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In an increasingly competitive market place it is becoming more difficult for professional installers to differentiate themselves from those that are more obsessed with a short-term profit than building their business via long term customer relationships.  Bosch Security Systems' new Approved Installer Programme is designed to enable professional installers to stand out from the competition.  The initiative is set to help installers improve their ability to sell Bosch security prod...

CCTV specialist AD Group and its subsidiary Dedicated Micros have moved their Head Office functions - notably finance, marketing, sales and training - to a modern 31,358sq.ft purpose-built development at Daresbury Park, Warrington, England.Approximately 150 people will now be employed at the site, with key AD Group staff transferring from its previous headquarters in Appleton Thorn, Warrington.  For DM the majority of employees at the new site have relocated from its Swinton offices near Ma...

Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution image processing and control systems, has announced the successful installation of numerous Predator VC16 MultiViewers in an innovative new security and surveillance monitoring demonstration facility at Computacenter, Europe's leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.Zandar Technologies has long been developing and expanding their range of MultiViewers...

4D Solutions will install ioimage's intelligent video appliances as a key component of the airport security systemioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, announced today that it has been selected by 4D Security Solutions, Inc., to enhance perimeter security at JFK International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International and Teterboro airports.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) selected Raytheon as the prime...

The General Electric Company of Libya has upgraded security at its headquarters with the latest DVRS, lenses and matrix controllers from CBC (Europe) Ltd.GEC, based in Tripoli, is responsible for the generation and supply of power to 1.1million customers across the country with the stated aim of using the latest technology to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.The latest security upgrade project, handled by leading Libyan integrator Al Saraya, gives GEC significantly improved surveill...

New symmetry video solution takes centre stage at stand 014Group 4 Technology will be exhibiting at IIPSEC, International IP in Security Exhibition and Conference 2007.IIPSEC showcases the latest IP based security technology from the world's market leaders.  You can visit G4Tec at stand 014 to learn about our latest Symmetry™ Security Management Systems, including our newest product, Symmetry Video Management with Symmetry ENVS® (Edge Network Video Server). Symmetry Video is a...

Dallmeier's highlights at this year's Expoprotection in Paris:Presentation of a World premiere: the DMS series "In Memory of Leonardo" with H.264 compressionThe DMS "In Memory of Leonardo" recorders are real-time recorders with virtual matrix function utilising the latest H.264 compression standard and providing audio on all channels and at all frame rates.In the development of the DMS series "In Memory of Leonardo" the CCTV specialists at Dallmeier have sought insp...

Phil Wring is appointed as Sales Manager CCTV UK at JVC Professional Europe.  Responsible for UK sales, Phil Wring will work closely with existing and new clients and focus on further developing IP-related applications.  "I look forward to utilizing my 9-years direct and facilitative experience within the industry and bring passion and drive to this demanding role.  JVC has a strong brand that's internationally recognized for its level of high-quality products and I am pl...

The BackgroundThe Port of Cork is one of Ireland's largest and most economically important ports.  Over 3,000 ships and 10 million tonnes of cargo pass though the Port of Cork each year, making it one of the busiest ports in Ireland.  The value of goods received and dispatched from the port is in excess of €35 billion annually.  With 99 per cent of trade by volume moving through the country's ports each year, the efficient and effective operation of facilities is esse...

ADT's electronic article surveillance (EAS) system helps flagship UK Holiday Park put customers firstSince 2000, Devon Cliffs Holiday Park has been through a £13.5 million redevelopment, giving it the opportunity to rejuvenate its retail outlets - and put the focus firmly back on customer service.Nestling on the cliff-top at Exmouth, with uninterrupted sea views and its own private beach, Devon Cliffs has more than 1,800 static caravans, as well as touring pitches.The challengeOpen fro...

IIPSEC 2007 is just around the corner.  Now in its 5th year IIPSEC has established itself as the definitive cutting edge technology event.  Today, more and more security products are running over IP networks.  This shift allows the sharing of both video and information, increasing functionality, quality of service and value. IIPSEC delivers the latest hardware, software and solutions - bringing together a unique mix live product demonstrations and edu...

LILIN, Taiwan's largest manufacturer of CCTV products today announced the appointment of Sean Darker as Sales Manager.Following continued growth within the company, the appointment is designed to strengthen LILIN's sales team, providing support and expertise as the business continues to expand. In his new role Sean Darker will be responsible for Sales Management. Sean joins LILIN with more than 24 years sales experience gained within the Banking, IT Software and Training industries. ...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, has published financial results for the first nine months of 2006 which confirm sales growth of 44% in its core market of network video products compared to the same period in 2005.Axis has reported continued strong growth from the expanding network video market.  Across Axis Communications, net sales for the period January to September 2006 rose by 32% to SEK* (Swedish Krona) 841 M, compared to SEK 636 M for the same period in 2005.&...

Cablecom Networks Co., Ltd, a system integrator in Thailand, successfully implemented 14 units of ACTi CAM-6110, MPEG-4 IP high speed dome camera in Chiang-Mai tunnel.  Cablecom chose ACTi's IP speed domes, because of the superior video quality and high zooming power.  To monitor traffic situation in the tunnel, good video quality, high zooming together with day night function are the necessary requirements.  In remote control centre, ACTi's Streaming Activator offers 16-Channel r...

