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If money were no object in enhancing the security of students, staff, visitors and assets, university security managers would specify enhanced electronic access control systems, upgrade their CCTV - in particular to IP-based systems, install cameras that cover considerably larger areas, and introduce facial recognition software, according to a new report by Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems. The report, which looks into how technology is used across 10 universities, highlights its...

Dedicated Micros, part of AD Group, was a finalist in the Security Installation of the Year category of the Security Industry Awards held during IFSEC 2008 for the ambitious De Montfort University project.The installation at Leicester-based De Montfort University is an advanced NetVu Connected surveillance solution which was devised by DM Fusion installer Security Design Services to maximise the safety and security of its 20,500 students and 3,240 staff.Key elements of the ambitious scheme inclu...

As in previous years, Dallmeier's stand at IFSEC 2008 once again attracted an increased number of visitors.  The German manufacturer presented a host of innovative products and customer-oriented solutions for professional CCTV/IP video security applications.VMC-1 ‘Eagle' (Video Management Centre) - Perfect harmony of technology and design  Customers, journalists and industry experts, equally applauded Dallmeier's new Video Management Centre VMC-1 ‘Eagle', with its ergonomic...

TSS (Traffic Safety Systems) - part of AD Group - has seen increased demand for its in-vehicle roads policing CCTV solutions in the lucrative Middle East region over the past 12 months, with enquiries up by an impressive 70%.  The company is currently undertaking a series of intensive trials with police forces in the region and expects to be able to announce a major order for its mobile RadarAutoVision system later this month.Julian Cooke, International Sales Manager for TSS, believes that...

WHSmith has employed an innovative CCTV system, SentryVision® SmartTrack™, at their distribution centre in Swindon. Brian Cottrell, WHSmith's Crime and Facilities Manager said: "Our distribution centre in Swindon covers an area of over 250,000 sq. ft.  During the year, we pick approximately 94 million items and dispatch 6 million packages.  With a building of this size and with the amount of activity that goes on, there is no way that a conventional CCTV system woul...

CEM® Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that the UK's new £76 million Barton Square shopping complex has chosen its CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) access control system to provide security for its 200,000 square meters of shopping space.  Advance Integrated Systems, an approved reseller of CEM products, installed the powerful system.  The state-of-the-art Barton Square shopping complex is linked to the UK's award-winning Traffo...

The city of Geel in Belgium near Antwerp has a population of 35,000.  Their Tourism Center exhibits art in a renovated historical building, and a new community sports hall is actively used.  Here they are setting a good example with modern technology: a scalable, centralized approach to security and safety in public facilities using IP network video surveillance from Milestone Systems and Axis Communications. The Tourism Center in Geel has changing external exhibitions with insurance r...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - highlighted a number of major user interface enhancements at IFSEC 2008, including an on-screen 'Point & Go' PTZ control capability - a key feature of the new advanced Oracle Dome camera - Embedded Camera Selection Maps, and the launch of an intuitive Video Timeline to replace ‘goto' as the de facto standard for the latest generation of NetVu Connected CCTV systems. The new on-screen 'Point & Go' PTZ capability provides an unrivalled dome contr...

Bosch Security Systems is reporting an excellent response to its technologies on show at the recent IFSEC 2008.  Not only did Bosch came away with tangible enquiries from a cross-section of quality installers, consultants and end-users interested in its CCTV, Intruder and Communications technologies, but it also won ‘Intruder Alarm Product of the Year' for its newly launched Professional Series duel tech detector with anti-mask at the industry awards. Also at IFSEC, in a presentation...

The VIDEOTEC team is delighted to confirm the boom in interest at its stand at IFSEC 2008.  Visitors expressed their appreciation of the increasingly advanced technological progress made by the new products on show, which encourages VIDEOTEC to continue with its chosen policy.The chairman of VIDEOTEC, Alessio Grotto, expressed his satisfaction, "Our commitment and the ensuing significant investments in R&D are aimed at offering the security market solutions with high technological...

D-Tec's MD, Ian Moore, explains the importance of smoke detection systems in the early detection of tunnel fires. Fire in the context of tunnels has been brought into sharp relief in recent years, as a result of a number of high profile tragedies.  Most notably the Mont Blanc Tunnel in 1999, which claimed the lives of 39 people.  As a result, there has been increasing interest in the application of CCTV cameras in conjunction with video analytics technology, specifically Video Smoke D...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art demonstration vehicle which, for the first time, will allow the company to bring its latest NetVu Connected CCTV systems directly to installers and end users in the UK and mainland Europe.In preparation for its road trip, the 10-metre vehicle has been fitted out with High Definition displays, work benches for training workshops and seating for up to 20 people, with the HD video capabilities of Dedicated Micros' soluti...

Mirasys video surveillance software solutions are to integrate with pioneering H.264 megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision.Mirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, recently announced that its networked video recording product line, NVR Pro and NVR Enterprise that launched at IFSEC 2008, will support the world's first full line of H.264 megapixel video surveillance cameras from Arecont Vision, the leading manufacturer of IP...

