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SALTO's new wireless access control system attracted capacity audiences during IFSEC 2009A one-day programme of seminars to launch SALTO's new wireless access control system attracted capacity audiences during IFSEC 2009.The invitation-only event to an international audience of security specification professionals including SALTO business partners, specifiers, consultants, installers and end users demonstrated how the new real time battery powered wireless access control technology from the comp...

DualCom DigiPlus is suitable for any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line DualCom DigiPlus is the latest addition to the DualCom Range of products and has triumphed at the IFSEC Industry Awards 2009, winning Communication Product of the Year.  DualCom DigiPlus has been developed in conjunction with Vodafone and fits between any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line providing an improved and robust signalling solution. DigiPl...

  MAXXESS Systems appoints Peter Currie for his extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systemsPeter Currie joins MAXXESS Systems as UK Sales ManagerPreviously with Vigilant Technology, Peter's career within the electronic security industry spans twenty-two years.Commenting on the appointment, Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXXESS Systems EMEA said: "Peter's extensive knowledge of access control and CCTV systems will be extremely valuable to MAXXESS as we seek to grow o...

  Alan Lefford, new Director of Video Solutions  at AD GroupCCTV specialist AD Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Lefford as its Director of Video Solutions who will be responsible for bringing to market, combined, AD Group product solutions through the new AD Network Video service which he will head-up.Alan's focus is to be primarily on the EMEA region and he was much in evidence at IFSEC 2009 where AD Network Video had its own high profile stand. Representing...

 Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union uses standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader from Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced today that the Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union (Augusta, Ga.) is using a standalone Schlage biometric HandKey reader to provide its customers with self-service access to the safe deposit vault."When we completed our brand new state-of-the-art building in July of 2008, we incorporated the latest in technological advances for our custo...

  RemGuard emphasised on the ownership benefits of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVsRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - promoted its BS8418 compliant remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service throughout IFSEC 2009, with a presence on the stands of its sister companies AD Network Video and Dedicated Micros.A key focus for RemGuard at IFSEC 2009 was a drive to increase, dramatically, the number of commercial and domestic sites linked to its service...

 Avigilon joins Open Network Video Interface Forum, expanding support for third party IP camerasAvigilon recently announced that the company has joined the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) enabling the integration of ONVIF standards-compliant IP cameras with Avigilon's award winning Control Center High Definition surveillance software. Established in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony Corporation, ONVIF is a global and open industry forum that is committ...

 G-Tec GT808H 8-channel H264 DVR  G-Tec Distribution Ltd and Hunt Electronics announce that they have entered to an agreement where G-Tec Distribution Ltd. will be the exclusive distributor for the full range of Hunt DVRs in the UK. The latest release of DVRs are the H.264 range which offer installers highly featured DVRs at very competitive prices together with the reliability and the excellent customer service back up offered by both G-Tec and Hunt. G-Tec is now offering 3 years warr...

IndigoVision has developed new integration modules for its IP-CCTV solutionIndigoVision has developed a number of new integration modules for Bosch, MAXxess and Software House access control products, as part of its complete end-to-end IP Video system. These modules allow true integration with third-party systems to provide a totally IP-based security solution, encompassing CCTV, access control and intruder alarms amongst others.'Control Center', IndigoVision's Security Management Software, can...

 Universal Security Systems impressed NSI by quality of projectThe NSI is the leading approvals and certification body that assesses security installers, and Universal impressed in workmanship, use of new technology and sound design practice as well documentation quality and customer care.James Crouch, a director and founder of Universal, said: "Ensuring that operational methods are documented scrupulously is a roots-up part of our culture and internal processes are...

Award winner Kim Guthrie (right) with  Deputy Chief Constable Andy Parker of Warwickshire Police (left)Excellence in crime prevention was celebrated at the Annual Raid-control Awards dinner held by BSIA on Thursday 7th May. Three awards were presented to individuals for their "Outstanding achievement in promoting the Raid-control concept."Raid-control Chairman, John Birkenshaw, comments: "Raid-control is proud to honour this year's award winners. Without the hard wo...

