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Collaboration turns cameras into intelligent edge devices enabling next generation video surveillance and analytics for enterprise customers at lowest reasonable cost.Agent Video Intelligence™ Inc., the global leader in enterprise-grade video analytics, today announced that Cohu Electronics has licensed Agent Vi's next generation video analytics software technology for use in Cohu's 3960 Series "i-view.net" IP camera.  With the addition of AgentVi's camera-optimized VI-Agent...

artec technologies, located in Diepholz, Germany, continues its course of expansion by further extending the marketing of its products.  For this, the company has been able to win over Paul André de Jong as its new Vice-President of Sales & Marketing.  Beginning on 01.10.2006, he will assume responsibility for all of artec's distribution and marketing activities.  For video branch insiders, De Jong is no stranger.  Most recently he was the sole managing director of...

CCTV specialist Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has been announced as a finalist in two categories of The National Business Awards 2006, sponsored by Orange, and described by The Chancellor of the Exchequer as "the UK's business Oscars."For The Orange Best Use of Technology in Business it was Dedicated Micros' groundbreaking TransVu Media mobile digital CCTV recording system, for buses and trains, which caught the eye of the first-round judges.  This allows operators to comb...

Axis Communications, global leader in network video, has for the first time signed up to join Norbain LIVE, an eight venue regional tour showcasing products from more than 30 leading surveillance brands.Axis has joined the line-up of brands that will be featured at Norbain LIVE06, a regional roadshow showcasing products from leading surveillance brands.  Norbain, one of Europe's most successful distributors of CCTV, access control and intruder detection equipment, kicked off its fourth annu...

ADT, the UK's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, reached an important milestone this month by exceeding one thousand active customers at its Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC) in Manchester. The RVRC, which opened in September 2004, is a state of the art facility offering customers a remote security monitoring and response service.  In 2005, the facility was accredited with British Standard 8418 (BS8418), which covers the design, positioning, configuration, perform...

The brand new Mobile Transmitter has been designed to overcome typical problems when using wireless equipment in difficult environmental conditions.  Thanks to its COFDM modulation and MPEG2 compression the signals are transmitted several hundred meters in urban areas, either in 2.4GHz or in 5.8GHz, without any disturbance."Maximum Ratio Combining" is a state of the art technology used by VTQ for its Diversity Receiver.  Several antennas and the intelligent evaluation technol...

Coe Group plc, the developer and supplier of advanced video surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alison Fielding as Non-Executive Director with effect from 18 September 2006.Dr Fielding is currently the Director of Technology Transfer at IP Group plc, the intellectual property commercialisation company.  She has five years' experience in identifying and commercialising a diverse range of new technologies, encompassing electronics, software, remote power so...

Securitas Systems AB, a leading security systems integrator has teamed up with Milestone Systems to implement XProtect IP video surveillance software solutions for customers.In late 2005, Securitas Systems AB signed a partner agreement contract with Milestone Systems to be reseller and Systems Integrator of XProtect IP video surveillance software.  Since then, training and support on the new technology has been established.  Interest levels are growing fast in the market, as many peopl...

Introductions include an enterprise-scale S2 NetBox solution, VoIP integration, and updates for existing users S2 Security Corporation (S2) today released details of a broad range of new technologies it will debut at the ASIS International Show.Among the new technologies to be shown are solutions for large-scale applications, code-named S2 NetBox XL, and a new, voice over IP (VoIP) intercom network appliance.              &nbs...

In cooperation with a large German telephone and internet service provider, the public stock company artec technologies AG is establishing a mutual media data centre for internet TV and IP-based video surveillance services.Core technologies for the project are the indexing procedure for media contents developed by artec technologies, as well as its CVoD (Continuous video on Demand) technology, patented in Germany.  The pivotal distinguishing mark of the latter technology is its ca...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has announced that its entire CCTV product range is fully compliant with the stringent requirements of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC (also known as lead-free).This Directive, which came into force on 1 July, 2006, was developed under the auspices of the European Union and restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.  The substances which fall under the scope of RoHS are:...

Adam Wiseberg - Main Board Director at CCTV specialist AD Group and Chairman of the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) - has been appointed to the Board of Skills for Security, which is chaired by Lord Stevens, the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, and brings together key figures with extensive knowledge of today's security issues.Skills for Security, which was formed in January 2006, is one of a number of standard setting bodies recognised by the Sector Skills Developmen...

In an increasingly competitive market place it is becoming more difficult for professional installers to differentiate themselves from those that are more obsessed with a short-term profit than building their business via long term customer relationships.  Bosch Security Systems has launched a series of programmes in an initiative designed to enable professional installers to stand out from the competition."Bosch stands for build quality and reliability," said Jeremy Hockham, Mana...

Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution multi-image processing and control systems will be showcasing enhanced MultiViewer products with a demonstration of advanced operator control in live traffic monitoring and master control room applications at ASIS 2006."The strength and performance of Zandar MultiViewers in video surveillance environments is affirmed by the success we have enjoyed in the past year, with many exciting product developmen...

Optelecom-NKF, Inc., a leading global provider of advanced IP-video network solutions, today announced it has received a contract from Saudi Technical Engineering Associated (STESA) valued at approximately $800,000 for an advanced Video over IP (Internet Protocol) security and surveillance network to be deployed at an undisclosed location in Saudi Arabia.Optelecom-NKF will provide system design services and, drawing on its new SiquraTM IP surveillance concept.  The company will deliver a mi...

Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for security and business intelligence, today announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Dominion Technologies, providers of security solutions for the transportation market in Spain. Based in Spain, Dominion Technologies, part of the Dominion Group, provides enterprise business applications, telecommunication, automation and security solutions to companies in Spain and Latin America.  Under the t...

