Surveillance & Security News for June 2012

The HDcctv Alliance® and Euresys are proud to announce the HDcctv™ compliance certification of the Picolo.net HD4. HDcctv cameras are a complementary alternative to MP IP cameras, because HDcctv-compliant cameras digitally deliver HD video over at least 100 meters of standard RG59 coaxial cables with no transmission delays and no compression artifacts. Picolo.net HD4 initiates a new class of HDcctv-compliant products, the IP video encoder/streamer components. The Alliance has already...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, announces a new strong addition to the successful AXIS M11 Network Camera Series. The new cameras are specially designed for easy and discreet day and night surveillance, comprising HDTV quality and the highly efficient H.264 video compression, making them ideal for professional surveillance in boutiques, restaurants, hotels and offices. “The integration of IR LEDs in our new camera models provides an affordable and attractive offeri...

Immix Enterprise is a video centric BS8418 compliant software platform designed to receive and consolidate alarm events from video, video analytics, access control, automation systems and GPS location aware devices. Immix Cloud is a web based edition of the Enterprise software which allows users to create a ‘Private Cloud’ to deliver customised services through any web browser or mobile device. “With the Immix control room software being deployed in an ever increasing number o...

The award-winning FE8171V is the first and foremost fisheye camera from VIVOTEK. Equipped with a 3.1-Megapixel sensor and a fisheye lens for 180° panoramic view (wall mount) or 360° surround view (ceiling/floor/table mount), the FE8171V conveniently eliminates blind spots and provides a field of view 8x wider than a standard VGA camera. With cutting-edge image processing, hemispherical images captured from the FE8171V can be converted into conventional rectilinear projection for viewing...

Wavestore's digital video management solutions have been used extensively throughout the world for security applications where typically real time 25 frames per second per channel recording is all that is necessary to capture evidence grade images of any criminal or terrorist activity. What is perhaps not so well known is that Wavestore’s proprietary software can record high resolution images at much higher frame rates and with cameras available from manufacturers such as Basler which can...

Interlogix, a leader in security and life safety solutions for residential and commercial enterprises, releases its next generation Simon XTi, an intuitive, self-contained system that provides life safety and comfort management. Leveraging image sensor technology, the Simon XTi now provides added protection for users with visual verification of alarms. Interlogix is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Combining the powerful security of Simon XT an...

The Premier 48 DualCom Inside kit from Texecom includes the company’s widely-acclaimed Premier 48 control panel as well as all devices needed for dual path signalling, ready for connection to CSL DualCom's Gemini alarm monitoring network. One of the major benefits of this kit is that it eliminates the arduous set up and programming process associated with purchasing the panel and connecting devices separately. The Premier 48 control panel is pre-configured with the software required for c...

Commend UK, the Integrated Intercom solutions provider, has launched a new Wireless version of its proven Intercom technology to bring a new level of flexibility to security installers and end-users alike. The Wireless technology overcomes obstacles such as paved surfaces, or restrictions often encountered within challenging environments, without the need for hard-wired data cabling. Greg Gregoriou, Managing Director of Commend UK, believes that Help Points and Emergency Call stations can now...

Opgal Optronic Industries, a leading global provider of innovative thermal imaging and near infrared illumination solutions for security and safety applications, has added long-range fire detection and fire risk assessment capabilities to certain models of its EyeSec™ line of high-performance, uncooled thermal cameras. With this integrated option, Opgal is the only camera manufacturer that delivers an application-specific embedded fire detection video algorithm that can sense a fire and pr...

TDSi's MICROgarde® networkable controllers were installed at 33 internal access points Background Established in October 2007, Help for Heroes is a high-profile charity that raises money to support wounded, injured or sick members and veterans of the British Armed Forces. One of the most important milestones for the charity has been the creation of five UK wide Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centres (PRACs), to provide our wounded, injured and sick with a dedicated fac...

Hikvision's DS-2DF1-517-B Network Speed Dome offers a high level of flexibility and quality While much of the world is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in England, Brazil has a little bit of a different focus. Obviously, a country with such a rich and varied sporting history is excited to see how their compatriots will fare in London; but for many Brazilians, the real excitement begins in 2014 - when they host the FIFA World Cup Games. These 2014 Games offer much...

CSL has invested extensively in building the largest customer-facing team in the security industry Bowmark Capital, the mid-market private equity firm, has backed the £32 million management buyout of CSL DualCom (CSL), the UK’s largest provider of dual signalling products and services for intruder alarms. CSL pioneered dual signalling in 1996, offering the first credible alternative to existing alarm signalling whilst setting the current standard for professional d...

CSL DualCom makes two new additions to the UK Sales Team to maintain its levels of customer service CSL DualCom continues as the choice of the industry for over 120,000 professional security installations and the GradeShift range remains the UK’s best selling dual signalling system. To maintain our first-class levels of customer service and support as our connected base continues to grow we are pleased to add two new additions to the UK Sales Team.   Gavin Wi...

BSIA’s Technical Director Alex Carmichael and CEO, provided updates on the latest security standards CSL DualCom’s fourth annual Insurance and Senior Risk Surveyor Forum held at Business Partner, Vodafone’s HQ proved to be the busiest yet. Over 50 senior Insurers attended, representing 80% of the Insurance Industry. The event was a buzzing forum for debates on the latest Security Industry hot topics and developments. The board of speakers was strategically se...

The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Thanks to the Industry first initiative 100 in 100 Apprentices, 155 young people have been provided with a career in the Security Industry. The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Simon Banks. 100 in 100 was launched at IFSEC in May setting the Industry the challenge to place 100 Apprentices into work in as many days. Simon...

