & Surveillance Design

Bespoke camera systems with real-time monitoring and motion detection, integrated with 24/7 SOC monitoring where required.

02

Intruder & Alarm Systems

Alarm system design, installation and monitoring, integrated with our rapid keyholding and mobile patrol response.

03

Access & Perimeter Control

Control panels, magnetic locks, turnstiles and vehicle barriers, engineered for high-traffic and high-security sites alike.

04

Integrated Systems

CCTV, access control and alarm systems unified into a single coordinated security infrastructure, not disconnected parts.

05

Technical Design & Engineering

End-to-end design, specification and installation tailored to the unique demands of each site, delivered entirely in-house.

06

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

Dedicated onsite engineers providing preventative maintenance, fault response and system upgrades to keep infrastructure fully operational.

1,000s
Visitors Processed Daily via Bespoke Scanner Solution
24/7
SOC & CCTV Monitoring
100%
In-House Design & Installation, No Subcontractors
20+
Years of Technical Security Experience
Octaga security vehicle at the main entrance of a major film and television studio
Case Study

Major Film & Television Studio

Octaga has been the principal security provider for a major, state-of-the-art film and television studio since September 2021. We deliver a comprehensive, integrated security solution across the Studios’ facilities, combining 24/7 manned guarding, technical security systems, event security and dedicated contract management to provide a single, consistent security partner.

Our dedicated security team operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, delivering a wide range of services including access control, security officers, reception security, mobile and roaming patrols, parking enforcement and on-site security management. A dedicated Contracts Manager provides ongoing operational oversight, ensuring service delivery, compliance, performance and client requirements are consistently maintained.

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Alongside our manned guarding services, Octaga provides the design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of the Studios’ technical security infrastructure. Our 24/7 technical support service provides access to experienced engineers for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive callouts, including out-of-hours support where required.

Our technical team is responsible for system servicing, fault-finding, configuration, preventative maintenance and repairs, ensuring critical security infrastructure remains operational, reliable and fully supported. Technical security is managed as an integrated part of the wider security operation, supporting access management, site monitoring, incident response and the Studios’ day-to-day operational requirements.

Given the scale and complexity of the Studios, our integrated approach ensures that physical security, technology and management operate together as one cohesive solution. This provides the Studios with a responsive and dependable security service, with the resources and technical expertise required to maintain effective security coverage across its extensive facilities.

1,000sVisitors Processed Daily

Built in-house: a bespoke access control solution for a major film studio

When a major film studio needed a faster way to manage visitor access for a major production, our in-house technical department designed and built a bespoke handheld scanning solution from scratch. It let security teams process thousands of visitors a day, cutting delays at remote access points without compromising security, a solution now being deployed across other client sites.

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Talk to our technical team

Whether it’s a single-site CCTV upgrade or a fully integrated security infrastructure project, we’ll design a solution around your site, with no subcontractors and no guesswork.