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How a local authority has gone about putting a new CCTV monitoring system through its paces, in the real world. Luton has a track record of getting the best out of its town centre CCTV scheme.  More than 130 cameras are monitored 24-365 by a team of control centre operators who have collectively played their part in more than 6,000 arrests and who have on several occasions received commendations from the police for their work.  These have included helping to identify a serial rapi...

Education establishments across the UK can learn about their security needsAs part of G4Tec’s latest marketing campaign aimed at the Education sector, the company is offering education establishments across the UK the opportunity for a free comprehensive security evaluation of their premises and campuses, simply by filling out a form. The campaign encompasses all sectors of education including, Universities, Private and Public Schools, Specialist Academies and Higher Education Colleges.&nb...

Bob Randall, chief operating officer of Inkerman, took Mark Rowe out to lunch.  The terror threat is as high as it's ever been, he said; but don't panic.  Bob Randall became the corporate risk, intelligence and investigation consultancy's Chief Operating Officer recently (featured in our September issue).  A career Metropolitan Police man, he retired as a detective chief supt.  His work took in counter-terrorism, covert operations, security, major investigations,...

At a time when private security companies are coming under greater public scrutiny following two recent high profile cash snatches, the whole industry is on the verge of collapse, according to security boss, Major Frank Quigley.  Major Quigley, a retired Military Police officer who has advised the Ministry of Defence on the establishment of its own security services is a director of a rapidly expanding medium sized security company, Guarding UK Ltd.  He said: “The industry has b...

Sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) technology from Bosch Security Systems has been selected by Advance Integrated Systems (AIS) for the new Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth scheduled to open in Autumn 2006. Central to the installation is the proven Praesideo technology - the world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system characterised by the flexibility in the system configuration, simplicity of installation and high-quality audio reproduc...

Today's CCTV systems are unrecognisable from the basic camera and monitor configurations that first appeared in the 1960s.  Here, Bewator's video systems specialist, Jon Hill, takes a look at the development of CCTV technology and examines the capability of the latest generation of systems.The UK's very first video surveillance system was installed by London Transport in 1961.  The system was basic, consisting of two, black and white cameras which were connected by coaxial cable to bas...

Vigilant Technology Limited, the AIM-listed company (ticker: VGT), which designs and manufactures sophisticated, "intelligent" solutions for the high-end CCTV security and surveillance market, today announces its maiden preliminary results.HighlightsRevenues increased by 33% to US$8.2 million (2004: US$6.2 million)Gross Margin rose to 61% (2004: 49%)Operating Profit turnaround to US$0.8 million (2004: Operating loss of US$0.7 million)Net Profit Before Tax of US$0.64 million (2004: Net...

James Bond movie producers' new system includes intruder, CCTV and access controlHoneywell today announced that it's providing an integrated security solution as part of a new installation at the head office of Eon Productions - home of the iconic James Bond movies.  The busy London office will be secured with a WIN-PAK PROTM proximity access control system, the Fusion Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Galaxy intruder alarm that restrict access at the main doors as well as on ea...

Axis Communications, the IP-Surveillance market leader, has recently announced a sharp rise in sales growth and profitability in 2005.  Axis’ net sales in the financial year ending 31st December 2005 worldwide were up 29 per cent to SEK* 895 Million from SEK* 691 Million in the previous year.  Network-based video solutions sales worldwide (including network cameras and video servers) rose by 55 per cent for the full year. During the last quarter of 2005, video solutions showed a...

By virtue of their large area and public nature, hospitals present a multitude of security challenges.  In recent years hospital managers have had to face-up to growing instances of verbal intimidation and physical assaults on staff - with Accident and Emergency departments a particular flashpoint – the theft of drugs, and the headline grabbing baby snatching from maternity units.  As if this is not enough in the UK we are now seeing expensive medical equipment, including ultraso...

Britain’s police forces have been urged to embrace the private security industry in the fight against crime as the industry undergoes the biggest change in its history. Andy Drane, Deputy Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), the government body tasked with regulating the private security industry, told a Reliance Security Services conference in Manchester yesterday that the changes promised a new future for law enforcement. “The police now have no philosophical...

A cause for concern. Vandalism, arson, theft, bullying and aggressions on staff, child abduction or abuses…Ultimately, it is the responsibility of primary and secondary schools or universities to ensure the safety and security of staff, pupils, and visitors to their premises.  Damaged or stolen properties and sick-days taken by teachers after physical or mental ill-treatment by pupils or parents are also costing millions to the education sector every year.But funding a security syste...

Treviglas Community College - in briefTreviglas Community College is a purpose-built 11-18 compre­hensive college situated on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall, England, and serving more than 1,200 pupils from local villages and towns within a 15-mile radius.  The college employs a total of 128 people including teachers, administrative and auxiliary staff. Treviglas – The growth story Opened in the early 1960s, Treviglas Community College has enjoyed continual expansion over th...

The ChallengeAs parents become increasingly concerned about the safety of their children, schools are turning to the latest in CCTV technology to help provide a watchful eye.  When Burnage High School in Manchester was looking to upgrade its CCTV installation to a modern digital system, they consulted experts Security Management Plus for advice. Steve Clews at Security Management Plus said: "We've been involved in security in the education sector for nearly ten years and in that time w...

New detection, transmission and recording technology from the leader in total site securityOn Stand K95 at this year's IFSEC, Vision Fire & Security will be exhibiting its complete range of ADPRO detection, transmission and recording technology to demonstrate its total site security capability.At the show, Vision Fire & Security will launch the new ADPRO FastTx product.  This new Remote Video Transmission product is based around the highly successful FastTrace family and replace its...

