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Vigitron technology installed in listed school buildingMulti-core cabling solutions combined with active and passive transmission devices from Vigitron have been installed at a school in Wallasey on the Wirral Peninsular in Merseyside. Known as the ‘Solar Campus', the 1962 site is a Grade II listed structure and was the first building in the world to be heated entirely by solar energy.The work has been performed by Dante Fire and Security, based in Warrington, Cheshire, and the equipment w...

Jamel Djebari, Sales Manager for Samsung Techwin in FranceSamsung Techwin's SVR series of digital video recorders (DVRs) has achieved CNPP accreditation, the de-facto French standard for digital video recording.Often referred to as ‘Sarkosy compliance', the CNPP accreditation verifies that Samsung Techwin SVR-945, SVR-960, SVR-1645, SVR-1660, SVR1680 and SVR-3200 DVRs are all able to record, as a minimum, 4CIF quality video across all channels at twelve  frames per second and that eac...

The creation of AD Mobile coincides with a number of major product developments for the Queen's Award winning TransVu rangeAD Group announces the launch of its AD Mobile division, which will have specific responsibility for all aspects of sales and technical support for the TransVu family of mobile CCTV Digital Video Recorders throughout the EMEA region. Already deployed successfully on commercial and public sector vehicles - and even a Le Mans race car - the ruggedized TransVu range from AD Mob...

Crimewatch Systems selected Bold's Gemini for their remote alarm and video receiving centreSecurity monitoring company, Crimewatch Systems, have selected leading software supplier Bold Communications to provide their monitoring software at their BS: 5979, Cat II remote alarm and video receiving centre in the North East.Crimewatch, delivering security services across the whole of the UK, needed a system that supports conventional digital communicator alarms, BT Redcare, DualCom and provides...

 TSS works closely with a large proportion of fire services in the UK supplying mobile CCTV solutionsTSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is highlighting the growing number of fire and rescue services who are unlocking the benefits of in-vehicle mobile CCTV as an integral part of safety-critical driver training. Commented Jeremy Coleman, Sales Manager at TSS: "Video captured in this way and linked to the recording of key metadata - such as a fire engine's speed - undoubted...

Bosch's Praesideo technology is at the heart of a new public address and voice alarm system at MK Dons stadium Proven Praesideo technology from Bosch Security Systems is at the heart of a new public address and voice alarm system installed at the recently constructed stadium:mk, the new home for the Milton Keynes Dons. The installation, completed by Nottingham-based design and installation company VCP Services, combines Bosch's Praesideo with self-powered loudspeakers in what...

 Vivotek and SeeTec join hands to provide their customers with more tailor-made IP surveillance solutionsVIVOTEK is pleased to announce its cooperation with SeeTec, the leading central management software vendor in Europe. Both companies will join hands to provide their customers with more tailor-made IP surveillance solutions boasting higher flexibility and more easy-to-use functions. The alliance further reinforces VIVOTEK's presence in Europe.The partnership began with the integration of...

Pro-Vision will be distributing the full range of Vigitron products in the UK from June 2009Vigitron, the leading manufacturer of UTP video balun transmission products, announces a new UK distributor. Shrewsbury-based Pro-Vision will be distributing the full range of Vigitron products in the UK from June 2009.Vigitron received high levels of interest at IFSEC 2009 with visitors showing much interest in the automatic video compensation (AVC) hubs. Pro-Vision have also confirmed that levels of enq...

  The University of East Anglia in Norwich, CambridgeshireMissionThe University of East Anglia (UEA) has over 15,000 students based at its 320 acre campus, situated two miles east of Norwich.  Founded in 1960, the university is home to the prestigious Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts. Following the arrival of a new Campus Services Manager, Mike McCormack, the university embraced a strategy of bringing its disparate CCTV systems together onto a more comprehensive, up-to-date a...

