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Anti-terrorism product, PAXCON® has become the first spray-on blast mitigation coating to achieve a coveted Secured by Design licence. PAXCON® is a non-intrusive coating that's painted onto building walls to contain fragmentation caused by an explosion or bomb blast.  Fragmentation is responsible for over 80% of bomb blast casualties, making PAXCON® a cost-effective solution with the potential to save multiple lives.The Secured by Design (SBD) scheme has previously focused o...

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...

Milestone Systems, the world market leader for open platform IP video management software, announces the establishment of an office in Germany, with Stefan Teuber as Sales Manager.Milestone Systems is continuing its global growth with the opening of an office in Germany, which will further strengthen the company's international business activities.  Stefan Teuber, previously at Sanyo, has joined the company as Sales Manager for this region.With headquarters based in Denmark, Milestone h...

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...

COE Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, has partnered with ADT, the UK's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, to conduct a trial of COE's X-Net VI analytics and scene analysis software at Clapham Junction railway station, South London, to detect graffiti and other specific events.  The system operates on COE's X-Net G3 IP video codec.  Detection areas will be set up to cover the areas of highest crime and the results moni...

Reinforcing its breadth of products and services available to the indirect sales channel, Stanley Security Solutions will be highlighting its Stanley Security Products range at IFSEC 2007.The company has previously exhibited at the show under the PAC brand and PAC Oneplatform Technology for use in access control applications will continue to be a major element of this year's stand, with product demonstrations and range enhancements on show.Following the company's acquisition last year of...

COE Group, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce a conditional placing by KBC Peel Hunt of 3,125,000 new Ordinary Shares at a price of 40 pence per new Ordinary Share with institutional and other investors to raise approximately £1.25 million (approximately £1.17 million after expenses).  The Placing is conditional upon admission of the new Ordinary Shares to AIM, which is expected to take place on 21 March 2007.Key pointsCondi...

Dallmeier Open Days proved a great success again this year.  The CCTV specialist welcomed many guests to its production site in Regensburg, Germany, and presented its current products and solutions, as well as the latest technologies, concepts and future trends.  The Dallmeier Open Days in Regensburg were aimed at distributors, installers and end customers alike.In March Dallmeier opened its doors to provide an interesting insight into the latest state of the art CCTV technology - stra...

Dallmeier announces the publication of its 2007 catalogue under the title "CCTV/IP Products for Solutions".  From now on a new version of this main catalogue will be published each year.The catalogue introduces the reader to new developments in the CCTV/IP offering of the German manufacturer and presents the latest products and solutions concisely and comprehensively.  The catalogue is therefore an ideal planning and selling tool for partners and makes placing orders easy and...

Acquisition supports commitment to market leadership in smart card technology HID Global, a leading manufacturer in the access control industry and part of ASSA ABLOY's Global Technologies Division, announced that it has acquired Integrated Engineering (IE), the Amsterdam-based contactless smart card reader manufacturer.  Integrated Engineering is known for developing high quality contactless smart card solutions including MIFARE/DESFire products and solutions for security, identification,...

Complus Teltronic, pioneers of IoIP® (Intercom over Internet Protocol), will be exhibiting their latest innovations in this rapidly developing technology at IFSEC 2007.  Their stand No. 20198 is located in the IP and Network Security Section of Hall 18.In security applications IoIP® facilitates a highly cost effective method of monitoring and communicating with multiple sites from a Central Security Office.  The sites can be located in any part of the country that is served by...

The new buildings that house the City of London Academy are truly impressive.  Built with a contribution of £2 million from the City of London Corporation, the teaching facilities, assembly rooms, sports halls, dance and drama studios, dining rooms and teachers' accommodation are all fully equipped with the very latest equipment and technology. As a publicly funded independent comprehensive school, the objective of the Academy is to provide high quality education for u...

The HTW Chur is the only college in the Canton of Grisons (Switzerland) at which it is possible to study economics and technology.  The college specializes in the fields of tourism, entrepreneurship, telecommunications, electrical engineering, building, design and information science. With the contactless LEGIC smart card for students, professors, employees, guests and visitors, the HTW Chur is emphasizing its innovation and securing its reputation for being up to date.  It is possibl...

The ChallengeCambridge University's Wolfson College has completed a major upgrade of its campus security system. Dubbed 'the most cosmopolitan college in Cambridge', Wolfson was the first college to be established for both men and women.  It has over 700 students, most of whom are post-graduate students with a focus on research and scholarship.Following a freak accident last summer when lightning struck at the heart of the previous surveillance system, the college was looking at more cost-e...

Knowsley Community College recently completed deployment of 263 Axis network cameras across its two main campuses in Roby and Kirkby, near Liverpool.  The total contract was valued at approximately £450,000. MCW Group won a competitive tender to supply and install these cameras, integrating them back into the campus-wide network and configuring Milestone XProtect system to manage output from the cameras.  This will also safeguard the new Management and Industrial Innovation Cent...

Access control specialist, TDSi, has developed a security integration module specifically to interface TDSi eXguard PRO access management software with School Information Management System (SIMS) from Capita. Such packages are increasingly being used in education to help establishments manage their student enrolment data, attendance records and academic performance more effectively.  They also play an important role in the planning of timetables and curriculum courses, as well as in the ma...

Bosch Security Systems, the UK's leading provider of high-quality security solutions, has supplied its proven EnviroDome cameras and its VIDOS Video Management System for an integrated CCTV system at Beardwood High School in Blackburn. Disruption to education is an ongoing and significant problem for schools across the UK but when Beardwood School, which is responsible for educating some 1,100 students, was experiencing disruptions from children setting off fire alarms during school time it deci...

Rifatron's digital recorder creates a safe and secure campus Rifatron's hexa-plex digital video recorder (DVR) has been chosen by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as the recording system to provide a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. The hexa-plexer is a Rifatron stand-alone DVR with 6 simultaneous operations: live display, recording, playback, network monitoring, back-up, remote data set-up.  The 16 channel iMDVRS-1648 has up to 400...

DVRs used to record interviews of suspects and victims Heightened concerns over the safety of police officers and the need to defend officers against false allegations provided the impetus for Jacksonville State University (JSU) in Alabama to acquire March Networks video surveillance technology. With little more than hand-held audio tape recorders at their disposal, police officers were previously unable to record facial expressions and non-verbal behaviour that could provide context for state...

Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of networked video surveillance systems, expands its ownership base.  The investment made by CapMan, one of the leading private equity investors in the Nordic countries, enables Mirasys to expand its international presence and to strengthen its competitive edge in the fast developing security industry.Mirasys develops and markets innovative solutions for recording, analysing, storing and managing video and other surveillance-related data for the security indu...