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 The MOBOTIX AG is expecting to fulfil its financial projections for fiscal year 2008/09 MOBOTIX AG, at the forefront of technology as system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports the results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2008/09, ending on March 31, 2009. Sales: € 32.5m Sales growth: 36.9% EBIT: € 6.9m EBIT in % of total output: 20.5% Net income for the period: € 5.0m Earnings per share: € 1.14 The MOBOTIX Grou...

  Bosch Security Systems is introducing a new series of flush-mount Premium-sound Ceiling Loudspeakers Superior music and speech reproduction meets the most demanding public address requirements: ♦ High-quality music and speech reproduction ♦ EVAC compliant ♦ Excellent bass response ♦ Complete range for every application Bosch Security Systems is introducing a new series of flush-mount Premium-sound Ceiling Loudspeakers delivering superior...

Banking sponsored DCPCU saves in excess of £315 million through financial fraud prevention workThe Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) - the specialist police squad that tackles cheque and card fraud crime in the UK - marks its seventh anniversary on Wednesday (29 April 2009).The DCPCU was launched on 29 April 2002 as a two-year pilot and, following the successful conclusion of this trial, it was established as a permanent Unit with an ongoing brief to help stamp out organised...

 RISCO Group and Milestone integrate to provide unique security command, control and overview capabilitiesRISCO Group and Milestone Systems recently announced a partnering agreement between the two companies, which integrates the globally leading Milestone open platform IP video software within RISCO Group's overall security management system.RISCO Group and Milestone have developed an integrated solution where the Milestone XProtect IP video open platform acts as a recording engine fo...

 IFSEC will be holding a series of free business seminars with QED experts In an increasingly competitive market, the pressure is on security installers to be more innovative in their approach to business, especially for SMEs and Sole Traders. In an effort to provide some free information and advice to installers from leading industry experts, IFSEC is holding a series of free business seminars at the show this year. The aim of the seminars is to help give installers informat...

 Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of products at IFSECUnion Community (VIRDI) is participating in IFSEC 2009 in Birmingham, UK from May 11 to 14. At the exhibition, Union Community (VIRDI) is showcasing its extensive range of various product lines of Fingerprint Access Control and Time Attendance, Fingerprint Door Lock, Fingerprint Safe and Video/Audio Entry Systems, as well as Fingerprint OEM sensor and modules.Union Community received the NPS Award from...

 Veracity demonstrates OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009Veracity, the leader in innovative IP connectivity and transmission solutions, launched OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009. The new product uses the brand new 802.3 at PoE standard, or ‘PoE Plus'. PoE Plus increases available power via CAT 5 (or higher specification) Ethernet cabling to 25 watts. This level of power makes it possible for high-power network devices such as IEEE 802.11n wireless access points (WAPs), PTZ cameras, external...

 VIVOTEK is showcasing an extensive high-end product range at IFSEC 2009 VIVOTEK is attending IFSEC 2009, from May 11 to 14, in Birmingham, UK. In the exhibition, the company showcases an extensive high-end product lineup with advanced features, including megapixel, H.264 compression technology, and central management software. VIVOTEK sincerely invite visitors to visit their booth and enjoy a live demo of the latest and  most cutting-edge product lines.IFSEC Hall 4...

 Honeywell helps its customers stay ahead of security market trendsHoneywell is showcasing its latest integrated, IP-based security systems at IFSEC 2009, which is being held at the NEC Birmingham from May 11-14. Visitors to the Honeywell stand E70 in Hall 4 can see a variety of recently launched products and solutions designed to help installers win more business and boost their revenues. These include the Fusion III v3.6 Digital Video Recorder (DVR), HCX megapixel camera range, ACUIX&trad...

 Veracity PINPOINT solves set-up problems for PoE network camerasVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, announced the launch of a new product at IFSEC 2009: The PINPOINT is an adaptor, which helps installers easily to set-up and focus PoE-enabled network cameras.  Installers can make instant focusing adjustments by viewing network camera output via a laptop or PDA when they are next to the camera location.The PINPOINT adaptor eliminates the need for an...

 Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE PlusVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, is launching OUTREACH QUAD at IFSEC 2009. The compact 110mm by 110mm network switch distributes Power over Ethernet (PoE) to up to four network cameras from a single ethernet cable. Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE Plus (IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at respectively) so it doesn't need to be located near an external...

  The partnership promotes open-platform IP systems with enhanced storage capabilitiesPivot3®, Inc, the market leader in High-Definition Storage™, and Mirasys, a fast-growing provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, today announced that they are joining forces to bring the benefits of their combined open-platform video solutions to the European market.  The companies are demonstrating the interoperability of their products at IFSEC this we...

COEX MECH/6 fixed camera stations are included in this solution to provide surveillance of Pump and Engine areas Hazardous area CCTV surveillance manufacturer, Synectics, has been awarded the contract to supply a complete CCTV system for the Gannet Alpha Platform in the North Sea by Shell U.K. Limited. The Gannet field lies 180 km east of Aberdeen, Scotland. The Gannet Alpha is a four-leg steel platform, which stands in a water depth of 95 m. Gale force winds, hurricanes, sev...

Bosch has launched the new Security Knowledge Base Bosch has officially launched their new Security Knowledge Base - a global technical support database full of articles, tips, and solutions.You can access this incredible new tool anytime, anywhere through the Internet via a PC or smart phone-or you can download it right to your laptop. The new Security Knowledge Base has an intuitive user interface, so you can search the database, browse solutions by product area, research terms in the glo...

