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Security and facility management experts from around the country gathered at the first UK End-User Summit organised by LEGIC, to discuss challenges in their working environment and how the contactless smart card solutions can support their strategy.LEGIC, leading supplier of contactless smart card technology organised its first End-User summit in the UK on April 24th and 25th in London and Manchester.  The successful event was a unique opportunity for industry experts to discuss openly with...

IFSEC 2007 proved to be Paxton Access' most successful ever.  The launch of Net2 nano, a new wireless control unit for Net2, Paxton Access' leading network access control system, delighted customers who swiftly recognised its potential to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing Net2.  Paxton Access Limited is the UK market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems. Net2 nano excited installers for the opportunity it presents to increase the num...

Peter Fry, Director of the CCTV User Group, will be holding a presentation titled "Where does CCTV go from here?" at the forthcoming SecurityVision Roadshow at the Manchester United Football Stadium on the 19th June 2007. The presentation will look at the current state and the potential impact of both the Information Commissioner's Review of his CCTV Code of Practice and the ACPO Home Office CCTV, both of which could have major implications for those involved throughout the CCTV sector...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will demonstrate a number of new network video-based retail solutions at Retail Solutions 2007.  Axis has worked with a number leading suppliers in the retail market to build network video into key retail loss prevention solutions such as Point Of Sales (POS) exception analysis.At the stand, Axis will be showcasing its latest network cameras and highlighting their benefits for the retail sector, such as the new AXIS 211M Ne...

Against the backdrop of a number of major fire related incidents including the Mont Blanc Tunnel in 1999, which claimed the lives of 39 people, a funicular railway tunnel fire in Kaprun, Austria, two years later where 155 sadly died, and in March this year a fatal fire in the Melbourne City Link Tunnel; there has been increasing interest in the application of CCTV cameras in conjunction with video analytics technology, specifically video smoke detection, to provide vital early warning of inciden...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - which specialises in mobile CCTV solutions for the police, emergency services and local authorities, is a finalist in the 2007 National Business Awards Regional Programme sponsored by Orange.  The Awards have been described by The Chancellor of the Exchequer as "the UK's business Oscars."The Oxfordshire-based company has been short listed in the Business Innovation of the Year category for the Midlands and East of England regio...

Capital Plaza in Moscow, RussiaCapital Plaza, a new modern multifunctional complex in the centre of Moscow offers an optimal environment for business development and commerce.  Located in a prestigious area in the heart of Russia's capital, the 49,000 square mile business centre boasts the most advanced systems of life support, communications, and security supplied by leading global manufacturers.  Included is a spacious underground three-level parking garage providing ample space to a...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has appointed Julian Cooke as International Sales Manager.  The company believes this appointment will further strengthen TSS' position as a world leader in the supply and fitment of customised CCTV systems to police, emergency services and municipal authorities for community safety, security and surveillance, driver training and roads policing.Julian will be bringing more than 26 years of technical sales know-how to his new position at...

Registration affirms company's operational excellence.Fargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, announced it has achieved successful ISO 9001:2000 registration following an assessment this month.  The scope of the registration includes the design, manufacture and sale of secure ID card printer/encoders, media (ribbons, films, cards and laminates), software and systems.  The registration confirms that Fargo has undergone a rigorous, c...

Mitsubishi Electric is a leading manufacturer of high quality and reliable security solutions, and is proud to announce that their range of digital security recorders have been approved by the Kalagate Imagery Bureau.All of Mitsubishi's DX-TL recorders have been designed as fully featured, reliable solutions that are suitable for a range of applications such as retail, banking, corporate and the public sector.  All come with a 24 month warranty and support from Mitsubishi's in-house...

HID Global, the trusted leader in secure identity, today announced that Kathleen Carroll has been designated a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).  The certification demonstrates HID's commitment to taking a leading role in addressing privacy and related legislative issues.In her role as HID Global's director, Government Relations, Carroll has contributed to the development and support of public policies...

CCTV distributor Videcon showcased their largest ever product range at IFSEC 2007 and were delighted with the response to the latest products from Concept Pro.     A series of new products were introduced at the show, including the newly launched Concept Pro VXM4 digital recording system, which proved to be very popular with installers.  The VXM4 is available in 4, 8 and 16 channel and supports up to 4 channels of audio.  Live and recorded audio can be monitored ove...

Panasonic System Solutions has been awarded the Best New Access Control Product for its 3x faster BM-ET200 Iris Recognition Reader at this year's Security Industry Innovation Awards.The 2007 awards ceremony, held during IFSEC on the 21st of May at Birmingham's exclusive Hilton Metropole Hotel, brought together the security industry's elite for a night of recognition, inspiration and entertainment.  Attended by over 500 professionals, the evening focused on recognising the people, products a...

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, presented its industry leading solutions for Security, Access Control and Building Management at IFSEC 2007. In focus were the SynopSYS Integrated Security & Building Management Software, ProSYS.FreeCom Security System with Dual-path communication, a new line of high-end Access Control solutions, innovative Wireless solutions and more. SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution that enables site management and contro...

Paxton Access Limited, a market-leading manufacturer of intelligent access control solutions, has signed up Synest Ltd. as a distributor in Bangladesh.  This is Paxton Access' first venture into the Bangladeshi market and is part of its ongoing expansion strategy. "It is very easy for European companies to underestimate the requirement for quality security products in markets such as Bangladesh, and yet there is considerable business to be had as long as yo...