Samsung Techwin, the provider of high quality CCTV solutions for a wide range of applications, has appointed Simon Shawley as Senior Sales Manager for the UK and Eire. Simon, who has previously worked for Samsung Techwin and returns after a spell with DVTel, said: "I am very happy to return to Samsung Techwin at this exciting time.  Some of the technical innovations that we have recently introduced are simply breath-taking as was evident from the interest shown...

  ObjectVideo OnBoard™ technology will enable Dowshu to significantly increase the value and effectiveness of its solutions ObjectVideo, the leader in intelligent video, recently announced a partnership agreement with Cork-based Dowshu, one of the world's largest suppliers and manufacturers of cutting edge CCTV products.  Dowshu's 32 and 64 channel digital video recorders will feature ObjectVideo OnBoard™ video analytics.ObjectVideo OnBoard™ technology will...

CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that Hugh Devereux is being promoted to the position of Director of Product Management for DM, accountable directly to the CEO of AD Group, with reporting responsibilities to the AD Group Board.Devereux, who is currently Head of Product Management, joined Dedicated Micros from Baxall in 2005.  In his enhanced role, he will be responsible for all aspects of product management from initial concept to the development...

Travis Perkins PLC, a major supplier to the building and construction market, is using sophisticated external detection technology from Optex Europe with some of the highest capture rates and lowest false alarm rates currently available to help secure a number of its premises nationwide.The company, which has a branch network of some 1,100 sites making it one of the largest timber and builders merchants in the UK, is using REDWAVE detectors that combine several technologies in a single unit to r...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - used IFSEC 2008 to unveil its groundbreaking Oracle dome camera, designed to be controlled and configured exclusively by the latest generation of DM DVRs and video servers such as the SD Range and DV-IP family.Available in both indoor and outdoor formats, the premium Oracle dome signifies a quantum leap in performance compared to the existing 2060 outdoor dome which it resembles externally.  While the weatherproof variant of the Oracle may be compatible...

ImmerVision's new generation IMV1-1/3 panomorph lens is the only panoramic imaging lens in the world with the ability to survey an entire area with 360° coverage, free of blind spots and without any viewing downtime.  The panomorph lens can be mounted on any existing standard analogue and IP video surveillance system.  Traditional panoramic solutions using fisheye and mirror lenses, typically require important infrastructure modifications as well as special cameras and support equi...

Reliance High-Tech Ltd. has announced it has opened a new office in Glasgow.  The new office supports two years of strong revenue growth in the region and will enable further expansion in operations to provide a strengthened focus on strategic business goals. Terry Sallas, Reliance High-Tech Limited, Managing Director, said, "Over the last two years we've seen a significant increase in turnover with substantial new customer wins in Scotland.  In order to support our continued focu...

CCTV specialist AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - announces that Pauline Norstrom is being promoted to the position of Director of Worldwide Marketing for the Group, accountable directly to the CEO and with reporting responsibilities to the AD Group Board.Norstrom has been with the group for eight years, seeing through the most dynamic and innovative changes in the business and industry during this time.  For the last two years, she has been Head of Marketing at AD Group W...

Pat Curran, the co-founder of Bell Security/Bell Group, has announced that he will step down from his role as Chairman of UK & Ireland operations within the parent business, Niscayah Group AB (formerly called Securitas Systems AB), on 30 June 2008.  He will do so to enable him to devote more time to other non-competitive business interests inside and outside the security sector.  Bell will rebrand and rename itself Niscayah on 1 June 2008.Pat has served in the security industry fo...

Genetec announced recently that the City of Manchester has selected Omnicast 4.1 for a major system upgrade project.  With approximately 700 analogue cameras spread throughout the city, Manchester is gradually migrating to IP, and all cameras will eventually be managed by the IP platform.Working with C-ways Limited, a UK-based IT Integrator, Omnicast was selected for the flexibility and benefits offered by its new Federation feature.  "Where before we could only use either unicast...

Sony recently revealed how it has met one of Europe's most complicated security challenges by creating and delivering an intelligent and efficient security system for Spain's Line 9.  The system will provide reassurance and protection for the 90 million passengers that use Line 9 every year by connecting more cameras than the rest of the Barcelona's underground lines put together, to guarantee constant, blanket surveillance.  Altogether, 2937 SNC-CS50P IP network cameras are insta...

The Marshalls Jaguar, Range Rover and Volvo showrooms were the first dealerships to trial the REDWAVE technology Innovative REDWAVE external intruder detection technology from Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, is playing an essential role in increasing security and virtually eliminating false alarms at a number of Marshalls automotive dealerships in Peterborough. The Marshalls Jaguar, Range Rover and Volvo showrooms - all part of the Premier Automotive Group...

Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation have announced that they will be cooperating to create an open forum aimed at developing a standard for the interface of network video products.  Currently, there is no global standard defining how network video products such as cameras, video encoders and video management systems should communicate with each other.  The new standard is expected to comprise interfaces for specifications such as video streaming, device dis...

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, 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...

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...

  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...