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Angola is deploying the company’s VideoSphere portfolio in a new facility March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that SABMiller Angola is deploying the company’s VideoSphere portfolio in a new facility located in the capital city of Luanda. SABMiller Angola is a leading brewer and bottler. Its portfolio includes premium, international beers such as Peroni and locally produced N’Gola. It is also a bottler of Coca-Cola products. The company began operations in Angola in the 1990s and last year opened a new, $150 million brewery and soft drink plant. It has selected March Networks’ intuitive, end-to-end, high-definition video solution to enhance security and operations at the site. The scalable solution includes video recording platforms, encoders, and intelligent management software used to monitor high-quality video streaming from all surveillance cameras. It enables staff to remotely monitor the facility on a 24/7 basis and store video for up to 30 days. SABMiller Angola now has the asset protection and security capabilities it required to increase employee safety and significantly reduce the possibility of intrusion, theft and other fraudulent activity. “We are extremely impressed with March Networks’ VideoSphere solution,” said Johan De Bruin, National Security Manager, SABMiller Angola. “The system will enhance our ability to manage and resolve potential security breaches across our property, and ensure that we can focus on our core business and continue to grow our operations.” “The March Networks’ solution delivers the reliability our customer needs and scales to enable future expansion or enhancements, including IP camera installations and support for additional analytics features,” said Paulo Ricardo, General Manager, SE – Segurança Electrónica, the March Networks’ systems integrator responsible for the deployment. “We are very pleased to be a part of SABMiller Angola’s development efforts,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “Working with our expert partner SE – Segurança Electrónica, we will deliver the highest levels of support to meet their demanding performance requirements, and continue our strategic expansion in this growing region.”  

a new customer care facility to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff March Networks® (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) in the United Arab Emirates is using the company’s VideoSphere® solution in a new customer care facility to ensure the safety and security of clients and staff, and improve customer service. The solution includes VideoSphere Video Management System (VMS) software, CamPX MiniDome IP cameras and analytics available in the VideoSphere portfolio. Responsible for Abu Dhabi’s extensive network of road, rail, port and air travel infrastructure, the DOT recently opened the state-of-the-art facility in the Marina Mall to provide permit and licensing services to hundreds of customers daily. Staff are also available to receive transport-related suggestions and complaints from the public. The DOT selected the March Networks solution for its exceptional video quality, efficient H.264 compression and system reliability, as well as its support for advanced analytic applications such as left object detection and queue length monitoring. “The March Networks system is ideally suited to the open, service-oriented character of the DOT’s customer care facility,” said Fayez Kahale, Director, Metallic Equipment Technologies E.S.T (METECH EST). “It enables them to maintain the highest security standards and respond proactively to potential customer issues, such as increasing wait times or service delays.” Working with METECH EST, an experienced March Networks’ Certified Solution Provider based in the region, the DOT has expanded its IP surveillance system with additional CamPX MiniDome IP cameras. In the future, it can also use the solution to integrate existing analog CCTV infrastructure into the all-IP video network cost-effectively using VideoSphere Edge encoders and powerful video management software. “Government agencies around the world are using our VideoSphere solutions for advanced security, risk mitigation and customer service in both their mobile and fixed environments,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks. “As these organizations continue to transition to the latest IP video technologies, our company is well positioned to further increase our market share in this growing vertical.”  

set to benefit from the security expertise of Integrated Security Consultants Ltd’s (ISC) Businesses and facilities managers are set to benefit from the security expertise of Integrated Security Consultants Ltd’s (ISC) new Senior Operations Manager, Robert Webster. The majority of ISC’s operations will now be overseen by Robert who joined the team this June, bringing with him years’ of operational experience accrued whilst working within the corporate manned guarding sector. Robert’s contribution will further benefit clients and add to the wealth of experience already on offer from the ISC management team. He will also be taking an active role in ensuring that ISC remains at the very top echelon of security industry practice and standards by assisting with ISC’s NSI Gold award accreditation. Robert asserts: I’m very excited about the challenges that lie ahead. ISC are leaders in their market and contracted to secure some of the most iconic buildings in the UK. Their standing in the industry is second to none.” Robert began his career in operational security back in 2001 with Reliance Security. He quickly demonstrated great potential and two years later in 2003 moved over to First Security to run its control room and communications centre. After the later purchase of First Security by FTSE250 Company, Interserve plc, Robert was promoted further to Head of Management Development & Corporate Assurance for the three security businesses within the group before finally making his move to ISC. Commenting on joining ISC, Robert revealed: “I was hugely impressed by the dedication and enthusiasm of the ISC management team throughout the interview process. They place great emphasis in providing a quality service to the client and in looking after their personnel – and I intend to continue this ethos in my new role.” “Robert is an absolute asset to any company and I am pleased he chose to join our team,” confirmed ISC Managing Director, Pat Carr. “His breadth of industry knowledge and management capability will greatly benefit both ISC and our clients.” To put your security questions to Robert and the ISC team call 0870 366 5888, email RWebster@iscltd.net or visit www.iscltd.net.  

