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Chubb's integrated fire and security system protects the Welsh Assembly
posted on 20/09/2010

The £27 million state-of-the-art building at Llandudno Junction in North Wales is among the greenest public buildings in Wales, accommodating over 500 civil servants and a range of support agencies. Members of the Welsh Assembly can meet safe in the knowledge that their building is fully protected thanks to a complete fire and security system designed and installed by Chubb. The M&E consultant selected Chubb based on its competitive tender and previous track record. The project requires installation of a fully networked multi panel fire alarm system, Public Address/Voice Alarm (PAVA) technology and disabled refuge. A spokesman explains: “Government buildings are particularly prone to attempted security breaches, so a sophisticated solution to protect the staff, building and contents was vital to the design,” he says. “To have both the fire and security systems installed by the same company - with the inherent experience and expertise of its engineers - was a major advantage.” ... [more]

TOA voice alarm system installed at the Brussels Expo
posted on 10/08/2010

Built for the World Expo of 1958 and still retaining all the glamour, elegance and modernity of that era, the 12 halls of the Brussels Expo play host to a string of major exhibitions and events every year, among them the industry show Batibouw, the farming event Agribex, and the ICT technology forum. Voice alarm products from TOA are at the heart of a new paging, evacuation and BGM system installed at the Brussels Expo, one of Europe’s most prestigious conference and exhibition venues. In 2008, the management of Brussels Expo approached Prévost System Integration (PSI) to design, supply and install a PA/VA and BGM system to replace the antiquated equipment that had previously been in use. Walter Geerts, Director at PSI, takes up the story: “The first phase of the project comprised renewing all the central equipment racks, for which we offered a system based around TOA’s SX-2100. In total there are six SX-2100 input modules and six SX-2100 output modules, together with a series of... [more]

Bosch systems contributes to smooth and efficient running of World Expo 2010
posted on 23/07/2010

Bosch Security Systems is one of the principal suppliers of security equipment for the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China. This event of global significance, which opened on May 1, 2010 and is scheduled to run until October 31, is expected to receive between 70 and 100 million visitors. Within the 5.3 square kilometer Expo site, exhibits from 192 countries and 50 organizations are on show. Over the six months that the exposition will run, it will host around 20,000 cultural performances. China Pavilion The China Pavilion is one of the largest and most important buildings in the exposition and will be among the legacies to be left in place at the end of World Expo 2010. It highlights the host country’s long-standing history and time-honored culture. To protect visitors to the China Pavilion, nearly 700 Bosch high-performance cameras were installed inside and outside the pavilion to offer comprehensive real-time monitoring of areas such as the surroundings, interior exhibition roo... [more]

Vancouver Island's shopping mall deploys IndigoVision integrated IP Video security system
posted on 30/03/2010

Vancouver Island’s leading fashion focused shopping destination has invested in an IndigoVision integrated IP Video security system, in what is believed to be the first mall in Canada to deploy a surveillance solution with 100% IP cameras. The 93-camera system, which covers the public areas inside the mall as well as the car parks and surrounding areas, was designed and installed by IndigoVision’s Approved Partner Laser Star Systems Ltd in partnership with Hoffman & Company Security Management Consultants Inc. When planning for the new surveillance system the shopping centre realised that an IP networked solution was the future of video security and ensured budget was made available for IT projects that would support the required network infrastructure. This forward thinking in combination with IndigoVision’s low-bandwidth technology allows the IP Video system to share network resources with access control, HVAC, Voice-over-IP and general IT traffic. “One of the benefits of the new su... [more]

Commend's WS Wallmount Intercom Stations for car park applications
posted on 22/03/2010

Commend UK's Series WS is a new generation of Wallmount Intercom Stations. The new Intercom 2.0 series combines versatility, security and enhanced performance to make it suitable for a wide range of car park applications. Its excellent real-time sound quality can be utilised across any distance, and the new Series WS intercom station’s functionality embraces models with built-in video cameras and Illuminated call buttons. Durable materials protect the call station against any form of physical violence, and it comes ready prepared for all ambient conditions, from dust, rain, frost, snow and heat. Complementing Commend’s current IP product line is the recently released GE 800 IP Intercom Server. Featuring voice, video and control capability, best suited to large multi-site car parking solutions, the GE 800 provides simplified routes to integrate functions for gate/barrier controls, payment machines, alarms and security offices - all over IP networks. Set up is easy, and the system ca... [more]

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