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VDT Direct Launches New Rapid Deployment Video Alarm Solution

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of a new, all-in-one rapid deployment video alarm solution. The VDT Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) is compatible with most control room systems using multi-client software and is fully integrated with Sentinel Plus, one of the UK’s leading alarm monitoring solutions. Supplied pre-configured and ready to install a wide range of security surveillance applications, this new system from VDT Direct will also deliver significant savings compared to other similarly specified systems.

According to Clive Mason, Managing Director of VDT Direct: “This all-in-one video alarm has been developed in response to demands from installers for a solution that is quick and easy to deploy and just requires power. It uses best of breed components to deliver class leading performance and has the resilience to meet the surveillance requirements of organisations in any outdoor environment... [ more ]

New Biometric Terminals For Employee Self Service And Workforce Management From Accu-Time Systems

Accu-Time Systems, the leading global provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools, has announced the immediate availability of the new Universal Series of terminals. This innovative range of workforce management and time and attendance terminals feature larger, full colour touchscreen displays, faster processors and rugged keypads as well as offering different card and biometric reader options. They will deliver significant efficiency improvements in diverse employee self-service and standard time and attendance applications.

According to David Hembery, a director of Accu-Time Systems: “These innovative devices meet the growing needs of our software development partners and end user customers providing high levels of flexibility, expandability and compatibility with different IT environments. They will streamline workforce management processes and deliver significant savings in a wide range of market sectors.

There are three different terminals in the ... [ more ]