Achieve efficiency and independence in security. In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, companies face increasing challenges when it comes to managing security and preventing retail crime.  As the costs of security guarding continue to rise, driven by increasing expenses for personnel and support services, retailers are finding it more challenging to justify these investments. Traditional […]

At Zinc, we see our job as not only building and providing a world leading Critical Event Management software platform, but also ensuring our clients are best placed to make it work most effectively for them. That’s why we’ve invested in our Professional Services team of highly knowledgeable project and implementation managers and our aftercare […]

20th September 2024: A message from our Founder & CEO, Joe Zielinski: Today, Zinc celebrates its 20th birthday. It’s hard to believe, I’ve been dedicated to Zinc for half my life! As most of you know, I’m a quiet, unassuming leader who believes in hard work and building relationships to make a difference. I started […]

We are thrilled to announce that Zinc Systems and its partners have been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the Retail Risk 2024 event. These nominations highlight our continued commitment to diversity, online risk management, and leadership in the retail security sector. 1. Diversity and Inclusion Award Zinc Systems and the University of Northampton have […]

Mark your calendars for the 24th-25th of September 2024 as Zinc Systems heads to the International Security Expo (ISE), taking place at Olympia Events in London. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with over 10,000 security professionals from around the globe attending. At Zinc Systems, we’re excited to demonstrate our award-winning Critical […]

Achieving certification under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is a significant accomplishment for any organisation, and successfully passing a re-certification audit is a testament to the ongoing commitment we have at Zinc for maintaining a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS).  We are proud of this achievement and remain dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that our ISMS evolves […]

The most significant period of civil unrest in recent decades.* The UK has experienced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by widespread protests that reflect growing public frustration across various fronts, including economic, environmental, and political issues. The intensity and frequency of these demonstrations have led many to call this the most significant period of […]

Answer In all these events security staff did not follow Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), resulting in significant consequences. “The advice contradicted standard emergency evacuation procedures, potentially leading to more casualties as the buildings ultimately collapsed.” “The lack of adherence to emergency protocols contributed to higher casualties and a longer time to regain control over the […]

In today’s fast-paced risk landscape, timely incident response is crucial for minimising the impact of incidents, maintaining business continuity and preserving the trust of staff and customers. Automation can play a significant role in accelerating response, enabling teams to react swiftly and efficiently to potential risks and confirmed incidents.  As risks to employee safety and […]

Find out the ‘David vs Goliath’ benefits here… As an alternative to the ‘Goliath’ providers, such as Everbridge, Blackberry, OnSolve and so on… Zinc presents a fresh all-round perspective on incident management, mass notification, emergency communication, and critical event management. Gone are the days of viewing these processes as complex, rigid and costly endeavours.  At […]

In the wake of a significant global IT outage affecting various online services, critical infrastructure, businesses and users worldwide are experiencing unprecedented disruptions. We want to assure our customers that our services remain unaffected. All services operational Despite the widespread issues reported today, Zinc products continue to operate seamlessly. Customers can verify the status of […]

Organisations today continue to face major and day to day operational events that have the potential to disrupt business operations and threaten employee safety. From civil unrest to severe weather to health and safety, organisations need a process to monitor, assess, and efficiently communicate and respond to all types of threats that could impact them. […]