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Bill Flanagan, Gary Young, Penny Chatburn and Charles Lewis (from left to right) 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 o...

 Intelligent CCTV technology is fast becoming an indispensable resource when it comes to managers seeking to secure the health and safety of their workers on busy large-scale sites and also to deter unwanted intruders - in and out of hours - who, if left unchallenged, may find themselves in potentially hazardous and even life threatening situations.The widespread application of surveillance technology, from network capable solutions to remotely monitored, detector-activated systems, is undo...

A special incentive package is available for NetVu Connected installers Leading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - announces that over the next 12 months it is planning to dramatically increase the number of commercial and domestic sites monitored, which feature compatible NetVu Connected equipment from its sister company Dedicated Micros, with RemGuard anticipating at least a 100% growth in this type of connection.Sites being targeted by RemGuard, t...

Nic Richell, Ford SVP, and Jeremy Coleman, TSS, with the cell van demonstratorTraffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - announces that it has supplied its advanced PatrolVu 100 mobile digital CCTV solution to equip a state-of-the-art Ford Transit demonstration cell vehicle showcased at the recent NAPFM (National Association of Police Fleet Managers) exhibition held at Cheltenham Racecourse. Owned by Ford, the cell vehicle has been fitted out by Ford SVP (Special Vehicle Preparations) and...

Attention paid to a few critical areas assures monitoring will run smoothly during winter seasonRemGuard 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. Undo...

RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...

Few would argue that the history of Video Content Analysis - also known as Intelligent Video Analytics - has been a smooth one. The reality, in a significant number of cases for the early adopters - such as retailers - has been systems applied incorrectly, not fit-for-purpose, or simply failing to deliver the in-use performance which specifiers and end users had initially hoped for.Following, what in many ways was a false dawn for Video Content Analysis it is perfectly understandable that there...

A major operational task for the CCTV vehicle is monitoring the behaviour of football fans travelling through the cityPatrolVu Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is proving to be extremely effective on the ground for Cumbria Police, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in key hot spot areas across the force's Northern Command area - specifically Carlisle city centre - and to deliver a rapidly deployable resource to assist with crowd control on match...

RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...

   The TSS solution is integrated into a high visibility Mercedes Sprinter van operated by Safer Swansea A PatrolVu mobile digital CCTV system from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has been successfully deployed to address specific crime and disorder issues in the Swansea area of South Wales, ranging from illegal off-road bikers to underage drinking and anti-social behaviour.The state-of-the-art TSS solution is integrated into a high visibility Mercedes Sprinter van op...

The hybrid SD Advanced builds on the extensive features of the popular SD Range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is targeting the mid-range CCTV market with its new SD Advanced Hybrid DVR (Digital Video Recorder).The hybrid SD Advanced comes in 32, 16 or 8 channel models and builds on the extensive features of the company's popular SD Range with added capabilities such as IP streaming and recording, front panel local control, VGA main monitor support and the ability to configure the Oracle...

 The EcoSense DVR given to Lawrence Wood of WSS by Nathan Cole of Dedicated Micros Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that Lawrence Wood, the owner of security installer WSS, has won an entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder). He secured his prize after entering a competition for visitors to the Dedicated Micros' stand during the IFSEC 2009 exhibition.The new EcoSense DVR was handed over to Lawrence Wood by Nathan Cole, an Account Manager with Dedicated Micros, at th...

Traffic Safety Systems has unveiled a new range of covert in-vehicle mobile CCTV solutionsTSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has unveiled a new range of covert in-vehicle mobile CCTV solutions.Designed to be deployed in key law enforcement scenarios, where unobtrusive intelligence and evidence gathering is a key consideration, the latest covert surveillance solutions from TSS are targeted specifically at the police, security services and local authorities.The new covert options, d...

Pauline Norstrom, Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing of AD Group CCTV specialist AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom, the company's Board Director and Director of Worldwide Marketing, has received the prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Chairman's Award for Promoting the Industry.The award was presented by Association Chairman, Stuart Lowden, at the BSIA's Annual Lunch held on the 15th July at the London Hilton, Park Lane. It was given in recognition of...

The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news 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 Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...

Today ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), once the sole preserve of the police in their efforts to deal with traffic law violations and other criminal activity, is increasingly being deployed by security managers to control risk and heighten security at commercial and public sector sites. When it comes to the application of ANPR, there is an ever-growing range of scenarios where this technology is having a positive impact, whether it is a petrol station forecourt, to deter and prosecute c...

 The site implements a fully interactive version of the Dedicated Micros' product catalogueDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that UK customers will now be able to order its full range of CCTV products directly through a new, comprehensive, e-commerce site, from cameras, domes, DVRs and servers to accessories.The customer-friendly site, which has just gone 'live', implements a fully interactive version of the company's UK product catalogue and features the very latest Dedicated...

