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Closed IPTV selected as finalist for Security Excellence AwardDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announced that its groundbreaking Closed IPTV has been selected as a Finalist for next month's prestigious Security Excellence Awards. The patent-pending, deterministic, IP video product solution, which is in contention for the 'Security Innovation of the Year' title, is designed to bring all of the simplicity and physical security of a traditional CCTV installation to the IP environment.In practi...

All new 8 and 16 channel models for Dedicated Micros' SD Range of DVRsDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is offering 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 front panel control, alongside a series of on-board help videos, is designed to further enhance the user-friendliness of the SD Range which is targeted primarily at medium-sized applications.Looking in more detail a...

  The new colour-coded ECO4 digital video recorder is a powerful and compact surveillance solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the new model of its popular Eco4 DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The completely redesigned four-channel unit - which is available from this month - is a powerful, yet compact, solution, which is built around the company's NetVu Connected technology platform and offers instant access to all of its con...

  Dedicated Micros bring new Infiniti Thermal surveillance camera to marketDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the Infiniti Thermal, an extremely capable integrated PTZ camera and Thermal Imaging Unit. The unveiling of the Infiniti Thermal marks a significant milestone for Dedicated Micros as the first time it has brought to market thermal imaging in a camera product. The new Infiniti Thermal comprises a standard CCTV camera, Ther...

AD Group's race car - the Lola HDP CoupéEntrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros, captured a hard-fought fourth place on Sunday in Round 4 of the 2010 Le Mans Series at the Hungaroring near Budapest, alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and recently signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team. The result in Hungary ensures that the RML AD Group team remains securely placed at the t...

DM Fusion security installer Crimewatch Systems has rolled-out an advanced, remotely monitored, detector-activated CCTV solution - built around Dedicated Micros NetVu Connected CCTV systems and NetVu ObserVer management software - to provide out-of-hours protection against vandalism and criminal attack for 15 widely dispersed sites in Cheshire, England, operated by HW Martin Waste Ltd. The sites secured by Crimewatch Systems - and its associated SSAIB accredited RVRC (Remote Video Response Cent...

Radar Autovision is a compact, vehicle mounted, digital CCTV video systemTraffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - announces that it has delivered a multi-million pound in-vehicle CCTV order to the Romanian Police for 449 of its state-of-the-art Radar Autovision systems. The deal is the largest single order ever fulfilled by the company for its advanced roads policing equipment. This Romanian contract reflects a strong overall export performance by the Oxfordshire-based business, which h...

The new CCTV Archive Management System (AMS) is an IT-based, database-driven, solutionDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that the innovative Archive Management System (AMS) it has developed is a finalist in the prestigious Security Excellence Awards. A contender in the IT Initiative of the Year category, the AMS meets the pressing need to effectively manage video evidence, and Meta data, as the scale of fixed and mobile CCTV solutions being deployed continues to grow.The new Archive...

 CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton enjoyed a victory in the Algarve 1000km, Le Mans Series raceOver the weekend, entrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros, secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km, nighttime, Le Mans Series endurance race alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and newly signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team.The win in Portugal behind the...

Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) who was seeking to upgrade the on-board CCTV systems for its Yellow School Bus services has opted for the latest, state-of-the-art technology, from AD Mobile - part of AD Group in the form of the TransVu Express mobile DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Vehicles currently having the new systems installed are Irisbus Scolabuses which are procured by GMPTE and operated as part of its contracts with local operators. Incident management GMPTE's C...

Pictured on the podium at the Le Mans 24 Hours are  the RML AD Group co-drivers: Andy Wallace, Tommy Erdos and AD Group's CEO Mike NewtonPhoto: David Lord/DailysportscarEntrepreneur and long-term racing driver Mike Newton, who is the CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - was celebrating on the podium at the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hours on Sunday after coming third in the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class alongside co-drivers Brazilian Tommy Erd...

NetVu Connected is at the heart of all IP video and integrated security products from AD Group companiesAD Network Video - the enterprise video arm of AD Group - promoted its high-level surveillance capabilities at the recent  IFSEC 2010 exhibition in Birmingham on a joint stand with Dedicated Micros, so emphasising the common technology base that exists across AD Group.AD Group created AD Network Video to bridge a critical gap in the market by offering the benefits of its world-leading vid...

 CamVu Mini-Domes are some of the first Dedicated Micros' products to feature Integrated Camera RecordingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has significantly strengthened its IP dome camera portfolio with the launch at IFSEC 2010 of its CamVu Mini-Dome range. The two key models, now available in the range, are the CamVu HyperDome and the CamVu Day/Night Mini-Dome which are suitable for deployment both indoors and outdoors.Looking at the CamVu HyperDome, its Wide Dynamic Range (...

The second round of the 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races - held earlier this month in Spa, Belgium - saw yet another podium finish for AD Group's CEO Mike Newton in what turned out to be an incident-packed race. This time the CCTV entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - went one better than the season opener by gaining a well deserved second place for the RML AD Group team alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace. Comp...

Dedicated Micros received the integrated security product award for its plug-and-play Closed IP TV systemCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has won the Integrated Security Product of the Year category at the prestigious IFSEC 2010 Security Industry Awards for its groundbreaking Closed IP TV system, a plug-and-play IP video product solution which brings all the physical security of a traditional CCTV system to the IP environment. Closed IP TV integrates enhanced layer 2/3...

