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Optex REDWAVE detectors put Marshalls dealerships in the driving seat

The Marshalls Jaguar, Range Rover and Volvo showrooms were the first dealerships to trial the REDWAVE technology Innovative REDWAVE external intruder detection technology from Optex Europe, leaders in detection technology, is playing an essential role in increasing security and virtually eliminating false alarms at a number of Marshalls automotive dealerships in Peterborough. The Marshalls Jaguar, Range Rover and Volvo showrooms - all part of the Premier Automotive Group...

Derwent Systems nominated in two categories at this year's IFSEC Security Awards

Following on from the success at the North East Business Awards where its AEGIS Intelligent-IR illuminator won both the Product Innovation and Technology categories, Derwent is celebrating again with the news that AEGIS has made it to the last six in the prestigious CCTV Product of the Year Award category at IFSEC 2008. Derwent also joins select nominees in the Access Control Product of the Year Award with REG-SENTRY™, the company's first automated vehicle access control system b...

Pyronix exhibits new innovative products at IFSEC 2008 in 21st anniversary year

Pyronix Ltd will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2008 on stand 18214 in Hall 17 right next to the intruder café.Julie A Kenny, MD of Pyronix Ltd, says: "It is an exciting time for Pyronix.  We are now into our 21st year of business and have always heavily invested in the development of new products and new technologies to innovate within the security industry.  Consequently, the last 18 months have been extremely busy and we are now seeing the fruits of this investment in Research a...

Bosch Security Systems appoints new UK Managing Director

Paul Wong has been appointed Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems, responsible for all sales operations in the UK.  He succeeds Jeremy Hockham following the latter's promotion to take over BSS' sales operations in the Americas at the end of 2007. Paul has worked in the security industry for more than 22 years, and has particular expertise in CCTV and Access Control.  Having qualified as an Electronics Engineer, he joined CamEra Holdings in 1985, spending 10 years with the busine...

Bosch pushes boundaries of technology at IFSEC 2008

On stand 16117 at IFSEC 2008, Bosch Security Systems will be demonstrating its total security solutions capability with its complete range of proven, reliable CCTV, intruder and communications technologies.Seen for the first time in the UK will be the Bosch Divar MR, a new generation CCTV management technology that combines the very highest quality digital video recording with the ability to view and control cameras, handle alarms and monitor device status - all through a common interface.The Di...

Senstar to exhibit outdoor detection systems at IFSEC

Perimeter intrusion specialist Senstar will be exhibiting outdoor detection systems at IFSEC.  Senstar's product line is in use at nuclear facilities, industrial plants, airports, VIP residences, embassies, industrial sites, military installations and prisons worldwide. The Senstar stand will feature fully-working demonstrations of the OmniTrax, Xfield and DTR-2000 products.  OmniTrax and Xfield are volumetric detection systems, while DTR-2000 is a taut-wire product that can be install...

See Bosch's innovation in IP systems at ISC West 2008

Attendees of ISC West in Las Vegas will see firsthand the innovation built into Bosch's IP products: this embedded technology enables our products to make independent decisions before sharing information with an operator or other devices on the network.Attendees can experience the advanced technology in Bosch CCTV cameras by taking part in an IP camera challenge at the company's booth.  Participants will be tasked with "stealing" an object from a staged scene under video surveilla...

ADI-GARDINER (UK) works to reduce damage caused by failure of critical environments

The failure to maintain specific conditions such as temperature and humidity in a building can be detrimental to many industries; the damage caused is the biggest cause of insurance claims in the UK each year.Dedicated to delivering complete multi-brand security solutions, ADI-GARDINER (UK) has announced it is to become a distributor of the EnviroAlert critical environment monitoring products manufactured by Winland Electronics, Inc., a long-term supplier to ADI in the USA.  EnviroAlert mon...

D-Tec confirmed as Video Smoke Detection (VSD) market leader by IMS Research report

The latest research findings, published by IMS Research, have confirmed D-Tec's position as the global leader in the fast growing area of Video Smoke Detection (VSD), and the number one provider in key regional markets.In the IMS Research report, entitled: "World Market for Fire Detection and Suppression Products", D-Tec - part of AD Group - heads up the Video Smoke Detection category with an impressive market share of 41.3%, based on IMS Research analysis of 2006 data, way ahead of it...

Siemens capability on show in Bucharest head office

Siemens Building Technologies' integrated approach to fire safety and security has been illustrated in a project to protect the premises of a leading international insurance company.Siemens SRL Romania installed a SiPass access control system, integrated with a Synova fire detection system, allowing all doors to open automatically plus provide control of the building's elevators in the event of a fire, in the Bucharest Head Office of Generali Asigurari SA.  In addition to the access control...

