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Controlware provide video transmission, management, recording, and video content analysis systems Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware Communications has reached a significant milestone by supplying over 35,000 CCTV digital video channels in Europe. Helmut Woerner, Chief Executive Officer of Controlware said, "Naturally, we are delighted to reach this landmark sales figure. We are extremely proud of this achievement and the role that Controlware has played in transforming the efficiency o...

Pictured (L) is Steve Green from Dedicated Micros receiving the IP in Security Innovation Award in the Software category from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd. Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has secured a prestigious IP in Security Innovation Award for a revolutionary capability that can transform NetVu Connected CCTV systems into a sophisticated Emergency Messaging and Mass Notification System. The result, which saw Dedicated Micros come top in the 'Be...

 David Trimmer (right), Managing Director of SDC and David Bentley, General Manager of GallagherNSI Gold accredited Security Design Centre (SDC), the West Midland security installer, has been selected as a channel partner for Gallagher Security Management Systems (Gallagher). Gallagher's Cardax™ scalable access control and Powerfence™ perimeter electric fencing systems complete SDC's comprehensive, integrated, security service. David Trimmer, MD of SDC explained, "Our selec...

 SALTO will exhibit a comprehensive range of electronic access control products at ISEC 2009 (Stand C41) Doorware, the authorized distributor for SALTO Systems in Ireland, will showcase their latest innovations in electronic access control technology at ISEC 2009 held at the City West Hotel Dublin 25th-26th March.Ireland's only exhibition and conference totally dedicated to security, the bi-annual ISEC event features leading Irish and International companies from all security sect...

  The DHU500 series of Pentaplex DVRs was awarded a 'best buy' recommendation from a British CCTV magazine Digimerge, the Canadian-based DVR and camera manufacturer, has launched its products in the UK and Europe. The units consistently out-perform rival offerings in the value sector of the market and as installers and end-users seek competitive offerings in a straitened economy the range is likely to prove attractive.The DHU500 series of Pentaplex network DVRs will appeal to inte...

 The new face recognition system assures boarding pass authenticationC-True Imaging Ltd. (C-True) is introducing the C-Gate system, a boarding pass authentication solution using face recognition technology. The C-GATE system assures that ticketed passengers will be allowed to board only their proper flight.The system was launched at IATA's AVSEC 2008 conference, in Seoul, South Korea and gained substantial interest by aviation security officials.C-Gate offers an innovative breakthrough solu...

  View larger imageIpsotek presents innovative intelligent video Casino suite to enhance profitability and management of roulette and blackjackIpsotek, the world-leading manufacturer of Intelligent Video Analytics Applications, today announced the launch at the International Gaming Expo of its revolutionary new Casino Suite, which is designed to increase productivity at roulette and Black Jack tables. A prototype system has been running very successfully for several months and has...

The installation of advanced access control systems in both hotels significantly contributed to the award wins Two new hotel projects in Bulgaria, the Hotel Metropolitan-Sofia and the Park Hotel Pirin-Sandanski, have won awards in the 2008 Building of the Year contest for their advanced SALTO Systems access control installations.The Building of the Year awards ceremony, held at Sofia's Ivan Vazov National Theatre and broadcast live by Bulgarian National Television, is sponsored and organise...

 G4Tec security solution allows the central registry database to be imported directly into the Symmetry SMS solutionThe University of Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning.When the university were looking for a company to try to meet their access control needs, they went through a competitive tendering process using the Of...

 Myrasys video surveillance solution protects Campion SchoolChallengeThe Campion School needed an easy to use solution to identify and monitor their visitors. Students leaving the premises without clearance had also become a growing problem.SolutionFor a future proof investment, the scalable Mirasys V series with remote viewing possibilities was installed together with Arecont cameras. The installation was made by Classwatch.ResultsThe property and assets of Campion School are now protected...

Yu Kitamura of Sony Professional Solutions Europe explains the benefits of H.264 - the latest video compression technology.   Video compression as a subject matter may seem really dull, but the real-world benefits of using the latest technology can radically increase the flexibility of your IP network. Put simply, better compression means greater flexibility - the more efficiently data  H.264 requires less bandwidth, while delivering better quality is handled, the m...

 Dedicated Micros will be showcasing the recent additions and enhancements to the company's popular DV-IP product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be taking advantage of IIPSEC 2009 to underline the increasing capabilities of its NetVu Connected CCTV solutions including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Optimised Cameras, featuring HyperSense Technology, the expansion of its popular DV-IP product range; the operational benefits of the Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix...

 Both Dedicated Micros and D-Tec are nominated for a number of awardsCCTV specialist AD Group announces that its subsidiaries - Dedicated Micros and D-Tec - are in contention for a combined total of four awards at the prestigious IP-in-Security Awards. Dedicated Micros is through successfully to the second stage in the ‘Hardware', ‘Software' and ‘Application' categories and D-Tec for the ‘Application' award. The ultimate winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner...

 Vigilant takes part in the Pivot3 High-Definition Storage Alliane ProgramVigilant Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of BATM Advanced Communications, announced that it has joined the Pivot3 High-Definition Storage™ Alliance program, offering service and support for Pivot3 technology customers worldwide.  Vigilant NetView, end-to-end fully digital security and surveillance system provides enhanced video handling accuracy, flexibility and alarms management. NetView gives i...

  CSC is the only company to have achieved VdS certification in the IP alarms field  Extending its technical lead further in the IP alarms market Chiron Security Communications (CSC) has become the only company to achieve independent, Europe-wide VdS verification and accreditation with its best selling IRIS Touch range of IP diallers. Confirmation of the coveted VdS approvals - which is the benchmark standard most widely recognised across Europe - represents a major...

