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As the new school year fast approaches the issue for the authorities and operators alike of dangerous student behaviour on buses will once again be centre stage.  Disruptive pupils are problematic enough in a classroom environment but on a moving bus some of their antics can be positively life threatening.  Typical incidents can range from minor damage to seats and graffiti to in the worst case scenario large-scale fights breaking out near the driver, distracting him or...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first six months of 2007, confirming Axis' strong sales growth of 44 per cent in its core market of network video products and fortifying the company's market leadership both globally and in the EMEA region.For the first six months of 2007, Axis Communications reported total net sales of SEK* (Swedish Krona) 748 M, compared to SEK 540 M for the corresponding period in 2006, delivering an incr...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent access control systems, is continuing to enjoy strong expansion, attributable in part to their education to customer support.  The appointment of John Harkins as field sales engineer for Scotland highlights their ongoing commitment to installation companies.Originally John planned for a career in pharmaceutical sales but says his initial intentions were undone when he ‘fell' into the worl...

Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems has won a contract worth in excess of £550,000 to provide Hertfordshire Constabulary with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solution at sites throughout the county.  The contract includes the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems, as well as associated work such as traffic management, obtaining planning permission, and liaison with the numerous third parties that have an interest in the project.The success...

Complus Teltronic Ltd, a leading supplier of Integrated Intercom Solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new offices in Runcorn, Cheshire.  The new office will house the northern Service Team.  This will enable a more dedicated, rapid response to customers in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Alongside the service department, a new demonstration / meeting area is available for customers to view the latest intercom products and technology and attend pre-ar...

IMS Research's latest report on Explosives, Weapons & Contraband (EWC) Detection Equipment highlights the rapid growth for people screening equipment.  Metal detectors have formed the backbone of the people screening market since the seventies but are somewhat limited in their detection capability and are increasingly being complemented by newer technologies with broader sensory capability.  The increasing number of incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has dr...

MITIE has recently secured a three-year contract with the Airline Operators Committee (AOC) at Bristol International Airport, making the company the sole supplier for hold baggage screening.The contract, which commenced on 9 July 2007, involves a dedicated team of 26 security specialists working 24 hours per day undertaking multi-stage screening of all hold baggage, prior to it being loaded onto departing aircraft. The success builds upon a thirteen-year relationship within aviation at Bristol I...

Dowshu Electronica Ltd continues to grow and develop, and as a result is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Southall to the post of Area Sales Manager for the South of the UK. Shaun brings a wealth of security industry experience and success to the role.  He previously worked for a leading security distribution company for 5 years, rising to the role of team leader.  Shaun won numerous company awards for his sales acumen and succeeded in quadrupling sales from his previous cu...

Largely unheard of before the 2002 release of the Jodie Foster-starring thriller with the similar name, panic rooms are becoming increasingly popular domestic security features with UK celebrities and the super rich.Security consultants representing a number of high profile sports and entertainment celebrities approached Adams Rite's Tina Ainsworth recently, enquiring about the potential application of the company's HS range of ultra-high security locks in panic rooms for their clients' residenc...

With annual sales in excess of 60 million euros, Videor E. Hartig GmbH in Rödermark close to Frankfurt is one of the leading providers of professional video technology for security applications in Europe.  And Videor will now also offer its customers the whole network video surveillance product range produced by the software manufacturer Netavis Software.  The core product is the "Observer II" program available in different product variants.  In addition to cameras...

Broadcast PixTM Inc., an exhibitor at this year's IBC convention in Amsterdam this September (Hall 7; Booth 116) announces the recent instalment of its Slate™ 1000 digital production switcher within the newly upgraded television studio at Police Headquarters in Lincolnshire, UK.  Located in the East Midlands of the UK, the territory patrolled by the Lincolnshire Police Force represents one of the largest police force areas in England and Wales.  The Slate 1000 was sold through th...

Schneider Electric announced today the acquisition of California-based Pelco Inc., a privately held company.  Pelco is a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacturing of video security systems.Pelco will further strengthen Schneider Electric's Building Automation offeringCommercial, industrial and residential buildings represent more than 50% of Schneider Electric business.  Building automation, which encompasses power and HVAC control, electronic security and fire...

CCTV distributor, Videcon PLC is delighted to announce the promotion of Justin Lindley to the position of Field Sales Executive.  He joins Videcon's recently established field sales team with representatives covering the UK, Ireland and France.                   Justin has worked in the security industry for more than 12 years and has extensive knowledge of the CCTV market, which he has gained work...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has appointed Steve Green as its National Sales and Distribution Manager for the UK region.Heading-up an eight-strong team of area, business development and national account managers, in this pivotal role, Steve has overall responsibility for the company's UK sales organization.He already has an impressive track record in the security sector, having spent 18 months at Verint systems as Direct Sales Manager, IP CCTV solutions and video analytics.  Pr...

Norbain SD Limited announced recently that it has acquired certain assets of PTS Security based in Derby, England.  PTS Security is a distributor specialising in the sales and support of complex CCTV solutions to an established customer base throughout the UK.With effect from 27th July, PTS Security will cease sales of Pelco CCTV equipment, but will service warranties and collect monies due to it for sales prior to this date.  Sales and marketing staff from PTS Security will transfer t...

Nighttime safety and security at a waterside leisure park in Gillingham, Kent, has been improved with a new lighting system that also reduces light pollution.The installation at the Gillingham Strand, carried out by TJW Electrical Ltd, uses a combination of Ganz IR infra-red illuminators and Ganz WL white light illuminators. The infrared models allow high quality black and white CCTV images to be captured without ‘spilling' visible light into neighbouring residential areas.Light pollution...