Investment fund takes stage in Emizon’s future

The Emizon Group has received a significant boost from a regional investment fund to supports its ambitions of becoming a global provider of secure, managed messaging services specifically for any current or future IP/broadband networks.The South Yorkshire Investment Fund (SYIF), a private and public sector investment vehicle specialising in high-tech businesses, has invested £500,000 for a 6.5% stake in the Emizon Group - an injection of cash that will go towards a rapid acceleration of t...

Optex helps healthcare trust protect vacant building from unwanted visitors

Innovative wireless ‘BoundaryGard' intruder detection technology from Optex Europe is proving a major success in assisting a local healthcare trust in meeting its health & safety liabilities as the owner of a huge hospital block that has stood empty for the past four years. Local installer Dartline Security Systems Ltd was called in by a West Country-based NHS Trust to provide a solution for securing a specific block on a now defunct building on the hospital estate. Dartline in turn...

Express Dairies is safe with Smoke Screen

ProblemA modern, two-storey office block located at the junction of two major motorways, crammed full of expensive computers and sensitive data.OptionsPhysical security to supplement the existing alarm system.SolutionMultiple Smoke Screens by Concept Smoke Screen.  Bars and grilles do have a deterrent effect, but they detract from the appearance of the building and turn the workplace into a virtual prison.  This type of physical protection can also increase the level of violence employ...

Port of Calais installs FLIR Systems thermal imaging cameras for security and surveillance

Situated on the most frequented shipping lanes in the world, Calais is the port, par excellence, for cross Channel links between the United Kingdom and the European mainland.  The Port of Calais has all available modern facilities designed basically for the reception of large ferries and the loading and unloading of bulk cargo and diversified merchandise.  It is linked to the European motorway network and a high-speed train assures direct access to Paris and Brussels within 90 minutes....

Smoke Screen secures Tesco

ProblemMost break-ins are over in less than four minutes.  A good police response takes at least ten.  Tesco losses were substantial: fast acting thieves were stealing from petrol filling stations and Express stores with impunity.OptionsAll conventional types of security had been tried.  None were successful in stopping the losses.SolutionSmoke Screen by Concept Smoke Screen.  These images are taken from genuine CCTV footage captured in a Tesco petrol filling station in Manch...

Innovative technology from Optex keeps the wildlife in and the lowlife out

An innovative combination of proven external detectors using shared patented technology from Optex Europe is playing an integral part in preventing the theft of precious and often valuable animals from a local zoo in Alfriston, East Sussex.  Drusillas Park covers 15 acres and it is widely regarded as the best small zoo in the UK.Drusillas Park opted for Optex Europe's detectors on the advice of the systems specialist Haven Security, following a spate of thefts from zoos last year, including...

Smoke Screen secures large warehouse environment

ProblemExpansys are Europe's largest online retailer of PDAs and accessories.  One of their warehouse became a target for persistent through the wall break-ins.  Each break-in resulted in an approximate loss of stock in excess of £80,000.00.  The ‘risk' area is absolutely enormous and measures some 100m x 100m x 15m.OptionsThe site had tried upgrading to monitored CCTV with audio challenge, manned guarding and concrete barriers at likely points of entry.  Things d...

AMG delivers CCTV transmission system for new Isle of Man Prison

AMG Systems Ltd. recently announced that it has been contracted by ADT Fire & Security, the UK's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, to supply the CCTV transmission system as well as the fibre optic infrastructure installation for the integrated safety and security solution for the new prison on Isle of Man.The £ 41 million, category B prison has been designed by Taylor Young, working in partnership with Isle of Man Architects McGarrigle and Jackson.  The I...

Toys ‘R’ Us retail chain plays smart move for significant alarm savings

Leading retail chain Toys ‘R' Us is set to make significant operational savings by switching the intruder and personal attack alarm monitoring for its total UK estate to Chiron Technology's Iris system. Adoption of the Iris technology - which is Europe's fastest growing IP alarm transmission and monitoring system - means Toys ‘R' Us will take advantage of Chiron's secure IP-based dual-path alarm signalling and reduce its alarm monitoring bill by around 70% compared with its previous...

Pyronix reaches major milestone

Pyronix Ltd, a leading global player within the security industry, celebrates its 21st anniversary this year.  During this time, the company has grown from a singe PIR manufacturer to producing a full range of patented award-winning intruder alarm equipment from Detectors to communicating Control Panels for high security environments.In recognition of this achievement and as a token of their continuing partnership, ADI-Gardiner recently presented Pyronix with an engraved crystal bowl.Julie...