 The inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow has been postponedIntegrated Systems Events, LLC, and UBMI UAE Jersey Limited (formerly CMPi UAE Jersey Limited) have announced the postponement of the inaugural Integrated Systems Middle East Africa (ISMEA) tradeshow. Originally scheduled to be held 23-24 March 2009 at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the show will now be staged at a later date."We had a tremendous response from the AV and electronic system...

 Warren Collins, Technical Sales Manager (UK) , MAXXESS Systems Warren Collins has worked within the electronic security industry for over 17 years, the last four of which have been with MAXXESS Systems heading up their technical support team.Commenting on Warren's appointment, Lee Copland, MAXXESS Systems EMEA Managing Director said: "Warren's specialist knowledge of access control hardware and software acquired whilst working for ourselves and Nedap make him the ideal...

The investment demonstrates the company's commitment to developing an unrivalled training and technical support serviceCooper Security has committed to a new 10-year lease on its facility at Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.The new agreement coincides with a considerable investment in the site, which will house a dedicated customer service and training facility, a state-of-the-art R&D and product development department and a sales and marketing office.This lates...

  Vidicore will be presenting Pivot3's video-optimized storage solution at Stand 121  Pivot3 and Mirasys partner to present a complete video management solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot3 and Mirasys solutions at Stand 121. Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this enterprise solution along with our team of experts. Vidicore...

  Arecont's new line of H.264 high definition cameras will be on display at Stand 121  Pivot3 and Arecont Vision team up to present a complete high-definition camera and storage solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot3 and Arecont Vision solutions at Stand 121. Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this unique s...

  Omnicast has proven to be the solution of choice in numerous industries Pivot3 and Genetec partner to present a complete video management solution at IIPSEC 2009. Vidicore, the European representatives for Pivot3, will be exhibiting the Pivot 3 and Genetec solutions at Stand 121.  Iain Cameron, Vidicore's UK Representative, invites you to come and visit us for comprehensive presentation of this enterprise solution along with our team of experts. Vidicore will pre...

 Videoswitch digital video recorders have been installed in forty Nando's restaurants The Videoswitch DVRs are part of a sophisticated CCTV system installed by Abel Alarm Co. Ltd within Nando's restaurants to assist them in creating a safe and secure environment for staff and customers.Nando's are the UK's fastest growing restaurant chain, famous for flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. Nandos' management work hard to create a family orientated atmosphere in their restaurants and see CCTV...

  Dallmeier digital CCTV products selected by Southamption City Council to secure run down tower blocksSouthampton City Council received a surprising answer when it asked residents what should be improved in a group of run-down tower blocks. "We wondered whether people would want the exteriors of the blocks to be brightened up, but that wasn't their top priority," says service development manager Paul Paskins. "They gave us a really clear message that the most...

   Samsung Electronics IP camera range to integrate with Milestone video management software Samsung Electronics, the industry leader in visual devices, semiconductor, mobile, networking, consumer electronics and video surveillance technology, has officially announced the successful integration of its newly released IP camera models (SNC-B2315, SNC-B5395, SNC-M300) with leading VMS (Video Management Software) providers Milestone Systems and On-Net Surveillance Systems...

Jeremy Kimber, Honeywell's EMEA Marketing Leader, lays out the key points to consider when choosing a converged access control solution. In the past few years, perhaps no security industry buzzword has been defined in articles and promotional materials as many times as 'convergence'. These definitions have most commonly referred to the integration of physical  Convergence of physical and traditional IT systems can provide compelling security benefits for an enterprise securit...

 First Security now offers the Security Practioners' Qualification to its officers Following the launch of First Security's bespoke management development programme, which was launched earlier this year in association with Northampton College, and accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, it has again teamed up with Lambeth College to offer the Security Practitioners Qualification to its officers.The Security Qualifications: NOCN Level 2 Certificate for Security Practitioners i...

  Pecan announces the appointment of Jo Lomax to Northern Area Sales Manager Pecan CCTV has appointed Jo Lomax as Northern Area Sales Manager. In addition to offering existing customers the benefit of excellent levels of service and support Jo will also be utilising Pecan's ability to supply bespoke solutions and develop new business opportunities from installers.Originally from Warrington, Jo started her career in internal sales working for some of the industry's major players. O...

 BiKal Candy Bar Cam available in all Maplin storesMaplin, the well-known electronics retailer, has recently introduced the revolutionary BiKal Candy Bar Cam to its UK customers.  Although Maplin have experienced a 70% increase in sales of domestic security cameras in the past year, many home users are still apprehensive about the difficulty in installing such security equipment.  The BiKal Candy Bar Cam is the perfect response to such anxiety as it can be easily installed by home...

  New MOBOTIX Q22 offers low cost, Hi-Res solutions for estate agents and retail outletsLettings and estate agents are a growing market for the installation of CCTV, is the view of Darren Roe, Operations Manager at Ecl-ips, an Advanced MOBOTIX partner and specialist in environmental and security threat management, as the company installs its fifth system within this sector in only a few months."People often think of pubs, clubs and banks as the only place you will find CCTV on the...

 Samsung Techwin has announced the introduction of a three-year warranty on its entire range of CCTV products. The new warranty terms, which came into effect on the 1st January 2009, are part of the company's commitment to service and product excellence. "Our products are highly reliable and we are pleased to pass on the benefits of this reliability to our customers," said James Smith, Marketing Manager for Samsung Techwin's dedicated European professional security division....