Overlooking the Prinsengracht, right in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic canal district, lies Hotel 717. The Netherlands’ first luxury boutique hotel, where modern service and historic charm come together. A setting where every detail counts.
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From 1 August 2026, AE Security Group will be the new security partner of the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam. Situated on the banks of the Amstel, in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, the Dutch National Opera & Ballet is one of the Netherlands’ leading cultural institutions. Every year, hundreds of performances, productions and events take place here, bringing together visitors from both home and abroad.
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It is 02:17 when a delivery van pulls up at the entrance to a data centre. The driver is wearing workwear from a well-known technical supplier and explains that he has been called out due to a fault. His story sounds plausible, and the company he claims to work for regularly visits the site. There is just one problem: his visit is not recorded anywhere. The security guard refuses entry and checks the work order first. The technical contact on duty knows nothing of a fault and has not called anyone out. The visitor is turned away and the incident is logged. That is precisely the difference between a building equipped with security technology and a genuinely secure data centre.
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Winning a contract is great. Being chosen for who you are is even better! We are proud to announce that, with effect from 1 August, AE Security Group will begin providing security services for the Spanish Consulate in Amsterdam. Following a private tender process, AE Security Group was selected as the highest-rated bidder. This is a great endorsement of our strong presence in Amsterdam, our proven added value and our extensive experience with similar clients, such as the Brazilian Consulate, the City of Utrecht and the Province of Utrecht.
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Want to secure a construction site against theft and unauthorised access? Discover nine effective measures for access control, CCTV surveillance, equipment security and professional construction site security.
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Today, our team was proud to receive the keys to our new office premises on Berchvliet in Amsterdam. This is not just any new address, but the starting point of a new phase for AE Security Group. A place from which we will continue to build sustainable partnerships, a strong team and our ambitions for the future.
View detailsThe private security market in the Netherlands comprises hundreds of providers — ranging from large national firms to regional one-man businesses. This makes choosing a security company difficult, especially if you’re hiring security for the first time. Price is rarely the right guide in this regard: a provider that is significantly cheaper than the market average is cutting corners somewhere — and these are costs you’d rather not save on. In this article, we explain what to look out for when choosing a security company. Six criteria that make the difference between a reliable partner and a risk.
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It is a weekday morning at a large regional hospital in Utrecht. A nurse in the Emergency Department accompanies a patient who has been waiting for over two hours. The man is frustrated, his wife is beside him and the tension in the waiting room is palpable. When another patient is called in earlier, the situation explodes. The man screams, grabs the counter and threatens physical violence.
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It is quarter past two in the morning when the alarm goes off at a wholesale warehouse on the outskirts of Almere. The owner is in bed at home and hears his phone ring. An unknown number. He answers and hears a calm voice: ’Good evening, this is the AE Security control room. An alarm has been triggered at your premises. We are sending a security guard immediately. Do you have a safeword?“ Ten minutes later, a security guard is on the premises. It turns out to be a broken door that has blown open in the wind. No break-in, no damage. The owner receives a report and goes back to sleep.
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When you think of a security guard, you may think of someone standing at an entrance. But the role of a professional security guard is much broader than that. Security guards are trained to actively protect people and property, prevent incidents and act in emergency situations. They are the first point of contact in case of security threats - and this requires professional knowledge, communication skills and situational awareness. In this article, we explain exactly what a security guard does, the tasks involved and the sectors in which security guards are deployed.
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