 Siemens designed the technology to fit the needs of their client exactlly From an anonymous looking office block in central Croydon, NCP is operating what is the largest and technically most advanced centrally controlled parking operation in the world.Using state of the art Siemens designed and powered command and control technology, NCP's National Operations Centre (NOC) oversees security, payment, and customer services for 200,000 NCP car parking spaces in 25 cities across...

 Lidl requires a well functioning monitoring system to offer greater security Mission Lidl's stores handle a large quantity of cash everyday, which means there is a high risk for robbery and other incidents. In order to prevent the risk of robbery and to give personnel greater security, Lidl requires a well functioning monitoring system. When Lidl needed to modernise its existing analogue monitoring system, it sought a system with great flexibility, which also needed to be cost-ef...

Honeywell WINPAK meets and exceeds the current and future needs of Discovery Networks EuropeThe clientDiscovery Networks Europe (DNE) is a division of the leading global real-world media company, Discovery Communications Inc. DNE has grown from one channel in the UK launched 17 years ago to 13 channels in the region. With new headquarters in London, DNE has local offices throughout Europe, including Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Denmark.DNE has recently moved into new...

   The Endress+Hauser Group's new Swiss corporate headquarters are located in Reinach near BaselSecurity across the Group Endress+Hauser transnationally relies on time & attendance and access control from PCS Systemtechnik and LEGIC.The Endress+Hauser Group's new Swiss corporate headquarters are located in Reinach near Basel. The "Sternenhof" Centre accommodates four divisions of the Group. A total of 400 staff are employed at the Centre. When it chose a time & attend...

St. Pancras Station integrates the entire site management under iVENCS control and supervisory systemThe £800m transformation of St Pancras International Station in London has proved the largest rail refurbishment project in the United Kingdom for a century. The station acts as the London terminus for all passengers travelling on Eurostar from Italy, France, Germany and other continental destinations. One of many successful aspects of the project has been integration of the entire sit...

  Right mix of security tools makes shopping malls safer for billions of visitors  Mission Simon Property Group owns or has an interest in more than 320 malls and shopping centres across North America. As the largest public real estate owner in the U.S., maintaining safe environments for shoppers, leasers and employees is vital to the Simon brand. To toughen up against theft targeting the retail industry, Simon set out to update security across the board. K...

Samsung Techwin provides a total CCTV solution delivering ‘real life' benefits at Verulam Point, St. AlbansSamsung Techwin is now widely regarded as one of the leading European professional security brands. It has built a reputation for leading from the front by way of introducing ground breaking technology and a comprehensive range of high performance products. These products collectively provide professional security solutions for any application or project.An excellent example of S...

 OD Security BV selects Todd Research as Sales Representatives for Soter RS X-Ray System in UK & IrelandOD Security BV of the Netherlands announced at the recent IFSEC Show in the UK, that it has extended its sales channel in UK and Ireland with the appointment of Todd Research as Sales Representatives for Soter RS X-Ray System. Jan Steven Van Wingerden, CEO of OD security said of the recent appointment: "The market in the UK looks especially promising and with our complimenta...

Chubb installed an integrated CCTV and intruder alarm system to protect James Bond MuseumImpressive cars, gadgets and guns owned by the world's most famous fictional secret agent are being protected by equally sophisticated alarm systems and cameras from Chubb Security. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).The props are housed in the world's first museum dedicated to the films of James Bond, opened on the 100th anniversary of Bond producer Albe...

The latest Siemens Solaris dome cameras are far less obtrusive and require virtually no maintenanceWith Cardiff's prestigious Millennium Stadium, Wales' premier venue for sporting and entertainment events, coming up to its tenth birthday, the stadium's managers decided that it was time to upgrade the site's CCTV installation to take advantage of the many technology advances that have been made since the stadium originally opened.Working with expert independent CCTV installer, Building Management...

