UTC Fire & Security News

Attendance at ISC West 2011 tradeshow rises by 10 percent

  ISC West 2011 attendance with a ten percent increase to 2010  ISC West, the confirmed largest US security event, concluded last week on a high note with a 10 percent increase in attendance (pending third-party audit results) and an optimistic outlook for the coming year. ISC West, long considered a barometer for the health of the US security industry, offered robust business opportunities for security manufacturers and service providers with representatives from virtually every...

Lenel’s OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application now supports major smartphones

With the latest OnGuard Mobile Monitoring application, Lenel Systems International, Inc. announces support for the Android™, Windows® 7, iPad™, iPhone® smartphones and other wireless devices. Previously available only on BlackBerry® smartphones, the new application meets today's growing business demands for additional choices in mobile equipment for monitoring corporate and government facilities. Lenel is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Techno...

Interlogix™ presents a new range of video surveillance, residential intrusion products and security alarms

Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, featured several recently-released products and showcased interactive services solutions in a realistic home environment at ISC West 2011 in Las Vegas. Interlogix is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Interlogix's residential intrusion products include the newest release of the GE Simon XT security system and wireless Two-Way Talking Touch Screen with inte...

Access Control and Intrusion now fall under PSIA specifications

 The reception at ISC West 2011 will showcase the benefits of the PSIA security systems approach to interoperability The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications. Arecont Vision, Hikvision, Honeywell, IQinVision, ObjectVideo, Tyco, and UTC Fire & Security will demonstrate products relying on five PSIA specifications to support systems intero...

CCTV surveillance solution from Chubb Electronic Security chosen to monitor titanium production at Timet UK

 Timet UK has selected CCTV from Chubb to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in BirminghamTimet, one of the world's largest suppliers of high quality Titanium products, has chosen CCTV from Chubb Electronic Security to monitor production at its Witton Mill plant in Birmingham. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The system is designed to monitor the plant's forging equipment, in which melted Titanium is shaped into slabs or large bars (bille...

PSIA to demonstrate its security suite specifications at ISC West 2011

 PSIA will demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications at ISC West 2011The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) announced it will host a reception at ISC West 2011 to demonstrate the final pieces of its security suite of specifications. Arecont Vision, Hikvision, Honeywell, IQinVision, ObjectVideo, Tyco, and UTC Fire & Security will demonstrate products relying on five PSIA specifications to support systems interoperability.The reception, sponsored...

Mayflex unveils new version of its security product guide

 Mayflex offers a true one-stop shop for anyone looking for a complete surveillance solutionVersion 2 of Mayflex's Security Product Guide is now available, highlighting products from the full range in Mayflex's security portfolio.In the last 6 months Mayflex has taken on board a range of new suppliers, such as Sanyo, QNAP, Netgenium and Grandstream, and the new guide highlights some of the key products from these vendors as well as those products more familiar.Mayflex's portfolio covers a b...

Mayflex launched a CCTV over IP course covering sales and technical aspects of security products

 Mayflex works to put forward to its customers a full range of courses on more specific productsFor 2011 Mayflex launched a brand new CCTV over IP course aimed at helping those who are new to IP security. These one day courses are completely free and contain both technical and sales elements providing an overall introduction to CCTV over IP. The morning session is a basic technical session that will give delegates the chance to touch and feel products, exploring the key elements involved in...

Chubb Fire renews contract to service fire alarms for the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Chubb Fire service fire detection systems quarterly at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service HeadquartersChubb Fire has extended its contract with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to include the servicing of fire alarms at the brigade headquarters and 37 stations. Chubb Fire is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.Chubb has been servicing and supplying fire extinguishers to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for six years and was approached by...

Chubb's integrated hospital security system ensures a safe environment at Ronald McDonald House

"With its city centre location, the main security challenge is one of access control" A fully integrated CCTV, access control and intruder alarm system from Chubb Security is providing families at the new Ronald McDonald House at Birmingham Children's Hospital with a safe environment in which to stay. Chubb is a business of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent charity that aims to provide fr...

