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360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has been chosen to supply the camera surveillance technology for a historically important English Heritage site, at the Transit Shed, Exeter Quayside.  Installed by Select Electrics and specified by Derek Maltby of Global MSC Security, the inclusion of additional CCTV was required to monitor the Exeter Quayside area, covering the canal side, shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions.  Security and safety Kevin Tyrrell, CCTV Technical Manager for Select Electrics explains the requirement for an expansion to the current CCTV system, “With accessible funding granted from a successful Safer Streets 2 application, Exeter City Council looked to expand the surveillance coverage of the Quayside area and integrate it into the existing town centre CCTV network, for monitoring at the Exeter City Council control room."  “Coverage was required to provide safety and security surveillance in an area that is popular with both locals and visitors. Additionally, as the Quayside includes a canal side, should coverage of the canal be required in an emergency, high-definition footage of any incident here would be advantageous.”  High-definition images We required a camera that would provide reliable HD images but also one that would withstand high winds" With all these requirements considered and the tender bid successfully accepted by the council, Select Electrics was selected to implement the expansion of surveillance coverage.  “To cope with the harsh conditions to be found at Exeter Quayside, we required a camera that would not only provide reliable high-definition images but also one that would withstand high winds and rain, that can combine to make a difficult operational environment for electronic equipment, such as a CCTV camera,” continues Kevin.  Camera applications “We’ve enjoyed a long-term technical relationship with 360 Vision Technology for several years, having employed their camera technology in many varied applications, and based on this experience, we were confident in their ability to provide a camera that could satisfy our demanding requirements.”  “Additionally, and further complicating matters regarding the installation of cameras, many parts of the Quayside area are historically important, such as the cobbled areas and streets, as well as the English Heritage-protected Transit Shed, which occupies a large part of the area.”  Need for an alternative solution The logistical effects of installing traditional CCTV infrastructure were considered too disruptive and expensive" The centrepiece for many music, dance, and street theatre events held in the area, the Transit Shed is an open-plan building set on cast iron uprights, historically, used to store cargo unloaded from ships. “The historically important parts of the area could not be disturbed,” adds Derek Maltby. “The logistical effects of installing traditional CCTV infrastructure, such as fibre cabling under streets and a network of CCTV cameras on poles was considered too disruptive and prohibitively expensive so an alternative solution needed to be found.”  Perfect line-of-sight “We have always had a great relationship with the research and development team at 360 Vision and this project was no different." "We had identified the Transit Shed as a possible location for the siting of a single PTZ camera, where it would have a perfect line-of-sight to all of the areas that required coverage on this project, but we knew that any camera mounted on, or near the Transit Shed would have to meet strict English Heritage requirements, including a specific body colour, to match the exact heritage hue of the Transit Shed, to blend within the historic architecture." Invictus TX wireless camera Very quickly, we determined a solution using the 360 Vision Invictus TX wireless camera" “We outlined the technical requirements and restrictions of the project to the team at 360 Vision and were delighted with their enthusiasm and technical understanding of the demanding requirements of this installation." "Very quickly, we determined a solution using the 360 Vision Invictus TX wireless camera but in a one-off specific colour, specifically matched to blend with the painted roof of the Transit Shed.”  Key features of the camera With continuous rotation pan, unobstructed 360-degree view, and 160-degree tilt, the 360 Vision Invictus camera can deliver unhindered views to the control room and for night-time vision, is equipped with on-board LED white light technology. Considering camera performance, unlike many other camera products that utilise ‘belt-drive’ PTZ systems, Invictus incorporates ultra-reliable and extremely quiet Direct Drive mechanisms, resulting in consistent pre-set accuracy and long-term reliability for its installation at the Quayside.   HD and ultra-low-light camera imaging The camera is designed to provide trouble-free service in harsh Quayside conditions The Invictus TX’s high-performance, ruggedised PTZ camera with full 1080P HD and ultra-low-light camera imaging technology, made it the perfect choice for deployment in this application. Supplied in a specific green Pantone reference, the camera is designed to provide years of trouble-free service in harsh Quayside conditions and provides comprehensive coverage of the area, at a fraction of the cost of multiple traditional units and associated traditional hard-wired transmission infrastructure.  Day and night surveillance “In operation, system operators can instantly switch on the LED white light mounted onboard the Invictus camera, to illuminate the scene and inform people at the Quayside that they are being monitored, both for security and safety purposes, for example, if anyone falls into the water at the Quayside at night,” adds Dennis Cavanagh, Control room Operations Manager, Exeter City Council. “Since the 360 Vision Invictus TX camera has been added into the system, we have had many positive comments from residents and local businesses, complementing the non-invasive nature of the colour-matched camera in the historical surroundings and confirming the feelings of security the camera coverage now provides to the area both during the day and night.”  Increase surveillance coverage The combined Invictus TX camera and integrated LED white light technology make it the perfect choice" The Invictus camera on the Transit Shed is part of a wider project to increase surveillance coverage and improve image quality across the Exeter CCTV network, with over 40 cameras already installed to either replace existing cameras or extend coverage to new areas, as part of a rolling programme of improvement made possible by funding from Safer Streets Fund.  Jason Wyatt, National Account Manager at 360 Vision Technology says, “The combined Invictus TX camera and integrated LED white light technology makes it the perfect choice for the technically demanding environment at the Exeter Quayside." Surveillance upgrade "Invictus’ ultra-low light technology from 1/1.9’’ ULL sensors also delivers a brighter, crisper, and more defined colour images at night, for the ultimate performance at the Quayside." "We are proud to have delivered a bespoke Invictus camera version in a one-off colour, to enable use on the English Heritage protected Transit Shed, as part of an overall upgrade to the Exeter City Council city-wide CCTV network and its ongoing surveillance upgrade using 360 Vision’s Invictus cameras.” 