Technology Partner scheme strengthens CCTV Center's iPro 24/7 end-to-end remote monitoring solutionSecurity end-users and installers alike will benefit from an exciting and ground-breaking collection of specialist IP-CCTV services, provided through a newly launched Technology Partner scheme by Panasonic solutions distributor CCTV Center.The Technology Partner scheme strengthens CCTV Center's iPro 24/7 end-to-end remote CCTV monitoring solution, which uses Panasonic's market-leading equipment. iP...

   Millwall FC's stadium ground has thirty-eight dome cameras Thirty-eight dome cameras are deployed at carefully selected locations both inside and outside Millwall FC's ground, known as "The Den", to monitor crowd activity and to ensure everyone visiting the club on match days can do so in a safe environment. The images from the dome cameras, which were installed five years ago at the South East London stadium, were until recently recorded on S-VHS analogue video r...

 Nobody was able to win Bosch IVA Challenge at ISC West 2009 The final score for the latest Bosch IVA Challenge was Bosch IVA: 1,870 ... Challengers: 0.That's right -1,870 people tried to get past Bosch IVA on the football field of dreams at ISC West. And not one was successful! So far, over 6,500 people have tried to get past the Bosch IVA in a variety of challenges ...Speaking of standing up to challenges, the EX49 Camera was hit so hard with a mallet that the table underneath it col...

The recent ASIS International Security Conference took place in Montreux, Switzeralnd, in April 2009The ASIS International 8th European Security Conference took place on 26-29 April at Montreux Music & Convention Centre in Montreux, Switzerland. 312 security professionals, corporate executives, consultants, and officials from 44 different countries attended 30 high-level educational sessions on topics ranging from supply chain security to convergence of physical security and IT. Although due...

 From left to right: Breda Kenealy, sales manager IFSEC South Africa; Lester Potter, sales director Siemens; John Sergeant, broadcaster and authorSiemens has been awarded a prestigious IFSEC Security Industry Award in recognition of its innovative ‘state of the art' car parking solution for Heathrow's Terminal 5. Widely regarded as the industry's premier event, the Awards celebrate best practice and acknowledge the products and technological advances which are shaping the industry. Th...

CSL's DigiPlus eliminates any disruption from 21st Century Network for any existing digital communicator CSL DualCom Limited (CSL) and Vodafone are extending their partnership, CSL, the market leading provider of secure signalling products has been the preferred partner of Vodafone since 1999 with agreements to use its secure Paknet and GPRS data networks. Phil Hollett, managing Director of CSL, commented, “Vodafone have proven to be an excellent partner for CSL and hav...

 Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client integrates with the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding AcceleratorMatrox Graphics Inc., the leading manufacturer of specialised graphics solutions, recently announced a partnership with Milestone Systems to provide enhanced surveillance solution performance to the security market. Matrox and Milestone will be launching this collaboration through an integration of the Milestone XProtect™ Smart Client with the Matrox VDA-1164 Video Decoding...

 Mirasys supports five new Megapixel camera manufacturers and three other IP camera manufacturersMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced that its customers will now be able to use additional IP cameras from Dynacolor, Pixord and Siqura from Optelecom-NKF, and megapixel cameras from Mobotix, Panasonic, Pelco and Sony in conjunction with Mirasys recorders. Drivers for this extended functionality will be availa...

 Expansion of partner programme helps Sony resellers to embrace new security solutions Sony Professional today reinforced its commitment to its reseller community through the expansion of its partner programme. Sony believes that working more closely with its Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community will encourage innovation in the security market and the uptake of new products, enabling partners to grow their businesses more effectively.  To date the support scheme has encoura...