UTC Fire & Security promotes security brands and solutions at Expoprotection 2010

 UTC Fire & Security is showcasing the latest Interlogix and Lenel products at Expoprotection 2010 in ParisUTC Fire & Security EMEA is showcasing the latest Interlogix and Lenel products deploying world-class technology and open architecture management software solutions at Expoprotection 2010. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX)."Combining UTC Fire & Security and GE Security in March 2010 created an organisation with a str...

UTC Fire & Security to offer its security devices through new brands

Onity's in-room safeIn line with its commitment to delivering best in class security products that customers can depend on, UTC Fire & Security announced that it will offer its comprehensive range of security products through four primary brands - Interlogix, Lenel, Supra and Onity. UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corporation.This follows an announcement in March 2010 that UTC Fire & Security had acquired GE Security. UTC Fire & Security operates thr...

March Networks’ Financial Solution helps 400th institution to improve security and curb losses

Over 75 banks and credit unions have switched to March Networks' security solutions in the past 18 monthsMarch Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, surpassed the 400th financial customer milestone with the announcement that U.S.-based Community Bancshares, Inc. has selected a comprehensive March Networks Financial Solution to augment security and stem losses associated with fraudulent transactions, ATM skimming and other crimes. Community Bancshares, Inc. is one of...

Chubb’s integrated retail security system installed at Kendal K-Village

The requirements included installation of a fire and security system at the shopping centre in CumbriaShoppers and workers at the new K-Village in Kendal are being protected from the threats of fire and vandalism thanks to a fire and security system from Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants selected Chubb based on its competitive tender. The requirements included installation of a fully networked fire alarm, Pu...

Chubb's integrated security system safeguards South Cheshire College

A fire alarm, PAVA system, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control etc form the security solution at the CollegeAn integrated fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb is playing its part in protecting students and staff at a major new campus at the South Cheshire College. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The M&E consultants chose Chubb because of its expertise in delivering total fire and security solutions,...

Chubb’s integrated security system installed at Welsh Assembly enhances building security

The CCTV system is integrated with intruder alarm, fire alarm, door entry and baggage checking systemsMembers of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. Chubb is a subsidiary of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in...

Mayflex receives award for Outstanding Sales Performance in 2009 from UTC Fire & Security

Mayflex produced a fantastic sales result for security products in 2009Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, is very pleased to have been awarded "Outstanding Sales Performance" for 2009 at the UTC Fire & Security (UTCFS) awards in mid-June.UTCFS was proud to award Mayflex with such a prestigious award as a reward for their sales performance. Mayflex produced a fantastic sales result for 2009 making them UTCFS's number one busi...

Asian Securitex 2010 lays down the path for excellence in ‘green' surveillance technology

At Asian Securitex, key international exhibitors presented a wide range of innovative security productsBuild4Asia - the region's leading trade event for the building technologies, interiors, electrical and security industries, returns 6-8 June 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's highly successful edition drew 10,587 trade and business visitors from throughout the region to see 600 exhibitors from a total of 34 countries. By carrying out a groundbreaking ceremony,...

Chubb promotes ‘Old is Gold' mantra by providing fire services alarm to Hever Castle

The annual servicing of the fire alarm is carried out across two days, with thorough checks on alarm panelsHever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's infamous second wife, is kept safe from the threat of fire thanks to an alarm servicing contract with Chubb Fire. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The oldest part of Hever Castle dates back to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. This was converted into a...

Lenel's intruder detection Mobile Monitoring Application wins award from RIM

The application allows security personnel to review and receive alarms while on patrolLenel Systems International, Inc. announced that its Mobile Monitoring Application for BlackBerry® smartphones has been presented with a Wireless Leadership Award at this year's BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) in Orlando. The application allows security personnel to review and receive alarms while on patrol, as well as run reports against user transactions directly from a BlackBerry smartphon...

