Intruder Alarms News

  CSC is the only company to have achieved VdS certification in the IP alarms field  Extending its technical lead further in the IP alarms market Chiron Security Communications (CSC) has become the only company to achieve independent, Europe-wide VdS verification and accreditation with its best selling IRIS Touch range of IP diallers. Confirmation of the coveted VdS approvals - which is the benchmark standard most widely recognised across Europe - represents a major...

 Intellio intelligent cameras secure The Hugo Boss store in Zagreb The security system of Hugo Boss store in Zagreb is equipped with intelligent retail functionality developed by Hungarian manufacturer Intellio. Debuting in the fashion industry, the intelligent security system not only sends alerts in case of security events, but is also capable of tracking customers' paths and counts traffic inside a retail facility. The new retail solutions may become a landmark step.A system li...

The investment demonstrates the company's commitment to developing an unrivalled training and technical support serviceCooper Security has committed to a new 10-year lease on its facility at Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire.The new agreement coincides with a considerable investment in the site, which will house a dedicated customer service and training facility, a state-of-the-art R&D and product development department and a sales and marketing office.This lates...

  Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in DohaIndigoVision's complete IP Video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel is housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area, a booming trade district, only 15 minutes drive from Doha International Airport.The 116 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's...

 Videoswitch digital video recorders have been installed in forty Nando's restaurants The Videoswitch DVRs are part of a sophisticated CCTV system installed by Abel Alarm Co. Ltd within Nando's restaurants to assist them in creating a safe and secure environment for staff and customers.Nando's are the UK's fastest growing restaurant chain, famous for flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. Nandos' management work hard to create a family orientated atmosphere in their restaurants and see CCTV...

 Reliance triumphs at BSIA Awards Reliance Security Services people have swept the board in this year's BSIA Regional Security Officer of the Year Awards. Teams and individuals won fifteen awards - one third of all the awards available and twice as many as any other single security company. Awards were achieved across seven different regions and in four categories including ‘Best Use of Technology', ‘Service to the Customer', ‘Best Newcomer' and ‘Best...

 Martin Hall, Scyron's new finance director Scyron, the security and surveillance services company today announced the appointment of Martin Hall as finance director.  The newly- created position replaces the previous role of finance manager. With over 30 years experience in finance and IT, Hall will seek strategic investment to fulfil Scyron's aim of increasing its global market share as the world leader in intelligent, video surveillance systems. Effective immediately, Hall take...

Xtralis invests in new European showroom to display full range of integrated fire and security products Xtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security solutions, recently announced that it has opened a new European showroom to demonstrate the full integration and interoperability between the security, video, access control and fire detection technologies within the Xtralis product range.The showroom, located at the heart of Xtralis' EMEA business in Brussels, has been bui...

Universal's recent fully IP-addressable installation at the Willis Tower in the capital received special praiseUniversal Security Systems has won a 2008 Security Excellence Award in the category of Large Security Installer of the Year. The award, which attracted several strong entrants and previous winners, recognises companies that have shown the highest standards of workmanship and customer support in the industry and Universal were commended by judges on their innovation and technical excelle...

Protection and monitoring are essential to ensure that the installations remain intact Most of Europe's large photo voltaic power stations are a long way from anywhere. They represent significant investments and need effective protection if they are not to present easy targets for theft and vandalism. With the specific needs of this emerging market in mind, Geutebruck has teamed up with physical security specialist Haverkamp GmbH and system integrator akera security GmbH to supply customise...

 LEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSHLEGIC is extending its partner network in Spain with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH. End-users will, as a result, get further security and flexibility through a broader range of advanced security systems using LEGIC technology. LEGIC Identsystems Ltd the leading manufacturer of contactless smart card technology for personal identification, has signed a licence partnership with ELECTRÓNICA MEYSH leading provider o...

 The Security Design Centre management teamJanuary 2009 marks the 30th anniversary for Security Design Centre (SDC), the NSI Gold accredited, West Midland security installer. SDC credits its longevity to a combination of developing good business relationships with customers, listening to and understanding their site security requirements, working to agreed business and marketing plans and keeping abreast of genuine technological developments in the industry.David Trimmer, founder and MD of...

  Security Design Centre providees an integrated security solution to Sonic CommunicationsSecurity Design Centre (SDC) has provided an integrated security system for Sonic Communications, a manufacturer of specialist helmet intercommunication systems and a wide range of high security products. Sonics' customers include Fire Services, the Military, the Police, Beefeaters at the Tower of London, L.A.PD, a number of F1 drivers and many high profile individuals.SDC director, Mike Paul, exp...

Three lanes of Glasswing were installed giving the maximum number of lanes in the space availableFastlane Glasswing speedgates are now securing One Vine Street, a Grade A office building developed by The Crown Estate on their Regent Street estate. Designed by Allies & Morrison and constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine, it provides 5092 sq m of new office accommodation arranged from first to fifth floors; 2,000 sq m of retail space on basement, ground and part first floor; and seven high quality...

 View larger image Chiron's IRIS IP solution gains popularity in NetherlandsDutch security systems installer Ricor Security reports that an increasing number of its customers in the Netherlands are enjoying the multiple benefits of Chiron Security Communications' 21st century IRIS intruder alarm monitoring solution - the fastest growing IP security monitoring system across Europe.  Ricor Security's proprietor, Cor Van Emmerik says IRIS IP alarm diallers and ARC receivers are...

