Intamac has partnered WoonVeilig in the Netherlands to launch their new broadband home monitoring security products and services. These have been specifically designed to allow home and small business owners to remotely monitor their properties, via the Internet and mobile phone. The WoonVeilig solution comprises a professional quality DIY wir - [Read more]

According to the 2008 National Retail Federation Organised Retail Crime Survey, 85 percent of the retailers surveyed indicated they had been a victim of organised retail crime in the last 12 months. In the USA, this represents as much as $30 billion in retail losses each year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These same criminal or - [Read more]

Bosch Security Systems has introduced the latest version of its Video Management System (VMS) to enable customers to manage their digital video and audio over Internet Protocol (IP) plus all the security data being transmitted across the IP network. By integrating the latest IP video cameras and encoders with Bosch Digital Video Recorders (DVR) - [Read more]

Following a spate of vandalism and cable theft within various parts of Network Rail's infrastructure, TEW Plus Ltd instigated a successful eight week trial of an intruder deterrent system using Derwent' System's new AEGIS White Light LED illuminators. During the day intruders are detected by sensors which trigger a loudspeaker that issues a ster - [Read more]

The retail industry has been hit hard by the recent economic downturn, but retailers considering cutting their LP budgets to save money should think twice. According to the recent Loss Prevention Budget Trends report by Checkpoint Systems, there is a strong correlation between reducing LP spending and increased retail shrink. Historically, reta - [Read more]

The global demand for burglar resistant doors in both public and private buildings is growing rapidly. According to police statistics, a burglary takes place every 5-8 minutes every day. Not only does the financial damage amount to millions each year but the psychological effects of intruders have a huge impact on those involved. Insurance companie - [Read more]

Leeds Parent Partnership Services exists to support and work with families who have children with special or additional education needs and exclusion legislation, policies and procedures to enable parents to make the right choices for their child. Peoplesafe is providing lone workers from Leeds Parent Partnership Service with peace of mind know - [Read more]

Westminster Group Plc has secured a prestigious contract to protect the new Nagaa Hammadi Dam complex on the river Nile in Egypt. The contract, valued at over 2 million Euros is to supply and install an advanced security net across the river Nile, to prevent access to the dam from either vessels or divers and to protect the hydraulic control struct - [Read more]

The new Micropak combines zoom camera, IR lighting and barrier control into a compact weatherproof box. Most solutions use just number plate recognition but Micropak can also match vehicles profile on entry and exit in order to detect possible vehicle theft. This solution can easily be integrated into car-park equipment (ticket machine, barriers) a - [Read more]

The Health & Wellbeing Centre in Chadderton, Oldham, is a multi-purpose development which brings together a host of recreational facilities in one central location including a new swimming pool, dance studio, library, gym, meeting rooms, cafe and a community police hub. It has been developed in partnership with the Oldham LIFT (Local Improvement F - [Read more]

According to figures from the British Home Office, an industrial, commercial or financial property is burgled every two minutes across the country. In one third of these incidents, intruders gained entry by breaking a window. Businesses need to take a proactive stand against criminal activity before it happens if they are to avoid significant l - [Read more]

CWID (Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration) is an important annual technological demonstration organised by the Spanish government and orientated primarily at evaluating security solutions for the military market. Only a pre-selected number of companies are chosen to attend the annual event which has the aim of improving the interopera - [Read more]

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles, held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. It was started in 1993 by the present Earl of March in order to bring motor racing back to the Goodwood estate - a location steeped in British motor racing history. Shortly after taking over t - [Read more]

According to the Home Office, domestic burglaries recorded by the 43 forces in England and Wales in the three months to the end of June rose to 67,000 compared with 65,200 in the same period last year. Homeowners need to take better home security precautions to protect themselves against burglary and theft, following the news that domestic burglari - [Read more]

Set in extensive grounds on the northern side of Bath, the Royal High School is the leading school for girls in the area. Part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the school caters for approximately 800 pupils, some of whom are boarding students. The school has a large co-ed sixth form of 200 pupils and each has been supplied with a school-issue tablet - [Read more]

ESP (Electronics Line UK Ltd) have recently moved to a 10,000 sqft purpose built location in Redditch . Andy Clements , CEO of ESP , explained: ''The new premises will meet the need for increased stores capacity and high quality training facilities demanded by the growing number customers for its Wire free Security, CCTV and Fire alarm products - [Read more]

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 a - [Read more]

Intrepid Security has introduced EntryGuard, a simple and cost effective alarm notification system that emits an alert when an unauthorised person enters a restricted area. EntryGuard, which is battery operated, is designed to be quickly and easily fitted in an unattended area. When the EntryGuard base unit detects that someone has entered a pr - [Read more]

Distributed IP Video systems are becoming very popular with new build projects due to their minimal cabling costs compared to traditional analogue CCTV equipment. Instead of analogue cameras connected to transmitter modules, as used in the arc Centre, IP cameras can be used. These combine the camera, compression and network transmission hardware in - [Read more]

Due to the relative costs of employing guards to patrol the site, one of Northern Ireland's premier building companies needed an alternative way to protect their site. They asked Fortress Fire & Security to install an intruder alarm system at a large building site. This was due to the high number of break-ins that had occurred which resulted in a - [Read more]