RVR extends its surveillance training services to third parties

Remote Video Response is one of UK's leading providers of remote monitoring servicesRemote Video Response, one of UK's leading providers of remote monitoring services and an approved National Open College Network (NOCN) facility, is to provide third-party training in the use of CCTV surveillance in public spaces. RVR is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp."RVR will train local authorities, private companies and other remote video response centres," says...

Chubb wins a contract for installing integrated security system at Bulwell Academy

Chubb has to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarmsChubb has won a contract with the Bulwell Academy, Nottingham, to supply an integrated fire and security alarm system. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.M&E contractor on the project is Balfour Beatty and it specified Chubb to install a solution that includes fire alarm, disabled refuge, PA, intruder alarm and toilet alarms.The...

CCTV industry professional, Victoria Waude, joins Remote Video Response

Victoria is responsible for delivering opportunities for remotely monitored CCTV systemsVictoria Waude has been appointed Business Development Manager for Remote Video Response (RVR), responsible for delivering corporate and high-end market opportunities for remotely monitored CCTV systems. Victoria has worked in the high technology CCTV industry for more than 10 years, having joined RVR from Dedicated Micros where she was the UK Sales Manager (Projects). She has a background in customer service...

Wider options for Lenel customers with increased support of Lenel for IQinVision's megapixel cameras

IQinVision is a market leader in HD megapixel network cameras, IP cameras and NVR systemsIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Lenel, a UTC Fire and Security Company, has significantly increased its support of the IQeye standard and HD Megapixel camera product lines.IQinVision has participated in Lenel's Open Access Alliance Partnership (OAAP) since the program's inception in 2007 and plan...

Chubb Fire, part of UTC Fire & Security, to provide extinguishers to all Card Factory shops

Chubb supplies fire extinguishers to all new storesChubb Fire has won an extensive new contract with national greeting cards retailer, Card Factory, to supply all new shops with extinguishers. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Card Factory has been on the UK's high streets for over thirteen years. Selling greetings cards, gifts, plush items, novelties, gift wrap, the company prides itself on delivering quality products at value for money prices. B...

Chubb CCTV security solution protects advanced technology at Manchester school

CCTV system from Chubb Security is protecting Manchester's newly built Wright Robinson CollegeA comprehensive CCTV system from Chubb Security is protecting Manchester's newly built Wright Robinson College from unwanted acts of vandalism, and boosting the school's administrative function. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Wright Robinson is a specialist college of Sport and the Arts and a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. In 2007 the...

Chubb Fire smoke and gas detection technology protects Morrisons’ bakery

Chubb Fire is protecting the staff and equipment at Rathbones, the bakery arm of Morrisons supermarketSophisticated smoke and gas detection technology from Chubb Fire is protecting the staff and equipment at Rathbones, the bakery arm of Morrisons supermarket. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX).The systems had to be installed without disrupting baking production. Pervez Khan, General Manager of Rathbones (Wakefield and Middlesbrough) said...

United Technologies Corp. set to acquire GE Security for $1.8 billion

 UTC Fire & Security set to enhance status with the acquisition of GE Security  United Technologies Corp., recently announced it has reached an agreement to purchase the GE Security business from GE for $1.82 billion. The closing is pending regulatory approvals. GE Security, part of GE Technology Infrastructure, supplies security and life safety technologies through a broad product portfolio for commercial and residential applications that include fire detection and life safet...

ASIS 2009: Lenel announces GuardallVision standalone digital video recorder

Lenel Systems International has announced the launch of GuardallVision at ASIS 2009Lenel Systems International has announced the launch of GuardallVision, a price competitive, line of stand- alone digital video recorders (DVR) at ASIS 2009 that delivers advanced video functionality in a fully customizable, simple-to-use and scalable package. Developed for security installations of any size, GuardallVision combines the benefits of high-quality video with the power and convenience of embedded real...

Chubb uses it network expertise to protect students and staff at new Wakefield Campus

Chubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campusChubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system that has been interfaced with the TCP/IP local area network at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campus, substantially reducing the capital cost and minimising the disruption that may have resulted from a standard installation. Chubb Security is part of UTC Fire & Security, a un...

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