The creation of AD Mobile coincides with a number of major product developments for the Queen's Award winning TransVu rangeAD Group announces the launch of its AD Mobile division, which will have specific responsibility for all aspects of sales and technical support for the TransVu family of mobile CCTV Digital Video Recorders throughout the EMEA region. Already deployed successfully on commercial and public sector vehicles - and even a Le Mans race car - the ruggedized TransVu range from AD Mob...

 TSS works closely with a large proportion of fire services in the UK supplying mobile CCTV solutionsTSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is highlighting the growing number of fire and rescue services who are unlocking the benefits of in-vehicle mobile CCTV as an integral part of safety-critical driver training. Commented Jeremy Coleman, Sales Manager at TSS: "Video captured in this way and linked to the recording of key metadata - such as a fire engine's speed - undoubted...

  The NetVu Connected EcoSense integrates industry-leading features such as TransCodingDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces its new entry-level EcoSense DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The EcoSense, which was on display for the first time at IFSEC 2009, has been designed to deliver low cost multi-channel recording with simultaneous playback and viewing. A key advance for the EcoSense is the integration of on-board help videos to assist with user and configuration product...

 Richard Day of James Burell LimitedRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - reports that its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service which provides vital out-of-hours protection for the Ossett, West Yorkshire, branch of James Burrell Limited - the North's leading independent builders merchant - has reduced theft at the site by an impressive 80 per cent since going live.This sort of success is fuelling a growing demand for event-driven CCTV amongst UK builders merchants,...

A major operational task for the CCTV vehicle is monitoring the behaviour of football fans travelling through the cityPatrolVu Mobile CCTV technology from TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - is proving to be extremely effective on the ground for Cumbria Police, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour in key hot spot areas across the force's Northern Command area - specifically Carlisle city centre - and to deliver a rapidly deployable resource to assist with crowd control on match...

  Detection of unauthorised and potentially malicious intruders at the earliest possible stage is necessaryRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - used IFSEC 2009 to highlight the growing potential of remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV to protect the homes of high net worth individuals from attack, against the backdrop of their increased targeting by ruthless criminal gangs.High profile incidents, in both urban and country areas across Britain, including individuals b...

D-Tec launches an advanced version of the FireVu VSD system for CCTV-based smoke and flame detectionD-Tec - part of AD Group - used IFSEC and International Firex to launch a new, more capable, version of its award-winning FireVu VSD (Video Smoke Detection) system to offer both CCTV-based smoke and flame detection.A number of key changes have been built into the new model of the NetVu Connected FireVu, which combines VSD with video over IP, for enhanced performance and ease of installat...

CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) from D-Tec provides safety for Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB)CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) from D-Tec - part of AD Group - is being relied upon in seven power stations operated by the Irish Republic's main generating company ESB to keep a watchful eye on the all important turbine halls, where the potential for disruption not only to a power station itself but to the electricity consumers it serves is tremendous.This approach to fire detec...

Dedicated Micros demonstrated their industry-leading CCTV capabilities to HRH Prince Michael of Kent at IFSEC 2009Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - was delighted to be able to welcome HRH Prince Michael of Kent to its stand during the recent IFSEC 2009 exhibition, at the NEC in Birmingham, to see the company's CCTV technology at first hand.On the opening day of IFSEC 2009, the Royal guest was given a tour of Dedicated Micros' stand and shown some of the latest surveillance solutions by...

Wilf Butcher, Export Manager, FIA; Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec and Steve Rider, TV sports presenterD-Tec, part of AD Group - and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - has won a prestigious Fire Excellence Award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, held to coincide with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions.The company came out on top in the key Export Innovation category for its successful deployment of VSD, which analyses ima...

 AD Network Video subsidiary introduced for intelligent  enterprise surveillance solutionsCCTV specialist AD Group launched its new AD Network Video service at IFSEC 2009. The company's AD Network Video subsidiary has been aligned so it can draw upon AD Group's world leading NetVu Connected video technology to deliver integrated enterprise level security and safety solutions, specifically targeted at consultants, integrators and end users, across the EMEA region.Representing all A...

  Alan Lefford, new Director of Video Solutions  at AD GroupCCTV specialist AD Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Lefford as its Director of Video Solutions who will be responsible for bringing to market, combined, AD Group product solutions through the new AD Network Video service which he will head-up.Alan's focus is to be primarily on the EMEA region and he was much in evidence at IFSEC 2009 where AD Network Video had its own high profile stand. Representing...

  RemGuard emphasised on the ownership benefits of remotely monitored, detector activated CCTVsRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - promoted its BS8418 compliant remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service throughout IFSEC 2009, with a presence on the stands of its sister companies AD Network Video and Dedicated Micros.A key focus for RemGuard at IFSEC 2009 was a drive to increase, dramatically, the number of commercial and domestic sites linked to its service...