Forward Vision MIC1-series PTZ cameras keep crime and vehicles off the Bristol City streets

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision MIC1 cameras helping to combat crime in Bristol

Bristol is no different from any other major city in the UK in that it has to put up with its fair share of challenges, from inner-city crime through to congestion on its roads. In both cases, however, there is one product that is helping the City Council's teams to stay one step ahead of the game, a product noted for its reliability and flexibility even in the most demanding environments: the

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...

Forward Vision set the benchmark for rapid deployment CCTV

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision, a member of the Bosch Group, reports its MIC1 series of cameras, also known as "Metal Mickey's", are being used in an increasing number of rapid deployment applications worldwide. They have recently been used in solutions as diverse as Presidential protection command vehicles, Police surveillance...

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...

IndigoVision's IP video powers mobile CCTV vehicle

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

IndigoVision's integrated IP video solution is being used to provide the CCTV surveillance system for a Community Safety Vehicle operated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The vehicle is a joint initiative between the Borough, the Metropolitan Police and NCP, the council's parking enforcement contractor.

The vehicle is equipped with five fixed cameras and two fully functional Forward Vision

Forward Vision's "Metal Mickey" helps Scottish Seabird Centre's sustainable remote wildlife viewing become world class

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision's MIC1 series Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) CCTV cameras (also known as Metal Mickeys) have helped turn the Scottish Seabird Centre into the world leader in sustainable, remote wildlife watching.

The Scottish Seabird Centre is in an area is internationally renowned for colonies of many seabirds, such as gannets, kittiwakes and...

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 CCTV appoints new Marketing Manager

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision announces the appointment of James Smith as Marketing Manager. He was previously with the distributor, Norbain. With over ten years experience in the electronic security industry, James has been involved with a number of high profile product launches and will be driving the company's marketing strategy forward as the company continues to expand both in the UK and overseas.

Peter Beare, Managing Director at Forward Vision, said, "James' appointment give us the additional expertise to take an already excellent reputation for product support to new heights."

Forward Vision's Mic1-400 installed at Heathrow T5

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Security planners at the new Heathrow Terminal 5 have specified Forward Vision's Mic1-400 PTZ cameras for surveillance of key external areas, in a project being handled by NTL Business. Forty-six of the rugged speed domes, also known as 'Metal Mickeys', are being used as part of the £70m security and telecommunications network at airport.

Previously, 20 MIC1-400s - featuring high-precision resolver technology for pin-point accuracy and 18X optical zoom (12X digital) - had already proved their high performance capability at Heathrow. ...

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,"...

Metal Mickey delivers video through intense deluge by fire hose

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Forward Vision's Mic1-400 was recently tested head-to-head against high pressure water spray from a fire hose. The test was conducted to confirm the Mic1-400's performance under extreme conditions well beyond its stated environmental specifications. Constructed of CNC-milled 6mm-thick aluminium or 316L stainless steel, Mic1-400 is IP68 sealed for total protection against ingress and periods of immersion under pressure, providing absolute performance in extreme conditions such as a direct high-pressure water jet from a fire hose.

Featuring a hurricane-ready design that makes...

Town centre turns to metal mickey for flexible, robust surveillance

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Town centre managers in Swindon have developed a unique solution to the problems of camera positioning using MIC1-400 cameras from Forward Vision.

Working with installers ATEC, the Swindon Crime Reduction Partnership has developed a tripod-style deployable camera-unit, which can be re-positioned in less than an hour to meet new operational requirements as they arise.

The custom-made units are designed to sit on the flat-roofs of shops and other town centre buildings. The MIC1-400 cameras or "Metal Mickeys" as they are more commonly known, are...

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