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SANYO's latest cameras with exciting new technologies will be demonstrated at IFSEC 2009  SANYO believe ‘technology' has a key role to play in ensuring that CCTV installers can survive and even prosper during a recession. At IFSEC 2009, SANYO will be demonstrating several new innovative technologies which provide installers with the opportunity to create new business as well as help existing customers take their CCTV systems to a higher level.The technology built into SANYO's VCC-W87...

 Vicon will demonstrate full power of ViconNet 5 as well as showcase its megapixel camera range at IFSECVisitors to Vicon's stand will see a demonstration of the full power of ViconNet 5, the latest version of Vicon's highly acclaimed video management software platform, which enables users to take full advantage of Video over IP.ViconNet 5, which encompasses the latest compression techniques and has built-in intelligent video analytics, can provide complete video system manag...

  Dedicated Micros CCTV security products shortlisted for prestigious IFSEC Security Industry AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after being confirmed as a finalist in three categories of the prestigious IFSEC 2009 Security Industry Awards.The company is shortlisted in the CCTV Product of the Year category for its DV-IP Server with an embedded NetVu Console capability. Dedicated Micros is also in contention for the Integrated Security Produc...

 The latest EverFocus CCTV products will be presented on stand B5 in hall 5 at IFSECAll digital video recorder models with MPEG-4 compression technology are equipped with programmable motion detection, Ethernet interface, e-mail and network alarm functions, local and network PTZ control and a free EverFocus DDNS service enabling users to register their DDNS account directly from the DVR setup.The new "Paragon" DVR series incorporates the latest MPEG-4 compression technology with i...

AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board.Pauline's new role will incorporate her existing responsibilities for the direction of Worldwide Marketing but in addition she will now contribute directly to the overall strategic direction of the Group.Commented Nigel Petrie, AD Group Chairman: "I am delighted that...

 Adam Wiseberg joins Mirasys as ChairmanMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, appointed Adam Wiseberg as group chairman following its Annual General Meeting in Helsinki yesterday. Wiseberg was most recently a main board director at CCTV manufacturer AD Group, where he spent 12 years and helped in growing turnover from under £1 million to nearly £90 million in 5 years, winning widespread industry recogni...

 Burger King decided to use the Hikvision's digital surveillance products to secure the restaurantBurger King, one of the biggest worldwide fast food chains, has over 11,300 restaurants in 69 countries. And in Glasgow, United Kingdom, approximately 90 percent of Burger King Restaurants are operated by independent franchisees in different locations, which have been providing convenience of food for hundreds of people every day. Ensuring the security of restaurants as well as offering unified...

 Samsung Techwin's ambition to be a total solutions provider will be further advanced at IFSEC 2009Samsung Techwin's stand at IFSEC 2009 (stand C70, hall 5) will be almost twice the size of last year's stand, which is just as well, as the company, which is one of Europe's fastest growing professional security brands, is planning to have a vast array of new products on display."Installers and system integrators looking for a competitive  edge will have the opportunity to see demons...

   Hertfordshire County Council installed Xtralis's ADPRO remote security technologyThe challengeAs with many educational establishments across the United Kingdom, schools in Hertfordshire are experiencing increasing levels of crime. The main issues tend to be vandalism of property and theft of high value items such as computers and other learning equipment.Robert Holgate, the CCTV Control Room Manager for Stevenage Borough Council explains "Initially we were just looking to reduc...

  Xtralis ADPRO multi-site video security system decreases criminal activity in Swindon neighbourhoodThe challengeThe Crime and Disorder Act was introduced in the UK in 1998. This placed a duty on local government and other organizations to work to reduce crime and the fear of crime.Swindon neighbourhood groups were dissatisfied with the level of property vandalism, drug-related crime and general safety of residents within their area. The five Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cabled sy...

  Axis Security, has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental accreditationAxis Security, one of London and the City's fastest growing security service providers, has been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 14001 environmental accreditation, in recognition of its firm commitment to help the environment and reduce the environmental impact of its processes.ISO 14001 is the international management standard for the environment, providing businesses with...

  Important library archive made safe by Siemens technologySiemens Building Technologies has designed and installed a complete safety and security solution for one of the oldest and most important library archives in the world.Siemens has supplied a fully interoperable system comprising intruder detection, video surveillance, fire detection and a danger management system to protect Bibliotheca Albertina, the main building of the University Library in Leipzig, one of the oldest German u...

   ADPRO solution from Xtralis was installed at 20 restaurants of McDonalds in known trouble areas The challengeWith over 1000 sites, McDonalds is one of the leading quick service restaurant chains in the UK. As with many other restaurant and hotel chains in the United Kingdom, McDonalds have had their fair share of unruly patrons, gangs of youths and homeless vagrants who harass or assault staff and disturb restaurant guests. McDonalds wanted to prevent their restaurants fro...

  T-Mobile has greatly reduced the threat of violence, robberies and theft across their high street retail outlets after installing Xtralis's ADPRO FastTraceThe challengeWhen the German owned telecom giant T-Mobile burst on the UK retail scene a few years back they did it with such speed and efficiency that most people would be forgiven for thinking that T-Mobile has always been one of UK's largest Telecom Retail chains. Today the company have 129 retail outlets across the country...

  Xtralis' ADPRO remotely monitored video security system installed in local fast food outlet The challenge In South Africa, a local KFC outlet was experiencing numerous break-ins, where the criminals were stealing cash that had been deposited into the drop safe for the Cash In Transit vehicles due for collection the following day.KFC had previously installed alarm systems but repeatedly the criminals were too quick for the armed response to apprehend them as they were able t...

