Intruder detectors News

Sam Griffith and John Coleman to focus on increasing sales for DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus products CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Griffith as Southern Area Sales Manager and John Coleman as Midlands Sales Executive. Sam and John will complement the sales effort in their respective areas and help to meet the ever increasing sales demand for the award winning products, DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus. Sam was formerly Regional Sa...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

According to the BSIA, the size of the Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT) operation in the UK in 2006 was estimated at £1.4 billion to £2 billion being transported per day across a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. Additionally they reported that attacks against couriers had increased exponentially. The industries response has been a CVIT Crime Reduction Charter drawn up with the support of the Home Office in 2007. The Charter laid down the foundations of a partnership of the CVIT industr...

Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

 New analytics offering classified as primary detection systemHoneywell today announced that its new Active Alert® v4.7 video analytics solution, has been evaluated by the UK Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) and has been confirmed as an Imagery Library for Intelligent Detection Systems (i-LIDS®) approved system both as a primary detection system for operational alert use and as an approved event based recording system for sterile zone monitoring applications. Active...

 Proven panel concept provides highest operating reliability and safetyBosch Security Systems introduces a new fire panel series for small and medium sized installations. Based on the company's proven high-end panel concept, the Fire Panel 1200 Series offers innovative fire protection in the one and two-loop segments, combining flexibility and ease-of-use with the reliability of the market proven Modular Fire Panel Series. The 1200 Series panel is operated via an easy-to-use touch screen fe...

ADI, GE Security, HID Global, and Siemens sign up to support the annual  '2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner'ADI, GE Security, HID Global and Siemens have signed on as initial sponsors of the 2009 Tri-Association Awards Dinner, the Security Industry Association has announced.SIA, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) honor two members of the security industry each year at a jointly-hosted awards dinner in New York Cit...

With the recent move to out of hours ATM replenishment Concept Smoke Screen have designed and developed the Guardian Smoke Screen and Securi-Dock. Designed in partnership with G4S and under consultation with the Metropolitan Police and Armed Response Units the Guardian trial is in full effect across a number of sites in the UK. The two-part product consists of an ultra portable security-fogging generator that resides with a cash carrier when not in use. On ATM replenishment trips, the def...

 Temple Security's system division has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has achieved national recognition for its capabilities within the retail sector. Temple has attained Assured Vendor status under the Altius assessment scheme, meeting stringent criteria for excellence in risk management.The Altius vendor assessment service was established to meet the needs of businesses in the retail and hospitality s...

 Honeywell's new facility provides security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topicsHoneywell announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Training Centre of Excellence (TCoE) in Purmerend, The Netherlands. The facility is designed to provide security installers, consultants and specifiers with training on business critical topics covering the specification, installation, maintenance and monitoring of security systems. The courses, which are...

 GG Steel installed BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe to prevent intruders from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacksA range of proven BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe has prevented intruders at a used car dealership from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacks.Kirton Lindsey-based GG Steel, has been trading from its current site for 18 years and in the last six months had a series of incidents of vandalism, as Sales Manager Andy Lockey explains: &quo...

Optex REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009REDSCAN, the innovative laser scan detector designed by Optex has won the Intruder Alarm Product of the Year at IFSEC 2009.The detector can detect a moving object's size, speed and distance, and process that information with an unique algorithm, resulting in a high-reliability detection of intruders with minimal false alarms.When mounted vertically, REDSCAN creates a 60-metre detection a...

From the right Product Manager Stefan Poulsen, Branch Manager, Business Brian Soencksen; and PROTECT's Account Manager Peter Moellerhøj with one of the redesigned Fog CannonsAs more and more companies choose to expand the existing alarm system and protect their valuables with fog security, Dansikring Direct has chosen a new supplier of Fog Cannons. The choice fell on Danish PROTECT, who already provides fog security equipment to most of the world.'PROTECT produces the best Fog Cannons'The...

Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilitiesIn a clear indication of its commitment to success and customer investment Siemens Security Products has just completed a full refurbishment of the demonstration and training facilities at its South Wales Headquarters.The substantial investment made by Siemens will demonstrate to customers that the company is advancing its offerings, as the market demands. The new facilities provide...

  Xtralis wins 2009 European Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year AwardXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has awarded Xtralis the 2009 European Outdoor Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award. Xtralis was selected as this year's winner based on its proactive initiatives in design...

