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Asset tracking with GPS technology that operates with no external power source

Technology which has been used by the US army to track heavy munitions as they are mobilised throughout the world has been harnessed to serve the energy industry. Aberdeen-based Motion Software has won the exclusive Scottish distributor rights for this GPS technology, which operates with no external power source. Motion Managing Director Stephen Burt sees considerable potential for the tracking product as firms look to further tighten their focus on asset management and logistics. He said: “T... [more]

Posted on 02/07/2009 in  Alarm systems   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Tracker helps British Transport Police locate a stolen generator

Tracker has played an instrumental part in helping the British Transport Police (BTP) locate a stolen generator worth £4,500. It was stolen in London and recovered just two days later in Dartford. The generator was so well hidden that, without the Tracker signal, it might never have been recovered. Stuart Chapman, Police Liaison Officer at Tracker, comments, “The British Transport Police often patrol areas that other police forces don’t visit, such as remote areas along railway tracks. There... [more]

Posted on 02/07/2009 in  Alarm systems   Physical Security 

IBM integrated network video monitoring systems for Navy Pier in Chicago

Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top-visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming more than eight million visitors annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country’s unique recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exhibition facilities and more. IBM has announced the creation of one of the worl... [more]

Posted on 02/07/2009 in  Alarm systems   CCTV System   Fire, Health & Safety   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Remotely monitored CCTV protects the homes of high net worth individuals

High profile incidents, in both urban and country areas across Britain, including individuals being tied-up and threatened in their own homes during robberies, has underlined the vulnerability of residential properties to attack. Alongside this, figures released by the Home Office last month which cover England and Wales show that a second consecutive quarterly rise in recorded crime figures for burglary – up 4 per cent between October and December 2008 compared with the equivalent period in 2... [more]

Posted on 29/06/2009 in  Alarm systems   CCTV System   Manned Security and Security Guard   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance   Security industry 

TagPatrol wireless alarm system designed to replace mobile security patrols

There is firm evidence including Home Office crime statistics that recessions lead to an increase in break-ins and theft and it’s not just residential homes affected but increasingly commercial premises. Equally, for commercial survival, organisations have to examine ways to reduce their expenditure on security without leaving their premises vulnerable. Tag Guard have just introduced TagPatrol – a new wireless alarm system derived from their tried and tested TagAlarm range of equipment and sp... [more]

Posted on 26/06/2009 in  Alarm systems   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

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