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Leading remotely monitored CCTV provider RemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - is extending a special offer to 30 June that allows Dedicated Micros installers to earn up to £600 for each NetVu Connected DS2, DV-IP Server or DS Server fitted by them and then connected to RemGuard's - BS8418 compliant - Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC).   Under the offer for every new commercial and residential site linked to RemGuard's RVRC the company will pay a lucrative com...

CCTV Specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has unveiled a six month ‘no quibble' exchange policy on selected products purchased through its UK and European distribution partners on or after 1 March, 2007.The move, which underlines the company's industry-leading commitment to customer satisfaction, service and quality, applies specifically to all DS2, DV-IP Servers, BX2 and DS2 Server products.Pauline Norstrom, Worldwide Head of Marketing at Dedicated Micros, said:  ...

Videotec's Medusa is the new benchmark for enclosure for speed domes and network PTZ cameras. Built in solid aluminium alloy, it guarantees an excellent outdoor protection (IP66), further to an optimal shock-proof protection, thanks to its optically correct window made in polycarbonate.The patented installation system is absolutely innovative and extremely user-friendly, either for the first set-up or for a following camera service.Thanks to its top opening, the camera is simply slot into th...

With more than 10 years experience as a renowned manufacturer of excellent CCTV products, EverFocus offers a comprehensive product range geared to system integration.  While developing new products, EverFocus makes the combination of state-of-the-art technologies, reliability and ease of use first priority.All digital video recorder models with MPEG-4 compression technology are equipped with programmable motion detection and Ethernet interface. The 9- and 16-channel digital video recorders...

D-Tec's advanced CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) system is being used to provide a rapid response to potential fires in the AU$554 million Sydney Harbour Tunnel.  Retrofitted to 80 of the tunnel's CCTV cameras - 40 in each tube - VSD offers a vital early warning of incidents in the tunnel which carries nearly 90,000 vehicles a day. The key benefit of the VSD, now being applied in Sydney, is its ability to use image-processing technology and extensive detection and known false alarm a...

In 2001 Brussels International Airport was a pioneer of IP Video when it installed what was then the largest networked video CCTV system in Europe.  Based on IndigoVision's IP Video technology the 700+ camera system was installed using their existing LAN and interfaced to the Airport Management System.  One of the main reasons for choosing an IP Video solution from IndigoVision was its flexibility and scalability which would accommodate the Airport's growth plans and allow a sm...

Economical yet professional.  That's the image the Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit staff want to portray with their Metropass cards.  Metropass cards are used for riders of bus and light-rail transit in Minneapolis.  Until recently, they were produced by an outside printing vendor, and the cost was becoming prohibitive.  Metro Transit's decision to bring the production inside not only saved money, but also improved the security of the cards.Metro Transit is one of the la...

The recent night-time CCTV testing organised by Raytec was a great success.  Attendees to the tests witnessed Infra-Red illumination up to 350m and White-Light illumination up to 200m with the latest technology SMT LED illuminators from Raytec. The trials were held over two evenings at Raytec's test facilities in Northumberland, a 350m long golf driving range engulfed in darkness. Raytec's Infra-Red and White-light illuminators were set-up in one booth with cameras from Baxall, Covi...

Visitors to stand 17066 at IFSEC 2007 should be impressed with how far Videoswitch DVRs have evolved in the last twelve months.As the leading UK manufacturer of DVRs, Videoswitch have a strong reputation for building user friendly and reliable models.  Built-in DVD/CD writers and removable hard drives all come as standard, and the recording rate can simply be set either in terms of number of days, or customised for each camera.At IFSEC 2007, Videoswitch are taking their product offering to...

Axis Communications announced today that IBM is offering Axis network video products as part of a new Digital Video Surveillance solution.  The system is an open framework for event-based surveillance that includes advanced indexing and analytics technologies.  It is fully customizable and will support Axis' entire line of network cameras and video servers.Axis network cameras and video servers are currently being used in several pilot projects IBM has installed for enterprise-leve...

Hundreds of thousands of people attended Independence Square in Accra, Ghana to celebrate fifty years of independence from British colonial rule on 6 March, 2007.  Designed by Pro Security Ghana Ltd, in what is understood to be the largest IP CCTV surveillance system in Africa, all celebration events were monitored and recorded for safety and security. "Being able to bring back high-resolution CCTV surveillance information from just about anywhere in the city has enormous benefits for...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market , will be introducing a range of new network video products at IFSEC 2007 (Hall 20, stand 15045), giving all visitors the opportunity to investigate the latest developments in IP-Surveillance.  Axis will be demonstrating its new revolutionary video encoder - the AXIS 247S Video Server - at IFSEC this year.  The AXIS 247S Video Server converts one stream of analogue video into high quality, full frame rate Motion JPEG or...

Pelco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of video security equipment, with a long and prestigious history of offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.  They are now taking a big step into the future with IP technology, launching their first-ever network video cameras at the ISC West 2007 security trade show.  Part of this new initiative includes an early development program with Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platfo...

artec technologies AG, the manufacturer of digital video surveillance systems and TOSHIBA TEC Europe, the manufacturer of retail information systems, have reached a distribution agreement for IP network cameras in Europe.  TOSHIBA TEC already has 12 years of experience in the CCTV (Closed Circuit TeleVision) area and commands a strong marketing position in both the USA and Japan.  The unique feature of Toshiba network cameras is their Super CCD Technology in HDTV quality.  These c...

Cameras and zoom lenses from Rainbow are being used at freeway and intersection controls throughout the US by Florida-based Control Technologies who have chosen a modified version of Rainbow's 1/3" black and white 580 TV lines camera. Based on data from the cameras, civic authorities are able to calibrate the cycle of signalised intersections and where necessary speed up vehicle exits from congested stretches of freeway.  The aim is not only to ease movement on freeways but minimise co...