Global MSC Security has announced the appointment of Andy Williams as a Senior Security Consultant. A technical expert with more than 40 years of experience working with alarms, CCTV, and integrated security systems in both the public and private sectors, Andrew will support and grow Global MSC Security’s impressive customer base, as well as expand its offering, protecting businesses and safeguarding communities throughout the UK. Andy’s extensive industry experience Commencing his new role on 1st March, Andy joins Global MSC Security from CDS Integrated Security Systems and GEM Security Services where he was Managing Director for six years. He began his career in the security industry in 1980 with Contact Alarms, before joining Willow Intruda Security Systems as Technical Director. In 2004, he took the role of Operations Director at CDS, significantly growing both its engineering team and turnover. Authority comment Andy brings with him a wealth of technical and operational experience that will help take the company to the next level" Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby, states, “Andy has been providing services to many of Global MSC Security’s clients for almost 20 years.” He adds, “As part of our expanded team, he brings with him a wealth of technical and operational experience that will help take the company to the next level, servicing the needs of local authorities, and extending our capabilities beyond public space surveillance.” Addressing the need for public surveillance Commenting on his appointment, Andy Williams, says, “My first interaction with Global MSC Security came in 2005 when we successfully responded to a project tender. Since this time, I have been constantly impressed by the high regard in which Derek and the team are held.” He adds, “Their close relationship with many of the market-leading vendors enables them to keep pace with technology innovation and to match solutions with evolving needs of public space surveillance.” Proactive monitoring Andy Williams further said, “Today, CCTV in these settings focuses more on proactive monitoring, which is made challenging by UK weather, lighting conditions, and the physical distance between cameras and the subject. It is for this reason that the technology infrastructure needs to be exceptional.” He concludes, “This is where I can help, by mapping these requirements into a tender specification that in turn delivers the right technology at the right price to meet current and future needs.”

Global MSC Security has recognised David White’s illustrious 50-year career in policing and the security industry, with the presentation of the 2022 Gordon McLanaghan Award for Security Innovation. The highly respected Consultant, Tutor and former Police Officer, was presented with a piece of Bristol Blue glassware, by the Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby, upon his retirement earlier this month. Gordon McLanaghan Award The Gordon McLanaghan Award is presented annually, by Global MSC Security, in honour and memory of Gordon McLanaghan, an Innovator within the Bristol City Council CCTV and Emergency Control Centre, who sadly passed away in 2014. The award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual or organisation to security innovation and excellence. David White began his career as a Police Officer, serving for 32 years. From 1997, he was the CCTV Lead for Thames Valley Police and in 2004 he brought this experience and expertise to the security industry, working as a Global MSC Security Consultant, as well as a Senior Tutor for Tavcom Training for 15 years. Long-standing relationship with Global MSC Security David White has generously shared his insight into control room management and operations David White's relationship with Global MSC Security started 17 years ago, while he was working on a project for the government in Barbados. Since then, David White has generously shared his insight into control room management and operations, as well as good governance of surveillance camera systems with Global MSC Security clients. David White comments on his career with Global MSC Security, “Reflecting upon my career in the security industry I am especially proud of helping control room managers to ensure the practical but effective governance and operational standards of their CCTV systems. Secondly, and most important to me, has been the opportunity to teach and empower security professionals, at all levels, seeing them develop and flourish in the industry.” Played a key role to improve public space CCTV surveillance The Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby, comments “David has made a truly outstanding contribution to policing and the security industry, and while his retirement is well deserved, he will be sorely missed.” Derek Maltby adds “The work he has done with Global MSC Security, to improve public space CCTV surveillance for Councils throughout the UK, making towns and cities safer places for citizens and businesses, will stand the test of time. I am proud to present the Gordon McLanaghan Award to an exceptional colleague and friend.”  Previous winners of the Gordon McLanaghan award are: 2022 – David White 2021 – John Lewis, JLA Connect 2019 - Dyfed Powys Police 2018 - Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service 2017 - Cumbria Constabulary 2016 - Gloucester City Council 2015 - Jim Guiton, Dacorum Borough Council 2014 - Safer Communities Glasgow