TDSi Security software

Supports IP streams from a wide range of manufacturers for maximum flexibility ­ cameras may be mixed and matched to suit project needs Choice of video pane layouts Automated motion-event driven display

VUgarde PRO is TDSi's range of powerful IP video surveillance solutions, providing full management control of live and recorded surveillance feeds and alarm systems. VUgarde can operate in stand-alone mode, or as part of a fully integrated system and provides a number of options to suit all project and application requirements.The VUgarde PRO client interface is extremely user friendly to operate and easy to install and configure. It uses drag and drop functionality throughout and display multiple live and recorded video stream. It has been designed to complement TDSi's other long established access management products to help provide strong integrated access control.VUgarde PRO delivers many user benefits from fast detection of potential threats or emergencies, which can enable operators to clear areas and start a security procedure in a short space of time, to various levels of security personnel with intuitive and reliable control, enabling operators to ensure that the correct personnel can gain entry whilst being mindful of emergency exits.TDSi's VUgarde range also includes:VUgarde Site, which provides everything you need to programme your VUgarde PRO video management system through a highly visual user interface. VUgarde NVR, a Microsoft .NET framework based service which is a high-end enterprise level Networked Video Recorder application capable of handling up to 32 streams of IP video.VUgarde WALL, a surveillance solution for a central monitoring and control room applications.VUgarde PLAY, a real time streaming protocol (RTSP) which is used to video streams from the VUgarde suite of products and also compliment any RTSP stream.VUgarde TOUCH, the latest in IP video control that connects easily and manages live and recorded video simply by touching the screen. For further information on TDSi's IP Video Surveillance Solutions please visit www.tdsi.co.uk or phone 01202 724535.

TDSi VUgarde2 ANPR PRO has high peformance recognition engine with low error rate, simultaneous multiple video streaming and an easy GUI. It also stores recognised number plates and snapshots on local and central database.

TDSi VUgarde2 Full Client provides a comprehensive user interface to the VMS platform. Utilising drag and drop functionality and file tree architecture operator interaction is simplified and intuitive. Users can view live and recorded images, export archives in a variety of formats, control fully functional cameras and define their own video layout preferences. The mutli level mapping application allows operators to quickly select the most relevant cameras and the intuitive search function quickly locates events by a variety of search criteria.

TDSi 5002-5010 is a Mifare programmer allows to control Mifare card security by specifying own sectors and keys to secure site. It can be re-configured to own requirements without any input from TDSi. It also provides a secure method for programming user cards, using a variety of methods with a secure user login function.

VUgarde 2 ANPR is an Automatic Number Plate Recognition application and is an optional module that works with the Vugarde2 PRO VMS server. This application meets the needs of its clients who have the specific need to detect, recognise and register vehicle number plates. VUgarde 2 ANPR is ideally suited for vehicle access control applications and recognises number plates from over 50 countries and has a high performance recognition engine with a low error rate with a powerful search tool for quick and convenient registered number plate search and browsing.