AES Corporation establishes European Sales Office to serve Western Europe

AES Corporation is pleased to announce that Martin Tee, of European Sales Office in Belgium, will be supporting and expanding AES-IntelliNet sales in the Western European region.  Mr. Tee was brought onboard to address an increasing need for centralised alarm monitoring which has amplified the popularity of the AES-IntelliNet 'MultiNet' mesh radio alarm communications system.The AES-IntelliNet's system is a long-range wireless mesh radio communication network that provides Central Monitorin...

Iris' alarm system savings are the ‘Topps' for tile retailer

Britain's biggest tile retailer, Topps Tiles, has adopted Europe's fastest growing IP alarm transmission and monitoring system.  The specialist supplier of ceramic tiles, wood flooring and related products is protecting its national network of stores with the Iris alarms-over-IP system from Chiron Security Communications.Joining fellow High Street retailers Halfords and Thomas Cook in their own decision to upgrade to Iris, Topps Tiles has already equipped over 100 of its 274 branches around...

Beaulieu protects cars in new security drive

Cars at one of Britain's most prestigious motor museums are being protected with a breakthrough security product which contains DNA.The collection at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, worth in the region of 50 million pounds, is being painted with a glue which contains segments of unique genetic code, as part of their ongoing security.The museum, in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, recently launched the innovative new marking scheme.  Now the museum's team of technicia...

Thomas Cook focuses on Iris for alarm system savings

One of the UK and Ireland's largest travel agencies and tour operators, Thomas Cook, has switched intruder and personal attack alarm monitoring at its network of 604 High St and retail park stores to Chiron Technology's Iris, Europe's fastest growing IP alarm transmission and monitoring system.Following High St retailer Halfords' decision to upgrade to Iris, Thomas Cook has replaced its Redcare signalling and the associated telephone costs - a service that had been costing the company around &po...

Norbain offers yet more choice of Intruder Detection products

Norbain SD has signed an agreement with Intruder Detector manufacturer Aleph Europe Ltd to be their primary distributor in the UK. Aleph is a leading manufacturer of internal wall and ceiling mount detectors, external dual technology detectors and external active IR beams.  All ranges of Aleph's internal PIRs, wall and ceiling mounts come with pet immunity and anti-tamper as standard.  Built to the highest standard with a strong focus on innovation, Aleph products offer a cost effectiv...

Optex detection technology helps secure false alarm performance award for Banham

Reliable and proven intruder detection technology from Optex Europe has been praised by a leading security installer for playing its part in winning a significant performance award from the Metropolitan Police for reducing false alarms.The installer, Banham Alarms, received a Gold Award in the Metropolitan Police Service's annual Alarm Performance Awards scheme for the lowest false alarm rate, and highlighted Optex' detectors as being a major contributory factor in their success. Alarms Director...

Aspectus changes name to Agent Video Intelligence, expands global sales team and relocates headquarters to New York City

Brand and organizational expansion support corporate growth and soaring enterprise demand for Agent Vi's next-generation enterprise grade digital video analyticsAspectus Video Intelligence, Inc., today announced that it has officially changed its corporate name and brand to Agent Video Intelligence™ (Agent Vi™) due to overwhelming enterprise demand for its Agent Vi™ software technology.  The company also announced an expanded global sales and technical support team an...

ASG chooses Optex easy-to-install SeQuad detectors for maximum reliability and minimum false alarms

Alarm Service Group Ltd, the leading independent installer in the South West, has opted for SeQuad Sequential Confirmation Detectors from Optex Europe for a major Schools PFI project currently underway in Swindon, where the need for maximum reliability and minimum false alarms is paramount.Sequential confirmation is one of the most popular ACPO-approved options for delivering confirmed alarm activations, requiring activations from two separate detectors within a defined period of time to indicat...

Mini-Bold chosen to deliver first-class IP alarm signalling solution

Remote video surveillance and clear image capture are crucial security measures required to monitor and protect business property and assets, and can be instrumental in the investigation and tracking of key scenes, should an incident occur - as was recently demonstrated by the clear images produced during the raid on a Securitas depot in Kent.Now, video surveillance specialists P&R Fire and Security Ltd will be integrating the Mini-Bold alarm monitoring software from Bold Communications into...

Securing checkpoints and alleviating shutdowns

Airport Shutdowns Cost MillionsIn the last two months of 2001 there were 30 airport shutdowns in the United States alone.  Breaches in security resulting in shutdowns, cost the airline industry millions of dollars. Over 1,000 flights were delayed and 434 planes had to have their passengers exit for re-screening.In the past, shutdowns have typically been the result of a security breach at the checkpoint. These breaches have mainly been caused by:A person running through the airport without s...

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