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News

I4S video: Raytec's viral 'bear in the woods'

07 Sep 10

CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec has gone down the internet viral video route for its latest marketing campaign. Check it out here.

Best read stories on info4security: August 2010

06 Sep 10

Here are the stories that dominated I4S' most read list over August. From OCS' acquisition of Legion Group plc to the finalists of the Security Excellence Awards 2010 - August was a very happening month.

Songs About Security: James Bond

03 Sep 10

For this week’s entry in the Songs About Security series, we turn to Coventry’s finest – The Selecter – and their ode to Ian Fleming’s James Bond. Brian Sims recalls the defining era of 2 Tone.

Songs About Security: Still Of The Night

27 Aug 10

This week’s tune is a classic number from Whitesnake, the legendary metal combo voted the 85th greatest hard rock band of all time by VH1. Brian Sims talks David Coverdale and big hair.

IMS Research: over 50% of network cameras will be megapixel and HD by 2014

24 Aug 10

According to IMS Research’s latest report, by 2014 more than 50% of all network cameras shipped will be HD or megapixel resolution. Brian Sims reviews what’s being said.

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Opinion

Intruder alarms: a 'non-sensationalist' perspective

03 Sep 10

Having seen SMT Online's original News Analysis on alarm system ‘swap-outs’ and then WebWayOne's response, CSL DualCom's Simon Banks adds his voice to the ongoing debate.

Memoori report: security business sector 'in good shape'

06 Aug 10

Allan McHale from Memoori offers his take on the 'State of the Security Nation' during the first six months of 2010.

Specifying alarm signalling by brand: it's about to disappear

26 Aug 10

Following last Friday’s SMT Online Web Exclusive on the downgrading of intruder alarms, WebWayOne’s response comes courtesy of Paul Carter and Chris Carter Brennan.

Songs about security: Sound Of Da Police

30 Jul 10

This week's security tune is an ode to the boys in blue, courtesy of influential hip hop chap KRS-One.

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Products

SD range DVRs developed by Dedicated Micros

04 Sep 10

Dedicated Micros is offering all-new 8 and 16-channel models for its SD range of ‘plug and play’ DVRs. Brian Sims reports.

IndigoVision unveils low bandwidth HD PTZ IP dome camera

01 Sep 10

The 11000 Series HD PTZ IP dome camera developed by IndigoVision is now available for specification. Brian Sims reports.

Shopguard Systems UK enters the Twilight zone

23 Aug 10

SG (Shopguard) Systems UK has introduced the Twilight EAS tagging system – a designer security product to meet the needs of aesthetic presentation as well as cost budgets. Brian Sims reports.

LILIN introduces iPhone-compatible DVR2 Series recorders

18 Aug 10

“Packed with features that you would not believe possible for a product in its price range”, the new DVR2 Series from LILIN is available in 4, 8 and 16-channel variants and offers D1 resolution recording.

SCO-2080 bullet camera introduced by Samsung

17 Aug 10

The SCO-2080 varifocal lens bullet camera launched by Samsung is set to become extremely popular among CCTV installers. Brian Sims reports.

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Installations

Infinova's pressurized dome cameras watch Panama Canal

08 Sep 10

Infinova’s V1750A pressurized dome cameras have been placed on both sides of the Panama Canal to view ships and vessels waiting their turn to go through the locks.

Centro protects public transport with Synectics' Synergy Pro

06 Sep 10

Centro operates one of the largest public transport infrastructure CCTV systems in the country, at the heart of which is the latest Synectics control and recording technology. Brian Sims reports.

Checkpoint Systems solution helps Holland and Barrett increase sales, improve marketing and reduce shrink

07 Sep 10

Leading vitamin, mineral and herbal supplement retailer Holland and Barrett is rolling out Checkpoint’s Evolve Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system with fully integrated visitor counting at 135 stores in the UK.