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Viseum website shows gallery of unsuspecting criminals caught in the act
posted on 31/12/2009

Viseum's new website features a 'rogues gallery' of unsuspecting criminals caught in the act, thanks to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's Intelligent Moving Camera (IMC). At the new-look Viseum website, local authorities and law enforcement agencies can view real footage, connect to real time live camera demos, and pre-register for forthcoming technology events. The website shows evidence of a drug deal that led to prosecutions. This is exactly the sort of crime that can remain undetected by standard PTZ cameras. The IMC is a well established and proven technology, research demonstrating 100% success rate in clearing up trouble spots. The added value in proactively yet cost-effectively preventing crime and anti-social behaviour is why an increasing number of organisations and local authorities in particular are turning to the Viseum IMC. Viseum’s Managing Director, Stuart Thompson, said: “A vital part of our sales process is to show off what Viseum IMCs can do to clea... [more]

Lone Guardian ensures the health and safety of lone workers and field operatives
posted on 29/12/2009

Lone Guardian is an advanced location solution that helps ensure the health and safety of lone workers and field operatives in sectors such as security, construction, social care and leisure. Lone Guardian has announced the availability of its new personal tracking and location devices. Lone Guardian's solution provides emergency alerts, geo-fencing, real-time and historical reporting, battery levels and detailed street level mapping. Each easy-to-use device features GPS tracking to an accuracy of 1.5 metres, an SOS panic button and two-way voice calls to up to four pre-defined numbers. Additional radio technology provides improved accuracy and reliability inside buildings, where traditional GPS solutions used by competitors have proved inadequate. The new personal tracking system addresses the problem of lone workers being increasingly at risk as they try to perform their duties, and the responsibilities of employers under the Corporate Manslaughter Act to provide a duty of care. Lo... [more]

NICE Systems acquires the assets of Orsus to offer cohesive multi-layered security solutions
posted on 25/12/2009

Critical incidents are becoming more frequent and with more far-reaching consequences. In response, organizations have made massive investments in a wide range of security technologies and in corresponding manpower. However, these security tools often exist in different silos or domains, which can lead to information overload, making it difficult to get the complete picture and manage critical incidents effectively. NICE Systems has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Orsus. The combination of Orsus' security management software with NICE's security solutions, complemented by its vertical domain expertise, will enable its customers and partners to better protect city centers, transportation systems, critical infrastructure, and enterprise campuses. Orsus' Situator security management solution provides a framework for automating security practices and fusing data silos from disparate security and safety systems as well as multiple command and contro... [more]

Masternaut Three X acquisition creates the largest fleet tracking company in Europe
posted on 24/12/2009

Masternaut UK Ltd has been acquired by Masternaut International, a subsidiary of Hub Telecom owned by Europe’s second largest Airport group, Aéroports de Paris. The purchase of the UK business creates the Europe’s largest fully integrated telematics, mobile resource and fleet management solutions organisation. Martin Port who founded the UK business in 2002 grew the enterprise from a three person startup to one of Britain’s fastest growing businesses. He was the 2008 Ernst & Young Technology Entrepreneur of the Year and the business has been ranked in the Tech Track 100 league table for the last three consecutive years in addition to a 2009 place in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA. This is all thanks to an annual growth rate that exceeds 60 per cent. Martin Port recently made the headlines having been chosen as one of Dell’s ‘Heroes’, a global advertising campaign that features successful entrepreneurs. Martin Port will remain at Masternaut Three X in his position as Managing Dir... [more]

Leerose CCTV and intruder alarms installed at six GO Outdoors stores
posted on 22/12/2009

Leerose Integrated Systems, part of Secure Options Group, has announced that its CCTV and intruder alarms are now installed at six new GO Outdoors stores. Specialising in tents, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and accessories, GO Outdoors has benefited from the growing number of holidaymakers that chose to take country and camping holidays at home this summer rather than going abroad. Earlier this year the retailer announced major plans to expand its portfolio of stores to a total of 30 by 2011 and new outlets at Coatbridge, Pudsey, Wolverhampton, Bristol, Harlow and Basildon have all seen Leerose Integrated Systems specified. The Leerose installations include comprehensive intruder alarm systems integrated with fully monitored CCTV, and electronic locking, with staff key override, on all fire doors. The CCTV systems at these six stores, together with existing cameras at 10 earlier sites, are all now directly linked back to Secure Options’ remote monitoring station in Oldham. H... [more]

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