 Temple Security major provider of security services to the transportation sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has strengthened its credentials as a major provider of security services to the transportation sector by securing Link-up Version 2 (v.2), the latest version of the de facto standard for qualifying suppliers to the rail industry.The original Link-up accreditation provided a single common registration and audit process for suppliers, shared by the UK rail industry. Link-u...

 Alain Taylor brings extensive association experience to the Security Industry AssosiationThe Security Industry Association is pleased to announce that Alain Taylor has joined the organisation as its sales manager. Alain will be responsible for selling the security industry resources offered by SIA as well as sponsorships at SIA events.Prior to joining SIA, Alain worked as the director of corporate relations for the Direct Marketing Association, where he spearheaded...

 ‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum‘Safety and security innovations for the modern urban lifestyle' was the theme for the recently held Bosch Forum, hosted by Robert Meier, Managing Director for Bosch in the UK.Keynote speaker at the annual event, now in its fourth year, was Dr. Peter Ryan, former chief of police for New South Wales in Australia and principle security advisor to the International Olymp...

 The awards recognise outstanding contributions the security industrySIA, CSAA and NBFAA have announced the winners of the 2009 Tri-Association awards: Alan Forman, President of Altronix Corporation, will be honoured with the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and John Murphy, President of Vector Security, will receive the Triton Award.Each year, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)...

 Takex beams was final decision by CSGTakex were recently contacted by CSG Fire and Security for advice on a new installation they where commencing where reliability in a harsh environment was paramount.CSG made the decision that due to this fact, active infrared beams would be the preferred option as external PIR's would be unsuitable. After speaking with Jerry about this project, Takex were able to modify our flagship HF series Quad beam, and provide a new model PB-IN-HF/KH specifica...

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...

April was the best sales month to date for Bosch Professional SeriesBosch Professional Series intrusion detectors continue to prove that a detector is not just a detector. April was the best sales month to date for Professional Series, anchored by several hundred detectors that were part of a Texas School District, a major national department store, and a major national pharmacy.  This comes off the heels of a highly successful demo at the ISC West Show, where they highlighted Professi...

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. ...

Rosslare's products were greeted with wide enthusiasm at SecuTech 2009Held at the new and modern "Taipei World Center" located at the Nangang area, the 12th International Exhibition for Total Security Solutions was bigger and better than ever! For the sixth time in a row, Rosslare showcased its products in an eye-catching booth, drawing present contacts, prospective customers and business partners alike.With several new launches to boost, Rosslare's products were greeted with wide enth...

Ipsotek's Visual Intelligence Suite has been awarded Primary classification in UK Home Office Sterile Zone categoryIpsotek, the UK's leading provider of Video Content Analysis (VCA) solutions, announced today that Version 10.1 of its Visual Intelligence Suite has been awarded Primary classification in the UK Home Office's Sterile Zone category. This highest-level classification means that Government establishments can use the product as the sole means of Intruder Detection in high security appli...

  The ASL Safety & Security system improves audibility of train platform announcements Conventional noise sensing equipment at transport hubs takes a crude sample of background activity before the broadcast and cannot adjust for varying background noise. ASL's dynamic Ambient Noise Sensing (ANS) system uses digital signal processing to distinguish ambient noise from the announcement and continuously optimise the volume level. This ability to address the familiar prob...

 GVB Holdings will be demonstrating the revolutionary PC Guard at SECUREX 2009Computer theft has become a major point of discussion all around the world. Computers are a valuable commodity and are easily disposed of. Computer theft during office hours is on the increase, when security measures are usually less stringent and the office alarm is deactivated. Thieves easily gain access to the office, armed and dangerous, and victimise staff with fear and physical force.During the pas...

 SIA released revised standards for security system control panels to reduce the incidence of false alarmsThe Security Industry Association has released a draft set of revised standards for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices that are intended to reduce the incidence of false alarms.The "Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm Reduction" is meant for use by manufacturers in the design of control panels and alarm signal re...

DualCom DigiPlus is suitable for any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line DualCom DigiPlus is the latest addition to the DualCom Range of products and has triumphed at the IFSEC Industry Awards 2009, winning Communication Product of the Year.  DualCom DigiPlus has been developed in conjunction with Vodafone and fits between any type of existing digital communicator and the telephone line providing an improved and robust signalling solution. DigiPl...