MAXxess Systems have opened an office in DubaiThe new premises located in the Airport Free Zone, Dubai will provide a base for MAXxess  sales and technical support personnel as well as providing product demonstration and training facilities for customers.Commenting on the opening of the new office, Lee Copland, Managing Director, MAXxess Systems EMEA said, "Over the last few years we have been very successfully involved in a large number of projects in the Middle East.  We believe...

Pringle of Scotland has introduced security systems which prevent crime without deterring shoppers. Pringle of Scotland, is one of the oldest names in the Scottish Borders, the Birthplace of the British Knitwear industry, founded in 1815 by Robert Pringle, it became one of the fist luxury knitwear manufacturers in the world. In March 2000 a new chapter began for the company when it was bought by S.C. Fang & Sons and has since redeveloped and repositioned Pringle of Scotland as an Intern...

Integrators can now enjoy seamless IP integration of intruder and video management systems Rokonet, a leading provider of TCP/IP enabled intruder alarm systems and DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, have announced successful integration of ROKONET's ProSYS Integrated Security System with DVTel's intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC). ProSYS is installed in thousands of commercial, institut...

Vista, the UK’s premier brand of CCTV equipment, has opened a sales and technical support office close to Paris, France.The French operation will be headed by the brand’s newly appointed dedicated French Country Manager, Mr Partick Finas, who brings with him a wealth of senior management experience within the country’s security industry. "The opening of an office in France is a strategically important decision and underpins Vista’s commitment to the country,&quo...

Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions  - Traffic and Transportation (Tyco), announces a next generation IP Control System offering a fully integrated control platform for security and surveillance applications including CCTV, access control, fire and intruder alarms, communications etc. Called Mosaic, this new ‘hybrid’ system allows seamless control of both traditional analogue and the latest IP-based digital equipment for easy integrated control of systems of virtually...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has strengthened its popular Eco range of entry-level DVRs with the launch of the advanced Eco16.The Eco16 offers small businesses - such as retail outlets - an affordable but extremely effective digital recording solution.  With its extra channels it can be connected to up to 16 cameras, comes with a choice of 160GB or 300GB hard drives, and supports record rates of up to 25pps (PAL) 30pps (NTSC). In operation, the NetVu ObserVer software bundled with...

G4Tec is pleased to announce that Mark Robinson has been promoted to National Sales Manager for Group 4 Technology Electronic Security Systems group.  Mark will be responsible for all sales initiatives in the UK including the sales staff.  He reports to Jim Clarkson, Divisional Director, Electronic Security Systems. G4Tec’s engineering department is developing many new and exciting products for 2006. These new developments will provide an opportunity to strengthen our position in...

Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions - Traffic & Transportation - boxes clever around Birmingham’s Motorways with advanced digital CCTV systemAll-digital CCTV system gives Highways Agency traffic controllers instant access to high quality real-time or recorded video around the Birmingham Box Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions - Traffic & Transportation (Tyco) of Cambridge, a leading global supplier of integrated systems for CCTV surveillance, traffic control, public address and s...

The Customer's ChallengeMount Enterprise, Texas, population 586, is situated at the crossroads of Highways 84 and 259.  Traffic is light, children can walk safely around town, and life is good amongst the old oaks and pines that provide shade from the Southern heat. But even in a quiet town, crime occasionally happens. On a Friday morning, a masked man walked into Citizens National Bank (CNB) in Mount Enterprise, pulled out a gun and held up a teller at point blank.  Moments later...

Vari-focal lenses from California-based Rainbow CCTV have been used at a major bank chain with 400 branches operating throughout Saudi Arabia.The contract award resulted from an open tender in which Lebanon-based JMIG Enterprise, beat competitors on the price and quality of its offering. Mr Joseph Geha, Managing Director of JMIG, said: “We are already hopeful of a repeat order based on the track record of the equipment.  The fact that these lenses are made in Japan was an important co...

SourceSecurity.com, the leading pan European portal and promotional medium serving the security industry has joined industry heavyweights Dedicated Micros, HID, iPix, DSC, and Johnson Controls to become a corporate sponsor of ISC West, the largest security show in North America, at Las Vegas 5 - 7 April 2006. Launched in 2000, SourceSecurity.com has become the fastest growing medium in the security industry, boasting more than 25,000 users from across the UK, continental Europe and the Midd...

March Networks, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, has announced, that one of Australia's largest banks has selected March Networks as the standard for its enterprise wide deployment of digital video surveillance solutions. With close to 900 sites, the bank will deploy the March Networks solution throughout its branches to deliver sophisticated and centralised digital video surveillance that will enhance the safety of customers and employ...

Solution enables major US Bank to effectively protect vital banking operations Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytical software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, today announced that Wells Fargo has recently completed deployment of Verint's Networked Video Solutions at its 4000th branch bank location in the United States.Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company, providing banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage and consumer finance for...

Mission The Caisse d’Épargne banking group needed to cost-effectively extend the benefits of surveillance monitoring into 70 regional branch offices throughout France.  The new surveillance system needed to meet the banks high expectations for security, reliability, and quality. Solution Up to three Axis network cameras were installed directly to the existing networks within each regional bank.  Using standard frame relay protocol, the bank headquarters can access surveill...

Siemens Building Technologies Security Products are specially designed to integrate easily with your existing equipment and databases - and once installed they can readily form the basis on which to build for the futureAbout the Celtic Manor Resort Set outside Newport, in 1,400 acres of parkland, The Celtic Manor Resort is a world-class five-star hotel and one of Europe’s leading convention resorts.  As well as the 400-room, 32 suite, luxury hotel, the resort boasts a 1,500 deleg...