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12 March 2015

Grundig Security appoints Paul Dodds as Country Manager

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Grundig Security has announced the appointment of Paul Dodds as Country Manager for the UK & Ireland. Paul’s role is to develop new distribution channels for Grundig Security and support established distribution partner, Security Buying Group. Grundig Security, a TKH group company, shares the same ownership as Paul’s previous employer, Aasset UK. Paul’s move to CCTV equipment manufacturer Grundig Security is an obvious progression within the $2bn turnover, Netherland’s based, conglomerate. Paul brings extensive security industry installation, manufacturing and distribution experience to his role. Paul is no stranger to the tools, having trained as an electronic engineer and installer. His sales and management experience includes senior positions in Xtralis, Honeywell, The White Group and ESI where he gained national and international security industry expertise. Dodds commented, “My focus is on developing the Grundig brand within the UK and Ireland. However, I will also identify opportunities for the wider TKH product portfolio. I will also help inform Grundig’s new product development so we stay ahead of the market with technology and products. “This new role will open up big opportunities for Grundig and allow me to use all the product and market knowledge I have gained over the last 20 years.” When Paul is not expanding Grundig’s UK and Irish business he can be seen out on is beloved Honda Fireblade or enjoying the discipline of Wadokai Karate where he is a Black Belt. We wish him well in his new role. For more information on Grundig CCTV products contact +49 (0) 2191 374 9883. Links www.grundig-security.com

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Staff and students guaranteed safe passage at Hamburg’s HafenCity

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When it came to protecting the new site of Hamburg’s HafenCity University, only a modern, flexible access control system would make the grade. The university turned to SIEMENS and ASSA ABLOY and to supply it. The university’s goals were to maximize the transparency of site security and to minimize unnecessary costs. The answer was innovative electronic access control from SIEMENS, fully integrated with ASSA ABLOY`s wireless Aperio® lock technology. The landmark waterfront site has been fitted with around 500 battery-powered Aperio® Offline electronic cylinders connected to the SIEMENS access control system. The new university building accommodates around 2,400 students plus 460 staff, and includes flexible-use spaces including a media centre and library, seminar rooms, laboratories, and offices for research groups. Students and staff open doors with RFID-enabled smart cards. The flexibility of Aperio® means HCU’s IT department now has greater control and can respond to organizational changes in real time. To enhance security, the validity period can be adjusted for different use authorizations. In combination with online readers and doors, additional doors can be fitted with wireless Aperio® Offline cylinders whenever needed. About Aperio®: Available on the global market place, ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio® Technology enables a wide range of access control providers to cost-effectively integrate non-wired doors with mechanical locks into access control systems. About HafenCity University Hamburg: Around 2,400 students are enrolled at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU), on courses including architecture, civil engineering, geomatics, city planning and urban design. The striking new university building lies on the southern bank of the Grasbrook, in one of Hamburg’s most important redevelopment locations. Links www.assaabloy.com

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Kelvin Hughes Control Room scenario at Security & Policing 2015

Event News, Industry Sectors, Surveillance, Technology, UK News Desk /

Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and manufacture of surveillance, security and navigation systems, demonstrated the versatility and scalability of its industry-leading technology from two separate locations at this year’s Home Office Security & Policing event. Based in the Vehicle and Demonstration Area (X25) a Kelvin Hughes Integrated Surveillance Vehicle containing several monitors displaying radar and camera information. Radar and E/O information was fed back, via a digital link to the company’s main exhibition stand (B47) displaying a mobile surveillance platform and a command and control room scenario. At the heart of Kelvin Hughes’ integrated situational awareness systems lies its innovative SharpEye™ solid state X-band radar. This primary sensor is paired with the latest multi-role camera units and controlled by CxEye™ our latest intuitive display and interface software. This Single Mast Solution can provide situational awareness for critical infrastructure, airfield perimeters, ports and borders through early detection, recognition, identification and classification. Security & Policing is an important event for the company, offering the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of its systems to UK Government representatives with specific operational requirements. Since its inception over 30 years ago, the exhibition has grown to become an essential platform for professionals from the UK and across the world to engage with those with ultimate responsibility for setting and meeting the country’s national security priorities. Kelvin Hughes’ Chief Executive, Russell Gould, commented saying, “We’ve been very much looking forward to Security & Policing 2015. Being able to create a live control room scenario will undoubtedly help us to demonstrate how our integrated radars, cameras and display software can deliver the situational awareness necessary for protecting almost any environment”. Links www.kelvinhughes.com

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