Steve Devlin has joined Raytec as Field Sales Engineer.  Raytec are technical leaders in CCTV lighting and Steve's appointment shows Raytec's intention to build an industry leading CCTV lighting team. Steve will be "Raytec on the Road" training installers and specifiers on Raytec illuminators.  He brings a wealth of experience, having worked in the security industry for 30 years.  Steve will also provide Raytec's "Free Lighting Survey" service.More...

Intrepid Security Solutions have appointed Harry Manku as their Sales Director.Harry has worked within the electronic security industry for over ten years and is well known for his success in selling EAS and CCTV systems into the retail sector.  Commenting on the appointment, Noel Verbruggen, MD of Intrepid said: "We are delighted Harry has joined our team.  His extensive knowledge and experience will be a great asset to Intrepid as we look to continue to grow and e...

The new buildings that house the City of London Academy are truly impressive.  Built with a contribution of £2 million from the City of London Corporation, the teaching facilities, assembly rooms, sports halls, dance and drama studios, dining rooms and teachers' accommodation are all fully equipped with the very latest equipment and technology.As a publicly funded independent comprehensive school, the objective of the Academy is to provide high quality education for up to 1200 st...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video software, further strengthens its success in the UK by establishing a subsidiary called Milestone Systems UK Limited to provide local support to partners and customers.  Glenn Fletcher, previously at Gardiner Security, is Sales Manager UK. Milestone Systems has been very active for years in the UK, managing these business activities from the company headquarters in Denmark.  The well-developed market for traditional...

IndigoVision, a leading provider of IP Video solutions, has been awarded its largest ever US contract to supply an integrated IP Video system for the new casino complex at the Mardi Gras Racetrack and Gaming Center, Hollywood, Florida.  This IndigoVision solution is being deployed in full compliance with Florida Gaming Board regulations.IndigoVision's IP Video technology was chosen following evaluation of several digital video solutions."The key factor for IndigoVision was our perf...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP-video network solutions, today announced it received a contract valued at $410,000 for an advanced IP-video network for use in urban warfare training.The advanced video network utilizes the Company's high capacity C-20 codec to aid the military as it develops new centers for realistic joint urban operations training."There is no let-up in the need to provide our armed forces with advanced, realistic training conditions,"...

New item-level combination EAS and RFID solution offers a range of benefits ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has installed a new item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) solution at the METRO Group's RFID Innovation Centre in Neuss, Germany.  This installation is part of an advanced item-level combination electronic article surveillance (EAS) and RFID concept solution from ADT. The RFID Innovation Centre enables the METRO Group's partners a...

Video Domain Technologies has been chosen to provide solutions for securing 55 Public Medical Centres spread over the Canary Islands.When the Centro de Salud Primaria de Canarias (Primary Health Centre of Canary Islands) decided to install a centralized security system including remote video monitoring for all of their 55 public medical centres spread over the islands, Video Domain's solutions were chosen."Up until then, the Health Centres Administration had been using security guards to se...

"The corporate accounts have insurance requirements we couldn't meet before our force came on board and this system was installed.  So we have lured business into this airport because of the new technology.  As a matter of fact, the FAA is bringing other people in to see this system because they want to make other airports aware of its capabilities."  Joe Johnson, Chief of Public Safety at the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority in TennesseeChallengeSmyrna Airport...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Allott as Chairman with effect from 31 October 2006.  Mr. Allott has a strong track record in the technology industry having held the positions of president, CFO and main board director at Micromuse Inc, a London origin developer of network management software used to monitor and manage clients' technology infrastructures.  During his tenure at Micro...

Peter Currie has joined Vigilant Technology as Business Development Manager.Peter, whose career within the electronic security industry spans over twenty years, has worked for both installers and manufacturers including a spell of seven years with Initial (Shorrock Security) where he was Chief Engineer before moving into sales and more recently, seven years with Petards as New Business Sales Manager.Commenting on the appointment, Vigilant Technology's Commercial Director, Mark Novak said: &q...

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has been honoured by Frost & Sullivan with the prestigious 2006 Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year Award in the European security industry.  This award has been presented in recognition of IndigoVision's advanced strategies for product and technological development of IP Video solutions for CCTV applications.The Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation and Leadership of the Year...

Hertfordshire County Council installs camera system at 4th Household Waste Recycling CentreKent-based Network & Cabling Solutions Ltd. announced today that it had now installed four closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems at Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs).The CCTV security systems consist of a number of Mobotix Internet Protocol (IP) cameras, which were installed at various locations, as part of the construction contracts for Waterdale, Roys...

MDI, Inc., the leading manufacturer of Unified Technology™ solutions for the security industry today announced that it's VIEWpoint™ Surveillance Management™ products, built on ONE™ Unified Technology™, have been selected by a financial institution group located in the Middle East.  The customer, who has chosen the unified system to deliver video security in the past, selected MDI based on its ability to deliver the right surveillance management solution require...

JVC will debut the newly introduced VR-N900U "Hybrid" network video recorder (NVR) for the recording of images from both analogue and IP cameras on stand 039 at IIPSEC 2007.With embedded Milestone XProtect software, the NVR bridges the gap between analogue and IP video surveillance systems and offers complete reliability and quality.  The embedded software also makes it tamper-proof and the ‘triplex' functionality enables operators to simultaneously view, record and playback...

At this year's Security Excellence Awards, Siemens Building Technologies, Security Systems, not only won the event's most sought after accolade - the Security Installer of the Year Award - but also built on previous success by winning the Best Customer Care Initiative Award for the second year running.Siemens received the Security Installer of the Year Award partly in recognition of the work it carried out under exceptionally difficult conditions in the aftermath of the London bombings o...