CCTV Today articles from March 2005

CCTV Today archives from March 2005

Bell Group.(People)
March 1, 2005... Arthur Agnew has been appointed chief operating officer of Bell Group. He was previously operations director of Bell Security's Scottish subsidiary and has been with the company since 1991.

Tavcom Training.(People)
March 1, 2005... Tavcom Training has appointed Kevin Matthew as its new operations manager. The newly created role is seen by the company as vital as it enters a period of unprecedented growth. Kevin was previously sales & marketing director at CBC (Europe),

Video network transmission specialist COE.(People)
March 1, 2005... Video network transmission specialist COE has made two new appointments. Mike Higlett becomes head of engineering, He joined the company in 1998 and later took responsibility for the installation of codecs for NEC in Singapore. Most recently he...

Bewator International.(People)
March 1, 2005... Phil Radcliffe has become sales manager at Bewator international. He will manage sales of all Bewator products outside the Nordic countries, UK, Benelux and Germany.

Bosh Security Systems.(People)
March 1, 2005... Bosch Security Systems has appointed Clive Billett as regional area sales manager for the northeast and Scotland. He has previously been engineering manager with Sensormatic and CCTV manager for Balfour Kilpatrick.

For-A.(People)
March 1, 2005... For-A has has appointed Jackson Kitahara and Haruyuki Tomihara as managing director and technical director respectively of its UK operation. Jackson, who established the company's UK operation in 1985, returns following postings at the...

Pelco.(People)
March 1, 2005... Following growing sales in the UK at Pelco, John Mllligan has become business development manager for the northern region. He has previously worked for Gardiner Security and GE in the sales and marketing of CCTV products and will report to...

Lens manufacturer Fujinon.(People)
March 1, 2005... Lens manufacturer Fujinon has made two new appointments in the US. Joe Hays has joined the company's CCTV product division as western regional sales manager while Rob Russinn joins as central regional sales manager.

Tour Andover Controls.(People)
March 1, 2005... Former Saturo Controls development director Ian Budd has been appointed business development & product sales director at Tour Andover Controls.

Chester based security solutions company Anchor.(People)
March 1, 2005... Chester based security solutions company Anchor has appointed Mark Edwards as its technical training manger. Mark joins the company with experience in various security industry roles including close protection and manned guarding.

Pointing the way.(News)
March 1, 2005... POINTER held an informative open day at its Leeds office, in what was the first of a series of events aimed at informing potential customers of developments in electronic security. The seminar focussed on new industry standards and IP...

National evaluation shows huge room for improvement.(News)
March 1, 2005... CCTV can reduce crime, but proving that it does beyond reasonable doubt is quite another matter, according to the findings of national research produced for the Home Office. A two year study carried out by professor Martin Gill of the...

Westminster wireless scheme expands.(News)
March 1, 2005... Westminster Council has expanded its wireless city security initiative by adding 40 cameras to the initial pilot scheme. The Westminster system employs DVTel SecureLink NVMS, a network-based system that utilises off-the-shelf computer and...

AD comes out with 'NetVu inside'.(News)
March 1, 2005... AD Group, parent company of Dedicated Micros, is moving to put more emphasis on its role as technology developer for its range of subsidiary companies. An example of this more high profile stance is with NetVu. Many of the companies share...

Honeywell makes bid for European distribution.(News)
March 1, 2005... The Honeywell Group is continuing its bold expansion into European electronic security markets with by rolling out of its US distribution business ADI. ADI is one of North America's largest distributors of security and 'low voltage'...

Network video making gradual inroads.(News)
March 1, 2005... A poll conducted at the IIPSEC exhibition on behalf of Axis Communications shows that security buying patterns are continuing to change. More than a quarter of respondents--28%--now believe that security buying decisions are in the hands...

Arson threat is also an opportunity.(News)
March 1, 2005... With over 2,000 arson attacks per week in the UK, the security industry could play a bigger role, delegates were told at an NSI seminar in Belfast recently. Steve Clark, crime and technical manager at the Royal and SunAlliance, said...