  AES-IntelliNet is opening a new office in Mexico to accomodate the Latin American and Carribean marketsAES-IntelliNet recently announced the opening of their new office in Mexico and the appointment of Ugolino Duran to direct its sales initiatives in the Latin American and Caribbean markets.  In this role, Ugolino will be responsible for the growth of AES-IntelliNet's long-range wireless mesh radio communications business in these regions while providing stronger, more ...

  The new state of the art control room, located within the Bexley Wing at St James Hospital, now provides the focal point of the security operationInternational consulting company Faber Maunsell was recently commissioned to provide the design and management of The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust security centralisation project. As part of this major project Cortech Developments were awarded the contract to provide a totally integrated software solution for the Trusts CCTV...

  The NCP car park at St Pancras is protected by a digital surveillance solutionLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware Communications Systems has supplied an IP CCTV surveillance solution for the National Car Parks Limited (NCP) public car park at the newly refurbished St Pancras International.NCP at car parks has become synonymous with parking in town centres, airports and railway stations all over the United Kingdom.  Founded in 1931 NCP is today's market leader in the pro...

  St Michael's School in Hatcham, New CrossSt Michael's School was founded in 1872 as an orphanage in Hatcham, New Cross. In 1925 the school moved to a Victorian mansion in Otford near Sevenoaks. The school is set in 90 acres of lovely Kent countryside. St Michael's has grown considerably over the years, with the addition of new facilities, including a sports hall and swimming pool complex. St Michael's now has in excess of 400 pupils, both prep and pre-prep.Christine Young, the bursar...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

  "The decision not to exhibit at the 2009 IFSEC exhibition wasn't taken lightly," comments Alun John of NorbainUK security product distributor Norbain SD Limited has announced that it will not exhibit at IFSEC in May 2009. Norbain also announced their intention to embark upon an unprecedented level of product launch activity.   The initiative, beginning now and set to span for six months, focuses predominantly on Norbain's two own brands, Vista and Xeno. ...

 The new partnership signifies the start of a fresh era for AD Group and RMLPrincipal sponsor, CCTV specialist, AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - and racing team RML announce the signing of a two-year deal with car manufacturer Mazda and race engine specialists AER to support their efforts in the Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours endurance races.  The agreement means the end of the link with MG, but the start of an exciting new partnership for RML and the Mazda-Lola...

  The Iris system offers secure primary routes between a monitored site and alarm receiving centreDanish company LEGO Security ApS is the latest operation to install Chiron Security Communications' 21st century Iris intruder alarm monitoring solution - the fastest growing IP security monitoring system across Europe.Situated in Billund, in the Jutland region of Denmark, LEGO Security is passing on the benefits of Iris' alarms-over-IP monitoring cost savings, added value functionali...

  Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of the Octavian GroupOctavian Security's mine of information and expertise has helped the company to land a new contract that will see its personnel protecting the headquarters of the Coal Authority.The Authority, with its Headquarters in Berry Hill, Mansfield, is responsible for the licensing of coal mining operations in Britain and dealing with the historic legacy of past coal mining. Octavian Security, whose high standards have established it as an industry leade...

 130 GSMS' Channel Partners and guests will attend the conferenceThe countdown has begun to the highlight of 2008 for Gallagher Security Management Systems (GSMS) as it prepares to host its largest ever international partner conference on 24 - 27 November.As parent company, Gallagher Group, celebrates 70 years in business, 130 of GSMS' Channel Partners and guests from 17 countries will converge at the Head Office in Hamilton, New Zealand for five days of conference and a...

  With the Bosch Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series, the Auditorio Nacional now has a fire detection system that corresponds with all the safety requirementsThe Auditorio Nacional de Música (National Musical Auditorium), Madrid, recently chose the Bosch Security Systems Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series to provide complete control of fire detection in this internationally renowned concert venue.  The Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series from Bosch has been steadily growing in popularity...

  Bosch is lending its support to Certalarm, a recently created not-for-profit testing authorityBosch Security Systems is leading calls for the creation of a ‘one-stop' certification scheme that would require products to be tested by a single recognised authority to be cleared for use throughout Europe, rather than having to adhere to the multiple certification schemes currently in operation in each member state.In particular, Bosch is lending its support to Certalarm,...

  Paul Jones, Business Development Manager for Sony productsNorbain has appointed a dedicated business development manager, Paul Jones, to support the popular Sony brand.  Sony has an extensive IP and analogue line up and has seen significant growth since appointing Norbain as a key distributor."We are delighted to appoint Paul as business development manager for Sony products," says Andrew Pigram, Norbain's technical director.  "Paul has continued to develop h...

 Hirsch drives open and secure network computing standards into physical security industry Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of physical access control and security management solutions to enterprises and government agencies, announced it has joined the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and will participate in its Trusted Network Connect (TNC) work group to enable more secure computing across the enterprise.  By joining with other TCG member companies such as IBM, HP, Microsoft,...

  Silverburn comprises of five distinct shopping areas over a million square feet Silverburn, Scotland's newest shopping destination can make claims to have one of Europe's most technically advanced security systems with two leading manufacturers, Vicon and Cortech, working closely together to provide a sophisticated video management system. According to Centre Manager George Reader, since opening the shopping centre has been a huge success with customers flocking from a...