About the site
Data centres are the beating heart of modern business operations that fundamentally protect business continuity, profitability and the firm’s data storage integrity.
These large, dedicated infrastructures are built to the most complex specifications and the nature of their operations place high demand on power, cooling and security.
Securitas has a global contract with one of the world’s leading data centre providers to help protect its sites in locations across the globe.
The story in brief
Our client had commissioned the building of three bespoke data centres on UK greenfield sites.
The first stage of construction was nearing completion at all three, but key utilities and security services were still being installed.
In the absence of CCTV, large exterior areas of the sites were blind spots, particularly at night.
As an interim enhanced security measure, Securitas quickly deployed specially trained canine patrols to cover these large open areas while remaining flexible and adaptive to the security risk profile at site.
An effective interim option
Our client, a leading provider of data centres, relies on Securitas’ protective services at numerous locations worldwide.
This client had been contracted by one of the key UK data centres to build three new data centres on separate greenfield sites. Securitas was brought on board to provide both short and long-term security solutions at each location.
The main construction work on all three data centres was nearing completion, but installation of the perimeter fencing, CCTV, and monitoring systems was still work in progress.
During this period, the sites were particularly vulnerable to criminal activity, with large, open areas, construction materials and equipment, and limited on-site security measures.
Exceptional powers
Our security dogs are highly skilled deterrents, ideally suited to patrolling expansive sites with minimal infrastructure. With their exceptional sense of smell and sense of sight, they quickly pick up on the presence of people and vehicles, and provide a rapid response to unusual activity, especially when linked to further investigation.
Each dog is licensed solely to the handler, with full backup and support provided by a uniquely trained, mobile team of dog and handler pairs. The skills and experience of these teams can be adapted based on site requirements, whether it’s perimeter patrolling or general site surveillance.
We discussed the canine unit with our customer," explains our client. "They agreed that in the absence of a functioning Security Management System, General Purpose Security Dogs would be an effective tool for patrolling and protecting the large open areas."
We also provide specialist drug and explosive detection dogs for deployment in busy, hazardous environments such as airports, transport hubs and major event venues.
Whatever the requirement, we have the expertise and resources to quickly deploy security teams that will seamlessly integrate into any client environment, either on a permanent or interim basis.
