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AD Network Video - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change. Said Pauline Norstrom Marketing Director and Board Director for AD Group, "The sad fact is that according to TruckPol, which i...

From any point of view the renowned "Gherkin", originally the new headquarters for Swiss Re's UK operations at 30 St Mary Axe in the City of London is a remarkable building. Rising to 180m the 40-storey building, thrusting skywards, strikes a dramatic pose in the heart of the City and reflects the vibrancy of one of the world's great commercial centres. Revolutionary in shape and function, the "Gherkin" incorporates many advanced methods of planning, design and construction. One unique design f...

 New products on show include additions to the CamVu IP camera range including the CamVu 720 dome cameras Dedicated Micros and AD Network Video - both part of the AD Group of Companies - are taking an innovative approach to exhibiting at IFSEC this year with the main feature of the stand being their new state of the art, articulated demonstration vehicle. The Company made the decision to invest in the new vehicle after the success of it's Closed IPTV road shows which ran throughout the...

 The Infiniti cameras by Dedicated Micros are optimised for operation in exposed outdoor environmentsCCTV specialist - Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - premiered its leading edge Infiniti Integrated PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera series in the Americas at ISC West, including an advanced thermal imaging model.The new Infiniti series cameras have been optimised for effective, and secure, operation in exposed outdoor environments. They can be deployed, seamlessly, at the front end of the la...

 Dedicated Micros unveils its new IP video products at ISC West 2011 in Las VegasCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - showed off it's seamless hybrid and IP video capability at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. It also unveiled new IP video products, which expand the game changing Closed IPTV, deterministic, safe and secure IP video series.Highlights of the new patent pending Closed IPTV product lines include the entry-level EcoSense NVR (Network Video Recorder), h...

 The new HPD V6 twin-turbo received thumbs-up for strength and reliability at the launch platform for AD Group's Closed IPTVTwo days of trouble-free testing with the all-new HPD ARX-Old at the Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France left RML AD Group eager for more - a lot more. All three drivers; Mike Newton, Tommy Erdos and Ben Collins, offered unanimously enthusiastic verdicts on the Honda Performance Development and Wirth Research designed chassis, while the new HPD V6 twin-turbo rec...

  RemGuard is providing CCTV remote monitoring services to a catering facilityRemotely monitored, detector-activated, CCTV specialist RemGuard Visual Management  part of AD Group has stopped a recent, out-of-hours, criminal attack at a catering facility on Merseyside in its tracks and, crucially, assisted the police to arrest two suspects at the scene of the incident before they could make off with several thousand pounds worth of essential metal items used in the company's produc...

  D-Tec's VSD and its FireVu IP based system allows 24-hour remote monitoring of incidents and faster fire-detectionNetworkable CCTV-based FireVu VSD (Video Smoke Detection) systems from D-Tec part of AD Group have been supplied and commissioned by  BSS-ME, its partner in the Middle East, for five large (90 m (L) x 90m (H) x 33 m (W)) hangars at the Royal Maintenance complex at King Khalid International Airport 35 kilometres north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This application further...

  Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV next generation, IP video security solutions attracted visitors at Intersec 2011 CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros part of AD Group announced that this year's Intersec exhibition in Dubai was a record for the business in terms of visitor numbers to its booth. This uplift in attendees was driven by strong interest in the company's Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution and the unveiling of a wide range of Closed IPTV compati...

 RemGuard operators encountered unusual and dim-witted incidents for the criminally incompetent groupsWhen it comes to remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV, fact is often stranger than fiction according to the hardworking operators at RemGuard Visual Management's BS8418 compliant RVRC (Remote Video Response Centre).Said Alan Collinge, Director of Operations at RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group: "Protecting customers against the threat of attack is a serious business,...

  National Bank of Kuwait has upgraded its surveillance network through advanced Dedicated Micros CCTV technologySecurity for banks can be a real challenge when faced with a multitude of threats including: fraud, theft and physical attacks. One bank which is setting new standards in the Middle East, when it comes to the application of surveillance technology to keep its infrastructure, staff and customers safe and secure, is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is thanks to the roll out...

  CamVu500 camera has power over ethernet which allows power and data transmission with the same cable  Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be showcasing its new CamVu500 IP camera at Intersec 2011, which features Integrated Camera Recording, an in-built enterprise video server and significantly, has been designed with Closed IPTV the next step in IP video security - firmly in mind. The latest, and most sophisticated addition, to the popular CamVu range provides excellent low l...

  Dedicated Micros' closed IPTV version of SD advanced will be launched at Intersec 2011, Dubai Dedicated Micros part of AD Group will be launching a Closed IPTV version of its SD Advanced at Intersec 2011 in Dubai, allowing this extremely powerful hybrid DVR/NVR to be specified as a pivotal element of the next generation of deterministic, zero configuration, IP video security.With the SD Advanced Closed IPTV model all that is required to implement this leap in video surveillance techn...

Dedicated Micros will be showcasing its Closed IPTV products at Intersec 2011CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using the Intersec 2011 exhibition in Dubai (16 - 18 January 2011) to showcase its Closed IPTV next generation, deterministic, IP video security solution to prospective customers from across the Middle East region and to unveil a wide range of Closed IPTV compatible products.The award-winning, zero configuration, Closed IPTV has been brought to market by Dedi...

  AD Group's CEO Mike Newton and his racing teammate Thomas Erdos awarded with the individual Le Mans Series LMP2 driver trophies ©Jean-Michel Le Meur/DDPICCTV specialist AD Group announces that its CEO, and long-term racing driver, Mike Newton has been awarded an individual Le Mans Series LMP2 driver trophy, alongside teammate and co-driver Tommy Erdos. Newton took to the stage last Friday evening, with Erdos, at a glittering awards ceremony held in the imposing library of t...