Network cameras and video management software from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video have been installed in popular Borough Market restaurant Roast.   The IP-Surveillance deployment followed production of a feasibility study by security integrator and Axis partner, AMW Security Technologies Limited.   AMW advocated upgrading to a highly comprehensive IP-Surveillance system in order to get much better coverage in the back and front of house areas of Roast...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has supplied its latest PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV system to equip two new patrol vehicles in support of Barnsley's multi-agency Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs).  The solution is being used primarily to help tackle anti-social behaviour and reduce crime and disorder in the local area.The new vehicles, which TSS has fitted out, feature low light CCTV cameras on the front and also roof mounted; an on-board monitor for image review; adva...

Companies jointly win "Best Security Project" for exemplary IP CCTV project with North Lanarkshire Council - an award recognising pioneering design and implementation.ntl:Telewest Business, part of the Virgin Media group, in conjunction with Controlware Communications, has won "Best Security Project" at the 2007 IFSEC Security Industry Innovation Awards for a ground-breaking IP CCTV project with North Lanarkshire Council.  The award recognised the pioneering design and i...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has launched a ground-breaking installer partnership programme, DM Fusion, which has been created to deliver enhanced back-up and support to key installers in the UK and Ireland.Installers who sign-up for DM Fusion - in return for an agreed commitment - will unlock a number of key benefits.  These include: a dedicated account manager to act as a central point of contact, priority access to the company's demonstration teams, discounts on demonstratio...

Fastlane Glassgate speedgates from Integrated Design have been installed at 35 Portman Square, London W1, as part of the building refurbishment of the multi-tenanted 67,578 sqft (6,278 sqm) prestigious office building. A plan was drawn up to provide a security system in the reception hall to the main entrance to the building, limiting access to only authorised occupants and visitors.  A card swipe access control system and turnstiles were therefore required integral with the door entry con...

The booming local economy of the Glasgow metropolitan area in Scotland has meant that large numbers of companies have been drawn to the region in recent years, many of them to new business parks on the outskirts of the city.  These locations require effective surveillance and patrols ensuring that break-ins, fly-tipping and thefts are minimised.Against this backdrop, security and business support supplier The Corps has designed and set up a new national CCTV remote monitoring facility in Gl...

CIEFFE was awarded its second top prize in a row at IFSEC (Birmingham, 21-24 May 2007), the most significant trade fair in the Security industry.NETTUNO MegaPX received the "Best new CCTV Product" and was also awarded the supreme prize of the "Overall Best Product / Service of 2007" out of 41 finalists chosen from an array of more than 1000 entries worldwide for 2007, including products from Bosch, Norbain, Dallmeier Electronic, Dedicated Micros, Siemens and Videotec.It's the...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - used IFSEC 2007 to spotlight a range of NetVu Connected CCTV products that have an embedded video analytics capability from the start.  Determined to lead the market, the company is the first to introduce a truly integrated, embedded software and hardware, platform providing intelligent CCTV solutions for key applications from transport to retail.To deliver this functionality, Dedicated Micros is able to unlock the benefits of AD Group's own NetVu Conne...

"You, in the black jumper.  Put that traffic cone back where you found it." A reasonable statement.  But slightly unnerving if spoken from the heavens at a great volume.  Just as John Reid would like it. "Talking CCTV" - a system allowing control room operators to speak directly to those being watched - is the new black, the must have for the latest season of surveillance.  Making its way to a council near you. The system, Reid says, is a sensible means of dispelling such...

IPC, Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, has awarded certification to DSC under IPC's Certification for Lead Free Electronics Assembly Process Capability Program.  Commenting on the certification, Charles Han, General Manager, Toronto Operation, DSC, noted:  "The IPC lead free certification audit should be a mandatory step for any RoHS lead free conversion process.  As part of our commitment to the environment and to providing value to our customers, DSC i...

Lenel Systems International has received a STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin.  Lenel was recognised for providing innovative critical infrastructure protection solutions.  Lenel, a global leader in the development of software and integrated systems for government and commercial security markets, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The STAR Supplier Program enables Lockheed Martin to recognise its top performing suppliers for achieving the highe...

BAA selects Navtech after four-month operational trialsA major contract win by UK-based independent radar systems specialist, Navtech Radar, underscores the critical importance that safety and security plays in international air travel.Navtech Radar has won a strategically important contract for its W800 Automatic Surveillance system with the largest UK airports operator, BAA plc.  The system will be installed at Heathrow Airport where it will provide continuous automatic surveillance of ar...

Bosch President cites Video Content Analysis as an exciting emerging technology that will greatly enhance CCTV effectivenessBosch Security Systems is reporting an excellent response to its technologies on show at the recent IFSEC 2007, with tangible enquiries from a cross-section of quality installers, consultants and end-users interested in its CCTV, Intruder and Communications technologies.Along with Bosch's extensive range of well-proven products, the new generation Autodome modular camera pr...

Hire signals company's commitment to education marketHID Global, the trusted leader in secure identity, has named Mark Doi director, business development, education market, supporting the company's recently launched HID Identity expertise group, reporting to Chris Sincock, vice president of HID Identity.  In this newly created position, Mr Doi will be responsible for promoting the benefits of HID technology in the education market, especially at the university level.  By workin...

ITA, the Hampshire-based security group, is launching the International Training Academy, a new City and Guilds centre designed to provide a range of specialist training to help organisations manage the threats from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), dirty bombs, chemical weapons and biological attacks (CBRN)."The recent chlorine weapon attacks in Iraq highlight the sort of problem that now faces us in the UK.  There is a general assumption that the police and the emergency services...