Burden of proof: the Home Office's much anticipated national evaluation has finally been published. Predictably, the headlines shout that 'CCTV is not effective' but Ron Alalouff finds the picture is rather more mixed.(News Analysis)
March 1, 2005... THE 14 SCHEMES included in the research were all funded under phase two of the Home Office CCTV initiative. Four of the systems are in urban centres, seven in residential areas, one in and around a city centre hospital, one across 60 car parks...

Response to the national evaluation of the effectiveness of CCTV: we asked a selection of movers and shakers in the industry for their reactions to the national CCTV evaluation--then we gave the last word to the Home Office.(Open Circuit)
March 1, 2005... One of the factors for implementing a successful scheme is the quality of recording. The typical installation cost for a town or city centre camera is around 25000 [pounds sterling], but the amount of that budget allocated to recording does not...

Shock tactics: on the whole, public space video surveillance doesn't work and it doesn't make people feel safer, says the latest research from the Home Office. Peter Fry director of the CCTV User Group says Martin Gill's critical report should be taken as a salutory lesson that there's more to effective surveillance than high tech equipment.(User Group)
March 1, 2005... MANY PEOPLE might assume that as director of the CCTV User Group I would be up in arms about the report prepared for the Home Office by professor Martin Gill on the impact of CCTV. It found that for the most part "CCTV did not produce...

Public support.(BSIA Viewpoint)
March 1, 2005... WHATEVER the critics in the tabloid press may say, with their all too frequent references to '1984' and 'Big Brother', the British public continue to demonstrate a positive attitude towards this technology. Certainly, the consensus of the...

24 hour drinking.(BSIA Viewpoint)
March 1, 2005... AFTER all the debate over the extension of opening hours, and the stated reservations of the police (through ACPO) on the potential impact of this change on already stretched resources, the new licensing laws finally came into effect last...

Domes in the picture.(BSIA Viewpoint)
March 1, 2005... WHILE a certain famous--or should that be infamous--dome may remain a bit of a white elephant, thankfully not all domes are the same. This shape has been used to great effect in the security area in the guise of the increasingly capable...

Meeting of minds: last year the industry was stirred if not shaken by the 37 million [pounds sterling] takeover of long established player Photoscan by Siemens Building Technologies. Ron Alalouff spoke to senior management of both companies to find out what plans they have and how they see the future of the installation industry.(Interview)
March 1, 2005... Photoscan is something of an old stager in the video surveillance market. Originally set up in 1967 as a franchised operation from the United States, it can be credited with helping to bring commercial video surveillance to the UK. Its roots...

Dismantling the wall: achieving a properly integrated 'virtual' monitor wall display in control rooms needs careful consideration. Deirdre Smith explores the issues for specifiers and installers.(Control Rooms)
March 1, 2005... Today's security control rooms require the ability to monitor increasing numbers of video and data sources within a confined space. This has led to the emergence of virtual monitor wall displays, also known in the industry as multi-image...

Viewing option: it's all very well plumping for the latest, sleekest display options, but how do they really compare and how do they fit into the overall design of a control room? David Griffiths and Charles Evett take a closer look.(Control Rooms)
March 1, 2005... Lest we forget the sheer pace of change in control rooms! It was little more than 10 years ago that many surveillance systems still used mono cameras, while their owners continued to evaluate the cost/benefit ratio of switching to colour...

Mounting control: an upgraded control centre for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police required important operational, design and ergonomic solutions. Charles Evett describes the challenges and how they were met.(Control Rooms)
March 1, 2005... Celebrations took place recently over the completion of a major expansion and upgrade for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's operations control centre in Ottawa. It was a significant step, as staff at the centre are responsible for the...

Under one roof: bringing five small systems together into a borough-wide scheme was quite a challenge for Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. A new control room with a projected video display was at the heart of bringing it all together.(Control Rooms)
March 1, 2005... Some of the latest developments in control room layout and displays are to be found at the newly refurbished town centre control room in Stockport. Its opening last year followed an 18 month project during which five small, independently...

Best in class: as part of the build up to this year's Security Excellence Awards, we throw the spotlight on Reliance High-Tech, last year's winner of the Best Security Installer category.(Excellence Awards)
March 1, 2005... Reliance High-Tech's submission was based on two recent installations it carried out, one on the Royal Yacht Britannia, the other at Mellon Bank in London. In the former there was e demanding end user with an unusual requirement and a...

