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 Gary Frost, new Business Development Manager, ViconGary Frost joins Vicon from Indigo Vision where for the last three years he has performed a similar role developing sales primarily through the consultant / specifier channel. He has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty years, having spent the first eight years of his career with Honeywell."Gary's extensive knowledge of CCTV, and in particular Video over IP solutions, will make him a valuable additi...

 Bosch Extreme CCTV range of products designed to capture images in the most demanding conditionsBosch Security Systems has further enhanced the content and functionality of its website to include four new product microsites.The creation of dedicated microsites within the boschsecurity.co.uk website follows Bosch's 2008 acquisition of the Extreme CCTV group, which included the Derwent and Forward Vision brands, and clearly demonstrates the value Bosch places on these new additions to i...

  Dark fibre, used to deliver high bandwith to schools Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems has secured a £4 million contract to supply an innovative CLEO telecoms network to 48 schools across the north west of England. The new 40km dark fibre network will deliver high bandwidth (100 megabytes) and meets the Government requirement to provide top quality private broadband networks in schools whilst keeping operating costs down. Siemens has secured the contr...

 BSIA is undertaking a seminar on BT's 21CN and its effect on the security industry at IFSECThe British Security Industry Association has published a test plan for the use of security equipment on BT's 21st Century Network.The test plan has been put together after almost two years of development by the BSIA and its members including extensive testing of systems on the 21st Century Network at BT's facilities at Adastral Park and Swansea.BSIA Technical Director, Alex Carmichael, comments: &qu...

 Pivot3 will unveil products, channel strategy, survey and new hire at EMEA launchThe high-definition storage specialist Pivot3 launches into Europe and unveils its strategy and products at EMEA Launch at the Soho hotel in central London on Thursday 30th of April.The storage market is growing particularly fast in the video space and Pivot3 focuses on video surveillance applications so it is definitely a vendor to watch. From the government, to public safety, to education and transport, the...

 COMPUTERLINKS will be showcasing IP physical security solutions at Infosecurity EuropeCOMPUTERLINKS, a leading global distributor of IT security and Internet technology solutions, recently announced that it will be showcasing its IP physical security solutions at Infosecurity Europe, 28-30th April at Earls Court, London (stand number H105). With the addition of recent signings including Netgenium, HID Global and Mobotix to its portfolio, COMPUTERLINKS can now provide IP surv...

 Mirasys introduces high-resolution surveillance systems to the UKMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has opened its first office in the UK. Mirasys UK will be headed up by director of sales Jon Hill, who brings more than 15 years' experience in security and CCTV to the role. Jon will be responsible for marketing Mirasys' digital recording portfolio at a critical juncture for development of surveillance systems in the...

 Dunsfold Park Aerodrome site deploys Radar Vision CCTVDunsfold Park, a large 600-acre aerodrome site near Guildford in Surrey that's home to a wide range of tenant businesses and the location for a variety of aircraft operations - as well as filming work including the BBC's popular Top Gear programme - is now being protected by Ganz's dual-purpose Radar Vision system. This combines compact, high performance radar detection with any Ganz C-AllView CCTV camera.Nicky Stokes, Sales Director of...

 Siemens Building Technologies Security Solutions were chosen to meet the demands of The CentreLivingston in West Lothian, has been at the centre of a massive regeneration programme with substantial investment from Land Securities, one of the UK's leading real estate investments trusts. With a local shopping population that has grown by 70% since 1998, the former Almondvale Shopping Centre and the new Elements Square extension have been rebranded as The Centre - now one of the biggest shopp...

John Purnell GM QPM DL has joined Interserve Security and First Security as non-executive director John Purnell GM QPM DL has joined Interserve Security and First Security as non-executive director.He joins at an important stage of the respective companies' growth as they look to consolidate their position within the City and expand their operations throughout the regions, according to Mike Crump, Managing Director: "John's role is to constructively challenge and contribute to the strategy...

