BENCHMARK - THE PERFORMANCE INDEX FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS

Benchmark is the only magazine in the security industry which is dedicated to establishing a performance index for electronic security products and solutions. It achieves this in two ways; firstly by group-testing equipment and technologies to establish real-world results, and secondly by visiting projects and discussing the merits and benefits of the solutions with the end user.

Benchmark also collates data from previous tests and assessments and uses this information to create its performance index; a feature that allows readers to quickly and easily check performance data about products and components. This information will also be available in multimedia formats in the near future.

All Benchmark tests are fully independent and are supervised by the Benchmark editorial team. All products are tested simultaneously and with the same supporting equipment. Details of such equipment are given as a part of the test process.

Manufacturers are not involved in the tests, and products for group-tests are selected by the Benchmark editorial team following consultation with installers and specifiers. Because Benchmark is fiercely independent, you can be sure that you are receiving unbiased and honest information.

BENCHMARK INDEPENDENT TESTING - AWARDS

Benchmark Recommended Status is awarded to products that undergo the independent testing process and receive an overall rating of 8/10 or higher. Products which receive this status are then permitted to use the Recommeded logo, which illustrates they have passed application specific testing in the field and have reached a very high standard for security equipment.

Benchmark Outstanding Status is awarded to products that undergo the independent testing process and receive an overall rating of 9/10 or higher. Products which receive this status are then permitted to use the Outstanding logo, which illustrates they have passed application specific testing in the field and have reached the highest standards for security equipment.

 

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