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 AD Group's sponsorship gave many the opportunity to enjoy beautiful countryside gardens for the first timeCCTV specialist AD Group is sponsoring a series of visits by community groups to rural parks and gardens in the North West of England in conjunction with The Community Foundation for Greater Manchester and The Gateway Gardens Trust charity. The first of the visits, which are being funded by a generous donation from AD Group, took place recently at Ness Botanical Gardens, near Neston, S...

 CCTV IN FOCUS has become the first consultancy-based organisation to be accredited by Secured By DesignCommenting on the accreditation which was awarded as a result of an approval process carried out by the Secured by Design Independent Assessment Panel, Andy Hays, Operational Manager for CCTV IN FOCUS said: "Until now accreditation has only been given to companies supplying physical products. We are therefore naturally delighted that the work we are doing to raise the standards of CC...

 Security services provider Chargecrest Security takes its business nationwideChargecrest Security, a UK privately owned security company and provider of security services since 1978, is to extend its manned guarding operation nationwide, following the merger with Securiforce UK and Excel Group. The move follows demand from Chargecrest Security's existing clients to deliver the same quality of service to their regional business throughout the UK.The merger creates a £6.5 million busin...

CEMS in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009"Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) in collaboration with Safety and Security Asia officially opened "Safety and Security Asia 2009" at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday morning. The event which marked the 20th anniversary of Safety and Security Asia is joined by "Homeland Security Asia 2009" and "Fir...

  Edward Liu, Managing Director of CEMS gives his address at the Safety & Security Asia 2009Today marked a momentous occasion for Singapore's security industry with the formation of Singapore's very first security alliance. Spearheaded by five organizations, the Singapore Security Alliance (SSA) is a joint initiative formed to forge closer ties among the organizations to better promote the well-being of Singapore's security industry and its members. This alliance is anticipated to...

 Ian Irving will join Mayflex as Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure ProductsMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has confirmed yet another significant recruitment to the business with the appointment of Ian Irving in the role of Regional Sales Manager, Midlands and North, for Infrastructure Products. Irving joins Mayflex after 15 years at Connectix, where his most recent role was that of Commercial/Sal...

 Intelligent IP video networking combined with cutting-edge traffic analyticsOptelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP video surveillance solutions marketed under the brand Siqura®, today announced its partnership with AID expert, Traficon, and Swedish systems integrator, ISG, in presenting the Siqura TrafficServer™ at ITS Stockholm 2009 (September 21-25, 2009). Optelecom-NKF and Traficon initiated their collaboration in 2008 with the intention of developing th...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

 Mayflex conducts two new free of charge training courses for its customers in conjunction with C-NetMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has introduced two new free of charge training courses for its customer base. The CCTV over IP networking courses are being held from September onwards at Mayflex's headquarters in Birmingham. The courses are being held in conjunction with C-Net. Mayflex has partnered with C-Net for a number of...

Mobotix cameras installed at Forum Health Centre to provide a comprehensive security systemThe Forum health centre is an 8-doctor GMS practice, contracted by Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust to provide primary health care to the residents of North East Coventry. The centre currently has 13,500 patients listed and provides them with services from modern purpose built premises in Wyken.The centre has been the victim of a number of burglaries in the past, which have proved costly and have led t...

Mayflex has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the companyMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has appointed Peter Hawtin as Infrastructure Product Manager, a newly created role to the company. Peter joins Mayflex with over 20 years of experience working in the networking and cabling industry and has also sat on BSI and ISO cabling standards committees, most recently Peter has been accepted as&...

The Mayflex Team, from left to right, Sarah Trout, Liz Evans, Jason Rudge, Kenny Presly and Martin EcclestonMayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and physical security solutions distributor, has successfully raised over £1500.00 for Acorns Children's Hospice. Acorns cares for children who have life limiting or life threatening illnesses and their families across the Midlands region, at its three hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and through a community team.The compa...

 CBC's Ganz Thermal Allview system was the cost effective solution for Power stations A major new installation involving Ganz equipment demonstrates that, in difficult trading conditions, it's not always the usual solutions that prove the most cost effective.The upgrade and expansion of CCTV surveillance at a large power station in the north of England originally proposed the use of multiple PTZ cameras - until CBC (Europe) suggested a simpler alternative. These multiple dome cameras, comp...

MOBOTIX CCTV solution helps the UK's premier skiing and snowboarding centre protect their staff and guestsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of an innovative installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping the UK's premier indoor skiing and snowboarding centre protect staff, guests and helping spectators keep an eye on friends and family enjoying the slopes. The project, carried out by...

NVT has released a Hybrid Video surveillance application guide for CCTV designers, specifiers and installersNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has released an all-encompassing UTP Hybrid Video™ Applications Guide. Designed to assist CCTV designers, specifiers and installers to obtain high-performance results for their CCTV camera image transmission, the guide features a wide variety of system solutions information. Included is practical content on 'real-world' application examples, bre...

 Universal Security Systems impressed NSI by quality of projectThe NSI is the leading approvals and certification body that assesses security installers, and Universal impressed in workmanship, use of new technology and sound design practice as well documentation quality and customer care.James Crouch, a director and founder of Universal, said: "Ensuring that operational methods are documented scrupulously is a roots-up part of our culture and internal processes are...

