1st Security News

THE LATEST HIKVISION ONLY CATALOGUE FROM DVS IS HERE

July 27, 2015/in CCTV, Security /by 1st 4 Media

The July issue of the bi-annual DVS Ltd, HIKVision only trade catalogue is available now.
Dedicated to the HIKVision product range, this catalogue showcases the latest technology on the market.
The HIKVision only issue is published 6 months after the DVS full product catalogue to accommodate the latest releases of the innovative company.
DVS are the largest HIKVision distributor in the UK & Ireland and Industry known for their award winning pre and post sales, technical support. Read more

Bold and TWIG – the Complete Lone Worker Monitoring Solution

July 26, 2015/in Lone Worker Protection, Security /by 1st 4 Media

The TWIG range of devices have been providing effective Lone Worker Monitoring protection for lone workers in Europe for a number of years. Designed to be used in the most demanding environments, the TWIG Protector is light, rugged, uses low power and is water proof to IP67. In the event of an alert, the device transmits its GPS co-ordinates providing an accurate location fix of the user. For alarm verification, a two-way audio channel can be opened to the monitoring centre. Read more

SALTO and BLOC’s smartphone innovation heralds UK’s first keyless hotel

July 26, 2015/in Access Control, Security /by 1st 4 Media

In the competitive, not to mention crowded, world of hospitality, standing out from the competition and convincing travelers that you have something different to offer can be a hard call.

BLOC Hotels have pulled this off in style at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal. Establishing a niche by taking the hotel room as a blank design, stripping out all the stuff you don’t need while upgrading the finish around all the stuff you do. Rooms are offered at a competitive price (starting from £59) with everything booked, Read more

iCAM EntryTM Iris Biometric Access Control for Small to Medium Size Business

July 21, 2015/in Access Control, Security /by 1st 4 Media

Iris ID iCAM EntryTM Offers Iris Biometric Access Control for Small to Medium Size Business (SMB)

Aditech Ltd, a leading provider of iris biometric technology and solutions in Europe, has announced the introduction of the iCAM EntryTM Application. The iCAM 7 series devices, enabled with iCAM Entry solution, help to address a gap in the small to medium sized business (SMB) market.

“Our SMB customers are more interested in strong authentication projects than they were previously, with easy to use and convenient Read more

PAC INTRODUCES THE FEATURE PACKED, TWO-DOOR STANDALONE 212 CONTROLLER

July 14, 2015/in Access Control, Security /by 1st 4 Media

A specialist in reliable and versatile access-control solutions for over 35 years, PAC has launched the new PAC 212 two-door standalone controller. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications, the PAC 212 is built around the PAC 500 controller series and offers many of the standard features associated with this range.

Designed to offer a versatile solution and cater for different applications, the PAC 212 allows for up to 2,000 users to be administered via the built-in reader in both legacy Low Frequency (LF) and high security High Frequency (HF) formats. The PAC 212 is a true Read more

Police clad Ipswich store to hide from prying eyes

July 14, 2015/in Perimeter Protection, Security /by 1st 4 Media

Suffolk Police have specified sheet cladding over steel mesh fencing at an illicit goods store in Ipswich.

Steel fencing manufacturer Zaun has installed its HiSec Super8 fencing at Landmark House in Ipswich to hide the recovered goods from prying eyes and secure it against potential trespassers and thieves

The four-storey office block had stood empty since it was built in 2000 by Agilent Technologies next to the A14 until Suffolk Police and Suffolk County Council moved some of their services there to jointly save £1m a year over the 30-year life of the building. Read more

Huge growth in new customer numbers forces expansion of the CCTVdirect finance team

July 14, 2015/in CCTV, HD CCTV, Security /by 1st 4 Media

Having recently joined CCTVdirect as Finance Director, Richard Worswick has wasted no time in making some major changes to support the unprecedented growth at CCTVdirect

Initially strengthening his own finance team with an additional Book Keeper Lee Lomax. Lee will report directly to existing Finance Manager Eileen Savage and will take care of new accounts, sales ledger and cash collection.

Richard commented “The first few months have been really exciting, I had a good understanding of the business before I joined but what I found once I got here was beyond my expectations. Everyone in the team is Read more

Mayflex Presented With Milestone Solutions Distributor of the Year Award

July 14, 2015/in Security, Video Management Software /by 1st 4 Media

July 2015, Mayflex, the cabling infrastructure, networking and electronic security solutions distributor has been presented with Milestone Solutions distributor of the year award for 2014. The award was presented to Gary Harmer, Director of Sales Electronic Security at the Milestone MPOP event, which took place on the 1-2 July in Northampton.

Mayflex has been distributing the Milestone XProtect® Software Suite and NVR solutions for over 5 years, via a network of accredited partners. Milestone represents one of the many key brands in the Mayflex security product portfolio. Read more

Technocover Boxes Clever With Flexible Build Options For Security Kiosk

July 8, 2015/in Asset Protection, Physical Security, Security /by 1st 4 Media

Technocover is solving asset protection on the critical infrastructure site, however challenging the location, with flexible installation options for its LPCB approved UltraSecure security kiosks.

The physical protection specialist offers a tailored fulfilment service across its kiosk range, from small cabinets up to extra large walk-in buildings, to overcome access and installation constraints. Read more

Popularity of the new Macroscop IP VMS system from CCTVdirect exceeds all expectations.

July 8, 2015/in CCTV, Security /by 1st 4 Media

It’s certainly a busy time for CCTVdirect! After successfully kicking off their ‘CCTVdirect on tour’ campaign in London, the team are now gearing up for the next few months which will see them travel around the country demonstrating their latest product and technology launches. The brand new Macroscop IP VMS system which was official launched during IFSEC, took centre stage on the CCTVdirect tour bus and is now being tipped as the next best thing in IP VMS technology.

“The Macroscop IP VMS system is quite possibly the best on the market at the moment. We have always had full belief in it Read more

Sports courts for Forces bases

July 1, 2015/in Perimeter Protection, Security /by 1st 4 Media

he Ministry of Defence has turned to ETC Sports Surfaces, Pitch & Track and long term sports fencing partner Zaun to help keep the Armed Forces in shape.

The trio are supplying ball courts, tennis courts and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGA) at three military bases around the country.

ETC is installing ball courts at MoD bases in Plymouth and Portsmouth, while RAF Alconbury near Huntingdon (pictured below) is getting a MUGA and tennis courts. Read more

Posh CCTV upgrade to London Road safety

July 1, 2015/in Perimeter Protection, Security /by 1st 4 Media

Safety authorities have given SkyBet League 1 side Peterborough United FC champion safety reviews following an upgrade to closed circuit television (CCTV).

The Safety Advisory Group and the Sports Grounds Safety Authority are delighted with The Posh’s safety record and the fact they have invested in enhancing CCTV to bring their ability to run a safe environment on match days up to standards that may well be the envy of many Championship sides. Read more

FLIR launches new long-range pan/tilt thermal security camera at IFSEC 2015

July 1, 2015/in CCTV, Security, Security Events, Thermal Imaging /by 1st 4 Media

PT-602CZ thermal security camera allows users to observe smaller targets from farther away in all conditions

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASAQ: FLIR) is showcasing a new affordable pan/tilt thermal security camera at this year’s IFSEC exhibition in London from June 16^th through June 18^th. The FLIR PT-602CZ pan/tilt, multi-sensor security camera delivers thermal imaging from a long-life cooled, midwave thermal detector that delivers a lower cost of ownership and provides excellent Read more

New FLIR TCX Thermal Bullet Security Camera Showcased at IFSEC