Nearly US $1.3 billion in combined revenues forecasted for 2006 Creates formidable player in the Controls Market Complete solutions for energy efficiency in buildings Industry leading Open Integrated Systems Full range of security productsSchneider Electric, parent company of TAC, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Invensys Building Systems (IBS), a division of Invensys Controls with operations in North America and Asia.  IBS will merge with TAC, a world leader in building...

March NetworksTM, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, introduced today the new members of its UK sales team.Under the leadership of Michael Rack, March Networks' Vice President of Sales for UK and Ireland, the UK sales team has expanded to include three industry veterans.  Jamie Barnfield and Martin Cowley join the Company, as Sales Managers while Ian Dickinson will take on the role of Customer Services Manager.  The UK sales tea...

TeleEye Group, one of the world's dynamic and leading providers of remote video surveillance systems with offices in the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines and Croatia, are delighted to announce the establishment of TeleEye (Mauritius) Limited.  TeleEye (Mauritius) Limited is the Group's first operations in African region.  It aims at expanding the marketing of latest TeleEye video surveillance and recording systems to cater the remote monitoring needs of...

ADT Fire and Security was recognised for its support of members of the Reserve Forces at a reception hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales, at his Clarence House residence, on Wednesday.  ADT employs 18 Reservists, of which 6 have been mobilised for service in Iraq. Hazel Nugent, ADT's Corporate HR Manager for Europe & South Africa, was one of more than 50 employers from across the UK who attended the reception.  She said: "We are proud to support our Reservists.  They perfor...

CCTV manufacturer AD Group, the parent company of Dedicated Micros, was one of only ten UK businesses - and the sole representative from the security sector - to be recognized as ‘One to Watch' in the authoritative annual Sunday Times Profit Track 100 survey.When making their selection for the ‘One to Watch' category - new for 2006 - the judges from Fast Track, the independent research company, and sponsors PricewaterhouseCoopers visited each of the contenders, focusing not only on a...

Complus Teltronic Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Gregoriou as Sales & Marketing Director.  Greg has held a number of senior sales management roles within the security industry and he brings extensive knowledge of the security market, specifically in the emerging area of IP (Internet Protocol) solutions.  He is therefore well placed to help customers take advantage of the numerous benefits offered by Complus Teltronic's new IP based Integrated Intercom Soluti...

Tradition and technology came together at the offices of Dallmeier electronic in Pucklechurch, Bristol recently where Dallmeier hosted an Open Day in conjunction with The National Trust.  The event was arranged for The National Trust and its installers along with representatives from other similar organisations such as Museums and Heritage. Jason Piggott from Dallmeier electronic said "The National Trust has been using Dallmeier electronic digital recording and camera products for...

To complement the successful launch of Bosch Security Systems' Dinion IP camera, Bosch has now embarked on a comprehensive IP training programme for all employees from senior engineers and sales teams through to the administrative and support staff.Jeremy Hockham, UK Managing Director of Bosch Security Systems explains: "Internet Protocol (IP) has revolutionised the way the world communicates and it is now set to transform CCTV surveillance systems.  Installers are receiving more a...

Dallmeier electronic has published the first edition of its new main catalogue: "CCTV/IP - Products for Solutions - Main Catalogue 2006/1".  For the first time, distributors, customers and end users have a comprehensive overview of all components available for complete CCTV solutions - made by Dallmeier - made in Germany.The catalogue takes readers through the digital world of Dallmeier security technology to help them identify the best solution for their application.  T...

The MG Lola EX264 owned by CCTV manufacturer AD Group - the parent company of Dedicated Micros - and run by RML has emerged victorious once again in the LMP2 class at the Le Mans 24 Hours.  Securing the "baby" prototype class two years running - unprecedented for a British team - is impressive by any standards in such a testing endurance race at what is the most famous sports car venue in the world. Sponsored by AD Group companies including AD Aerospace, Dedicated Micros, D-Tec, R...

Tavcom Training has opened the doors of its new purpose-built Training Centre in the heart of rural Hampshire.  Only a few months after moving into brand new office premises at the Claylands Business Park in Bishops Waltham the company seized an opportunity to purchase an adjacent commercial building, which it has now fully transformed into an extensive state-of-the-art training facility.The new Training Centre offers an enormous range of benefits to the increasing numbers of delegates who...

Integrator BBV and Dedicated Micros are celebrating after the market-leading Pick-a-Point Virtual Matrix solution secured the prestigious 2006 PSI (Professional Security Installer) Premier Award for Product Innovation, with the result being announced on June 6 at Moor Park Golf Club, Hertfordshire. Pick-a-Point came top in voting by the readers of PSI magazine from a shortlist, which included contenders from Samsung Techwin, Synectics, CoVi Technologies, GE Security, DVTel and Pelco. The advance...

The global leader in network video Axis Communications, is delighted that its Fixed Dome day/night network camera, the AXIS 225 FD, has been awarded ‘five star highly recommended' status by leading UK PC magazine, PC Pro, following an extensive review of the camera during March 2006.Summing up the camera, the reviewer, Dave Mitchell, described the camera as:"A tough customer that looks strong enough to handle the rigours of exterior network video surveillance, with top image quali...

Videotec is reporting a significant increase in the number of customers and new visitors popping into its stand and an excellent response to its products on show at the recent IFSEC 2006. Videotec has released at the show some new versions of ULISSE, equipped with Infra Red illuminators, for complete day/night surveillance, achieving effective 24/7 monitoring.Further to the possibility of installing your choice of cameras/lens and wiper option, ULISSE, equipped with two big IR, ensures the compl...