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ADT Fire and Security was recognised for its support of members of the Reserve Forces at a reception hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales, at his Clarence House residence, on Wednesday.  ADT employs 18 Reservists, of which 6 have been mobilised for service in Iraq. Hazel Nugent, ADT's Corporate HR Manager for Europe & South Africa, was one of more than 50 employers from across the UK who attended the reception.  She said: "We are proud to support our Reservists.  They perfor...

Videx Security has supplied over 200-door entry systems for a Care and Repair Project run by Stirling Council, which sees Stirling's older people, are benefiting from a new £400,000 home security scheme.  This was initially set up to provide homeowners over the age of 85 with security products to make them feel more secure in their own home.  Each home in the scheme is individually assessed and besides the Videx video security door entry system, homes may also be fitted with smok...

CCTV manufacturer AD Group, the parent company of Dedicated Micros, was one of only ten UK businesses - and the sole representative from the security sector - to be recognized as ‘One to Watch' in the authoritative annual Sunday Times Profit Track 100 survey.When making their selection for the ‘One to Watch' category - new for 2006 - the judges from Fast Track, the independent research company, and sponsors PricewaterhouseCoopers visited each of the contenders, focusing not only on a...

To help improve and update the security system at the Møller Centre, a leading Cambridge-based residential training and conference centre, the company has chosen to install the latest Siemens Building Technologies Security Products access security system.The conference centre is owned by Churchill College at Cambridge University and was designed by Danish architect, Henning Larsen.  The AP Møller Foundation of Denmark funded the building to promote continuing educati...

The historic market town of Thame in Oxfordshire recently implemented a new CCTV system throughout its centre.  Thame is home to twelve thousand residents including legendary Bee Gee Robin Gibb.  Curtailing Saturday Night Fever will be one of the primary objectives of the system.The Titan Heritage units are ideally suited to such an installation where the brief of the customer demanded aesthetic integration and compatibility with existing transmission and video management systems. ...

Jeff Kitching, ADPRO Sales Director, encourages the security industry to give Video Motion Detection another look. Video Motion Detection (VMD), three words that arrived on the scene in the late 1980s to herald the start of a detection revolution.  Only the hype did not quite match the reality. Much was written at the time and subsequently about the potential for VMD.  It was, we were told, not just an alternative to PIRs, fence vibration systems and other detection technologies, but...

DIS-1 and DIS-2 devices use Dallmeier's SeMSy technology which enables different media data streams There are many different applications for a modern CCTV system in retailing. CCTV is used to prevent theft in shops and stores, to provide evidence of robberies and break-ins and to uncover employee fraud or deception. Attractive product ranges don't just please honest customers, they also tempt light-fingered people to help themselves.  But it isn't just security which ben...

National systems integrator Bell Security has been using Europlex's Tracer Lite DVR to help a number of major clients bring their CCTV surveillance up to date. In the most recent project, an international university complex in the heart of London's West End has benefited from an upgrade to full digital recording.Using the Tracer Lite, the imposing 27,000 square foot listed building on the North-West corner of Trafalgar Square has been equipped with a fully networkable and scalable CCTV s...

Fly-tipping has become a real thorn in the side of local authorities in Britain.  The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimates that councils are having to spend £100 a minute to keep up with the tide of waste, which is quite literally spilling out across the country in fields, lay-bys and even on the road side.  What is encouraging from a CCTV point of view is that local authorities are starting to look at mobile CCTV systems - which can be deployed ra...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems is pleased to announce the appointment of John Clarkson as UK Sales Director.John has joined COE from Wayfarer Transit Systems, the major supplier of integrated ticketing and smart card systems for public transport, where he was UK and Export Sales Director.  A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, John is a career transport professional who has specialised in systems sales to the transi...

Vicon's annual golf days always seem to bring out the best in everybody that attends and this year was no exception.  In addition to playing some high quality golf, guests collectively raised over £1200 for good causes via a charity auction of golfing prizes won on the day and donated by Vicon.The main beneficiaries will be the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Bobby Moore Bowel Cancer Charity although a proportion of the money will be donated to the Guide Dogs for the Blind. The main St...

Galaxy 2 Series makes the grade among UK security installersHoneywell today announced that it was voted Best Intruder Alarm Manufacturer, for the Galaxy 2 series of intruder alarm panels, at the PSI Premier Awards, which took place on 6th June 2006 at Moor Park Golf Club.  The Galaxy 2 Series control panel range is compliant with Grade 2 of the standard: PD6662: 2004/prEN 50131-1, making it ideal for installations in residential and small commercial properties.  Award winning features...

Merit Li-Lin UK, Taiwan's largest CCTV manufacturer, today announced the extension of its Partner Programme with the introduction of an additional level of membership.Previously just open to Platinum Partners, the programme aims to continue to build and develop strong relationships with customers.  Tailored to meet individual business needs, the new Gold Partner level is based on the degree of sales each Partner commits to during the year.The popular programme offers a package of benefi...

The Kaba Group is currently negotiating the acquisition of Computerized Security Systems Inc. (CSS) from Masco Corporation (Michigan, USA).  CSS operates primarily in the USA, Europe, and Asia.  It's Saflok and La Gard brands will complement Kaba's position for hotel locking systems and security locks.  Now that the US Federal Trade Commission has finished its investigation of the planned acquisition, Kaba expects negotiations to be completed successfully within the next f...

Complus Teltronic Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Gregoriou as Sales & Marketing Director.  Greg has held a number of senior sales management roles within the security industry and he brings extensive knowledge of the security market, specifically in the emerging area of IP (Internet Protocol) solutions.  He is therefore well placed to help customers take advantage of the numerous benefits offered by Complus Teltronic's new IP based Integrated Intercom Soluti...