A major new-build bakery complex in the south-west of England deployed Vigitron's UTPVigitron's UTP power combiner and transceiver hubs have been installed at a major new-build bakery complex in the south-west of England.The units are being used with analogue dome cameras from Panasonic and Concept Pro (Videcon PLC) in a structured wiring system for both security, management and general logistical monitoring. The machine vision aspect of the project allows management to follow the enti...

 Veracity demonstrates OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009Veracity, the leader in innovative IP connectivity and transmission solutions, launched OUTREACH PLUS at IFSEC 2009. The new product uses the brand new 802.3 at PoE standard, or ‘PoE Plus'. PoE Plus increases available power via CAT 5 (or higher specification) Ethernet cabling to 25 watts. This level of power makes it possible for high-power network devices such as IEEE 802.11n wireless access points (WAPs), PTZ cameras, external...

 Veracity PINPOINT solves set-up problems for PoE network camerasVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, announced the launch of a new product at IFSEC 2009: The PINPOINT is an adaptor, which helps installers easily to set-up and focus PoE-enabled network cameras.  Installers can make instant focusing adjustments by viewing network camera output via a laptop or PDA when they are next to the camera location.The PINPOINT adaptor eliminates the need for an...

 Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE PlusVeracity, the leader in IP connectivity and transmission solutions, is launching OUTREACH QUAD at IFSEC 2009. The compact 110mm by 110mm network switch distributes Power over Ethernet (PoE) to up to four network cameras from a single ethernet cable. Veracity's OUTREACH QUAD device is itself PoE-powered by with PoE or PoE Plus (IEEE 802.3af or 802.3at respectively) so it doesn't need to be located near an external...

 Veracity joins Avigilon at ASIS NYCFor the first time, Veracity will be joining Avigilon at ASIS NYC (one of the largest regional ASIS shows) to present, to the membership of ASIS New York, the Avigilon camera line, along with the Veracity range of products. Spotlighted in Booth 531, attendees will be able to see how they can use the Avigilon camera line over existing coaxial cabling, or place cameras at distances exceeding the "328 foot limit" using OUTREACH....

Altronix is displaying a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions at ISC WestAs technology evolves to serve the changing needs of integrated video surveillance and security systems, Altronix continues to expand the scope of its product suite with a wealth of new solutions, designed to supply reliable and consistent power with added functionality. At ISC West 2009, Altronix displayed a host of new introductions with emphasis on its new NetWay PoE solutions to...

 ADI Global Distribution offers Vantage IP Training to prepare installers for shift from analogueADI Global Distribution (UK) has announced a series of Internet Protocol (IP) training days taking place throughout the UK in 2009. The comprehensive Vantage IP sessions are offered free of charge to installers. Following the success of the Vantage IP training days in 2008, this year will offer a wider choice of dates and locations to allow customers more flexibility to attend.Recognising the ne...

 ADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications launch a series of open days to educate installers on latest AXIS IP TechnologyADI Global Distribution and Axis Communications are launching a series of branch open days and customer visits in February which are designed to inform customers about the latest in Internet Protocol (IP) products, software and technology.The events held at ADI Global Distribution branches across the UK are open to installers, and give customers the unique opp...

NVT's UTP and CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products have been awarded Network Rail type approvalNetwork Video Technologies (NVT), has been awarded Network Rail type approval for the company's range of multi award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP), CCTV Hybrid Video transmission products, including PVDTM (Power, Video & Data) technology. Network Rail type approval affords NVT's comprehensive range of UTP Hybrid Video transmission products with a PADS (Parts and Drawings System) num...

  Steven Carrozzo will be responsible for managing the growing sales demand for the ComNet product lineSteven Carrozzo to head sales effort on behalf of ComNet for the Americas Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, doing business as ComNet™, a leading manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, has hired Steven Carrozzo to be the company's Vice President of Sales.  Steve will be responsible for company's sales efforts within North and So...

Megapixel cameras were installed at Lucky Eagle Casino to improve image resolution issues for gaming surveillance If ever there was a near-perfect application for the use of megapixel video surveillance cameras, Miguel Grijalva believes he has found it. Grijalva is director of surveillance for the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester, Wash., and according to him, the megapixel cameras supplied by North American Video have provided "sharper eagle eyes" when it comes to resolving or...

Ladies from Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and IP physical security solutions distributor, joined thousands of other women across the UK, by taking part in the Race for Life at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, on Thursday 26th June 2008.Race for Life is Cancer Research UK's flagship event that has grown to become the UK's largest women-only fundraiser.  In 2007, the organisation brought together 665,000 women to walk, jog or run the 5km event in order to raise £40 m...

Fibre Optech, the distributor of physical security and cabling solutions for the security and communication markets is the leading distributor of fibre products for GE Security Fibre Communications for the second consecutive year.The GE fibre range for GE Security offers customers a world leading partner for the manufacture of fibre optic and UTP transmission products covering both analogue and IP offerings for the security, broadcast, industrial and transportation industries.The Fibre Optech se...

Fibre Optech, the distributor of physical security and cabling solutions for the security and communication markets, will be once again attending the IFSEC exhibition which is being held at the NEC in Birmingham from 12 to 15 May.  The IFSEC show is in its 35th year and covers every aspect of security.  The event is one not to be missed, as it plays host to over 10 key industry technologies including CCTV, physical security and security solutions.Fibre Optech will be showcasing th...