 Raytec has been confirmed as a double-category finalist for the Small Business AwardLeading LED lighting manufacturer Raytec has been short-listed as a double-category finalist in one of the UK's most prestigious business awards.The North East Business Awards, now in its 10th year, is a hard-fought annual competition which this year attracted more than 374 entries.Raytec has been confirmed as a finalist for the Small Business Award, recognising the achievements of companies showing im...

BSAI statistics show attacks against cash-in-transit courier remains a serious issueThe latest statistics from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) show that attacks against cash-in-transit couriers remain a serious problem, despite the criminal standing a significant chance of getting caught. Industry, Government and the Police are acting with renewed vigour and absolute determination to combat cash-in-transit (CIT) attacks during 2009.2008 saw 1000 attacks against cash-in-tran...

 VSG's Chairman, Bill Muskin; top prize winner Ben Dawson; and Chief Executive of Skills for Security, David GreerAt an event with enough pomp and ceremony to shame the Golden Globes, leading security provider VSG took over 200 of its employees to the Heritage Motor Museum near Warwick recently, for its annual ‘One Vision' Awards luncheon.Open to all of the company's 4,500 employees, ‘One Vision' is an internal incentive programme conceived originally in 2002 by Managing Directo...

 Steve Kirby joins Mayflex as Extreme Networks Vendor ManagerMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has appointed a new Extreme Networks Vendor Manager to look after sales of the Extreme Networks product range. Steve Kirby joins Mayflex with over 15 years experience and knowledge of the data networking and managed services industry. Prior to joining Mayflex, Steve has held senior sales roles at a leading network integrator and at a numbe...

 The Technology Day will educate customers on the latest advances in CCTV technology introduced by Samsung TechwinThe ‘ADI and Samsung Techwin Technology Day' will take place on 16th April at the Birchwood Golf Club, Warrington."Samsung Techwin has been creating quite a stir recently with a rapidly expanding market presence and a constant stream of new competitively priced premium products," said Glenn Davies, UK Business Product Manager for ADI Global Distribution. &qu...

   BMW Park Lane, world's most prestigious car dealership groups installed ADPRO FastTraceThe challenge BMW Park Lane is one of the world's most prestigious car dealership groups, so the company was only willing to consider a highly reliable and sophisticated security system with a fi rst-class reputation to guard its high profile London sites.However, BMW Park Lane had to ensure that any system complemented its existing network, providing a cost effective and practical solution....

 AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda race car on track for Le MansMarch has been a busy month for the AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda B08/80 Coupé, being run by racing team RML, with the announcement of a new driver for the Le Mans 24 Hours in June and the completion of a successful two-day test programme at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France.The confirmed third driver for the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours is 31-year-old Chris Dyson, the lead driver and Sporting Director of Dyson Racing in t...

 Mayflex is exhibiting as many products as possible at global annual security event IFSEC 2009Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is exhibiting at this years IFSEC exhibition taking place at the NEC in Birmingham. IFSEC is the world's largest global annual security event which will host the latest technologies and offers rich educational content and networking opportunities, all under one roof.This will be the third year running that...

 The new Group 4 Technology office in Dubai will become the Middle East sales headquartersIntegrated Security Management supplier Group 4 Technology is pleased to announce the opening of their new support office in Dubai. This move underlines the commitment to strengthen their position as a key security provider within the region.Located in Dubai's Airport Free Zone, one of Dubai's fastest growing Free Zones, the new Group 4 Technology office will become the Middle East sales headquart...

 Steve Liddiard returned to LILIN after two years as National Sales ManagerLILIN recently announced that following two years in the security media industry, Steve Liddiard has returned to the company as National Sales Manager.Steve has a wealth of experience within the CCTV industry; he was previously with LILIN from 2002 to 2006 as a Business Development Executive and prior to that had worked in distribution sales and major project management.Steve has decided to come back to LILIN as he w...

 The British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership publish a new guide to careers in the security industryThe British Security Industry Association and the Career Transition Partnership have published a new guide for service leavers to careers in the security industry. The guide includes case studies on ex-service leavers that have forged successful careers in the security industry and highlights a typical career path, as well as detailing the Career Transition...

Samsung Techwin's professional security division has appointed Feodor Zhidomirov as Area Manager for Russia and CISSamsung Techwin's professional security division has appointed Feodor Zhidomirov as Area Manager for Russia and CIS.Joining Samsung Techwin from Pelco, where for the last five years he has been responsible for sales strategy throughout Russia and CIS, Feodor has extensive experience of the security industry having previously worked for Luis+ one of Russia's largest distributors...

 IndigoVision announced its half year financial results and reported an increase in sales revenueIndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video security solutions, has announced its half year financial results. The company reported an increase in sales revenues of 16% to £10.7m ($14.8m) for the 6-month period ending 31 January 2009, with operating profits of £1.2M ($1.66m).Commenting on the results Oliver Vellacott, IndigoVision's CEO said: "As we expected, gr...

Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars. The customer challenge Sun Microsystems provides network computing infrastruct...

  Vicon offers fully engineered solutions at Vicon shopping centreVicon report that there is still significant interest in CCTV from shopping centres and retailers despite pressure on capital expenditure brought about by the current tough economic climate.Vicon was an exhibitor at the BCSC's Shopping Centre Management Conference which took place on 3rd-4th March at ACC Liverpool.  According to Richard Allen-Miles, Vicon's Sales Director for UK and Ireland, visitors to the Vic...