Remote Video Response (RVR) will be at IFSEC 2007 to demonstrate how it has become the first RVRC to fully integrate IP technology into a common front end in a move that signals a new era of flexibility, efficiency and convenience for installers and end-users alike.Gone will be the reliance on 'conventional' ISDN lines and in its place a more cost-effective solution that does not penalise installers or their customers with heavy line-rental charges and individual call costs that all add financia...

High Definition Printing™ technology to help federal agencies comply with HSPDFargo Electronics, Inc., a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems, today announced that its HDP600 and HDP600-LC have been approved by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) under the card printer station category of the FIPS 201 Approved Products List.  The certifications enable government agencies and other organizations to use Fargo's High Definition Printing (HDP®)...

North American Video, a leading security systems integrator, has added more than 40 new employees to date in 2007 bringing the company total to 98 full time integration specialists.  Appointments include a new Director of IP Systems and Special Projects, a Director of Healthcare Installations and a new Human Resources Director in addition to project managers and technical personnel.  The new appointments reflect North American Video's continued growth and immersion in emerging netw...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has appointed Eddie Dautry-Turner as Systems Application Manager. He will be able to bring more than 15 years experience in the security sector to this new role.  Previously, Eddie worked at integrators BBV, latterly as Product Manager for the market-leading Pick-a-Point Virtual Matrix solution where he played a pivotal role in its success. Eddie already has an in-depth understanding of DM systems having liased closely with the company on a number of ma...

D-Tec - part of AD Group - the world's leading exponent of Video Smoke Detection (VSD) has announced the appointment of Colin Greenman, 41, as Product Manager for Analytics.  Based at the company's office in Alton, Hampshire, England, he will have responsibility for the implementation of a portfolio of advanced video analytic solutions for fire, security and facilities management. In his new role Colin - who has an MBA, from Southampton University, specialising in product marketing and org...

Casinos have always looked to take advantage of the latest advances in CCTV surveillance in order to provide a safe environment for customers and employees whilst deterring and detecting would-be cheats.  It is therefore not surprising that the new CCTV cameras at the state of the art G Casino in Luton are equipped with SANYO's Pan-Focus technology.The sophisticated CCTV system was installed by ID Technology Group whose Sales Director, Matt Allen said:  "One of the challenges...

Ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity, announced today the release of the ioicam xptz100dn, an IP pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera with autonomous tracking capabilities.  Joining ioimage's line of ioicam intelligent video cameras, the xptz100dn is an all-weather, day/night camera with built-in analytics that delivers cost-effective security automation over wide areas.  With its ability to automatically detect and track intruders, vehicles and other...

Analysis at the camera head relieves loading real-time video to backroom servers Lumenera Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of high performance digital cameras and custom imaging solutions for security, industrial and scientific markets, today unveiled the Li045 - Lumenera's first intelligent family of cameras featuring onboard video analytics. Lumenera's new intelligent cameras greatly enhance the ability to detect potential threats and events in real-time, providing the opportu...

Samsung Techwin will be dedicating a large part of their IFSEC stand to interactive demonstrations areas where visitors can fully test the very latest advances in CCTV technology. “We believe the best way for us to excite customers about the benefits of our SSNR technology is to provide “hands-on” demonstrations,” said David Hammond, Samsung Techwin’s European Sales Manager. SSNR, Samsung’s Super Noise Reduction technology, by eliminating high levels of noise...

Vicon, one of the world's largest independent CCTV manufacturers, will be launching at IFSEC 2007 the latest version of their powerful digital IP-based video management software platform, ViconNet version 4.Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to see a live demonstration of ViconNet4's advanced features including a Virtual Matrix capability. ViconNet4 along with its Virtual Matrix Controller changes the way video can be controlled on an IP video or DVR system.  Combined with the...

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, will demonstrate a number of new network video-based retail solutions at Retail Solutions 2007 this year.  Axis has worked with a number leading suppliers in the retail segment to build network video into important retail solutions such as Point Of Sales (POS) analysis.  Axis will also be demonstrating its own people counting solution to collect data about people movements in shops.  The solution running on the ne...

Time and again detector activated CCTV has demonstrated its ability to stop crime at the earliest possible stage on commercial and industrial sites across the UK and, crucially, to assist the police to apprehend the culprits.The types of site where remotely monitored CCTV is applied are many and varied, ranging from out of hours protection for builders merchants', with valuable stock in yard areas, to schools which face the threat of vandalism and arson attacks.  More recently we have e...

IndigoVision's IP Video technology is at the heart of an innovative wireless CCTV system that's providing both security and operational benefits for an offshore fish farm.Acuicola Marina is one of the leading producers of farmed fish in the Spanish Province of Castellon on the Mediterranean coast.  Their offices and warehouse are located at Burriana, 3 km inland, with the fish farm facilities sited 10 km offshore.The valuable fish stock is a target for poachers and Acuicola Marina h...

Mayville Products Corporation formally announces the acquisition of the EMI Security Products business from APW Ltd.  On March 9, 2007, Mayville Products Corporation concluded the transaction and began manufacturing the EMI Security Products and fully supporting the EMI brand name.EMI Security Products is a well-recognized brand name and has provided camera housings to the security marketplace since 1985.  EMI Security Products include CCTV security camera enclosures, mounts, DVR and V...

Axis Communications announces that it has increased the warranty period on its network video products to three years from one year.  The new three-year hardware warranty applies to purchases made from January 1st 2007 onwards.  It is applicable to all Axis network video products except for the AXIS 206 and AXIS 207(W/MW) Network Cameras.Axis Communications (UK) has also reached an agreement with Comtek Network Systems to manage the Return Merchandise Authorisation (RMA) process for all...