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  VIDEOR, one of the leading European Multibrand Distributors at IFSEC 2009VIDEOR will be an exhibitor at IFSEC in Birmingham again in 2009. But with more this time: VIDEOR will increase its booth area by a good 40% to cater better for its new concept. Designed as a lounge, the extended area offers much room to discuss current products and, of course, product innovations in a cosy atmosphere away from the hurly-burly from the fair. And the continuously growing product portfolio gives e...

  University of Sussex selects Bosch Security Systems for CCTV installationsReliable 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 instal...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has supplied bomb blast resistant doors and Martin Roberts steel doorsetsIngersoll Rand Security Technologies has supplied bomb blast resistant doors and Martin Roberts steel doorsets throughout Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5. The building was designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership at a cost of £4.3billion.Due to tens of millions of passengers using the facility each year, it was vital that this iconic building would be as accessible...

 Sony Professional announced the selection of Integral as their latest Video Security dealerSony Professional, a division of Sony United Kingdom Limited, recently announced a new dealership with Integral that will see Sony's full range of Video Security products become available to the company's customers. Integral, Britain's largest national provider of comprehensive maintenance services for commercial and public sector buildings, can now offer Sony's market-leading technology, includ...

 Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies steel doorsets installed at St Pancras International station London's new St Pancras International station - home of the Eurostar - has been fitted with Martin Roberts steel doorsets from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.Over 400 fire and acoustic doorsets with bespoke vision panels, integrated access control and clean-lined hardware have been installed as part of the refurbishment at both passenger level and throughout back of house areas. Martin R...

 ADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications launch a series of open days to educate installers on latest AXIS IP TechnologyADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications are launching a series of branch open days and customer visits in February which are designed to inform customers about the latest in Internet Protocol (IP) products, software and technology.The events held at ADI Global Distribution branches across the UK are open to installers, and give customers the unique opp...

  Dedicated Micros DV-IP Roadshow returns spotlighting the latest generation of the DV-IP network DVRsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is on the move again with a series of DV-IP Roadshows planned across the UK during March. The company's state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle will form the centrepiece of the Roadshows which - following the success of last year's DV-IP Server Launch Events - are to spotlight the capabilities of the latest generation DV-IP range of...

 Salto and Nedap aim to promote integrated access control solutions NEDAP and SALTO present a unique off-the-shelf integration between NEDAP AEOS and SALTO off line readers. The integration provides customers with a seamless single management platform for their entire access control needs, increasing cost effectiveness and flexibility. With this integration, NEDAP extends the advanced access control capabilities of AEOS to off line, unwired doors.  After a period of intensive coll...

  Executive brings proven security track industry track record to roleHoneywell recently announced the appointment of Mick Goodfellow to Sales Leader, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Honeywell Security & Communications. The position extends Goodfellow's previous responsibilities as Regional Sales Leader for Western Europe. In his new capacity, Goodfellow will oversee relationships with Honeywell's regional channel customers, including distributors, installers, value added re...

  At the control, crime prevention officer for Wyre IPC Ian Hill (seated) with Stuart Malay, Chubb regional sales manager, Ian Lonsdale, crime prevention officer, and David Dunnagan, Chubb business development managerCCTV from Chubb Security using microwave technology to increase the speed and quality of images transmitted to the police is helping cut crime in the Lancashire town of Fleetwood. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.A high-bandwidth...

 Mobotix IP cameras are used by University of Bedfordshire to record progress of redevelopment project at its Luton CampusThe University of Bedfordshire is using two Mobotix cameras installed by Lynx Networks to record the progress of the extensive redevelopment project at its Luton Campus. Time-lapse photography, taken automatically over 18 months, will allow the University to show a film of the demolition and construction of the new Student Centre and St...

 Samsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product ManagerSamsung Techwin's Professional Security division has appointed Peter Ainsworth as European Product Manager.Peter joins Samsung Techwin having spent the previous thirteen years working for Norbain where for the last eight years he was Vista Product Manager.Commenting on his appointment, Peter said: "The innovative new products which Samsung Techwin will be launching over the next t...

  Leaders in video security analysis implement all-inclusive offeringSony Professional, Milestone and Agent Vi  recently announced a complete solution for intelligent video analysis ahead of Milestone's Integration Platform Symposium in Las Vegas, February 12th - 14th. Following its introduction to the market several years ago, intelligent video analysis technology has been increasingly used by the security industry. However, up until now there has been no single cost-effective, s...

 The new control room includes 18 32-inch plasma monitors and a further 12 22-inch monitorsWith rapidly escalating costs making the use of on-site security guards increasingly unattractive for many businesses, Crown Security Group of Port Talbot has, for some time, been working with Siemens Building Technologies to develop a sophisticated security service based on remote monitoring. This service - RedAlert - already easily surpasses the effectiveness of traditional on-site guards, yet the r...

 Contactless access control solution from HOTELDATA The Weinburg therapeutic climbing centre was recently opened after a construction period which lasted thirteen months. The smooth guest management is assured by an access control and billing system from HOTELDATA based on LEGIC technology. The soaring 17 meter high climbing gym is the highest in Austria and gets the heart of every climbing enthusiast beating a little faster. A wide range of facilities is on offer here besides general sport...