 The new Infiniti PTZ camera with built-in camera shield is designed for low visibility outdoor applicationsDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has introduced its new Infiniti integrated PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) camera unit at IFSEC 2010, which seamlessly combines a camera, IR illuminator, integral screen wiper/washer control and built-in pan and tilt mechanism. The extremely capable Infiniti is available in both analogue and IP models, with up to 36x zoom, and has been designed specifi...

The Encoder ICR is the latest ICR-enabled product from Dedicated Micros Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2010 to announce the rolling-out of its Integrated Camera Recording (ICR) technology across key product lines. These include the popular CamVu series of CCTV cameras and, most recently, a new Encoder ICR which offers network streaming from any video input regardless of its source.The ground-breaking ICR approach, adopted by Dedicated Micros, which is realised in...

The easy-to-install EcoSense NVR brings IP-only connectivity to Dedicated Micros' embedded DVR platformCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is launching its new EcoSense NVR (Network Video Recorder) at IFSEC 2010. This pure IP video product is designed to provide plug and play IP camera connection and recording for installers without any prior IP network knowledge. It also integrates an enhanced layer 2/3 switch, with self-configuration software, to deliver an extremely secure C...

Integrated Camera Recording technology and a new encoder ICR unit will be launched at IFSECDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be underlining its position at the forefront of CCTV innovation at IFSEC 2010 in Birmingham from one impressive stand alongside AD Group's recently launched enterprise video arm, AD Network Video, so offering visitors a powerful showcase for the latest end-to-end surveillance systems based around a shared NetVu Connected core technology.Key product advances being...

Dedicated Micros is in contention for the Integrated Security Product of the Year for its Closed IP TVCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after being confirmed as a finalist in two categories of the prestigious IFSEC 2010 Security Industry Awards.The company is shortlisted in the Communication Product of the Year category for the Encoder ICR which provides network connectivity to any video input regardless of source. A built-in Enterprise Video Server and Integra...

Dedicated Micros' innovative and practical approach to CCTV is a key factor in securing this year's nominationLeading CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that it has been short-listed for the PSI Premier Awards 2010 in the key Manufacturer of the Year category.Dedicated Micros believes that its innovative and practical approach to CCTV has been a key factor in it securing this year's nomination, in particular the rolling out of revolutionary Integrated Camera Rec...

Tony Lannon brings with him over 20 years of CCTV transmission and network design engineering know-howAD Network Video - the recently established enterprise video arm of AD Group - announces two major appointments to further strengthen its UK team. Tony Lannon joins as Systems Consultant and Rob Drewery as Systems Sales Engineer. Lannon is to be based at AD Group's headquarters in Daresbury, Cheshire, giving him ready access to the Group's technical team to support large-scale AD Network Video p...

 AD Group purchases online replica of the Manchester Town hall for the Forever Manchester charity initiativeCCTV specialist AD Group is fuelling a 'virtual' property boom in Manchester through the purchase of an online replica of Manchester's Town Hall for £25K to pledge its support to the Forever Manchester charity initiative. The 12-month 'virtual' lease for one of the city's most iconic buildings has been taken-up by AD Group via the Forever Manchester website which gives people th...

 AD Group's CCTV also plays a vital role in the new Lola B08/80 HPD racecar with the RML X-PRO Recorder The 2010 Le Mans Series of endurance races has started on an extremely positive note for CCTV specialist AD Group's CEO Mike Newton, with the entrepreneur and long-time racing driver - who has two Le Mans 24 Hour class victories to his credit - securing a well deserved podium finish for the RML AD Group team in France alongside co-drivers Tommy Erdos and Andy Wallace i...

Dedicated Micros will be using Intersec 2010 to underline its extensive end-to-end IP surveillance capabilitiesCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using Intersec 2010 in Dubai to underline its extensive end-to-end IP surveillance capabilities for a diverse range of applications right up to the enterprise level.Key innovations from Dedicated Micros on display throughout the exhibition will include, for the first time in the Middle East, the company's revolutionary Integr...

Dedicated Micros confirmed its support for the British Government's decision to appoint an interim CCTV RegulatorCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has confirmed its support for the British Government's decision to appoint an interim CCTV Regulator, alongside a National Oversight Body for CCTV and an Independent Advisory Group.The steps, which were announced by David Hanson, the Policing Minister, in a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) to Parliament on Wednesday (15th Decemb...

Dedicated Micros is launching an advanced CamVu ICR combining camera and video serverDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is launching an advanced CamVu ICR (Integrated Camera Recorder). This revolutionary concept combines a megapixel or standard IP camera with a powerful enterprise class video server - all in one compact package - to deliver robust, failsafe, local recording and video management at the edge of a customer's network.Available with megapixel, VGA or analogue resolution, the...

Dedicated Micros celebrates the launch of its new entry-level EcoSense DVR Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating the launch of its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder) through a special promotion that gives security installers and/or integrators the chance to obtain a free pair of USB mini-speakers with each unit purchased.The EcoSense launch promotion ties-in with one of the key advances found in this recently-launched DVR, specifically, its user-friendly embedde...

RemGuard 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 and Britain's weather becomes even more unpredictable.Said Alan Collinge, Operations Director at RemGuard: "A few simple checks now can avoid headaches later. Undoubtedly, winter is a challenge for any sort of equipment. Just as you would have your car or boiler inspec...

 AD Group's sponsorship gave many the opportunity to enjoy beautiful countryside gardens for the first timeCCTV specialist AD Group is sponsoring a series of visits by community groups to rural parks and gardens in the North West of England in conjunction with The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester and The Gateway Gardens Trust charity. The first of the visits, which are being funded by a generous donation from AD Group, took place recently at Ness Botanical Gardens, near Neston, S...