Located on the perimeter of Heathrow Airport, the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel is a modern, elegant hotel.  One of the largest hotels in the UK, it offers a wide range of facilities including 649 comfortable bedrooms, a 28 room dedicated conference centre catering for up to 700 delegates, Business Centre, health club, brassiere restaurant and lounge bar.Ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel’s day-to-day running requires a not insubstantial measure of professional management,...

It has been reported that the [London's] Metropolitan Police in the wake of the failed terrorist car bomb attacks in London's West End - which saw suspect vehicles positioned in Haymarket and near Trafalgar Square - are to be allowed access real time images from 1,500 congestion charge cameras.  To allow this to happen, Transport for London (TfL) [the transit authority of London] and the Metropolitan Police are being given exemption to parts of the [UK's privacy legislation, the...

Visimetrics Digital Video Recorders have formed part of the £15m refurbishment of the 55000 sq ft Casino at The Empire in London.  Installed by London Clubs own Technical Security Department, the new surveillance system utilises the Visimetrics FASTAR Real Time MPEG2 DVR for all gaming, reception and cash handling areas.  Recording from the perimeter cameras is handled by the VADER High Speed Time Lapse DVR.Both machines use the highly robust Linux operating system and offer 8 ch...

LILIN today announced the appointments of Jana Gresova as Internal Account Manager for the Midlands region and Tara Williamson as Office Administrator.With a wealth of experience within the CCTV industry, Jana's previous roles include Account Management at ADI-Gardiners.  Her appointment will provide additional support to both new and existing customers in the Midlands.Jana said, "Working in the CCTV industry I know all about LILIN's commitment to perfect customer service and I...

CCTV distributor Videcon will be exhibiting at IFSEC India, the new global exhibition for the security industry at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.This global exhibition will give Videcon the opportunity to showcase some of their leading products in one of the fastest growing emerging markets in the world.  Amongst a vast array of products on display Videcon will be showcasing the new Concept Pro VXM4 digital recorder, which was a huge success at IFSEC UK.  The VXM4 is available in 4, 8 an...

CBC, the manufacturer of Computar & Ganz CCTV products has expanded its sales and support team in Ireland, and Northern Ireland, in response to growing customer demand.  George Quate, who has more than 25 years experience in security distribution and installation, has been appointed as sales executive and he will be working closely with the Area Sales Manager for Ireland, Michael Grufferty. "We are expanding our team in response to significantly increasing business in both the sout...

iOmniscient announces new partners and the opening of European Support CentresWith increased demand and sales throughout Europe, iOmniscient announced today the setting up two European operations to offer local support to its customers and partners.  These centres with teams in England and Germany will enable iOmniscient to better service the European partners and customers.  The establishment of these centres will ensure a significant part of their 24x7 support is provided locally.Pro...

During its voyage across the high seas monitoring climate change, the safety of the Danish Galathea 3 expedition was monitored by Solaris™ high-speed dome cameras.  The end of April 2007 saw the return to their native soil of the 35 scientists who had set to sea the previous August for an eight-month research trip around the globe.  The aim of the expedition was to gain new insights into climate change as well as investigate marine animal and plant life.In addition to being docum...

A charity day hosted by Conway Security Products at the Weston Turville Golf Course near Aylesbury raised £4,000 for the John Watson School in Wheatley, Oxfordshire.  In its seventh year now, the day has raised a total of £20,000.  The John Watson School is a facility for children with learning difficulties aged 2 - 16.  It is committed to offering children opportunities to integrate educationally and socially in the mainstream schools of Wheatley.  Whenever stude...

Integrated Systems Events, organiser of Integrated Systems Europe, Integrated Systems Russia and the Integrated Systems Roadshow, is announcing five new appointments to strengthen its team as its activities continue to broaden.To begin with, ISE is appointing three new members to its Board of Directors.  Each Board Member can serve a two-year term and the new members are Timothy Penn, Managing Director of AMX UK; Matt Teevan, International Director of Da-Lite Screen Company; and Thierry Oll...

Europe-wide usage of varifocal lenses from SENKOADL includes a recent project at a leading university in Poland.The University of Lodz to the south-west of Warsaw has increased campus security with the installation of 50 cameras - predominantly Samsung and Bosch - fitted with 3-8.55mm lenses from SENKOADL.A major textile town dubbed the Manchester of Eastern Europe, Lodz has a student population of 42,000 whose safety on campus has been improved by local distributor and systems consultant A...

In his previous article, Matt Gilmartin of Concept Smoke Screen introduced the... well... concept... of artificial smoke as a defence against burglars.  Here he explores the practicalities of the technology and introduces us to a few of its many applications. Originally, security fog systems were exclusively a means of preventing loss through burglary, and were utilised only in the manner described in my previous article.  But advancements in technology (partly fuelled by ever-growin...

Milestone Systems, the world leader for open platform IP video surveillance management software, has achieved a benchmark this summer: over 1,000 security professionals worldwide have now been certified through special training in the top-of-the-line XProtectTM solutions.Since November 2004, when Milestone Systems introduced its Partner Program for authorized Milestone Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and Systems Integrators (SIs), the business channel and number of partners has grown significantly....

BSB Electronics Ltd has appointed Elvey to distribute its Progeny range of access control products. Announcing the appointment, BSB Managing Director, Brett Burby said, "We are delighted to be working with leading distributors, Elvey and look forward to a long term partnership with them to support the continued expansion of our business base."BSB's industry-leading Progeny range provides access control solutions for all applications, from small to large and also remote sites.&...