Second Quarter Sales +91%, Incoming Orders +117% Basler Vision Technologies has set an optimum course for future growth during the first half of 2010. In the second quarter of 2010, the camera business segment realized sales of € 10.7 million. The revenue from industrial digital cameras and video surveillance cameras increased by 91% (previous year: € 5.6 million), marking a new record level. With earnings before interest and taxes in the second quarter of € 3.2 million (previous year: € 0.4 million, € +2.8 million), this business segment demonstrated its high profitability. At € 13.3 million, incoming orders increased by 117 % for the reporting period compared to the previous year’s value of € 6.1 million. This means that incoming orders reached a new record level, just as they did in the preceding quarter. On a global scale, the demand for digital cameras for industrial and video surveillance applications experienced positive development. And within the growth for all product segments, Gigabit Ethernet cameras continue to stand out. Basler was again able to increase GigE sales in the high double-digit percentage range compared to the previous year, which increased our market share even further. The new Basler ace GigE camera series introduced in November 2009 has been very positively received by the market. It has contributed to the growth in our sales for the first time and has ranked among our three best selling product lines in the second half of the reporting period.

perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014 The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the US and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia.   The perimeter security market can be described in terms of cabled and non-cabled sensors. Report author and market analyst Blake Kozak comments, “The preference toward non-cabled or cabled sensors in the Americas and EMEA regions is often a price consideration. To complicate matters further each environment and application within which perimeter sensors are used varies enormously. This unpredictability is leading to major opportunities for perimeter equipment suppliers”.   Kozak continues, “While non-cabled sensors provide a more covert form of detection, a line of demarcation is still required, this suggests that neither market will cannibalize the other.” In its latest perimeter research entitled the World Market for Perimeter Security Equipment, IMS Research estimate non-cabled sensors to account for the largest proportion of perimeter sensor revenues with an estimated 63.9% share of the market in 2010.   If you would like an interview with an expert in this area, please contact Paul Everett, Research Director, at Paul.Everett@imsresearch-usa.com or +1 512-302-1977.

IP-based video surveillance solution for SMBs at an affordable price point Easy to install AXIS M10, AXIS M11 and AXIS M32 Series security camera bundles offer a complete and future-proof IP-based video surveillance solution for SMBs at an affordable price point   Axis Communications (www.axis.com), the global leader in the network video market, announced today that it is introducing several bundled product offerings addressing the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses. The new AXIS M Lines digital video surveillance kits each consist of four network cameras and come complete with professional monitoring and recording software. The kits are easily expandable by tapping into Axis’ comprehensive portfolio of over 50 compatible IP camera models for any need.   The AXIS M10, AXIS M11 and AXIS M32 Series digital video surveillance kits include the AXIS Camera Station software for monitoring and recording. The proven, professional-grade software can be installed on a standard PC and features automatic camera discovery and configuration, a flexible live view setup and an intuitive user interface. AXIS Camera Station is in use at over 30.000 sites world-wide and available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish and Danish.   “With our new bundled AXIS M-lines offerings, business owners get a complete solution for next-generation digital video surveillance at an affordable price point. The new camera kits can be mixed and matched and are ideal for small retail shops, office environments and the education sector. They deliver HDTV image quality for better identification as well as allow for remote monitoring,” said Phil Doyle, regional director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications.   Business owners can choose from seven different AXIS M Series kits to best meet their individual needs. The AXIS M3203 kit features discreet fixed dome cameras with motion detection, audio detection and detection of camera tampering attempts like blocking or spray-painting. The AXIS M1031-W kit includes four wireless cameras which can detect movement in the dark. All AXIS M Series kits can easily be expanded by adding on additional Axis network cameras.   Learn more about the new AXIS M-lines digital video surveillance kits for small and medium-sized businesses at www.axis.com/focus

