Bosch Security Systems News

Selection of the right Bosch MIC Series PTZ camera made easy with the help of new online tool

The selection tool allows you to choose the correct camera make, model and accessories from Bosch's MIC Series of PTZ camerasBosch Security Systems has launched a new online product selector tool to help consultants, specifiers and installers quickly and simply specify the correct camera make, model and accessories from its popular MIC Series of rugged pan-tilt-zoom cameras. The selection tool begins by asking users to specify their individual application and follows a simple step-by-step p...

Integrated security systems from RISCO deliver security to the Belgian Post Office

ProSYS Integrated Security Systems will be installed in over 800 branches of the Belgian Post OfficeThe Belgian Post Office, like many other post offices around the world, provides the dual services of mailing and banking to the community. In Belgium there are 1300 national branches; some of them provide mailing and banking services, while others provide only mailing or only banking services.The challengeThe Belgian Post Office realised that in order to serve its customers better it needed to im...

Bosch offers incentives to users for upgrading to its new CCTV model

Users returning their MIC300 will be eligible to receive a £500 credit towards the price of a new MIC400 CCTVBosch Security Systems has launched a new scheme for users of its MIC300 cameras to receive a financial incentive to upgrade to its new MIC400 model before the MIC300 reaches its ‘end-of-service' on 31st December 2010, from when Bosch will no longer offer a repair service on the MIC300.Users returning their MIC300 Series camera to Bosch Security between now and the end of the...

Bosch surveillance cameras and RNLI – The new Baywatch team!

The tough MIC Series 400 cameras allow the RNLI to record footage of dramatic search and rescue incidentsThe Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has used Bosch's rugged MIC Series 400 pan-tilt-zoom cameras on board its Tamar class all-weather lifeboats for more than six years and plans a roll out to more of the charity's lifeboats in the near future.The RNLI is a registered charity, devoted to saving lives at sea, and relies solely on voluntary donations. The charity operates more than 33...

Bosch’s Dinion IP camera range wins CCTV Product of the Year Award

The award builds on the company's reputation for the quality and reliability of its security productsBosch Security Systems has won the PSI Premier Award for CCTV Product of the Year 2010 for its Dinion 2X range.The Dinion 2X range enhances an already proven camera technology with improved processing and advanced level imaging. Its performance is designed for the most demanding surveillance applications, and its features have been tailored to make the installer's job easier. Collecting the...

Bosch Security Systems' intruder alarm outshines competition at the Polish Alarm Technology Master contest

The results of the contest's 13th edition were announced at the Securex 2010 International Security Exhibition Bosch Security Systems' products performed outstandingly at the Polish Alarm Technology Master contest organised by the Polish POLALARM Association of Technical Safety Measures and Security Management Experts. The Bosch Modular Alarm Platform 5000 came first in the "Break-in and robbery signalling equipment and systems" category. The platform's ease of operation thanks to...

Milestone and Bosch's IP technology come together under the ONVIF standard

The integration is between Milestone XProtect software and the new Bosch NBC-225 and 255 IP camerasMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, announces plug-and-play integration between Milestone XProtect™ software and the new Bosch NBC-225 and 255 IP cameras, enabled using the ONVIF specification standard. Milestone is hereby the first video management software product to support the newest models in the Bosch 200 Series of IP cameras.Both...

Bosch's intrusion alarm panel receives VdS Home standard certification

Bosch's is the first intrusion alarm panel tested and certified to the new VdS Home standardFirst intrusion alarm panel tested and certified to the new VdS Home standardApproved by renowned European certification laboratory Ensures accredited, affordable intrusion protection for home owners Bosch Security Systems' Easy Series intrusion alarm panel is the first to receive certification to the new VdS Home standard. VdS is an accredited German laboratory and certifier renowned for maintaining the...

Bosch's surveillance systems chosen to secure World Expo 2010

To protect visitors to the China Pavilion, nearly 700 Bosch high-performance CCTV cameras were installed Bosch systems contributing to smooth and efficient running of the event 700 Bosch cameras and a Bosch Allegiant Matrix System protect the prestigious China Pavilion Over 800 Bosch cameras and Bosch Public Address system with 1,600 speakers installed in the Expo Axis Bosch Security Systems is one of the principal suppliers of security equipment fo...