 15th Anniversary is definitely an important milestone of TeleEye GroupFounded in 1994 by the City University of Hong Kong and a group of engineering researchers, the TeleEye Group has stepped into its 15th year of innovation. Since the very beginning, TeleEye Group has been engaged in the development, sales and marketing of innovative network CCTV and DVR that make use of advanced signal processing technologies. This lead TeleEye Group to become one of the leading world-class suppliers of...

A major new-build bakery complex in the south-west of England deployed Vigitron's UTPVigitron's UTP power combiner and transceiver hubs have been installed at a major new-build bakery complex in the south-west of England.The units are being used with analogue dome cameras from Panasonic and Concept Pro (Videcon PLC) in a structured wiring system for both security, management and general logistical monitoring. The machine vision aspect of the project allows management to follow the enti...

Steam Ship installed CCTV system monitored by RVR to protect against the threat of fire and vandalismThe Steam Ship (SS) Great Britain, designed by the 19th Century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is using a sophisticated CCTV system monitored by Remote Video Response (RVR) to protect against the threat of fire and vandalism.The system, installed by Bristol-based Cannon Security, comprises a series of passive infrared (PIR) detectors, seven dome cameras and voice speaker warning system, with i...

VIVOTEK reports success at ISC West and SecuTechVIVOTEK has once again made a successful presence at ISC West and SecuTech 2009. In the exhibitions, VIVOTEK demonstrated its competence in providing cutting-edge IP surveillance solutions, highlighted by innovative megapixel network cameras, H.264 compression technology and central management software. They would like to thank visitors for their support.

 Winner Mohammed Farooq with his award, BSIA Chaiman, Stuart Lowden and HRH Prince Michael of Kent The British Security Industry Association's Meet the Buyers event at IFSEC saw the presentation of a BSIA Chairman's Award for Services to Exporting to Mohammed Farooq, Commercial Officer to Saudi Arabia.The BSIA's Chairman's Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the work of the British security industry and are usually presented at the Association's Annual Luncheon in July. This year...

 HRH Prince Michael of Kent at IFSECThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) welcomed HRH Prince Michael of Kent to its hugely successful Meet the Buyers event held at IFSEC. The royal guest visited the event in his role as Patron of the BSIA's Export Council to gain an insight into the work of the Export Council and meet with some of the BSIA members and overseas buyers. Chris Pinder, BSIA Export Manager, comments: "We were delighted to welcome HRH Prince Michael of Kent to IF...

Sony Professional is showcasing its new NSR-1000 RANGE at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. Sony's hybrid network surveillance servers are now available for purchase in Europe. Based on the latest generation of hybrid technology, a flexible platform allows the servers to record and integrate a wide range of camera formats from modern IP and megapixel cameras to more traditional analogue cameras. Not only does this provide an impressive improvement in performance, the servers are the only produc...

 Sony Professional's new flagship range of cameras is transforming video security monitoring Sony Professional are demonstrating the capabilities of its SNC-RH range of HD PTZ cameras at IFSEC 2009 in hall 4 at stand J10. The world's first HD pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) IP network security cameras were launched at the 2009 ISC West conference in April and are on show for the first time in Europe at IFSEC 2009. Sony's SNC-RS new series of standard-definition PTZ cameras will also be on show. &n...

 New range of hybrid encoders converts analogue signals to IP, easing transition in the video security market Sony Professional recently announced the launch of a new encoder series. Committed to encouraging the adoption of IP technology in the video security market, the new encoders can be used to convert signals from analogue to IP enabling customers to move from analogue to IP without having to replace their existing security infrastructure. Visitors to hall 4 stand J10 at IFSEC&nbs...

 Veracity and Ditek announce partnership to inform about the need to use surge protection devices for POEVeracity and Ditek are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to inform their customer base about the need to consider- and use- surge protection devices when using POE.If you think this is not something that is needed, read the story below... "Nightmare on I.T.  Street - A True Story!"A major Southeastern University installed network-integrated IP cameras acr...