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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 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, 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, 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 - 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...

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...

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 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...

  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...

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, 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...

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 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...

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 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)...

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 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, 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...

At 50 km long with 37.8 km running underneath the English Channel, the Channel Tunnel is the longest underwater tunnel in the world.  It is hailed by international civil engineering experts in the US and Europe as "the greatest infrastructure success of the 20th century."  Eurotunnel owns the concession to operate it until 2086.  212 million passengers and 196 million tonnes of merchandise have passed through the Tunnel since the commercial opening in spring 1994.So it w...

Frontline Security Solutions, Europe's fastest growing electronic security system integrator, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Peter Kidd to the position of Technical Services Manager."Our business has grown substantially and we now have over 30 people collectively in our technical support, maintenance and PES (Professional Engineering Services) teams," said John Bryan, one of Frontline's founding Directors.  "The time is therefore right to appoint...

Huddersfield Technical College, situated in West Yorkshire, is starting to reap the practical benefits of an advanced NetVu Connected CCTV solution specified and installed by DM Fusion member Oracle Vision, to deliver effective protection for its 22,000 full and part-time students studying courses from GCSE to degree level.The geographically dispersed College has four key sites, all of which are now covered by the new digital CCTV solution which comprises two DS2 DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) f...

Orsus, the pioneer in the field of situation management, with a new holistic approach to optimizing situation planning, response and analysis, has announced a strategic partnership with ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, to provide the full benefits of a situation management solution with video analytics from ioimage.As a result of this partnership, Situator from Orsus fully supports intelligent video encoders and IP cameras from ioimage.  This alliance also enables those...

HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, recently showcased a new line of ID accessories at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition.  This new line will include a wide selection of lanyards, retractable reels, badge holders and strap clips that complement HID's line of ID card printer/encoders, software and materials. Included in the line are: Lanyards - five different types including woven and flat styles are avail...

Vicon's stand (#17057) at IFSEC 2008 will feature a multi-monitor video wall simulating a traditional control room environment but displaying live and playback video from both network and analogue sources via a Virtual Matrix."Visitors to our stand will have the opportunity to see the power and flexibility of our Virtual Matrix solution which combines the functionality of a traditional matrix switching system with all the advantages of digital video management," said Chris Wall, V...

Samsung Techwin has joined the Milestone Systems' Manufacturers Alliance Programme.  This initiative will facilitate cooperation between the two companies to develop Milestone Milestone XProtect support for Samsung Techwin's network surveillance products.During 2008 Samsung Techwin will be introducing a wide range of innovative IP cameras and other network CCTV products which will provide customers with the ability to take full advantage of the benefits offered by Video over IP.&n...

Thore Wahlin has been appointed as Regional Director for Idesco in Sweden.  Besides of his major responsibility of the Swedish market, he will be also responsible for the Scandinavian market area as a whole, including the sales of Idesco's identification solutions for Idesco's customers in the field of access control, vehicle identification and other applications. "We are very happy to welcome Thore to our team," says Mr. Timo Jauhiainen, VP, Sales & Marketing from Idesco.&nbs...

Leading security doors and screens installation company, Meesons, has drawn on its 20 years of experience in access control to implement the UK's first iris biometric access control portal.  The bespoke solution has been designed and fitted for controlling and monitoring staff access to restricted areas at Manchester Airport. Working with HumanRecognitionSystems Ltd (HRS) and CEM Systems - a provider of fully customised security management solutions, Meesons has played a critical role in t...

During the course of IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be holding a series of seminar sessions on the use and future of IP video surveillance given by Dr Bob Banerjee, Product Marketing Manager for IP video products.During the seminars, Dr. Banerjee will provide his perspective on several topics, including the benefits of open systems, the most effective architectures for typical IP video surveillance installations, and important aspects of the demo, spec and quote cycle for these solution...

Low costs long-termWhat can communities do to avoid increasing costs of public services?  As most communities are struggling to maintain balanced budgets, this is not an easy question to answer.  And yet, there are promising concepts and solutions.  Consider the WVE (Westpfälzische Ver- und Entsorgungs-GmbH) that has been founded in the Kaiserslautern area in 1994 as a public services company.  The WVE provides fresh water, sewage treatment and zoning/development servic...

Axis Communications' network cameras will be installed on trains in Norway.  Axis' partner, ESP Group, a systems integrator which specialises in intelligent video surveillance, has received an order for a security solution from Norway's state railway company, NSB.  Initially the order comprises around 3,200 AXIS 209FD-R and AXIS 221 network cameras with a potential for additional installations.  Axis network cameras are a key part of a solution to improve on-board security for NSB...