February 2012

Browse through our articles section below for useful guides, advice and insights into our industry and the technology available. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team.

UK Burglary Statistics Infographic

Topic: All, Home Security, News

Scary facts - in 57% of cases, someone is at home while the burglary is committed and 56% of burglaries happen at night. Lone parent households are 3x more vulnerable to attack than those without children. You are SIX TIMES MORE LIKELY to be burgled if you don't have both window locks and double locks […]

Introducing new battery solutions for fixed and redeployable CCTV applications

Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News

MEL Secure Systems launched a new range of battery solutions for CCTV applications. Designed to meet the needs of system integrators and installers, they deliver market-leading performance in a wide range of overt and covert CCTV and ANPR applications. They can also be used also used for temporary radio stations and Wi-Fi networks. The new […]

Genetec Launches the SV-PRO, Unified Video Surveillance and Single Access Control

Topic: All, News, Video Surveillance

Genetec launched yesterday the SV-PRO, a true hybrid solution on the market that offers unified video surveillance and access control in a single appliance. Powered by Genetecs unified security platform, the Security Center, the SV-PRO can also be deployed in video-only and access control-only installations. The launch of the SV-PRO expands Genetecs series of SV […]

Seamless Management of IP and Security Data for Enterprise CCTV Installations

Topic: All, CCTV Systems, News

Bosch launched a new version of the Video Management System (BVMS), making it more flexible and extending its use into even larger enterprise installations. BVMS version 3.0 now supports up to 2000 camera inputs and 100 workstations. The increased scalability allows many new application opportunities and system designs. The system seamlessly combines Bosch IP cameras […]

10 Home Security Tips – Know Your Enemy

Topic: All, Home Security, News

Here are ten home security tips – know your enemy so that you can defeat him. Most people feel secure in their own home if they have never been burgled or had an unwanted visitor, but the fact it hasn’t happened YET doesn’t mean you are secure. It merely means your home security has not […]

Genetecs Omnicast Video Surveillance System Installed at Fulham Football Club

Topic: All, News, Video Surveillance

Fulham Football Club, London's oldest first class football club, has installed Genetecs Omnicast video surveillance system in its 22,000-seat stadium. Genetec is a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions. When Fulham recently sought a new video surveillance platform, Nicholas Pendlebury, Head of IT Projects at […]