NetVu 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 features a state-of-the-art Planetarium. Millenn...

The Port of Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port by tonnage, is now taking advantage of the latest digital networked CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros, recommended by installer DJ Byers CCTV, to maximize both security and the port's operational and logistical processes. Back in August 2007, owner and operator Associated British Ports (ABP) turned to DJ Byers CCTV to advise on how best to bring its existing under-utilised and cumbersome analogue CCTV system into the digital era. T...

 Sir Jackie Stewart OBE at the BRDC Awards with Mike Newton and Andy Wallace holding the Woolf Barnato Trophy'Mike Newton, the entrepreneur and CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - is not just a fast mover in the field of business, his motorsport prowess was spotlighted recently as the well deserved recipient of the prestigious Woolf Barnato Trophy from the BRDC (British Racing Drivers Club) which recognises the highest-placed British and/or Commonwealt...

The latest NetVu Connected Digital Sprite 2 (DS2) DVRs from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - are playing a pivotal role in helping US movie theatre managers and owners to effectively tackle real world activities away from the larger than life figures appearing on the "silver screen".  These include anti-social behaviour, employee theft and the occasional faked slip-and-fall. A leader in the application of this CCTV technology is Muvico, which owns 13 theatres in Florida, Mar...

 The Dedicated Micros 'Closed IPTV' Roadshows is targeted at security consultants, installers and end usersDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that, starting next week, it will be taking the award-winning Closed IPTV solution to the road in its state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle. Selected venues across the UK will host a series of special 'Closed IPTV' Roadshows targeted at security consultants, installers and end users. These will combine background briefings...

Tim has a wealth of experience working in communications and PR, particularly within the security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed its National PR Committee Chairman.Tim Compston, from BSIA member company RemGuard Visual Management, will be heading the BSIA National PR meetings for the next 12 months, having been re-elected Chairman by the rest of the committee representatives last week.The National PR Committee, attended by the BSIA communications team and...

Ben Collins with Paul O'Grady (wearing an AD Group race suit)CCTV specialist AD Group hit the TV screens last Friday night in the first edition of talk show host and entertainer Paul O'Grady's new prime time show on ITV1 (Paul O'Grady 'Live') when he donned a race suit, festooned with AD Group company logos, for a piece where he took to the track at Brands Hatch to test his driving skills under the watchful eye of the former 'Stig' (and AD Group Motor sport driver) Ben Collins.The suit worn by P...

The 'Storage and Retrieval Solutions for the Surveillance World' seminar will be presented by Pauline NorstromCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it will be hosting two key seminars at IP Expo, at Earls Court 2, in London on Thursday, 21 October, under the 'Life Safety and IP Security' track. These will address key surveillance issues in the IP world from the effective handling of the large amounts of video footage now generated to the security of the infrastruct...

Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV solution is a key focus for the company at IP ExpoMike Newton, founder of CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - takes a closer look at the company's award-winning Closed IPTV solution which is a key focus for Dedicated Micros at IP EXPO, the UK's largest end-to-end IT infrastructure event, being held from 20-21 October at Earls Court 2 in London.In essence Closed IPTV, which I was instrumental in creating, has been brought to mark...

The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed at the AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is promoting its patent-pending Closed IPTV capability through high profile sponsorship of the 'Security Consultant of the Year' category at the prestigious Security Excellence Awards event being held in London later this week.The sponsorship deal will see Dedicated Micros' Closed IPTV branding prominently displayed during...

The offer coincides with the launch of the all new 8 and 16 channel models for its SD Range of plug and play DVRsDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it is extending a £100 New SD Range Cashback Promotion until the end of October. The offer targeted at UK security installers coincides with the launch of the all new 8 and 16 channel models for its SD Range of plug and play DVRs, with a major change being the integration of a colour-coded panel interface. The adoption of fron...

Ben Collins wearing his AD Group branded racing suit during the Le Mans SeriesBen Collins who has been the subject of much media attention over his role as 'The Stig' - and was recently a co-driver with CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in the RML AD Group team which won its class in the Le Mans Series - is to make his debut on Channel Five's Fifth Gear programme on 8 October. The TV trailer which is currently airing for Fifth Gear underlines Collins' AD Group connections with the compa...

Mike Newton is an extremely influential figure in the global security industryMike Newton, the founder of Dedicated Micros, and AD Group's CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and CTO (Chief Technical Officer), is to take-up the role of President of Dedicated Micros, Inc. with immediate effect. Moving forward it is intended that Newton will divide his time between Chantilly - overseeing the strategic direction of business operations in the Americas - and AD Group's worldwide headquarters in Warrington,...

RemGuard's 'healthcheck' advice is for users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - is urging users of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTV to follow a simple five point winter 'healthcheck' of their sites, to stay safe and secure as the nights draw in especially as, in RemGuard's experience, the vast majority of criminal activity - at least 70% - takes place between the hours of 8.00 pm and 5.00 am. Sites also need to be adequately p...

Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist, AD GroupA fourth place in the Silverstone 1000 kilometres, the final race of this year's Le Mans Series, was more than sufficient to secure an unprecedented second set of LMP2 titles for RML AD Group. With a total of 75 points, the team's regular pairing of Mike Newton, CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group (the parent company of Dedicated Micros), and Thomas Erdos reclaim the drivers' title they last won in 2007, while RML AD Group also collect the 2010 LMP2 team...