 Constant Light technology compensates for LED degradationMarch marked the best month ever for sales of Bosch's AEGIS UFLED Intelligent-IR Illuminator. Featuring award-winning Black Diamond night vision, this unit evenly illuminates a scene's foreground and background, which eliminates hot spots and underexposure - and delivers outstanding images.To ensure consistent lighting performance, we've incorporated Constant Light technology to compensate for LED degradation. The illuminator produce...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies fulfilled vital access and security requirements of Big YellowThirty-five refurbished and 11 newly-planned Big Yellow self-storage sites are being fitted with Dor-O-Matic slide automated door-opening systems, aluminium security shutters and Martin Roberts steel doorsets. The systems are supplied by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Big Yellow, the leading self-storage brand in London and the South of England, asked Ingersoll Rand Security Technologie...

IFSEC 2009, stand # D105, Hall 4The L-1 Enterprise Access Division will be at IFSEC 2009.With a global reach of over 30,000 attendees from 125 countries, 800 plus exhibitors, support from all industry associations and countless media, IFSEC is the largest annual gathering of security professionals under one roof.Why not come and try their biometric readers?L-1 Enterprise Access Solutions will be exhibiting at stand # D105, Hall 4.

 Highlights on TOA's Firex stand will be the brand new VM-3000 PA/VA systemAt Firex International, Audio specialists TOA are holding a daily business card prize draw where security and fire installers can win a compact, lightweight and portable wireless TOA Megaphone (model ER-520S)."We look forward to greeting visitors on our stand to see the most comprehensive range of PA/VA products which are specifically aimed at making life simpler for installers and end-users alike. We're also ad...

Dedicated micros will present there customer-focused advances in surveillance technology at IFSEC 2009 Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2009 to showcase its latest enterprise-level solutions, including a revolutionary Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), and to unveil major new additions to its popular DVR product lines.The most significant launch for Dedicated Micros at IFSEC 2009, the Integrated Camera Recorder (ICR), combines a megapixel camera with a powerful enterpris...

 View large imagePolice in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van The West End's crackdown on street crime gets a state-of-the-art boost today with the launch of Westminster police's first mobile CCTV unit. Police in Westminster, in partnership with Covent Garden London, Sony and First Security have invested £150,000 to equip a converted Mercedes van with all the latest in closed cir...

 Integrated Design Ltd wins prestigious Queen's Award for EnterpriseIntegrated Design Ltd has been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2009.The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious awards for business performance. They recognise and reward outstanding achievement by UK companies. The Awards are made each year by the Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives o...

 ecl-ips deploys Mobotix CCTV solution to help Worcester College of Technology serve up a better food preparation courseMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is improving the ability of lecturers to deliver food preparation courses to catering students at Worcester College of Technology. The implementation carried out by MOBOTIX partner ecl-ips,...

 TeleEye CX Series used in one of the largest banksWe proudly advise TeleEye CX Series has been recently specified and adopted in the ATM and Self Banking Centre surveillance projects in one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world. Some of the main reasons of selecting the CX products are listed in the following. We hope this information sharing would be helpful for you understand the potential of the TeleEye solu...

 Honeywell to showcase full product range on stand E70 in Hall 4 at IFSEC 2009Honeywell announced that it has extended its IP solutions portfolio in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the launch of the Fusion III v3.6 Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and HCX megapixel camera range, providing security installers and integrators with a comprehensive Honeywell IP video solution alongside its proven analogue solutions. The new portfolio of IP products is ideal for organisations such a...

artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functionsFrom 11th to 14th May the IFSEC is taking place in Birmingham and artec technologies will be part of this significant exhibition as a co-exhibitor at the stand of Basler Vision Technologies (stand no F160, Hall 4). artec presents the multiple MultiEye Net software features paired with the latest Basler camera functions. Visitors to IFSEC 2009 can expect Basler to present the entire...

Rob Evans to focus on the latest addition to the CSL DualCom range, DigiPlus CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Evans as Director of Business Development.  Formally Sales Director at Risco Group UK, Rob has 14 years’ experience within the UK Security Industry which will be a huge benefit to CSL’s growing Commercial team, furthering CSL‘s continued expansion as the UK market leader for Dual Signalling. CSL’s Commercial Direc...

  Andy Drane appointed Acting Chief Executive by Security Industry AuthoritySecurity Industry Authority Chairman Ruth Henig has invited Andy Drane (SIA Director of Compliance and Enforcement) to take up the post of Acting Chief Executive.The recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive is underway and an announcement will be made shortly.Previous SIA Chief Executive Bernard Herdan, who was appointed in November last year for an interim period of four to six months, took up a new...

 Idesco's Cardea System short listed as a finalist at the 2009 IFSEC Security Industry AwardsIdesco Cardea System has been short listed for the finals in the Access Control Product of the year category at the 2009 IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Award winners are published on May 12 at the Award Gala of IFSEC 2009.Idesco will present its complete product line, including the innovative Access Touch - a touch screen terminal and the wireless Cardea System, which has been nominated for the Acc...

The number of unoccupied premises has increased, yet many owners are leaving themselves open to the risk of arson, criminal damage and even prosecution, according to the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As the recession bites and the number of empty buildings inevitably increases, so does the liability of those responsible for these premises if effective measures are not taken to keep them safe and secure. Should an injury or fatality occur in an unused building, those responsible are...

 Businesses looking for secure ID cards and how to protect them visit Databac Group stand at IFSEC 2009Businesses looking for secure ID cards and how to protect them should make their way to the Databac Group stand at IFSEC 2009. As a manufacturer and supplier of every type of card a business might need, Databac will be showing cards constructed from a variety of materials, incorporating one or more technologies, designed for a host of secure applications, from staff ID to access control. I...