  Xtralis will exhibit total product range at IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREXXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that it has reached agreement with the organisers of IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREX to have a major presence at this year's events. Xtralis will be exhibiting its total range of fire and security technologies, including the M3000 command and control software solution, which provides seamless integration between...

  Keith Randall (centre), Operations Manager for The Mall, Bristol flanked by VSG's four security officers who have just received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) operated by the Chief Constable of the Avon and Somerset ConstabularyFour security officers employed at The Mall Bristol by VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, have received the accolade of accreditation in line with the Community Safety Accre...

  Raytec announces CCTV test nights sessionsCCTV Lighting specialist Raytec are hosting a series of practical night-time tests to highlight the performance of cameras and CCTV lighting in situation.The test sessions will be held at various locations and are open to all CCTV installers, specifiers and camera manufacturers wanting to test the performance of a CCTV system with Infra-Red or White-light.The test evening will be a practical test of CCTV lighting with different camera and len...

 Reliance High-Tech Limited to host complimentary seminar to  security cost-cutting seminar Reliance High-Tech have announced they will host a seminar titled "Smarter Solutions, Smarter Savings" on Thursday 2nd April 2009 at the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester. The half-day event will look at how organisations can blend a combination of technology and manned services to reduce the cost of security.Tara Farley, Reliance High-Tech Limited, Marketing Manager, said: &q...

 CBC launched exciting website for Radar Vision System CBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options, as well as supplier of complementary high performance Computar lenses, has launched a dedicated website for its exciting RadarVision system offers a wealth of information and interactive features about the early warning intruder surveillance system's advantages, which allow site owners and operators to detect and track people and vehicles as they en...

  Network video security systems provider Mobotix is going against global economic trendMOBOTIX AG, a technologically leading system provider for digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, reports the results for the first half of fiscal year 2008/09, ending on December 31, 2008. The MOBOTIX Group (IFRS consolidated statements) has reached a sales growth of approx. 44% in the first half of fiscal year 2008/09 resulting in sales of € 22.0m (previous year: &e...

  London Marriott Hotel deploys IndigoVision's complete IP video systemIndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been installed at the prestigious London Marriott Hotel in Kensington, as part of a CCTV security upgrade.The 7 storey, 216 room hotel wanted to upgrade its surveillance capability with the very best available technology, to meet the ever increasing security demands of a central London hotel. By deploying the IndigoVision solution, the hotel re-used its existing analo...

 Global financial institution selects L-1 solution to secure offices world-wide The challenge Faced with tough compliance regulations requiring the secure protection of customer data and a rapidly growing rate of fraud and identity theft, a leading financial institution wanted to be proactive and lock down its offices as securely as possible from unwanted intruders. The leading global payments, network and travel company wanted a cutting edge identity and access management so...

  The Club at The Saujana selects SALTO Systems for securityThe latest XS4 electronic stand alone locks, contact less update on card wall readers and SVN Virtual Network technology from SALTO Systems are aiding security at Malaysia's top luxury resort complex, The Club at The Saujana. Set among 160 acres of lush tropical gardens and nestled among the rolling hills of a palm plantation yet just a 35 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur airport, The Club at The Saujana is the latest addition t...

  CBC unveiled special website dedicated to Thermal Vision systemCBC (Europe), manufacturer of the comprehensive Ganz range of surveillance options and complementary high performance Computar lenses, has unveiled a special website dedicated to its ground breaking Thermal Vision system provides a comprehensive online guide, explaining the all-round operational advantages of combining thermal imaging technology with the popular Ganz C-AllView optical camera.This new website offers instal...

 Samsung Techwin cameras will be put to the test across the country Samsung Techwin is participating in a series of night time camera tests hosted by CCTV lighting specialist Raytec. The test sessions, which will take place on 24th February in Leeds, 26th February in Manchester, 10th March in London and 12th March in Bristol, will allow CCTV manufacturers  to show  installers, system integrators, specifiers and end-users  how well their  cameras perform in...

 LEGIC at CeBIT in Hanover/Germany: Hall 6, Stand D11With the World of LEGIC the company presents at CeBIT 2009 its contactless smart card technology for personal identification in a large variety of applications, solutions and services. The focus of this year's trade fair presence by LEGIC Identsystems Ltd from 3-8 March in Hanover/Germany is on the unmatched variety of applications for this state-of-the-art contactless smart card technology. In Hall 6 / Stand D11 in the World of LEGIC, th...

 logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 version of its go1984 video surveillance software VIVOTEK has established strategic ties with logiware gmbh, a Germany-based software development company specialized in video surveillance and recording systems. As a new member of VIVOTEK's SIA alliance, logiware will integrate supports for VIVOTEK's IP surveillance products into its software to provide customers with more surveillance options.logiware gmbh has released the latest 3.7.2.9 v...

 Representatives from the Westfield Derby Shopping Centre team who won the Best Team award - Midlands.  From the left is Gary Summerfield (Security Manager Westfield Shopping Towns Ltd), Bill Muskin (VSG Chairman), Shane Horsley, Michael Carson, Martin Burgess, Paul Leary (all VSG), John Bates (BSIA), Steve Buswell and Paul Wesson (also VSG)Thanks to the outstanding performance and dedication of its staff, VSG, the UK's fastest growing provider of security services, was a winner seven...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...