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The challenge Hospital car parks are typically very busy, especially during visiting hours. Late at night they become lonely, poorly lit areas, tempting assaults, vandalism and theft. Staff on night shifts often have to rely on security guards to escort them to their vehicles, therefore leaving other areas unattended. The cost of having additional security staff on hand might be tolerable for larger hospitals, but is not an option for smaller or regional facilities. The concern that security s...

Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that its ADPRO remote monitoring and perimeter protection system has been chosen to help protect the famous UK steam ship, the SS Great Britain, from the threat of vandalism, crime and other potential security breaches. Designed by the 19th Century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the SS Great Britain was an advanced Atlantic liner commissioned for the Great Western Steamship Company's Bristol-...

The challengeThe Crime and Disorder Act was introduced in the UK in 1998. This placed a duty on local government and other organizations to work to reduce crime and the fear of crime.Swindon neighbourhood groups were dissatisfied with the level of property vandalism, drug-related crime and general safety of residents within their area. The five Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cabled systems operated by the Swindon Borough Council plainly weren't adequate to monitor and protect crime areas withi...

  Xtralis commits to security channel for the long termXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today reaffirmed its commitment to security installers and systems integrators following success in deploying its full range of video surveillance and management technology in major installations across the UK.The move towards more open standards, the convergence of security and IT, and the integration of disparate technologies into an overall syste...

  Xtralis wins 2009 European Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year AwardXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has awarded Xtralis the 2009 European Outdoor Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award. Xtralis was selected as this year's winner based on its proactive initiatives in design...

   The IAA responsible for the provision of air traffic management services in Irish-controlled airspaceThe challengeThe Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) operates an Air Traffic Control Centre, 4 long-range radar sites and 2 air traffic radio communication sites spread out across Shannon, Cork and Mayo. From IAA's Control Centre at Shannon some 280,000 over-flights are handled per year; they can handle up to 80% of the air traffic travelling between North America and Europe.IAA are respo...

 ADI Global Distribution (UK) has signed an agreement with Xtralis to distribute its CCTV products in the UK and Ireland ADI Global Distribution (UK) has signed an agreement with Xtralis to distribute its CCTV products in the UK and Ireland.Xtralis is a leading provider of early warning safety and security systems with more than 45,000 security systems installed in locations around the world. The Xtralis security portfolio includes the ADPRO FastTrace event-based video recording and transmission...

   Hertfordshire County Council installed Xtralis's ADPRO remote security technologyThe challengeAs with many educational establishments across the United Kingdom, schools in Hertfordshire are experiencing increasing levels of crime. The main issues tend to be vandalism of property and theft of high value items such as computers and other learning equipment.Robert Holgate, the CCTV Control Room Manager for Stevenage Borough Council explains "Initially we were just looking to reduc...

   Using the Xtralis's ADPRO security system, SCT can now trace freight from start to finish of its journey across AustraliaThe challengeSCT Transport is a privately owned logistics business formed in 1974. It is now one of the leading privately owned logistic companies in Australia.They were the first company to break the century old Government monopoly of the interstate rail network in Australia. Their success is attributable to their willingness to embrace technology and innova...

  Xtralis ADPRO multi-site video security system decreases criminal activity in Swindon neighbourhoodThe challengeThe Crime and Disorder Act was introduced in the UK in 1998. This placed a duty on local government and other organizations to work to reduce crime and the fear of crime.Swindon neighbourhood groups were dissatisfied with the level of property vandalism, drug-related crime and general safety of residents within their area. The five Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cabled sy...

   ADPRO solution from Xtralis was installed at 20 restaurants of McDonalds in known trouble areas The challengeWith over 1000 sites, McDonalds is one of the leading quick service restaurant chains in the UK. As with many other restaurant and hotel chains in the United Kingdom, McDonalds have had their fair share of unruly patrons, gangs of youths and homeless vagrants who harass or assault staff and disturb restaurant guests. McDonalds wanted to prevent their restaurants fro...

  Xtralis's ADPRO interactive video monitoring solution reduces theft and vandalismThe challengeMelbourne's Cheapest Cars sprawls over 5.5 acres and is one of the fastest growing car retailers in Melbourne, Australia. With a simple business philosophy of "providing unbeatable deals and service on the widest range of quality cars in Melbourne" the business has continued to thrive and expand.Their security system consisted of dogs, PE Beams, an assortment of CCTV and VCRs, and...

  T-Mobile has greatly reduced the threat of violence, robberies and theft across their high street retail outlets after installing Xtralis's ADPRO FastTraceThe challengeWhen the German owned telecom giant T-Mobile burst on the UK retail scene a few years back they did it with such speed and efficiency that most people would be forgiven for thinking that T-Mobile has always been one of UK's largest Telecom Retail chains. Today the company have 129 retail outlets across the country...

  Xtralis' ADPRO remotely monitored video security system installed in local fast food outlet The challenge In South Africa, a local KFC outlet was experiencing numerous break-ins, where the criminals were stealing cash that had been deposited into the drop safe for the Cash In Transit vehicles due for collection the following day.KFC had previously installed alarm systems but repeatedly the criminals were too quick for the armed response to apprehend them as they were able t...

    ADPRO video security system installed in Hospital car parksThe challengeHospital car parks are typically very busy, especially during visiting hours. Late at night they become lonely, poorly lit areas, tempting assaults, vandalism and theft. Staff on night shifts often have to rely on security guards to escort them to their vehicles, therefore leaving other areas unattended.The cost of having additional security staff on hand might be tolerable for larger hospitals, but is not...