SIA expresses gratitude for Government Summit sponsors

The SIA Government Summit is the premier public policy conference in the security industryThe Security Industry Association would like to thank the 13 corporate sponsors of its 2010 Government Summit.The Summit has four top-level sponsors:Hirsch Electronics ("Washington" sponsor) HID Global ("Lincoln" sponsor) ADT ("Jefferson" sponsor) Siemens ("Roosevelt" sponsor)Several other companies signed up as sponsors, as well:Bosch Adesta Honeywell GSA Schedules T...

Bosch launches new interactive website featuring IP Video Compatibility Zone

The new IP Video Compatibility Zone provides information needed to design dependable surveillance systemsOne source for compatibility of third-party solutions with Bosch devicesSite makes it easier to design systems using best-of-breed productsFirmware and encoder-decoder compatibility tools also providedBosch Security Systems announces an interactive website that details the IP video de­vices, firmware versions and features supported by a variety of software offerings from Bosch and other s...

Bosch CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit wins red dot design award

 The CCS 900 Ultro conferencing system combines excellent acoustics, superior component design and intuitive use Bosch Security Systems' CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit has been awarded a red dot award. This international design award is the largest and most renowned design competition in the world, with more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries. The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum. Bosch only recently introduced t...

Bosch's EX70 CCTV proves survival of the fittest theory at Boeing Research and Technology

Images from the CCTV help engineers quickly pinpoint problem areas in the machine control programmeCompact cameras survive the elementsWith several company-owned facilities and a network of global suppliers, Boeing Research and Technology is responsible for the implementation of advanced machining technology for commercial airplanes. Conditions inside the machines are brutal - cutters are bombarded with coolant, and chips from the titanium and aluminium parts fly at high velocities. Th...

Loftus Versfeld Stadium secured with Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch

The panel is also able to interface to Bosch's other security systems to create a holistic security systemModular configuration allows easy adaptation to local regulations and conditionsFlexibility of solution ensures future expansionThe Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series was commissioned recently at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is the home of the Vodacom Bulls Rugby Team, Super 14 winners, and one of the venues for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. "B...

Scotstoun Stadium ups its surveillance with Bosch's public address and voice alarm system

Bosch Praesideo is the world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system Athletes and spectators at the newly refurbished Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow won't miss a beat, thanks to sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PA/VA) technology from Bosch Security Systems. The system was recently installed at the stadium by PEL Services, one of the UK's foremost providers of commercial sound and communications systems. Scotstoun Stadium has benefited...

Bosch's infrared CCTV lighting bring night-time wildlife activity to your home

Bosch's AEGIS UFLED illuminators were selected because they are small, discreet, flexible and powerfulBosch's AEGIS UFLED infrared illuminators are the preferred lighting choice for night-time broadcasting for one BBC camera specialist, following successful use on a number of high profile BBC natural history programmes. As a Remote Camera Specialist for the BBC, Jo Charlesworth has built the lighting rigs for a number of BBC nature documentaries including The Big Cat Diaries and Great Rift.Most...

Estimating bandwidth requirements for modern surveillance systems

  Bandwidth is an important consideration for CCTV systems to reach their full potential Most surveillance systems today transmit data over IP networks. As manufacturers continue to improve the capabilities of CCTV systems, the amount of traffic travelling on a network becomes increasingly large. Bandwidth is a key consideration in managing surveillance systems and ensuring their full potential is reached. In this article, Bosch discusses the importance of bandwidth and ho...

Bosch's CCS 900 Ultro given away as lottery at Integrated Systems Europe 2010

Dealers & customers were presented with a USB stick containing information on Bosch surveillance products Bosch added a special touch to the launch of its CCS 900 Ultro discussion system at the Integrated Systems Europe 2010 (ISE) exhibition - a lottery open to all dealers and customers who came to the Bosch pre-exhibition customer day and CCS 900 Ultro seminar. The prize - the world's first CCS 900 Ultro demo set containing 6 discussion units plus a Control Unit wit...

Bosch celebrates 40th anniversary of Earth Day

 Bosch has made environmental protection part of its corporate policy for over 25 yearsThursday, 22 April is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day - a day designated to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment. As a global company, Bosch works diligently to remain environmentally friendly. For more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an o...

ISC West attendees explore the latest Bosch security slutions

 Bosch held several presentations at ISC West on their latest security technology, trends and solutionsAttendees from around the world took the opportunity to explore the latest Bosch solutions in CCTV, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products.   At our breakfast and lunch sessions, participants enjoyed a wealth of information on the technology, trends, and solutions presented by Bosch product experts. From using infrared illumination to enable around-the-clo...

