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Axis and Encom provide protection and product monitoring for Lily O’Briens chocolate factory

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, and leading surveillance solutions provider Encom, have installed an IP-surveillance system consisting of 24 Axis network cameras at Lily O'Brien's chocolate factory based at Newbridge, County Kildare in Ireland. Lily O'Briens is a runaway Irish success story.  The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily.  It is famous for chocolates based on desser...

BQT Solutions' design capability on show at TranSec World Expo

BQT Solutions, a company already well established in the provision of access control, biometrics and surveillance systems, will be exhibiting their design capability to provide full security solutions combining CCTV and perimeter security to meet the demanding needs of transport gateways at TranSec World Expo 2008 in June (stand F-12).BQT's existing customers include high security government and military installations, corporate customers and SMEs.  By utilising the integrated capabili...

Forward Vision’s MIC1-440 ATEX certified Metal Mickey helps energy plant safety

Safety is a vital concern for the energy industry.  When potentially flammable materials such as oils and natural gas are used in generating power, the need to maintain all plant, equipment and machinery to the highest level of excellence is an absolute priority.At the same time, the hazardous environment created while a plant is operation can make it difficult or impossible for engineers to check equipment and track down any faults - and remote monitoring devices can often give insufficien...

IFSEC featured Milestone IP VMS: designed to support H.264 compression with Sony cameras

  The market uptake of high-resolution network video cameras is growing quickly H.264 is the newest standard in uncompromised surveillance data compression and it is supported in Sony network cameras by Milestone Systems, a leading developer of XProtect™ open platform IP video management software.  This will be demonstrated at the IFSEC security industry show in the UK next week. In Birmingham UK from 12-15 May at the Milestone Systems IFSEC stand, two top range models of So...

Optelecom-NKF collaborates with Imtech for Dutch transportation projects

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced it has been awarded two projects totalling in excess of €1.1 million ($1.7 million) by Imtech, N.V; a European technical services provider in the fields of electrical engineering, IT, and mechanical engineering.  The orders support the delivery of Internet protocol (IP) and optical fibre transmission solutions for the Dutch Ministry of Transportation's fast-growing...

SANYO on the right track with DLR

CCTV cameras utilising SANYO's unique Pan-Focus technology are helping to create a safe and secure environment at the new Docklands Light Railway, Langdon Park Station.30 SANYO cameras have been located at the station, the majority incorporating PAN-Focus technology, which ensures that the camera lens keeps all objects in focus no matter how close or far away they are from the camera.  The x2.6 lens depth of field is such that it does not require any manual focus adjustment to deliver clear...

Mayflex to exhibit at IFSEC 2008

Mayflex, the Cabling Infrastructure, Networking and Security solutions distributor, will be exhibiting at IFSEC for the second year running.  IFSEC is held at the NEC in Birmingham, 12th - 15th May, and is deemed the meeting place for the security industry, offering an excellent platform for both visitors and exhibitors to meet and source new products and opportunities.Mayflex will feature a selection of products from their product portfolio including the Mobotix range of IP security camera...

AMG launches new range of analogue and digital wireless transmission products at IFSEC 2008

AMG Systems Ltd. has announced it will launch a new range of analogue and digital wireless transmission products at IFSEC 2008.  The announcement follows AMG's breakthrough in spring 2006 when it launched the AMG 3700 series, the world's first fibre optic transmission system to integrate ethernet with high quality uncompressed video.SkywaveT will be available for both single and multi-camera systems.  The product series can transmit video, RS485 data, un-directional audio and alarm con...

Samsung Techwin appoints UK Technical Manager

Samsung Techwin has recently recruited Gary Fletcher-Moore as UK Technical Manager for their CCTV division.Gary has worked within the electronic security industry for over twenty-two years, the last six of which were as the head of Technical Support for Pelco UK. Commenting on his appointment, Gary said:  "Samsung Techwin's R&D programme continues to generate some truly impressive advances in CCTV technology.  My objectives are to provide the best possible levels of pre and po...

CEM and ADT to secure Glasgow's new £100m hospitals

CEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that Glasgow's new Stobhill and Victoria hospitals have selected CEM security solutions to secure their new, state-of-the-art £100m facilities.  The contract, which was awarded in collaboration with ADT Glasgow, includes the industry-renowned CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system.As part of a prestigious public/private sector partnership project, the new ambulatory care hospital...