TDSi, a global leader in access control systems for all sizes of businesses and organisations announces the launch of its new VUgarde2 IP CCTV software suite and the associated range of security surveillance products. VUgarde2 is designed to offer a portfolio of integrated IP surveillance products that offer greater flexibility and systems evolution with regards to monitoring of security, including direct integration with TDSi’s powerful EXgarde Access Control software to be included later in the year. Individual elements in the VUgarde product range include the VUgarde2 VMS (video management system), VUgarde Full Client (a comprehensive user interface to the VMS platform), VUgarde Anywhere (which allows users to access live and recorded images on a variety of devices including smart phones, tablets and laptops) and VUgarde ANPR (an automated number plate recognition application which can be added to the VUgarde VMS). VUgarde hardware includes a full range of IP cameras, video encoders and video capture cards (to allow the retention and connection of existing analogue cameras), USB keyboards (that allow users to easily control fully functional cameras) and a wide range of client and server hardware which is available in both tower and rack formats. Managing Director of TDSi, John Davies, commented, “TDSi is dedicated to offering total flexibility and integration opportunities, so VUgarde2 has been designed to offer this whilst providing a reliable and easy-to-use interface. At the heart of the new product range is the VUgarde2 VMS Software suite which brings together the different parts of the CCTV system to offer a truly combined and fully scalable solution. VUgarde2 gives a firm basis for organisations to build the security and surveillance system that exactly fits their specific needs.” The VUgarde2 VMS excels from having a powerful yet straightforward approach to digital video management. From its modular construction through to its intuitive operator graphical user interface it simplifies the design, installation and commissioning of complete IP CCTV surveillance systems. Where legacy analogue cameras need to be retained, smart encoders and video capture cards are available to maximise the previous investment. VUgarde2 is available in two editions (Express and PRO) to suit the project requirements. Both editions have a built-in simplified user management system that provides user authentication, multi-level auditing and group based permissions to limit access to permitted personnel. With the capability to be fully integrated with TDSi’s EXgarde version 4 access control platform, VUgarde2 VMS offers a single platform solution to simplify the security management of any site. Operators can quickly select their preferred camera layout and sequences whilst being alerted both visually and audibly on an alarm incident. The inbuilt dynamic multi-layered mapping application assists the operator in quickly selecting the most relevant camera. Specific benefits of using VUgarde2 software include: A simple licensing system - Buy only what you need. A modular and flexible platform - VUgarde2 can be tailored to suit any sized project and is flexible enough to expand as desired. Multiple setup wizards - Reduce installation and commissioning time. Drag & Drop functionality - Minimal operator training required. Intuitive Graphical User Interface - Simple to use with a focus on common user needs, yet powerful enough to be flexible for the largest installations. EXgarde access control integration - Allows complete integration with TDSi’s powerful access control software. Multi-level mapping - Provides full map management and drill-down, ensuring operators can quickly select the most relevant camera. Powerful event search - Quickly identifies relevant footage from the archive. VUgarde2 Anywhere - A platform agnostic application to view live and recorded CCTV footage anywhere on any smart device. VUgarde2 ANPR - A powerful optional application to detect, recognise and register vehicle number plates. For more information on VUgarde2, TDSi and all its products please visit www.tdsi.co.uk/vugarde2 or call 01202 723 535. For further information please contact TDSi’s press office on tdsi@mccint.com. 

Security Essen saw access control specialist TDSi unveil its new VUgarde IP video solution, as well as demonstrate a wide selection of systems from its reader, controller and software ranges. Speaking after the show, TDSi's Managing Director, John Davies, said: "We were absolutely delighted with the exhibition and particularly the great feedback we received both from our existing customers and from the new contacts we made there. With visitors from Germany, the Benelux countries, Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Middle East, we had the opportunity to fully demonstrate the versatility, functionality and integration capabilities of our access control and video solutions. This was the largest stand we had ever taken at Essen and it gave us a tremendous platform to showcase the breadth and depth of our range." At the heart of the company's stand was a preview of the new VUgarde system. Developed to deliver powerful yet straightforward surveillance, the cost-effective VUgarde range offers a suite of products for all requirements, from an entry level, stand-alone system capable of controlling up to 16 cameras, to VUgarde PRO, capable of managing hundreds of cameras from multiple video servers. Visitors saw demonstrations of both stand-alone and integrated options, and were particularly impressed with the functionality and capability of VUgarde when integrated with EXgarde, which enables users to seamlessly integrate video and access control. EXgarde is the company's fully featured access management software solution; proven in projects throughout the world, EXgarde provides users with a wide range of integration, control and security management functionality. Fully compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate software suites, as well as Microsoft Vista Business and Ultimate, EXgarde provides flexible expansion and integration options, with a wide range of building management systems including CCTV, intruder, fire alarm, lift control and energy management. John Davies concluded: "As one of the world's premier exhibitions, Security Essen provides a great opportunity for us to showcase our products to an international audience. With our full product development programme continuing to deliver innovative systems and solutions, we're already thinking ahead to the next event!"  See image with caption

VUgarde includes a full range of IP cameras, range of server and client hardware.