  Environmental protection key to Bosch corporate policyFor more than 25 years, the Bosch Board of Management has made environmental protection part of our corporate policy. In fact, in 2007, 40 percent of the Bosch Group's patent applications were related to environmental protection and resource conservation. In 2008, we acquired majority stake in Ersol Solar, a diversified solar company. We are also an active member of the Chicago Climate Exchange, an organization that helps promote...

 TeleEye Hrvatska and T-Com Croatia join to offer a complete remote video surveillance solution TeleEye Group has always been providing the most professional and efficient remote video monitoring services to users. TeleEye Hrvatska and T-Com Croatia collaborate to offer a complete and reliable solution in remote video surveillance for companies in Croatia.T-Com Croatia as leading provider of telecommunication services, provides telephony, data transmission, broadband, IPTV and communic...

City Link is using high technology security cameras and domes from Bosch Security Systems at Depots throughout the UK City Link, one of the country's leading premium express delivery companies, is using a range of high technology security cameras and domes from Bosch Security Systems at Depots throughout the UK as an integral part of its security strategy.The cameras have been specified by Skelmersdale-based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) because of their reliability, image quality, and the te...

 Bosch improves security of Leadership Trust training centre When the Leadership Trust, one of Britain's top providers of leadership development solutions, wanted to improve the security of its training centre, set within the tranquil grounds in the Herefordshire countryside, it turned to Bosch Security Systems.The Leadership Trust, which is set within 10 acres of land, receives more than 2,750 visitors each year from private, public and voluntary sector organisations. Its visitors are its...

  Verint recognises partner success with range of Nextiva networked IP video solutions across EuropeVerint Systems Inc. recently announced the winners of its 6th Annual Verint® Video Intelligence Solutions™ Networked IP Video Partner Awards, held during the company's EMEA Partner Summit in Amsterdam. Delegates from Verint's partner community across Europe attended the summit with representation from Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Finland, Russia, Czech Republic, Belgium, Slovak...

 Axis Security provides security services to Fulham Broadway Retail Centre Axis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, is providing security services at the Fulham Broadway Retail Centre in South West London.Fulham Broadway is home to restaurants, bars and shops, alongside a cinema and fitness centre. Direct access is also provided through the centre to the District Line tube station. With the centre open seven days a week from early in the m...

 Bosch Security Systems gets serious about security at IFSEC 2009On stand 4E10, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Bosch will be showcasing the new DIVAR XF high-performance digital versatile recorder, which uses advanced compression technology to maximise storage capability and reduce costs.Also featuring on the stand will be new upgrades to Bosch' Di...

 Mitsubishi will demonstrate its DVRs, NetHunter IP software, IP cameras andLCD display panels at IFSECMitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced security solutions, will be exhibiting once again at this year's IFSEC, one of the industry's leading events in Hall 5 on Stand B115 at Birmingham's NEC from 11th - 14th May 2009.Mitsubishi's comprehensive range of security products utilise the latest technology and are built to the highest standard providing a r...

 The Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSECThe Trade Commission of the French Embassy in the UK will unveil the French Pavilion (Stand I60) at the IFSEC trade show, to be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 11 to 14 May 2009. The French Pavilion will showcase innovative French companies from across the security industry.The French Pavilion will offer a unique environment in which security specialists, manufacturers, distribut...

The CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by ViconThe CCTV User Group's annual Golf Day, which took place on the 20th April, was sponsored by Vicon.Delegates to the CCTV User Group conference were invited by Vicon to join in a friendly golf competition at the impressive Marriott Worsley course in Manchester."It was great to see so many members of the CCTV User Group relax and enjoy themselves whilst  at the same time taking the opport...