The RAID NVR solutions have effectively increased security for hospital staff, patients and visitors The overwhelming advantages of megapixel cameras in terms of image clarity have pushed the adoption from large-scale projects to any application featuring stringent customer requirements, including schools, government institutions, hotels, hospitals, enterprises and factories. These advantages were recognised by the City Hospital in Skopje, Macedonia, which adopted Surveon's co...

Pixim Inc., a leading provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, announced that Visionhitech Americas, Inc. of Irvine, California has introduced new cameras integrating Seawolf, Pixim's latest chip technology. Visionhitech has developed a Seawolf-powered outdoor vandal dome (VD70D88) that is only 3" in diameter as well as a dual-voltage, true day night box camera (VC58D88). Through Seawolf, Visionhitech's new cameras offer 690 HTVL effective resolution and the industry's proven...

  This GeViScope Speed View workstation makes recording irrelevant by promoting immediate, positive action In a recent project in Germany, Geutebruck supplied a hybrid video system to Gerolsteiner Brunnen, the producer of premium brand mineral water, not so much to secure their premises but to optimise and secure their operations and promote immediate positive actions.  Although unconventional this approach nevertheless provides the rigorously regulated environment re...

CSL DualCom are pleased to announce a double launch of new variants of the DualCom GradeShift range, the DualCom G4 with WorldSIM as standard and the DualCom G2r radio-only. These new products sit at opposite ends of the EN grading spectrum complimenting the existing GradeShift range so that no matter the grade specified, size of job, or technology required, DualCom has the solution. DualCom G4 with WorldSIM - best in class  As with all heavyweights the DualCom G4 with WorldSIM has been...

CSL DualCom’s first ever attendance coincides with the launch of its Gemini Managed Network in Ireland CSL DualCom is exhibiting at ISEC which is now well established as Ireland's National Security Exhibition, this bi-annual event is now in its fifth year and CSL DualCom’s first ever attendance coincides with the launch of their Gemini Managed Network in Ireland. The UK’s most advanced Alarm Managed Network delivers secure alarm monitoring to Alarm Receiving...

  Bentall's Shopping Centre has upgraded to JVC's public surveillance system Bentall's Shopping Centre, Kingston has recently installed a number of JVC's VN-X235VPU megapixel cameras with built-in 3-9mm lenses, into their existing CCTV system to monitor visitors in the mall. The surveillance team at Bentall's Shopping Centre's main aim was to install cameras on the mall's entrances to capture quality images of everyone entering the centre. They needed the system to operate...

CSL DualCom's 100,000th system was ordered by Kings Security Systems CSL DualCom, the market leader in Dual Signalling have reached 100,000 connections. The company first pioneered the Dual Signalling device back in 1996. Since then CSL DualCom has grown rapidly by offering Installers new and reliable innovations at sensible prices.    Out of a customer base of over 2500 Installers, one of the UK’s major suppliers of retail loss prevention and commercial...

  Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...

Simon Banks, Commercial Director of CSL DualCom announced the 2011 competition At this year's Security Excellence Awards, the Apprentice Skills Challenge was re-launched and re-branded as the Engineers of Tomorrow. The competition is held every year at the IFSEC trade exhibition and challenges apprentice engineers from the UK’s leading Fire & Security companies to pit their skills against one another to win a cash prize and the title of UK Security Apprentice of the...

Around 40 seniors insurers received the latest updates given by a broad spectrum of speakers For the third consecutive year, CSL DualCom hosted the annual Insurance Risk Management Forum at their business partner Vodafone’s HQ. Some forty Senior Insurers received the latest updates given by a broad spectrum of speakers from every aspect of the Security Industry as well as an exclusive tour of the Vodafone Network Operation Centre. Presentations included an update from R...

CSL DualCom provides useful tips and advice for installers CSL DualCom received almost two hundred registrations for the Business events held around the country throughout September and October. The days were aimed at helping Installers unlock the value in their companies despite the current economic climate, and CSL along with leading specialists provided Installers with useful tips and advice. The morning session was aimed at Business Owners and included presentations from...

Due to the popularity of the WorldSIM and requests from a number of Installers, CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the availability of DualCom G2 and G3 with WorldSIM included from 12th September. As with all other variants of the DualCom GradeShift range you can now order a DualCom G2 or G3 with WorldSIM via your ARC using a single product code. To sustain our high levels of Customer Service, the G2 and G3 with WorldSIM are pre- programmed to save Installers’ time. To clarify, please se...

DualCom's training video provides step-by-step guide on installation of Dual GradeShift range We are pleased to announce the arrival of the DualCom Installation Training Video. We have put together 12 individual sections that have been tailored to provide Installers with a step-by-step guide on how to install The UK’s favourite dual signalling, the DualCom GradeShift range. For ease of reference you can conveniently view the section of interest and have the answer in mi...

Guest list for the meeting included senior figues from the NSI and more than 30 major UK insurers Key members of the Insurance and Security industries met at CSL DualCom’s long standing business partner Vodafone’s Newbury headquarters to discuss shared topical issues.  Arranged by CSL DualCom’s Head of Corporate Relations, Dennis Judd, the guests included senior figures from the NSI, over 30 major UK Insurers and the Police. Presentations were given by...

Sam Griffith and John Coleman to focus on increasing sales for DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus products CSL DualCom are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Griffith as Southern Area Sales Manager and John Coleman as Midlands Sales Executive. Sam and John will complement the sales effort in their respective areas and help to meet the ever increasing sales demand for the award winning products, DualCom GradeShift and DualCom DigiPlus. Sam was formerly Regional Sa...