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Controlware wins IFSEC Security Industry Award for IP CCTV network at St Pancras International
posted on 23/05/2008

Specialist IP CCTV supplier and value-added distributor Controlware Communications Systems has won the award for Best Project at the IFSEC Security Industry Awards. Having also won the same award last year this represents a unique double for Controlware. A panel of independent industry experts, who were specifically looking for innovative solutions, selected the IP CCTV network at St Pancras International as the Best Project for 2008. The awards were presented during the annual IFSEC opening night party held at the Motorcycle museum, Birmingham. The development of the IP CCTV network at St Pancras International was part of the station’s refurbishment for the High Speed 1 (HS1), the UK’s biggest ever construction project, formally known as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL). Controlware provided technical design, product supply, integration, commissioning and operator training services for a new 450 camera surveillance solution, working with the Costain, O'Rourke, Bachy and Emcor Rail... [more]

Qeeps connects 60 cameras at Newcastle City Council to monitor key trunk roads
posted on 16/05/2008

Newcastle City Council is the first UK customer to deploy the Qeeps service as part of their city wide traffic management system in order to monitor live traffic cameras via authorised GPRS enabled mobile phones. Qeeps (pronounced keeps) is a hosted service allowing users to connect remotely to any Digital Video Recorder (DVR) via IP to receive both real-time and recorded video footage on any mobile device. The service is typically used in conjunction with CCTV cameras but any connected source can be viewed using Qeeps. The system was created by Vemotion Interactive Limited after a several years of technical development to create software interfaces for all the major DVR manufacturers. This allows the service to connect remotely and stream video footage without the need for additional onsite equipment. Qeeps delivers full colour video and optional audio to mobile phones or similar hand held wireless device using a specially patented version of the H.264 encoding standard for low ban... [more]

Mango DSP's intelligent video servers to be distributed by Affair System in Brazil and South America
posted on 15/05/2008

Mango DSP has announced a partnership with Affair System Telecommunications, a leading distributor of innovative technologies in Brazil. Affair will leverage the Raven M and Raven X2 intelligent video servers, enabling MPEG-4, H.264 and MJPEG encoding and PTZ control, as well as advanced video analytics from leading vendors. Mango DSP’s intelligent video servers transform standard analog video surveillance cameras into proactive sentinels, delivering reliable high performance video streaming and content analysis. The processing power of Mango DSP’s intelligent video servers will enable Affair System to deliver intelligent video solution. "We consider our strategic relationship with Mango DSP to be fully aligned with our goal of bringing high quality analytics into the Brazilian marketplace. Our two companies understand what successful partnerships are made of, and this looks like a winning combination. We expect explosive growth in this market in the next year, and together with M... [more]

IndigoVision provides CCTV surveillance for integrated security system for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
posted on 07/05/2008

IndigoVision’s complete end-to-end IP Video system is providing the CCTV surveillance for an impressive integrated security system for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The metro area is home to over 1.3 million people, covers an area of 770 square miles and includes the towns of Uitenhage and Despatch, together with Port Elizabeth which will be a host city for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The IP-CCTV system, which was supplied by Norbain South Africa, is part of an integrated security system that includes access control, intruder detection, perimeter security and fire detection all of which were designed and installed by Afrisec. The systems are fully integrated across a newly installed 1000 Gbit LAN running on a fiber backbone, with wireless network links for more remote sites. The system will also provide services such as IP telephony and intercoms. The Safety & Security Directorate, which operates the system, work... [more]

Swann Security Partners with Crimestoppers
posted on 01/05/2008

Swann Security® has announced it is teaming up with the UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers. In an effort to support communities across the UK, Swann Security will support the independent charity in their vision to fight crime. Crimestoppers is an independent charity dedicated to solving crimes and taking criminals off the streets. Around 17 people are arrested and charged every day as a result of information given to Crimestoppers. One person every 5 days is charged with murder, as a result of information given to Crimestoppers. Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, it has received almost 950,000 calls with useful information, resulting in over 80,000 arrests and charges. Over £100 million worth of property has been recovered and over £145 million worth of drugs. “Swann’s goals of providing safety for communities mimics that of Crimestoppers, creating an ideal partnership,” stated Faz Colbhie, Swann Security’s UK Channel Manager. “Having contributed to crime reduction in other ... [more]

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