VPS’ SmartTower CCTV wins US Government Security ‘Platinum’ Award

Shining example of UK design and innovation sits alongside other ‘Govie’ winners, technology giants Samsung, Honeywell Security and BlackBerry

• SmartTower CCTV selected for the Government Security Platinum Award for Perimeter Security by Security Products magazine
• A protection and monitoring system that can be installed in any location, no matter how remote or challenging
• SmartTower will feature at IFSEC International/Facilities Show, June 2014

 We are delighted to announce that the SmartTower CCTV, designed by VPS’ in-house research arm, Quatro Electronics, has won a US Security Products award - the Government Security Award for Perimeter Security, also known as ‘The Govies’.  The award was entered with one of our partners B&B Electronics.

A panel of judges from the security industry selected the top entries in the 2014 categories and named the winners using criteria including features, innovation, user friendliness, interoperability, quality, design, and technical advances.

SmartTower CCTV is a cost-effective alternative to employing security officers in remote, vulnerable or temporary environments such as construction sites and vacant properties, and can operate with limited power and no landline communications, protecting a site even before core utilities are available.

The award was jointly received by B&B Electronics who worked with Quatro Electronics to develop the high-reliability cellular wireless communication and monitoring system. It enables users to install the SmartTower CCTV anywhere, wirelessly connect it to a remote control centre, and transmit high-bandwidth streaming video and CCTV images over high speed cellular infrastructures in the UK, USA and across Europe.

The rapidly deployable towers enhance existing perimeter protection with a multi-layered solution comprising:

• a 96db siren to warn intruders
• infra-red and white light for areas prone to vandalism
• 30x zoom to see even the most isolated areas
• Voice-Over-IP for real-time communication
• wireless connectivity for installation anywhere

VPS Site Security’s SmartTower CCTV combines an alloy sub frame and an extruded alloy pneumatic mast, extendable up to 7m, which allows it to be deployed in any terrain. The top of the tower houses a high-end, wireless PTZ camera, with on-board storage capacity of up to 64GB. As it can be powered by AC power, wind, solar or hydrogen fuel cell, the SmartTower can operate for up to three months continuously without recharging, making it ideal for construction sites, utilities, and critical infrastructure.

“SmartTower CCTV sets a new benchmark for security and monitoring solutions for remote and difficult environments and this award is a testament to that” said Tom Barnard, Managing Director for Quatro Electronics.  “We specialise in combining leading edge technologies for wireless alarms, sensors, cameras, and communications networks, and this award consolidates our position as UK’s leading innovator in specialist security systems. “

The SmartTower CCTV will be featured at IFSEC International/The Facilities Show 2014, at ExCel, London this June on Stand F1400 where innovative VPS Site Security solutions will be available to visitors requiring remote or vacant site security.

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Notes for editors

About VPS Site Security:

VPS Site Security, part of the VPS Group, specialise in security and monitoring solutions for challenging and difficult environments, continually providing outstanding reassurance, confidence and importantly, innovation.

Visit us at IFSEC International/The Facilities Show 2014, London this June on Stand F1400 to see how our innovative solutions will help solve your remote site security requirements.

VPS, The Vacant Property Specialists provide a range of solutions for managing, maintaining and securing vacant properties. Our solutions are bespoke, created in our in-house Innovations Centre so that we can provide industry-leading products tailored to meet the needs of our customers.

http://www.vps-sitesecurity.co.uk/

About Quatro:

Quatro Electronics, part of the VPS Group, specialise in security and monitoring solutions for challenging and difficult environments, continually providing outstanding reassurance, confidence and importantly, innovation.

Tom Barnard, Quatro’s MD, has previously held Director posts at DaimlerChrysler and Mercedes-Benz Services. 

The Quatro team prides itself on recruiting and retaining the most innovative people in the industry. Our values are based around being professional, dynamic and respectful in everything we do.

The success of our business is founded on the strength and enthusiasm of the individuals who support it.  Our experienced and diverse workforce enables us to serve our customers well at the local level whilst through the support of the VPS Group, having the global scale to support it. Our technical expertise is based on strong links with both industry and education.

About B&B Electronics:

Founded in 1981, B&B Electronics Manufacturing Co., Inc. (www.bb-elec.com) provides mission-critical network connectivity solutions for wireless and wired networks based on Ethernet, serial, wireless and USB communication technologies. The company is known globally for its easy to use, rugged and reliable device networking products, as well as for its knowledgeable technical support, field applications personnel and responsive customer service. B&B Electronics is located at 707 Dayton Road, P.O. Box 1040, Ottawa, IL 61350, 800-346-3119 and at www.bb-elec.com on the Internet. EMEA support is provided from the company’s sales and support office in Galway, Ireland.

Further details, interview opportunities or hi-res photos of the SmartTower or Tom Barnard, call Juliet Machan.

+44(0)77 222 82 946 Mobile phone

graham.sievers@perfectlypicked.com

About the VPS Group:

VPS secure more than 50,000 properties and employ over 1600 staff in locations across the UK, and mainland Europe. They specialise in securing, maintaining and managing vacant property across a wide range of customer and industry sectors.

Core building services cover the vacant, unoccupied and void property lifecycle from an initial risk assessment, to security, including guarding, monitoring, clearing, cleaning, maintenance and preparation.  These services protect properties against unauthorised access and a variety of hazards such as arson, theft, squatting and unauthorised occupation. www.vpspecialists.co.uk/  

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