Leading European multibrand distributor VIDEOR confirms its attendance at IFSEC 2009

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

VIDEOR, one of the leading European Multibrand Distributors at IFSEC 2009

VIDEOR will be an exhibitor at IFSEC in Birmingham again in 2009. But with more this time: VIDEOR will increase its booth area by a good 40% to cater better for its new concept. Designed as a lounge, the extended area...

Derwent AEGIS Infrared Illuminators go on safari in Kenia

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

AEGIS illuminators help film crew capture images for the BBC 'Big Cat Live' series

AEGIS UFLED infrared (IR) Illuminators from Derwent, members of the Bosch Group, were used by the BBC's Natural History Unit to monitor the behaviour of the Marsh Pride of big cats at night, in Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara game reserve.

The Big Cat Live series, broadcast live on BBC One in October 2008, featured live web-casting allowing...

Derwent infrared illuminators help keep thieves and fly-tippers at bay

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent - part of Bosch Group - UF500 infrared illuminators

A major water utility in the South of England is benefiting from 24/7 security protection thanks to infrared illumination from Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group. The infrared illumination forms an integral part of a significant CCTV installation on a site covering several hundred acres.

Derwent represents North East in British Chambers of Commerce 'Innovation Through Technology' award

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent's AEGIS lamps use brand new technology

Derwent Systems Ltd, security lighting specialist and member of the Bosch Group, was selected to represent the North East region in the Innovation Through Technology category at the 2008 Chamber Awards for its AEGIS UFLED illuminators.

The Chamber Awards, launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in 2004, recognise and...

Derwent launches campaign to light up dark winter nights

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent Illumination will be showcased at Bosch's Technology Days

With the earlier onset of dark winter nights, security lighting specialist Derwent, a member of the Bosch Group, has launched a new campaign to encourage security professionals to review the performance of their security systems after dark.

With the majority of crimes taking place at night, many CCTV...

Bosch reveal 2008 Technology Day schedule

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Bosch LIVE cameras shoots-out with Derwent and Forward Vision part of Bosch Group

Following the successful integration of Bosch Security Systems and the Extreme CCTV Group, a winter schedule of Technology Days has been announced, which this year has been extended to incorporate more locations across the...

Derwent REG-SENTRY saves time and money at DTS International Freight Terminal

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent REG-SENTRY can be used to control any vehicle access barrier or gate including those guarding car parks

Ship chartering brokers, customs agents and freight forwarder; DTS's International Freight Terminal is a world class 10.5-acre freight handling facility just outside Newcastle in the North East of England.

Operating from its base in the heart of the North, the DTS International Freight Terminal offers 100,000 square feet of customs approved warehousing with loading facilities in abundance. DTS' transport vehicles range from the very...

See the latest technologies at Norbain LIVE08

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The issues surrounding surveillance and security are never static and so require the development of new technologies to keep up with the changing demands. In response, the electronic security sector has developed a very dynamic approach to introducing new technologies.

You will be able to see first hand a range of fascinating advancements at LIVE08, a few of which are mentioned below.

Axis, the world leader in network video, now announces the first products with H.264 in a new generation of network video products - cameras, encoders and...

Derwent's White Light Illuminators deter Network Rail thieves

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Following a spate of vandalism and cable theft within various parts of Network Rail's infrastructure, TEW Plus Ltd instigated a successful eight week trial of an intruder deterrent system using Derwent Systems' new AEGIS White Light LED illuminators.

During the day intruders are detected by sensors which trigger a loudspeaker that issues a stern warning to trespassers to leave the site.

At night the sensors trigger Derwent's powerful AEGIS UFLED White Light illuminators...

Derwent Systems nominated in two categories at this year's IFSEC Security Awards

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Following on from the success at the North East Business Awards where its AEGIS Intelligent-IR illuminator won both the Product Innovation and Technology categories, Derwent is celebrating again with the news that AEGIS has made it to the last six in the prestigious CCTV Product of the Year Award category at IFSEC 2008.

Derwent also joins select nominees in the Access Control Product of the Year Award with REG-SENTRY™, the company's first automated vehicle access control system...

Derwent to illuminate IFSEC

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Security lighting specialists Derwent will showcase groundbreaking illumination technology at this year's IFSEC exhibition. Combining innovations in infrared technology and product design, Derwent's AEGIS illuminators answer long standing performance related issues identified by the security industry.

AEGIS is the only LED infrared illuminator specifically designed to compensate for LED degradation over time. The optical output of typical LED illuminator will degrade by up to 10% within the first few months of operation and...

Forward Vision's latest Metal Mickey makes its first public appearance at IFSEC 2008

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision, a member of the Bosch Group, has announced that the latest addition to the MIC1, or "Metal Mickey", series of fully functional PTZ cameras - the MIC1-500 - will be making its first public appearance at

Win an extreme machine at IFSEC 2008

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A visit to the Extreme, Derwent and Forward Vision stand (#16045) at this year's IFSEC exhibition could leave you with more than just the...

Derwent's AEGIS Illuminator is a Winner

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent Systems Ltd is delighted to have been awarded two prestigious accolades in the North East Business Awards. The company who designs, develops and manufactures innovative security lighting solutions was named winner in both the Technology and Product Innovation categories for their AEGIS infrared illuminator.

Derwent developed AEGIS (meaning protected by) in direct response to customer feedback, a fact that impressed the judging panel. Combining innovations in infrared technology and product design, AEGIS is a truly unique product, which answers long standing LED performance related issues identified by the security industry.

AEGIS is the...

Robert Bosch GmbH to acquire Extreme CCTV Inc.

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Acquisition extends Bosch Security Systems' product portfolio and geographic presence in Canada, U.K. and U.S.

Extreme CCTV Inc. and Robert Bosch GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany, recently jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Bosch will acquire all outstanding shares of Extreme common stock at a price of C$5.00 per share in cash, resulting in an aggregate purchase price of approximately C$93 million. The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 30% over Extreme's 30-day average...

Forward Vision's Metal Mickey eyes up Big Brother series

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

As the eighth series of Big Brother draws to a close Forward Vision, manufacturers of the popular ‘Metal Mickey' cameras, confirm they supplied MIC1-400 cameras for the popular Channel 4 series. Metal Mickey has become synonymous with the program; having been involved with Big Brother right from the start, back in 2000.

"To help get the first series on the air, we worked closely with Big Brother's technical facilities company Roll to Record to overcome the technical challenges relating to the control of the cameras,"...

Derwent IR reveals wildlife secrets online

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Web Broadcast Corporation is using Derwent's infrared illuminators to enable live webcam broadcasts of some of Britain's most elusive nocturnal animals. Red squirrels, pine martins and badgers are among the species filmed in the dead of night in their wild habitats, and broadcast live on http://www.wildlifetv.co.uk, thanks to Derwent IR.

The Web Broadcasting Corporation streams real-time live video from all over the world, for both educational and entertainment viewing. The company works with local organisations to stream images from major attractions and places of interest.

Colin Meadows,...

Derwentâ€™s REG cameras deployed at major horse racing festival

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Derwent's REG™ number plate capture cameras have been used to improve security at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the British horse racing world's top annual festivals.

The number plates of more than 15,000 vehicles entering and leaving during the two-day event were captured by Derwent's REG Dual cameras, installed by Special Events Communications.

"Our engineers were able to set the system up very quickly because the cameras are literally plug and play," explains Don Wetherell of Special Events Communications. "We transmitted the captured number plate data back to a police control unit using NVT twisted-pair cabling. We had separate locations monitored at distances of up to 600 metres from...

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