Derwent Systems nominated in two categories at this year's IFSEC Security Awards

Following on from the success at the North East Business Awards where its AEGIS Intelligent-IR illuminator won both the Product Innovation and Technology categories, Derwent is celebrating again with the news that AEGIS has made it to the last six in the prestigious CCTV Product of the Year Award category at IFSEC 2008. Derwent also joins select nominees in the Access Control Product of the Year Award with REG-SENTRY™, the company's first automated vehicle access control system b...

IDL launch new Glasswing 1200 at IFSEC

IDL will be launching their all-new Glasswing 1200 at IFSEC 2008 on stand 2051 in Hall 6.  The Glasswing 1200 has an all-new barrier mechanism which offers a higher barrier than the original Glasswing. The 1.2-metre barrier is designed to offer a greater level of security than the 1/2 height version and is designed to deter potential intruders from vaulting over the top of the unit.  "In today's market customers are demanding higher and higher levels of security but they stil...

Pyronix exhibits new innovative products at IFSEC 2008 in 21st anniversary year

Pyronix Ltd will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008 on stand 18214 in Hall 17 right next to the intruder café.Julie A Kenny, MD of Pyronix Ltd, says: "It is an exciting time for Pyronix.  We are now into our 21st year of business and have always heavily invested in the development of new products and new technologies to innovate within the security industry.  Consequently, the last 18 months have been extremely busy and we are now seeing the fruits of this investment in Research a...

Videotec introduces ALBERT, Video Content Analysis at IFSEC

VIDEOTEC has announced its entrance into the market for IP-based video surveillance products by launching ALBERT, the Video Agent with advanced algorithms for the Video Content Analysis (H264) and extraordinary capabilities like Intelligent Cooperation and Assisted Navigation.  ALBERT and other Videotec products will be exhibited at IFSEC 2008.Like a member of a team, each ALBERT unit broadcasts information about its activities, knows what the others are doing and sets its PT...

EVT joins forces with MATE Intelligent Video at IFSEC

EVT, a provider of video management software, has collaborated with MATE Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics, to provide video management and analytics capabilities for enterprise class IP video surveillance installations.EVT and MATE will demonstrate the joint solution at IFSEC 2008 in Birmingham, UK, from 12-15 May, stand 16144.EVT and MATE will feature intelligent video analytic capabilities to detect and analyse video co...

Optelecom-NKF reports 19% revenue increase in first quarter 2008

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, recently announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenue for the quarter advanced to $10.5 million, an increase of 19% compared to the same quarter last year.  Gross profit increased to $6.5 million, up 31% for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  Operating expenses were $5.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to $5.0 million in the first quarter of...

Dedicated Micros takes control of CCTV at IFSEC 2008 

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - will be using IFSEC 2008 to highlight the quantum leap in capability of its NetVu Connected CCTV systems from High Definition CCTV to major video management developments which are designed to dramatically enhance the experience of end users operating the company's systems.Revolutionary new user interface designs being unveiled by Dedicated Micros for IFSEC 2008 include an on-screen 'Point&Go' PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) control capability - a key feature...

MOBOTIX IP cameras play an integral role to safeguard research work in Jena

Friends and enemiesPlants, insects, and the variety of ways in which they communicate chemically are the primary focus of the research work conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena.  This includes the chemical defense strategies plants use to protect themselves against enemies like caterpillars, from whom they cannot run or hide.  Instead, they simply poison the greedy foes, mobilise winged assistants with scented signals, or inform neighbouring plants that m...

MOBOTIX cameras monitor production process at modern German sawmill

Extensive products and servicesSolid structural timber, boards, planks, wedge boards, floorboards, plywood, dimensional lumber and rough boards.  Each day, approximately 300 cubic metres of cut lumber leave the some 45,000 m2 factory premises of Dickel-Holz in Schmalenberg-Bad Fredeburg in eastern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.  The sawmill is able to respond quickly to even the smallest orders and special customer requests.  Finishing processes like heat treatment, drying, imp...

Axis appoints new UK managing director Phil Doyle

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, has appointed a new managing director of Axis Communications (UK) Ltd after the current UK & Ireland managing director, Steve Gorski, has been appointed US distribution and channel manager, based in the Axis' US regional office in Boston.  The new positions will be effective on 19 May 2008.Doyle hails from leading retail technology group TAG Company Limited, a specialist in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and management info...