 Concept Smoke Screen and the UK's jewellers Aurum Holdings Ltd has successfully reduced window break-ins A pioneering new venture by security leaders Concept Smoke Screen and the UK's largest luxury jewellers Aurum Holdings Ltd has successfully reduced window break-ins and subsequent high value loss. Concept Smoke Screens unique system is proven to dramatically reduce loss.Aurum is the largest luxury and prestige jewellers in the UK which brands now include Watches of Switzerland, Mappin &...

High Chelmer Shopping Centre installed SALTO Systems' security solutionsChelmsford has long been the shopping centre of mid-Essex and High Chelmer, the town's largest shopping centre, is being transformed to keep pace with retail expectations via a £2 million 3 year refurbishment programme.Now one of the lightest, brightest and most cheerful shopping centres in the county, High Chelmer Shopping Centre welcomes over 10 million shoppers per annum to its 80 shops and stores counted electroni...

Bosch Allegiant Video Control System celebrates successful 20 years of its launch Bosch has shipped nearly 30,000 Allegiant Video Switcher/Control Systems since the product's launch in 1989.We've introduced eight models of the Allegiant system over the years - continually enhancing our product family to meet the evolving needs of customers and end users. In fact, we just released the latest upgrade for the powerful LTC 8900 Series earlier this year.The Allegiant Series enables display of video...

   IP connectivity featured in the latest access control products provides extra flexibility If it's been a while since you last looked at access control systems, be prepared for a surprise, says Matt Haynes of Siemens Building Technologies. For very little extra cost, the latest systems deliver a whole lot more functionality than their older counterparts. Let's be honest, even the most basic of access control systems are likely to perform some useful functions,...

 Raytec frequently host practical night-time demonstrations at test nights around the UK and Europe CCTV Lighting experts, Raytec, will be hosting their first interactive ‘webinar' at 15.00(GMT) on April 22nd 2009. The webinar will review their recent CCTV lighting test nights and allow CCTV professionals to share information and experiences in achieving 24 hour CCTV.Raytec frequently host practical night-time demonstrations at test nights around the UK and Europe. The test nights are...

IFSEC 2009 sees the debut of CBC (Europe)'s latest Ganz systems and Computar lenses IFSEC 2009 sees the debut of CBC (Europe)'s latest Ganz systems and Computar lenses, including the exciting new Night Vision and Thermal Vision systems and Thermal Dome camera. They line up alongside the company's popular C-AllView vandal resistant camera with its 36x optical zoom lens option, as well as CBC's Radar Vision, which offers unrivalled detection capabilities.Night VisionNight Vision combines the opti...

Smart Media Innovations received Lenel factory certification for it's Mobile Identification and Verification software products UK based Smart Media Innovations (SMI)has gained factory certification from Lenel for it's Mobile Identification and Verification software products and has become a member of the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program.The products were tested and certified using Datastrip's DSVII-SC mobile terminal. The products allow specific cardholder information contained within the OnGu...

 Chloé Nelkin, Chair of East Wing VIII, praised the work of the First Security team at art show eventFirst Security recently received high praise for its work in protecting contemporary works of art at a fashionable London art exhibition. The company sponsored The Courtauld Institute of Art's East Wing Collection VIII by providing officers for its private viewing to celebrate the collection's anniversary at Somerset House.This East Wing Collection, called ‘On Time', is a contem...

 BSIA is supporting the Home Office in its ongoing work to prevent burglaryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is supporting the Home Office in its ongoing work to prevent burglary through an initiative to provide discounts on professional property marking systems, whilst also emphasising the importance of quality security products and systems installed and maintained to professional standards.John Bates, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "The BSIA is extremely supportive of...

 ADI Global Distribution (UK) has signed an agreement with Xtralis to distribute its CCTV products in the UK and Ireland ADI Global Distribution (UK) has signed an agreement with Xtralis to distribute its CCTV products in the UK and Ireland.Xtralis is a leading provider of early warning safety and security systems with more than 45,000 security systems installed in locations around the world. The Xtralis security portfolio includes the ADPRO FastTrace event-based video recording and transmission...