Tradition and technology came together at the offices of Dallmeier electronic in Pucklechurch, Bristol recently where Dallmeier hosted an Open Day in conjunction with The National Trust.  The event was arranged for The National Trust and its installers along with representatives from other similar organisations such as Museums and Heritage. Jason Piggott from Dallmeier electronic said "The National Trust has been using Dallmeier electronic digital recording and camera products for...

Due to the difficult cabling issues in the dock, Westcon AS, the Norway-based service provider for rigs chose ACTi's IP Surveillance products and Imenco's video surveillance system integration services to deploy their security surveillance.  There are a total of 16 channels with ACTi's video servers, IP cameras and IP speed domes installed in this surveillance project.Since the ISPS code (International Ship and Port Facility Security code) makes the requirements to surveillance of port faci...

EasyJet saves with Honeywell Access Control at 15 European locationsHoneywell today announced easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, will gain cost savings and efficiency without sacrificing security - easyJet's No 1 priority.With its upgraded access control solution and integrated ID card system, easyJet is replacing a number of stand-alone access control systems that had become outdated and could no longer accommodate the changing requirements of a growing business.  And, it...

As of July 2006, Bold Communications Ltd have joined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) as an Associate Member.This move confirms Bold's commitment to the integrity of the security industry and demonstrates the company's proven ability to provide the highest standards of communications and management systems into alarm receiving centres and RVRC's.  Brian Kelly, Managing Director at Bold has also become the BSIA Export Council's newest member.  He says: &q...

The 1,850 seat Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the largest theatre complexes in the UK is upgrading to the latest generation of digital video recording using DVRs from the Vicon Kollector Elite range.The move to replace outdated first generation DVRs is part of a two-and-a-half year project being undertaken by national installer ADT. Birmingham Hippodrome Director of Operations Mike Bradford, said: "We wanted to modernise the way that CCTV at Birmingham Hippodrome was managed and ma...

To complement the successful launch of Bosch Security Systems' Dinion IP camera, Bosch has now embarked on a comprehensive IP training programme for all employees from senior engineers and sales teams through to the administrative and support staff.Jeremy Hockham, UK Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems explains: "Internet Protocol (IP) has revolutionised the way the world communicates and it is now set to transform CCTV surveillance systems.  Installers are receiving more a...

SECOM Plc has been awarded a contract to supply CCTV systems for high-street retailer New Look.  The contract specifies that SECOM is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all CCTV systems in all new stores, in addition to all store refurbishments.Last year, SECOM Plc won a competitive tender for the integrated security system project at New Look's purpose built distribution facility located in Lymedale, Newcastle under Lyme.  This is a flagship facility for New Look,...

Worcestershire County Hall was built in 1977.  The building has three connected parts.  The central section is the main reception and public areas, which include meeting rooms and a restaurant.  The two wings house the offices of the many services, crucial to the operation of the council.  County Hall is home to the Council Chamber and the offices of the main political parties.  This is a large site that needs to combine security while remaining welcoming to the public w...

Leading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - has announced that it is now offering the powerful NetVu ObserVer GUI (Graphic User Interface) as standard with its RemVu Aquila transmission equipment.Said Alan Collinge, Director at RemGuard's RVRC: "The decision to supply NetVu ObserVer brings us in to line with other AD Group companies such as Dedicated Micros.  ObserVer will give our customers all of the key features of NetVu Client, which...

An unprecedented demand from exhibitors for stand space at ISE 2007 has prompted the show organisers to open up a fourth hall at the Amsterdam RAI.  Floor space at Halls 1, 2 and 3 is at near capacity and with enquiries from potential exhibitors continuing to flood in, the organisers had to act quickly by securing further space to meet the demand. Companies wishing to take part in ISE 2007 can now book space in Hall 4.  Based on the incredible success of its last edition, ISE 2007 is o...

Paxton Access Limited, a market leader in the design and manufacture of electronic access control systems, has announced the appointment of Andy Reynolds as OEM Account Manager.  Andy's role is to manage current OEM customer relationships and to expand OEM opportunities for Paxton Access both within the UK and overseas.With over seven years experience in the security industry Andy Reynolds has acquired in-depth knowledge of access control systems and reader technologies.  He joins...

To help improve the safety and security of staff, one of the Midlands' most popular commercial radio stations, 100.7 Heart fm, has chosen to install Siemens Building Technologies Security Products' latest access security system.100.7 Heart fm, located at studios in a courtyard just off Birmingham's busy Broad Street, serves a weekly audience of some 840,000 listeners across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.Like all media outlets, it needs to have tight security - especially due to it...

SL decided to install Axis' AXIS 225FD network cameras Axis Communications is one of the suppliers included in a major subway and commuter train security project being undertaken by the Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company Limited (SL).  SL has decided to install Axis' AXIS 225FD network cameras.  The value of the initial order is estimated at approximately SEK 2 M, with the potential for additional installations. The Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company...

Dallmeier electronic has published the first edition of its new main catalogue: "CCTV/IP - Products for Solutions - Main Catalogue 2006/1".  For the first time, distributors, customers and end users have a comprehensive overview of all components available for complete CCTV solutions - made by Dallmeier - made in Germany.The catalogue takes readers through the digital world of Dallmeier security technology to help them identify the best solution for their application.  T...

To help ensure the security and safety of its patients and staff, the new Evelina Children's Hospital in London has installed SiPass Entro access control system from Siemens Building Technologies Security Products.The state-of-the-art children's hospital is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and has 140 inpatient beds, including a 20 bed paediatric intensive care unit for the sickest children, and three operating theatres.  In addition to the health and wellbei...