ACTi demonstrates aggressive growth in product solution and sales marketing with positive feedback from IFSEC 2009ACTi, the leading IP surveillance solution manufacturer, once again, amazed the market by showcasing their even more complete product and solution offering in IFSEC 2009 during May 11 to 14, 2009. ACTi did grab the attention of the exhibition by not only showing the advantageous product offering but also the unique way ACTi promotes their strength.With a big island stand, A...

 Panasonic System Solutions Europe showcased an exciting array of security products and technologiesPanasonic System Solutions Europe (PSSEU) was once again a leading figure at IFSEC this year with an exciting array of security products and technologies including new additions to Panasonic's acclaimed i-Pro range and advanced Network Video Recorders (NVR) Solutions.Carrying on from the success of its Super Dynamic technology, the exhibition saw the launch of Panasonic's new Super Dynamic 5...

  The NetVu Connected EcoSense integrates industry-leading features such as TransCodingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The EcoSense, which was on display for the first time at IFSEC 2009, has been designed to deliver low cost multi-channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing. A key advance for the EcoSense is the integration of on-board help videos to assist with user and configuration product...

Network Rail selects Allegiant product for its CCTV application to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient railwayNetwork Rail, the owner and manager of Great Britain's rail infrastructure, will use a host of Bosch's Allegiant Matrix Switchers and Accessories in its latest CCTV application.Network Rail owns and maintains 20,000 miles of tracks and infrastructure, thousands of bridges and tunnels, and 17 of the largest and busiest railway stations in Great Britain, which 800 million visitors pass...

 Wireless solutions provide the combination of less cost and flexibility in camera placementAlvarion and Aerelink today announced the latest expansion of the wireless network built in Dundee. An additional eight wired leased lines have been replaced by the wireless network; in total over one hundred leased lines have been replaced resulting in immediate savings.Currently over 100 sites throughout Dundee including several libraries, schools, sports centres, and other council b...

 MOBOTIX cameras secure Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern bank head office"At Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern we're using MOBOTIX cameras in our head office, which was renovated in 2007. Apart from a couple of older analogue models in the underground parking garage, only high resolution MOBOTIX network cameras are installed. The cameras have been running without any problems for more than 5 years at many of our branches. Thanks to our good experiences and the detailed images these camer...

 Richard Day of James Burell LimitedRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - reports that its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service which provides vital out-of-hours protection for the Ossett, West Yorkshire, branch of James Burrell Limited - the North's leading independent builders merchant - has reduced theft at the site by an impressive 80 per cent since going live.This sort of success is fuelling a growing demand for event-driven CCTV amongst UK builders merchants,...

A major operational task for the CCTV vehicle is monitoring the behaviour of football fans travelling through the cityPatrolVu Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is proving to be extremely effective on the ground for Cumbria Police, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in key hot spot areas across the force's Northern Command area - specifically Carlisle city centre - and to deliver a rapidly deployable resource to assist with crowd control on match...

"Customer First" initiatives allow customers to share their views and opinions about the security marketHID Global, the trusted worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently demonstrated its “Customer First” initiatives during IFSEC 2009 in a forum designed to engage customers and empower them to share their views and opinions about the security market, as well as about HID Global and the products and solutions the company p...

  Detection of unauthorised and potentially malicious intruders at the earliest possible stage is necessaryRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - used IFSEC 2009 to highlight the growing potential of remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV to protect the homes of high net worth individuals from attack, against the backdrop of their increased targeting by ruthless criminal gangs.High profile incidents, in both urban and country areas across Britain, including individuals b...

CSL DualCom developed its DigiPlus in collaboration with Vodafone CSL DualCom Limited have partnered with East Midland Central Station to upgrade 20,000 Digital Communicators with DigiPlus, the latest innovation from Secure Communications Market leader, CSL DualCom.  DigiPlus guarantees legacy Digis to work with the new BT 21CN Network and other Next Generation Networks.  DigiPlus is a joint venture between mobile communications giant, Vodafone and CSL DualCom. ...