On the highway: networked video is often associated with large organisations with their big networks but smaller businesses too can find it a cost-effective solution. Ron Alalouff test drove an IP system at a car dealership to find out how.(IP Video)
March 1, 2005... As a BMW dealership, Stephen James of Enfield has to present an image which reflects the calibre and brand of the cars it is selling. Even more so as it holds the accolade of BMW dealership of the year, So last year, when it came to building a...

Networking at the "Hub": with IFSEC 2005 just weeks away Gareth Ingham looks at what's in store this year, focussing on new features for network video.(Exhibition & Conference Preview)
March 1, 2005... As many readers will know, last year's IFSEC launched new feature, Network Advantage, in recognition of the latest industry developments in IP and Networking technology. It aimed to draw particular attention to the 'commercial realities'...

Sweet sixteen?(Digital video recorders)
March 1, 2005... Another week, another DVR? Often it feels like that, especially for those wanting to dip a toe into the world of digital recording. So our team at Tavcom Training have put eight 16-channel DVRs--the kind that would usually replace an analogue...

Birmingham's motorways go live on the digital box.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Fibre transmission specialist AMG has completed the implementation of its Guardian 2899 system for the Birmingham Digital Ring motorway surveillance system. The system monitors the' Birmingham Box, which takes in the surrounding M5, M6 and...

East Anglia upgrade.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Quadrant Video Systems has been awarded a contract to upgrade and maintain systems in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill. The installation, worth over 250K [pounds sterling], will see a variety of new camera locations integrated into the existing...

Rapid reaction in Mansfield.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Adding to its system of over 140 permanent cameras, Mansfield District Council has been using rapid deployment cameras to tackle hotspots on its streets. Eight Street Hawk cameras from MEL Secure Systems have been deployed in town centre...

Sony ties up court TV contract.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... In a contract which demonstrates the blurring of boundaries between CCTV and broadcast applications, Sony cameras are being used to record pilot programmes of court cases appearing in the Royal Courts of Justice. Bow Tie TV, which is also...

Bosch system hovers over mower maker.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... A new Bosch surveillance system has been installed at manufacturer of lawn and garden equipment Atco Qualcast's 20-acre site. The new system, installed by Anglia Electrical & Security of Lowestoft, provides almost total perimeter site...

True integration for hot destination.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Local and centrally networked digital recording has been introduced to Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia, an increasingly busy aviation hub for the countries of the former Yugoslavia. A mix of Geutebruck standard speed and high speed Multiscope...

Five year cash machine link.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Reflex has won a contract to supply a fully managed service for Link Interchange (UK), a leading provider of data networking systems for the link cash machine network. The 100,000 [pounds sterling], 5-year contract covers technology...

Lenses make an exhibition of themselves.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... If you visit IFSEC this year, you may notice that zoom lenses from Rainbow CCTV are part of the security and management system for the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. The lenses are being used predominantly with Philips ptz...

London buses covered in Rainbows.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Vari-focal lenses from Rainbow CCTV are being used by Transport for London at bus stations and garages throughout the capital. The lenses form part of a system which is being used to ensure passenger safety and security. They are currently...

Upgrade for Lagos airport.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... A major extension of surveillance capabilities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos is taking place using equipment from Norbain. The installation by Nigerian company Comnavig Securex is part of a general upgrade of the...

Glasgow cameras in regeneration.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Mechanical and engineering contractor Semple has completed a security surveillance project as part of a regeneration programme for the Glasgow Green area. The installation consists of seven cameras mounted on 8-metre columns, with adjacent...

More than a photo finish.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Over 700 Bosch DinionXT cameras are being installed on behalf of the Jockey Club as part of new systems at 59 racecourse stables across the Britain. The system, designed by consultant Atkins Telecoms with the main installation contractor...

Cathedral puts faith in Videoswitch.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... It may be one of the oldest buildings in the city but Bristol Cathedral has invested in modern video technology to ensure the safety of its visitors. The installation, carried out by Gloucester based Fasit Security, comprises nine cameras...

