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 D-Tec is a world leader in CCTV camera-based video smoke detection D-Tec, part of AD Group and a world leader in CCTV camera-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) - announces that it is a finalist in the prestigious Fire Excellence Awards, run in conjunction with the International Firex and Fire & Rescue exhibitions.The company has been shortlisted in the key Export Innovation category for its successful deployment of VSD, which analyses images to provide early warning of fire, in a g...

  Dedicated Micros CCTV security products shortlisted for prestigious IFSEC Security Industry AwardsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is celebrating after being confirmed as a finalist in three categories of the prestigious IFSEC 2009 Security Industry Awards.The company is shortlisted in the CCTV Product of the Year category for its DV-IP Server with an embedded NetVu Console capability. Dedicated Micros is also in contention for the Integrated Security Produc...

AD Group announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that Pauline Norstrom has been appointed to the main Group Board.Pauline's new role will incorporate her existing responsibilities for the direction of Worldwide Marketing but in addition she will now contribute directly to the overall strategic direction of the Group.Commented Nigel Petrie, AD Group Chairman: "I am delighted that...

 AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda race car on track for Le MansMarch has been a busy month for the AD Group sponsored Lola-Mazda B08/80 Coupé, being run by racing team RML, with the announcement of a new driver for the Le Mans 24 Hours in June and the completion of a successful two-day test programme at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France.The confirmed third driver for the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours is 31-year-old Chris Dyson, the lead driver and Sporting Director of Dyson Racing in t...

 Sun Microsystems deploys Dedicated Micros digital video security solution Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars.T...

Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realise an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars. The customer challenge Sun Microsystems provides network computing infrastruct...

  The team sponsored by Dedicated Micros successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in five days Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces that a team it supported has successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa at 19,340 feet (5,895 metres). The expedition was set-up to provide vital funds for the UCARE charity which seeks to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening urological cancers, includ...

  Interior of specialised football command vehicleThe extremely capable Football Command Vehicle (FCV), now in operation with West Midlands Police's Queen's Road Operational Command Unit (OCU), has proved to be a significant force multiplier, allowing the effective coverage of areas adjacent to a football ground on match days and, crucially, providing a high visibility presence to deter potential troublemakers.Traffic Safety Systems Ltd (TSS) - part of AD Group - has been responsible n...

 AD Group has been confirmed as the principal sponsor of Mazda-Lola racecar CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces the completion of a successful two-day test in the Algarve, Portugal, of being run by racing team RML for the 2009 season.Not only is AD Group confirmed as the principal sponsor of the advanced Mazda-Lola racecar - taking part in the LMP2 class of Le Mans Series and the famous Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time - but the company...

 The Dedicated Micros SD4 digital video recorder launch promotion is available for UK security installersDedicated Micros - part of CCTV specialist AD Group - has announced a lucrative promotion for UK security installers to celebrate the recent introduction of the SD4, the latest addition to the high-performance, easy-to-use, SD Range of DVRs. The special deal means that for every purchase by installers of a SD4 N30 or SD4 N60 model, through their usual distribution channel, they are...

 AD Group announces the launch of the AD Group Channel on YouTubeCCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces the launch of a new AD Group Channel on YouTube, the popular video sharing website.The channel, which has just gone 'live', is designed to give customers access to the latest promotional videos, issue-based seminars, product demos and presentations from AD Group and its subsidiaries including: AD Aviation, AD Aerospace, AD Network Video, AD Mobi...

  Dedicated Micros DV-IP Roadshow returns spotlighting the latest generation of the DV-IP network DVRsCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is on the move again with a series of DV-IP Roadshows planned across the UK during March. The company's state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle will form the centrepiece of the Roadshows which - following the success of last year's DV-IP Server Launch Events - are to spotlight the capabilities of the latest generation DV-IP range of...

  Pictured (Left) is Tim Maslen, Sales Manager, D-Tec, receiving a Finalist Certificate for the 'Best Application' category in the IP-in-Security Innovation Awards from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd.D-Tec - part of AD Group - announces that it was a finalist in the prestigious IP-in-Security Innovation Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Coventry, during the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition.The company made the shortlist in the ‘Best Application' category, followi...

 Pick-a-Point Icon has been designed to be intuitive for operators and builds on the success of earlier variants Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted the installation and end user benefits of integrator BBV's enhanced Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix solution at the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition. This is now fully integrated with the latest range of DV-IP products, including the HighVu Excel, DV-IP Server, Decoder, RT and HD. The new Pick-a-Point Icon also has HDMI interfaces a...

 The new cameras can be integrated seamlessly with existing NetVu Connected CCTV installations Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - used the recent IIPSEC 2009 exhibition to launch its innovative HyperSense Technology in a range of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Optimised Cameras to effectively capture and record vehicle licence plates - even when faced with headlight glare.Available in analogue and IP models, Dedicated Micros' unique HyperSense technology removes ambient light...