Chris Whitting to whip up sales for Bosch's surveillance solutions

Chris has considerable industry experience especially in the field of integrated security solutionsBosch Security Systems has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Chris Whitting to the role of Head of Sales, UK and Ireland.Chris has considerable industry experience especially in the field of integrated security solutions, having previously been a founding partner at Computer Network Limited (CNL), one of the UK's foremost IP security systems integrators and software d...

IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solutions in the spotlight at IFSEC 2010

IndigoVision will be showcasing its revolutionary NVR-AS 3000 standalone ‘Green' Network Video RecordersIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of complete IP-CCTV security solutions, will be demonstrating a number of new products at this year's IFSEC show, including a technology preview of their ONVIF video management software 'Control Center'. This can display video from many leading camera manufacturers including Sony, Axis, Bosch and Panasonic. This underpins IndigoVision's support for...

Bosch's CCTV lighting makes filming inside lava tubes easy for BBC

The BBC crew used 10 of Bosch's AEGIS CCTV infrared illuminators for the Great Rift documentaryFilming animals in the wild is notoriously difficult, documentary makers can spend weeks waiting for that elusive shot. Filming outdoors, in often difficult conditions presents an extra challenge, and since many animals travel or feed under the cover of darkness, film crews need to make sure the footage they capture at night is every bit as dynamic and effective as that they capture during the day.The...

Dymax integrates SpinetiX HMP100 Hyper Media Player for advanced communication system to enhance security

Dymax's integrated security systems are designed according to Canadian standards In fulfilling its responsibility to provide failsafe communications to some of Canada's most important businesses, Ontario-based public spaces systems integrator Dymax are using the SpinetiX HMP100 Hyper Media Player to display emergency text as part of an advanced conferencing, public address and voice evacuation system. Rick Kuris, Managing Director at Dymax takes up the story: "Already in use at a large numb...

New version of virtual video recorder from IPVisionSoftware released at ISC West 2010

IPVisionSoftware is an innovator in highly scalable, cost-effective IP video surveillance systemsIPVisionSoftware, the innovator in highly scalable, cost-effective IP video surveillance systems, announced that version 3.10 of its virtual video recorder (VVR) is now available; supporting a wider range of camera & access control providers while offering new cost-savings features that streamline and expand the distribution, display, and usability of live & recorded surveillance video.Unlike...

Bosch provides IP CCTV solution to protect University of Sussex

Reliable technology from Bosch Security Systems is playing a principal role in a new CCTV installation at the University of Sussex as it extends the IP camera network to cover further areas of the university campus. The University of Sussex is a single site campus covering 280 acres on the outskirts of Brighton. Its CCTV system, specified originally in 2003 by the university in conjunction with specialist installers A.M Fire and Security, is a Bosch-based solution primarily based on dome camera...

Bosch's intruder detectors enter the Hall of Fame at SICUR 2010

The high level of catch-performance, while reducing false intruder alarms to a minimum makes this detector unique The Professional Series intrusion detector Grade 3 with anti-mask (ISC-PDL1-WA18G) has just been selected to be part of the Gallery of New Products of the International Security show SICUR 2010, Madrid (Spain) in the category of "Security". The jury selection has been determined by defining it as an important new development in the category "State-of-the-art". The...

Bosch's extreme environment CCTV camera passes with flying colours at the Antarctic volcano

The EX14 CCTV series is particularly suited for harsh weather applicationsFrom fire to ice, the Bosch EX14 extreme environment camera has proven time and time again that it has what it takes to stand up to the elements. The EX14 series is particularly suited for harsh weather applications - capturing extraordinary images under extraordinary circumstances. It is made of an injection-moulded ABS/nylon resin and engineered specifically to withstand heat, cold, and humidity. And its IP67, NEMA 6 and...

Bosch's surveillance products to prove their mettle at ISC West

Bosch's video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products are all set to outperform the competitionCome see Bosch put their products to the test at ISC West in Las Vegas! In Booth 18011, you will see how their video, access control, and intrusion and fire detection products outperform the competition. You will also enjoy hands-on, interactive product demonstrations. They are also sponsoring free breakfast and lunch sessions: fill up on the latest technology, trends, and solut...

Bosch's CCTV solutions now come integrated with Lenel's Onguard access control system

Bosch's VIDOS and VMS can also be run alongside Lenel's OnGuard access control systemBosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that they have completed the integration of many of their CCTV offerings directly into Lenel's OnGuard v6.3 access control system. This transparent integration delivers automated video and alarm verification - with both live and recorded Bosch video - so users can react to critical events without ever having to leave their OnGuard system.This powerful integration mea...