AMG has developed a new series of educational training AMG Systems Ltd. announces that the company is launching a new comprehensive training programme. The background for the new training programme stems from requests made by clients in need of training which has a wider approach to transmission systems for security & surveillance applications. The new training courses will be offered along side the existing AMG product training courses. The new training courses, amongst others, cover the following topics: • Advantages and disadvantages of different technologies and topologies for CCTV transmission networks • Network design considerations when transmitting signals from new generation ‘IP’ technologies (encompassing redundant ring topology, product selection criteria, multicasting, VLAN, Power over Ethernet etc.) • Introduction to fibre optics – characteristics/benefits (and the value of fibre in the ‘IP’ domain) • Designing Uncompressed Video Transmission Networks Founder and MD of AMG Systems Dr. Alan Hayes says, “I have always been gratified that our technical support is so highly acclaimed by clients across the globe, and lately, AMG has also been approached by several clients in need of training which wasn’t necessarily linked to specific AMG product training. I am pleased to be able to say that the company has now acquired the reputation of a general transmission solutions expert catering to all technologies. As such, some of our clients have asked for the development of new courses focused on more general issues regarding the design of transmission networks and how to choose the most appropriate transmission technology for specific applications. During this spring we’ve been on the road conducting these new training courses in India and in the Middle East and we’re now ready to offer the courses to all Systems Integrators, Installers and Consultants wishing to increase their knowledge and awareness of CCTV transmission solutions in the face of the rapidly changing technologies within the CCTV market”. AMG Systems has always been renowned for the company’s technical support and design services. Across the globe clients have come to appreciate the direct contact to the manufacturer’s technical department and their fast turn around time whenever there may be an issue or a query. As a general transmission solutions expert AMG is catering to all transmission technologies, which means, that clients’ design and training requirements are driving the training activities, and where necessary, AMG will also arrange bespoke training matching special requirements. To register your interest in participating in AMG’s educational programme or to request course details, please e-mail trainingexperts@amgsystems.com

Multiple Models of Infinova IP and Analog Cameras and Matrix Switchers Infinova have announced that multiple models of its IP and analog cameras, along with its matrix switchers, are providing a coexistent surveillance solution for a major R&D complex, the Shanghui City Industrial Building, in the Baoshan District of Shanghai. Besides the R&D facilities above ground, there are two floors underground incorporating the parking lot, bicycle garage, civil air defense and electro-mechanical equipment room, among others. The complex covers 70,000 square meters (over 750,000 square feet). “This installation shows how Infinova is able to help integrators bring together multiple IP and analog camera models into a coexistent solution to ensure goals for each location requirement are met affordably,” affirms Mark S. Wilson, Infinova vice president, marketing. “When required, one operator, leveraging an Infinova large matrix switcher with 4096 channels of video input and 512 channels of video output, can control the entire system.” Depending on the application and location, multiple models of Infinova cameras are located at the entrance and exit gates on the ground floor, garage entrance and exit, underground parking lot, elevator cars, and main passageways on each floor. Based on the security goal for the locale, the complex uses Infinova V1727 IP PTZ dome cameras, V1026-1and V1028-1 fixed cameras and V5411 fixed minidome cameras. The Infinova V2060 TCP/IP Network Video Switchers feature pre-configuration to assure the highest level of reliability plus its open architecture fosters easy installation, operation and expansion. Utilizing microprocessor technology, the V2060 series can provide automated electronic surveillance or allow a single user to control an entire CCTV system of up to 4096 video inputs by 512 video outputs. For display, the system incorporates 38 sets of 21-inch monitors. For storage, there are 26 sets of 16-channel DVRs. The system can store 15 days of images, approximately 3,900GB on four 1,000GB hard disks. More information on Infinova video surveillance solutions is available at www.infinova.com

section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions Siemens Building Technologies Division has created a section of its website devoted to integrated airport solutions, including interactive features to enhance the visitor experience, including the first 3D ‘augmented reality’ feature to be created by Siemens. The pages devoted to Siemens airport offering focus on security, comfort and passenger safety, demonstrating the way in which an integrated approach can both deter threats and reliably deal with incidents should they occur. It shows how Command and Control systems from Siemens treat the airport as a whole, bringing together intelligent security, fire safety and energy optimization.  Energy of course is a particular focus, as airport operators today are searching for sustainable methods of supplying power to all areas of airport facilities, with the additional benefit of saving energy costs. One of the most innovative features is undoubtedly the introduction of augmented reality, which allows the user to interact through the website and control a 3D virtual airport.  The user prints out a simple aircraft icon and places it in front of a webcam to enable control of the on-screen visualization of an airport.  Moving the icon allows the user to zoom in and out, rotate the landscape through 360 degrees and to load visual and audio messages which highlight the different areas of the airport environment and the respective capabilities that Siemens offers. The site also has a clean, user friendly menu which allows the viewer to explore deeper with a single click to different areas within the airport for which Siemens provides solutions, from the terminal building and the perimeter/apron, through to the departure/arrival gates, hangars, car parks, HVAC plant room, IT room and control rooms. Given Siemens extensive experience in hundreds of airports throughout the world, the site also offers selected case studies available as downloads, including Venice International Airport and Bangalore International Airport for which Siemens received two gold awards for its film showing the development of the new facility for India’s ‘Garden City’, from the laying of the foundations right through to its commissioning. The site also features high definition streaming videos, providing an overview of Siemens airport solutions and how they help to keep operations running smoothly and continue to save energy. The site is on: www.siemens.com/bt/airports

secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km Over the weekend, entrepreneur and long-time racing driver Mike Newton, who is CEO of CCTV specialist AD Group – the parent company of Dedicated Micros, secured an impressive victory in the tough six-hour Algarve 1000 km, nighttime, Le Mans Series endurance race alongside Brazilian Tommy Erdos and newly signed co-driver Ben Collins for the RML AD Group team. The win in Portugal behind the wheel of the #25 Lola HPD racecar, with its new Honda Performance Development (HPD) engine, places Newton and his teammates in pole position for the hard-fought Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) title – a full race-win clear of the competition – and follows on from second and third place finishes in the opening two rounds of the Le Mans Series. Early on it was obvious that Newton and the team would have a fight on their hands in the Algarve 1000 km. The three sessions of Free Practice suggested that RML AD Group’s Lola HPD was going to struggle to compete with the main opposition, Strakka Racing’s HPD ARX, at least in terms of outright pace. A pivotal moment came when RML Team Manager Phil Barker revised the race strategy and sent Newton’s co-driver Thomas Erdos out on hard compound tyres for Saturday morning qualifying, knowing that the car would have to start the six-hour race on the same set. Confident of being able to double-stint the Dunlop compounds, his tactics paid dividends, saving as much as forty seconds with each fuel-only pitstop. “It’s been a tough race, what with the heat and the demands of this circuit, and it was always likely to be incident prone,” said Mike Newton, CEO of AD Group, who drove the mid-race stints. “We had a few minor problems, but the team performed brilliantly to have us back out and racing as quickly as possible every time. We have a great package with Lola, HPD and Dunlop, and came here leading the championship by just one point, but this win now places us in a very strong position for the Series." Ben Collins, who won the 2003 ASCAR title with RML, was delighted to be back with his old team. “It’s great to turn up half way through the year, after Mike, Tommy and the rest of the team have done all the hard work, and then share this win with them,” he said. Said Pauline Norstrom, Motorsport & Marketing Director of AD Group: “We’ve been close so many times before, leading races in 2009, only to see it all fall apart, but not this time. We hope this tide of change is here to stay. The win, which was played out in front of AD Group’s security industry guests, was down to excellent race strategy from the team and the reliability of the new HPD engine package. The RML AD Group team are competing here to win, and this result is fantastic on all fronts. In terms of the championship, it also puts us a full maximum-points win ahead for the next race in Hungary. The win created an excellent synergy for our 40 or so guests at the event to appreciate between engineering excellence and team work – which are key philosophies of AD Group.” As well as sponsoring the racing on the track, the five-round Le Mans Series provides AD Group and the company’s subsidiaries with an invaluable opportunity to offer corporate hospitality to key customers, including a full business conference followed by garage and pitlane tours and driver Q&A sessions at the track. Guests in attendance for the Algarve 1000 km were able to see the latest CCTV innovations, whether that be Dedicated Micros’ award-winning Closed IP TV system or AD Network Video – the enterprise video arm for the Group, and to have hands-on experience of the products in a comprehensively equipped demo vehicle. AD Group’s CCTV technology is also playing a vital role in the #25 Lola HPD racecar through a motorsport variant of the award-winning TransVu DVR (Digital Video Recorder) – the RML X-PRO Recorder. This is able to deliver dramatic in-car images linked to all-important telemetry data, to assist the drivers in improving their performance. Product demonstration footage from previous races can be found on AD Group’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/anglodesigngroup . For more information on AD Group please visit www.ad-group.co.uk. To keep up-to-date with the RML AD Group team’s campaign to secure the Le Mans Series LMP2 title log on to: www.rml-adgroup.com .