Radio link key to control room's performance.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Fifteen JVC dome cameras have been installed in an outdoor multi-camera surveillance system by the Security Design Centre supported by the West Midlands Police. Images from the cameras are monitored on six 17-inch high resolution JVC monitors,...

Strong and silent solution for housing estate's door security.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... A Silent Witness vandal resistant camera has been used to allow residents of a housing estate to see visitors before allowing them entry. Kent & Sussex Security has installed the camera as part of the main gate entry system at Brunel...

Swedish airports' digital waves.(Industry News)
March 1, 2005... Arlanda Airport in Stockholm has chosen a VisioWave Evolution system from ISG Systems AB. The system is monitoring the luggage handling system in Terminals 5 and F and will be integrated with the other terminals. It can provide continuous...

Genie.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Genie CCTV, specialists in the supply of CCTV camera systems and accessories, has introduced a new high-resolution external use day/night bullet camera suitable for a wide variety of surveillance applications. The Panasonic 1/3 inch super view...

Vision Systems.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Vision Systems is pleased announce another successful collaboration with leading security and fire protection services provider Chubb who specified integrated systems solution for both The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea and The Assembly...

Bewator.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Access Security specialist, Bewator, announced today that it has appointed Phil Redcliffe as its new Sales Manager for Bewator international with immediate effect. Reporting to Gavin Archery, VP Bewator International, Phil wit[ manage sales of...

Postfield Systems.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... New TFT weatherproof monitors from Postfield Systems. 'BrightEye' is a family of monitors that are extremely robust, making them ideal for use where members of the public may come into close contact with the monitor or where it might be exposed...

Genie CCTV, specialists in the supply of CCTV camera systems and accessories, has launched a new colour camera with built-in varifocal lens that offers stunning picture quality and a host of advanced features.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Genie CCTV, specialists in the supply of CCTV camera systems and accessories, has launched a new colour camera with built-in varifocal lens that offers stunning picture quality and a host of advanced features. Stylishly housed in an attractive...

Bell Security.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... An integrated Bell Pacom security system for the Metro De Santiago public transit system in Santiago, Chile has been recognised with an award from the Chilean government for its cost-effectiveness as a crime reduction solution. Installed by...

PMR.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... PMR Products SafetyNet Manager computer based system for managing mobile radios has been instrumental in assisting Swindon Town Centre Management to reduce crime. Only last year, Swindon Town Centre was granted the coveted Safer Shopping Award...

Initial.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Initial opens new doors for students. A new type of keyless door is opening up opportunities for a group of disabled students at Cheltenham's National Star College. The unique access system is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK and...

Sanyo.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Sanyo Launch a Digital Video Recorder Designed Specifically for Retailers. Research has shown that the average CCTV system installed in a retailer environment has six cameras and yet most manufacturers of digital video recorders produce nine or...

Bewator gives supreme performance in summer blockbuster.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Bewator gives supreme performance in summer blockbuster. Two codelocks from leading security solutions specialist, Bewator, were used in this summer's smash hit spythriller 'The Bourne Supremacy'. The espionage film, starring Matt Damon and...

Innovetra.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... A powerful data mining tool and a new method of working stream lines fraud investigation at Texaco. Innovetra, a specialist developer of business intelligence tools for the retail sector, has supplied Texaco Ltd with software and working...

Dmist Technologies Ltd.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... Dmist Technologies Ltd (a spin out company from Manchester University) has received additional investment from North West Seed Fund, North West Equity Fund and NESTA to commercialise its innovative new video product. ClearVue recovers picture...

PI Vision.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... A digital recording system from PI Vision is part of a sophisticated security surveillance system installed at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC. It is the latest addition to a long list of museums operated by the...

Adaptaflex.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... British GT Championship goes to Adaptaflex Sponsored Porsche. The highly impressive GruppeMTech 9 Motorsport Porsche, of which Adaptaflex is one of the official team sponsors, has taken the 2004 British GT Championship. In doing so they...

Indigo.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2005... The latest release of IndigoVision's professional digital CCTV application software, 'Control Center', now matches and in many cases exceeds the features, functionality and performance of dedicated CCTV matrix systems. 'Control Center' provides...