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Fight Back Against Retail Crime: How Collaboration Is Changing the Fight Against Theft

Over 20 million theft incidents a year. £4.2 billion in losses. See how Smoke Screen and FBARC are bringing police, retailers and security professionals together — and winning awards for it.

Smoke Screen Is Ajax Ready: Security Fog Meets the World's Most Advanced Wireless Alarm System

Smoke Screen Sentinel fog generators are officially Ajax Ready. Two pre-installed wireless relays, 15–20 second deployment, 40+ minutes of protection — full app control. No extra cabling required.

Skills for Security Careers Fair 2026: How Smoke Screen Is Shaping the Future of the Security Industry

Introducing InvisiFog: The Future of Security Fog Has Arrived (And You Won't See It Coming)

Smoke Screen announces InvisiFog — all the protection of our world-class security fog, with one groundbreaking difference. Find out what's changed.

Battery-Powered Security Fog Is Here - And It Changes Everything

The Sentinel Go is a professional-grade battery-powered security fog generator built for off-grid and remote locations. No mains power needed. Full protection guaranteed.

Don’t Get Left in the Dark: 5 Security Checks Every Business Should Make Before Winter

Don’t Get Left in the Dark: 5 Security Checks Every Business Should Make Before Winter As the nights grow longer, so do the risks. Fewer daylight hours and quieter evenings give criminals more confidence — and that’s when weak security can cost you most. Before winter hits, take time to review your security measures. Check your alarms, lighting, locks, and staff procedures — and don’t forget your security fog system. A maintained Smoke Screen security fog generator can stop intruders in their tracks, protecting both your people and your property when it matters most. From testing your alarms to topping up fog fluid, these simple checks could be the difference between calm and chaos this season. Stay proactive. Stay protected. Because when the nights get darker, your security fog should get stronger.

Sentience: From Doubt to Definitive SucceSs

When Sentience was first introduced, I wasn’t convinced a cloud-based fog monitoring system would make a real difference. A year later, the data proved me wrong. One major UK retailer improved activation success from 56% to 98% after adopting Sentience. The platform gives complete visibility, smarter maintenance, and proven reliability — ensuring every fog generator performs when it matters most. Sentience has transformed security fog into a measurable, data-driven service trusted by leading businesses. Reliable. Smart. Accountable. That’s Sentience.

Gone in 60 seconds.... is gone?

Car theft has changed — but thieves can’t steal what they can’t see. From catalytic converters to high-value headlights, criminals are targeting parts in seconds. That’s why layered protection matters. Security fog from Smoke Screen instantly blocks visibility, stopping intruders in their tracks and keeping your vehicle safe.

Silent Winners: Why Can’t We Celebrate?

When Smoke Screen fog generators deploy, intruders are stopped instantly, losses are prevented, and businesses remain untouched. No headlines, no drama—just effective crime prevention. That’s the challenge of our industry: the better we perform, the less there is to say. Yet behind the silence are powerful stories of protection, from jewellers to distribution centres, where security fog has neutralised threats before they even began.

Why Intruder alarms are rubbish

Why Intruder Alarms Alone Won’t Stop Burglars Traditional intruder alarms make a lot of noise — but noise alone won’t stop a determined thief. In most break-ins, criminals are in and out in under 90 seconds, long before keyholders or police can respond. That’s why more businesses are turning to security fog systems like Smoke Screen. When triggered, security fog instantly fills the area with a dense, safe mist that blinds intruders, protects assets, and leaves no damage. Add in powerful sound barriers and strobe lights, and you have a complete burglary deterrent that stops criminals in their tracks. Don’t wait until after a break-in — combine detection with defence for true protection.

Networking in Security: Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever

Having positive relationships with your peers helps in any industry but you can't just sit behind a your desk and wait for it to happen. You need to network in a variety of ways, and you might need to actually give a damn about your peers in order for anyone to take you seriously.

Security Smoke vs. Security Fog: What’s the Real Difference?

Security Smoke System vs Security Fog System. Which one if the best and why? It's Simple. Let's break it down!