OnSSI and Splinternet Holdings, Inc. announce alliance

  On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI), and Splinternet Holdings, Inc., join to offer newly integrated products On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc., (OnSSI), and Splinternet Holdings, Inc., recently announced an alliance under which the companies will work together to support each other's newly integrated product offerings in the security marketplace.In the integrated systems, security cameras move their focus to the location where radiation is detected by Splinternet's G...

Dedicated Micros DVRs installed in security upgrade for support services provider at London Luton Airport

With security the number one priority for UK airport operators, technology is continuing to play a key role in meeting strict government guidelines.  A recent system upgrade at London Luton Airport by ICTS (International Consultants on Targeted Security) has demonstrated how the latest digital security solutions, including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) from Dedicated Micros and associated NetVu ObserVer software, can be used to extend the capability of a system across multiple users to pro...

RISCO Group to launch innovative security solutions at IFSEC 2008

RISCO Group, a leading provider of integrated security solutions, will be presenting its industry leading solutions at IFSEC, May 12 - 15 2008 in Birmingham UK (stand 16180, hall 18).  On exhibit will be SynopSYS integrated security & building management software, the ProSYS.FreeCom security system with dual-path communication, the new Agility™ 2-way flexible wireless solution, and a new access control solution - the MaxiMate.SynopSYS™ is a sophisticated software solution th...

AD Group plans to fit FlightVu to capture historic Vulcan V-Bomber's return to flight

CCTV specialist AD Group is sponsoring the ambitious "Vulcan to the Sky"' project designed to return an original Vulcan V-bomber to flight and allow the majestic delta-wing design to once again wow the crowds at public air displays.  As part of its support for the project, AD Group plans to supply a state-of-the-art FlightVu digital video recorder - and associated CCTV cameras - from its subsidiary AD Aerospace to provide valuable in-flight footage of this historic aircraft.To rea...

Axis achieves record attendance for distributor conference

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, recently announced that Anixter has won the Distributor Partner of the Year award and Norbain won the Best UK Distributor Award.  The awards were presented at Axis's annual Distributor Conference on 9th - 11th April, which was held at Forte Village, Sardinia, and attended by 127 customers from more than 30 countries. The conference's central theme was "Welcome to a new world of video surveillance".  During th...

Charting a Dedicated Micros CCTV solution for the Port of Grimsby and Immingham

The Port of Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port by tonnage is now taking advantage of the latest digital networked CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros, recommended by installer DJ Byers CCTV, to maximize both security and the port's operational and logistical processes.Owner and operator Associated British Ports (ABP) turned to DJ Byers CCTV to advise on how best to bring its existing under-utilised and cumbersome analogue CCTV system into the digital era.The initial installation ac...

DataCom Systems and EVT partner to provide networked video management in the US

    Datacom will market and support EVT's line of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Networked Video Recorders (NVRs) in the USCompanies showcased open-architecture video management software at ISC West 2008DataCom Systems Inc., a leader in surveillance and monitoring solutions, today announced a new partnership with EVT, a provider of video management software.  Datacom will market and support EVT's line of Video Management Systems (VMS) and Networked Video Recorders (NVRs)...

Alpro towers over the competition

Property developer Bruntwood operates a large portfolio, and amongst the current projects in hand is the initiative to convert large multi story tower blocks into multi occupancy quality buildings.When security was needed on fire exits they turned to the Alpro Hardware Division of IEC Limited to solve the problem.  Installing ES7000 series hooklocks proved to be the answer both in terms of security and aesthetics.The small and compact ES7000 hooklock is easy to install and once installed si...

Idesco opens wireless ways for RFID at IFSEC 2008

Idesco introduces at IFSEC 2008 the new Idesco Cardea wireless system.  Idesco's wireless solutions find new ways to utilise RFID technology in new applications.  With our easily scalable solutions our customers can expand existing systems or can create new, smaller scale systems completely wirelessly.Wireless readers are especially good for installations where there are long distances between readers and controllers, and wherever cabling can't be applied to link them togethe...

IndigoVision wins prestigious Frost & Sullivan Award

IndigoVision, the leading supplier of complete IP Video and Alarm management solutions, has been honoured by Frost & Sullivan with the prestigious 2008 European Network Video Surveillance Award for Customer Value Enhancement.  The award is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated more innovative, value creation and enhancement strategies than competing vendors.This Award has been presented to IndigoVision in recognition of the company's ability to offer a complete range...

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