traffic management blog

How to manage traffic in an organised way

Traffic Management systems are cutting edge services that can be installed in areas where vehicles of any kind interact with each other or with pedestrians, enhancing site safety. Traffic management systems are used for restricted sites, car parks, loading bays, coach bays, sections of underground road or any other areas where a controlled stretch of road can’t be seen by a driver. These solutions are bespoke designed by our engineers here at EDS and work seamlessly alongside any other traffic control services that your business may already use. There are a wide range of traffic management systems available to businesses … Read more

residential gates

How to find the right residential gate for your home

It’s natural for any homeowner to want to add an extra layer of security to their home. Installing a residential gate for your home allows you to control exactly who can access your premises. It’s also natural to want convenience as well as security when choosing an entry solution, and automatic residential gates are now the new standard when it comes to securing property. At EDS, we provide gates to homes across the UK from our base here in Birmingham. We know all homes are different, which is why our automatic residential gates can all be designed bespoke by our … Read more

BMS blog

Do you need a building management system?

Every business has different requirements from their working environment. Now more than ever we use a variety of different technology to keep our premises safe and comfortable for staff and visitors. This technology has to be controlled and managed effectively to ensure that everything works smoothly, and that you aren’t overpaying on any of your utilities. The use a Building Management System, or BMS to control these operations has grown in recent years. The BMS industry is predicted to nearly triple in value between 2016 and 2023. A BMS controls all of your energy management, security, fire alarms, CCTV and … Read more

Distribution Security Blog

The security solutions essential for the distribution industry

The distribution sector underpins the UK’s economy. This essential industry keeps just about all others working at their best. Transport and distribution teams aren’t just essential for consumers who want to receive their latest deliveries. But also businesses and the public sector. That’s why we believe that security for this industry should be a priority. With the importance of the distribution sector, and the value of many of the goods that are distributed, it is no wonder that this industry is targeted by criminal activity at a far higher rate than many others. With the logistics issues that are currently … Read more

25 Years of EDS

Celebrating 25 Years of EDS Engineering Innovation

From the UK’s leading automation and security manufacturer, installer, developer. The team are proud to announce our 25th year providing solutions for customers large and small. From a startup with big ambitions, to the UK’s most capable bespoke engineering automation/security provider. The secret of our success is simple, we always put the customer requirements first. Not everyone finds this easy to do, we think it’s a piece of cake.

EDS Fight London Bombers

London Bombers Captured

EDS helps in the fight against Terrorism. A recently installed high quality digital CCTV System captured the images of one of the London bombers at National Express Coach Station in Digbeth, Birmingham. The trail started from Birmingham and finished in Golders Green coach station in London, where EDS CCTV systems captured the journey from start to finish, not only were the images captured at both coach stations, but the images from street mounted ANPR CCTV cameras were also used in the identification process. EDS assisted Scotland Yard’s Anti-Terrorism Branch and the West Midlands Police Serious Crime Squad in retrieving the … Read more

Associated British Ports

EDS Sets Sail with Passenger Boarding Gate Order

EDS Sets Sail with an Order for Passenger Boarding Gates for Worlds Third Largest Ship Royal Caribbean’s’ “Anthem of the Seas”. The Anthem of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, has just arrived in the UK’s Southampton Docks, ahead of its naming ceremony, which will take place on April 20th. The ship boasts robot bartenders, on-board circus training, bumper cars and even virtual sky diving, Flow Rider surfing simulators and roller skating spread over 16 decks and a capacity for almost 5,000 passengers at a time, with over 80,000 people on board this summer alone. EDS won an order for … Read more