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Stanley Security Products is set toseize the initiative in access controlfor the residential, small commercialand light industrial markets with thelaunch at IFSEC of its revolutionary newiPAC unit.The iPAC is an all-in-one access controller andproximity reader with built-in Microsoft Windows®CE which enables it to be easily installed, set-upand programmed without the need for a separateon-site computer.Designed to work with the popular PACOnePlatform access control solution and with fullconnectivity to the PAC 512 door controller, the iPACcan be installed without the need for additionalsoftware, whilst providing remote administration asstandard.Stand-alone or networked with a PAC access controlsoftware solution, this complete, compact unit takesPHS Datashred – theservice you can trustChoosing an appropriate,accredited partner tomanage the safe and securedestruction of confidentialdata is equally as importantas the destruction processitself.There are many organisations thatoffer to remove confidential data butvery few who organisations can trulyfeel comfortable using.Some simple questions need to beasked of a service provider. Does thecompany have the BS8470 SecurityShredding accreditation? Not allcompany locations will have theseaccreditations and you should checkthe Contractors ISO registrationdocument as this will list the sites thatare accredited.At Datashred, all of our locations aresecurity: IFSECIFSEC launch for Stanley’srevolutionary new iPACup very little space and could not be simpler toinstall or programme. With its easy to operatenavigation jog wheel and QVGA colour LCD screen,new users, keys and profiles can all be set up withinminutes.The iPAC can be programmed to retain the details,including multiple access rights and multiple timeprofiles of up to 1,100 keyholders and 100operators. It has a viewable event log of up to 500separate access control events and retains adatabase of up to 10,000 downloadable eventrecords. In-built web browser interface also enablesremote administration, so users dialling in remotelyover the network can, for example, changekeyholder profiles or monitor event records.The new iPAC has also been designed toaccommodate every type of user, being available insix languages and fully compliant with DDA.Commenting on the iPAC launch, Product andMarketing Manager Rob Brice said: “The iPAC is atrue ‘out of the box’ solution. Supporting existingStanley technology, including PAC EasiNetResidential and EasiKey Manager software, it offerssignificant dealer and installer benefits.“We believe the iPAC will help Stanley seize theinitiative in the dominant mid-range access controlmarket, typically residential accommodation, lightcommercial and small industrial applications withbetween 2 and 16 doors requiring multiple keyholderaccess and event monitoring.”Reader Reply No: 111110compliant. BS8470 is thebenchmark for security shreddingcompanies and sets rules andcriteria on which you can baseyour judgment of the Contractor.Does the company offer flexibilityof service or can it only collectconfidential information on aparticular day and time? AtDatashred we offer a service tosuit the requirements of ourcustomers.Is both on and off-site shreddingavailable? Some companies will onlydo one or the other. PHS Datashredhas the facility to do both, and on anationwide scale.Does the company offer a completepackage, e.g. secure bins forconfidential waste, a recycling service,WEEE disposal and even generalwaste collections?If the answer is yes to all of the abovequestions it does not mean that youare dealing with a ‘Jack of all trades.’It means that you are embarking upona working partnership with a companythat leads the field in innovation anddoes not try and force round pegs intosquare holes but listens to therequirements of the customer andprovides positive, sustainablesolutions.Reader Reply No: 111102Secom’s alarms portfoliois growing, by Jupiter!With the recentacquisition of EastSussex based JupiterSecurity, leading electronicsecurity solutions providerSecom plc has made anotherkey move in its businessgrowth programme.Secom has taken over responsibilityfor monitoring and servicing more than500 Jupiter Security alarm contracts inSussex, Surrey and West Kent,following the retirement from thefamily-owned business of ManagingDirector Ingvar Svenson.The acquisition, Secom’s second in 12months, is effective from 3 March2008. It adds another significantelement to Secom’s portfolio, andreaffirms the company’s commitmentto acquisitive as well as organicgrowth. Jupiter Security’s alarmsystems will be transferred to theSecom Alarm Receiving Centre overthe next few months, and other staffwill move to Secom’s regional office atCrawley.Minoru Takezawa, Managing Directorof Secom plc, says: “Jupiter Securityhas a portfolio of quality accounts,with many customers who havevalued the excellent 24/7 service thecompany has provided since itsinception in 1988. The Jupiter SecurityVicon in ControlVicon’s stand will feature a multimonitorvideo wall simulating atraditional control room environmentbut displaying live and playback videofrom both network and analoguesources via a Virtual Matrix.“Visitors to our stand will have the opportunity tosee the power and flexibility of our Virtual Matrixsolution which combines the functionality of atraditional matrix switching system with all theadvantages of digital video management.” saidChris Wall, Vicon’s Managing Director.In addition there will be a preview of the latestversion of ViconNet v5.0 which incorporates openplatform flexibility, integrated analytics andmegapixel camera support. The open platformcapability will allow IP cameras from most majormanufacturers to be seamlessly integrated into aViconNet network.As part of their ongoing support for analoguesolutions, Vicon will also be launching a redesignedand updated version of their analogue matrixrange. The new Pilot range includes higher density,smaller footprint systems and simplified systemprogramming via PC based Configurators.customer base is an excellent fit withSecom’s existing portfolio and withhigh service levels an established partof our ethos, we look forward todeveloping security relationships withthese customers.”Jupiter Security has built its presencein the domestic, commercial andhealthcare sectors with a full range ofinstallation and maintenance servicesincluding intruder and fire alarms,CCTV, entry systems, nurse callsystems, lighting and externalprotection.Secom plc installs innovative tailoredsecurity solutions for commercial,public sector and domestic customersthroughout the UK. Its ongoing qualityservice includes 24-hour monitoring ofintruder and fire alarms, and videosurveillance systems.Reader Reply No: 11110961