Pictured (L) is Steve Green from Dedicated Micros receiving the IP in Security Innovation Award in the Software category from Paul Hennings of IP Security Events & Media Ltd. Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has secured a prestigious IP in Security Innovation Award for a revolutionary capability that can transform NetVu Connected CCTV systems into a sophisticated Emergency Messaging and Mass Notification System. The result, which saw Dedicated Micros come top in the 'Be...

 Dedicated Micros will be showcasing the recent additions and enhancements to the company's popular DV-IP product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be taking advantage of IIPSEC 2009 to underline the increasing capabilities of its NetVu Connected CCTV solutions including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Optimised Cameras, featuring HyperSense Technology, the expansion of its popular DV-IP product range; the operational benefits of the Pick-a-Point Icon Digital Matrix...

 Both Dedicated Micros and D-Tec are nominated for a number of awardsCCTV specialist AD Group announces that its subsidiaries - Dedicated Micros and D-Tec - are in contention for a combined total of four awards at the prestigious IP-in-Security Awards. Dedicated Micros is through successfully to the second stage in the ‘Hardware', ‘Software' and ‘Application' categories and D-Tec for the ‘Application' award. The ultimate winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner...

  Adam Wiseberg leaves AD Group after 11 years of service Adam Wiseberg has left CCTV specialist AD Group after 11 years with the company. He has been an AD Group Board Director for the past 10 years and Managing Director of subsidiary RemGuard Ltd since 1997. Said Wiseberg: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with AD Group, particularly through the period of stellar growth in the first few years of this century, but I think it's time for a new challenge for me. I'm...

 The 50 page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the 2008/2009 edition of its CCTV catalogue, a publication that reflects the major expansion of the company's product portfolio over the past 12 months.The 50-page, in-depth, CCTV catalogue has been produced to provide a comprehensive overview of Dedicated Micros' entire product range, from e...

Ottawa Tourism ©Dedicated Micros TransVu mobile technology solution adopted to protect Ottawa, CanadaCCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs, and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other i...

Ottawa Tourism ©TransVu mobile technology solution adopted to protect Ottawa, CanadaCCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other inappropriate activ...

  Research confirms Dedicated Micros dominant position in DVR market within EMEA regionThe latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed the market leading position of Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - as the number one supplier of own brand digital video recorders (DVRs) in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region and also the joint number one provider worldwide, with its proportion of the global market having increased by an impressive 18.8% compared to...

 Dedicated Micros streamlines operations in EMEA by 11 people to maintain its market position despite the current economic climateDedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has announced that employee numbers have been returned to 2006 levels in line with anticipated market volumes. This action streamlines operations in EMEA by 11 people so the world-leading CCTV specialist can continue to maintain its market position despite the current economic climate. Despite the market growth being below ex...

  In addition to selling Dedicated Micros' CCTV products, CSD is geared-up to deliver a high level of technical supportCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the appointment of Central Security Distribution (CSD) as a key distribution partner for its industry leading products across Australia.The agreement will allow CSD, from November 3, 2008, to offer its customers a full range of DM distribution products including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) such as the n...

 The new partnership signifies the start of a fresh era for AD Group and RMLPrincipal sponsor, CCTV specialist, AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - and racing team RML announce the signing of a two-year deal with car manufacturer Mazda and race engine specialists AER to support their efforts in the Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours endurance races.  The agreement means the end of the link with MG, but the start of an exciting new partnership for RML and the Mazda-Lola...

 Dedicated Micros' NetVu Console remote CCTV viewing station is a finalist in the Innovation category of the Security and Safety Award 2008Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has announced that its NetVu Console solution has been shortlisted in the high-profile Security and Safety Award 2008 to be held at the Sicurezza exhibition in Italy (25 - 28 November). A powerful remote CCTV viewing station, NetVu Console, duplicates the local control functionality of a Digital Video Recorder (...

  Dr Nick Taylor, Director of Hardware Engineering, AD GroupCCTV specialist AD Group, the parent company of Dedicated Micros, announces the promotion of Dr Nick Taylor to the position of Director of Hardware Engineering, accountable directly to the CEO of AD Group, Mike Newton, with reporting responsibilities to the AD Group Board.Dr Taylor originally joined the hardware development department of Dedicated Micros as a Senior Engineer in 1997 and became Hardware Development Manager for...

 Cary Robins, President of ChipWrightsBedford, MA, based ChipWrights Inc, part of CCTV specialist AD Group, has announced the appointment of Cary Robins to President.  Robins has been at the helm of ChipWrights since 2005, when AD Group added the semiconductor company to its portfolio of high-tech companies.Under Cary's leadership, ChipWrights developed and released its exciting new CW5631 System-on-Chip (SoC) featuring the embedded ChipWrights CWv16 Visual Signal Processor (ViSP)...

  The events are designed to highlight the features and capabilities of the company's latest generation DV-IP range of network recordersCCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is to host a series of Launch Events, during November and December, from its new state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle.  The events are designed to highlight the features and capabilities of the company's latest generation DV-IP range of network Digital Video Recorders including the DV-IP RT,...