   BMW Park Lane, world's most prestigious car dealership groups installed ADPRO FastTraceThe challenge BMW Park Lane is one of the world's most prestigious car dealership groups, so the company was only willing to consider a highly reliable and sophisticated security system with a fi rst-class reputation to guard its high profile London sites.However, BMW Park Lane had to ensure that any system complemented its existing network, providing a cost effective and practical solution....

  Herb Chambers Car Dealer relies on modern surveillance equipment to prevent theft and vandalismThe challengeUntil September 2003 there were many potential hiding places on the sprawling Herb Chambers car lots, comprising of five dealerships side by side. The buildings and lots were covered by a single security guard, which was neither efficient or cost effective, plus a few video cameras linked to an outdated, cumbersome closed-circuit television (CCTV) system. In the 10 years p...

 Xtralis ADPRO security systems solution chosen for installation The challengeBoth Imperial Toyota and Lindsay Saker Audi and VW are amongst South Africa's largest and most successful retail vehicle dealerships. These two vehicle dealerships, within the Imperial Holdings Group, are spread over vast expanses. They are experiencing unacceptable levels of theft, vandalism and loitering, even with the use of professional security guards on a 24/7 basis.Tyres, mirrors and even vehicle...

   Xtralis's ADPRO CCTV security solution selected to manage CCTV footage from 241 retail sitesThe challengeWith the rise in vandalism, theft and false alarm callouts across their UK retail sites, Travis Perkins needed to improve the way they handled their CCTV video footage. The first requirement was to find a CCTV monitoring system that could control and manage footage from 241 retail outlets from a single control room. Secondly, Travis Perkins wanted an integrated system that featur...

 Xtralis makes significant investment in website and partner extranets, making it easier to specify and sell Xtralis SolutionsXtralis, a leading provider of early warning fire detection and security solutions, today announced the complete redesign of its website, www.xtralis.com, with a strong focus on supporting its growing partner ecosystem. In addition to detailed information on Xtralis solutions and industry expertise, the site now supports two partner extranets for partners that sell i...

  Xtralis will exhibit total product range at IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREXXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, today announced that it has reached agreement with the organisers of IFSEC and INTERNATIONAL FIREX to have a major presence at this year's events. Xtralis will be exhibiting its total range of fire and security technologies, including the M3000 command and control software solution, which provides seamless integration between...

Mike Ward, new Business Development Manager (EMEA) of Xtralis New business development manager to drive IP security confirms Xtralis ADPRO IP-focused credentials.Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions,announced the appointment of a highly experienced security professional, Mike Ward, as Business Development Manager for its EMEA security business. Mr Ward will be responsible for promoting the company's comprehensive portfolio of integr...

Xtralis invests in new European showroom to display full range of integrated fire and security products Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that it has opened a new European showroom to demonstrate the full integration and interoperability between the security, video, access control and fire detection technologies within the Xtralis product range.The showroom, located at the heart of Xtralis' EMEA business in Brussels, has been bui...

  The Xtralis V3100 is the newest video recording solution from Xtralis which delivers optimised image quality and effective bandwidth useXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced the introduction of the industry's first fully integrated, IT-centric access control and video security solutions portfolio.  The solution is successfully deployed across a number of high profile European enterprises including DHL'...

The issues surrounding surveillance and security are never static and so require the development of new technologies to keep up with the changing demands.  In response, the electronic security sector has developed a very dynamic approach to introducing new technologies.You will be able to see first hand a range of fascinating advancements at LIVE08, a few of which are mentioned below.Axis, the world leader in network video, now announces the first products with H.264 in a new generation of...

Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that its VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system has been deployed in a variety of locations across the city of Beijing to help protect athletic venues, mass transit systems, tourist attractions and critical infrastructure facilities designed for use in the 2008 Olympic Games.The Xtralis VESDA system combines advanced, proactive air sampling smoke detection technologies to ef...

Xtralis Ltd has appointed Boris Ulrich as Regional Sales Manager EMEA for ASIM Traffic Solutions, based in Verona, Italy.  Boris has significant experience in the traffic management software and hardware field, having previously worked on a number of traffic management projects across Europe and the Middle East.  He has also been a regular participant in meetings and projects with the European Union regarding traffic management, car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication, and a...

Xtralis, the fire and security solutions provider, is to further increase its solutions capabilities and complement its range of ADPRO video surveillance systems with the launch of a new series of access control and integrated technologies, developed since its acquisition of VSK at the end of 2007.Among the new products being released will be the Xtralis V3000 product range, including a new fully IP compatible CCTV solution and integrated S3000 Access Control.  Xtralis has also developed a...

Xtralis Ltd has appointed Jos van den Boomen as a European Sales Manager for their ADPRO video surveillance and detection solutions, based in Pamplona, Spain.Jos has been in the CCTV and surveillance industry for over eight years and has considerable experience within Digital Video and Transmission technology, including Remote Site Monitoring and Alarm handling.Jos van den Boomen comments, "I am thrilled to be joining Xtralis at a time of rapid growth within the security industry and look f...

VSK Group, the Belgian subsidiary of Allied Defense Group, has been acquired for USD $49 million.  VSK designs, develops and markets sophisticated electronic security systems throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the United States.  Xtralis' globally recognised brands include ADPRO security surveillance systems, ASIM traffic detection systems, PROACTIV fire control and management solutions and VESDA very early warning smoke detection.VSK and Xtralis will be run by newly appoin...