We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, only a few weeks after our parent company Fibre Technologies Ltd had a refresh of their own.

You will notice a huge amount of change from the previous website. As well as a new coat of paint and a more modern feel, there are new ‘capabilities’ and ‘sectors’ sections. Our expertise is written in plain English, explaining exactly what value we bring to the commercial, industrial, education sectors and many more beyond this. Our ‘capabilities’ section gives you an in depth look at our expertise in areas such as biometrics, CCTV and Access Control and what benefits these can bring to you.

What’s changed in Access Control and CCTV?

Quite a bit as it happens! Our technology partners, TDSi and Vicon have announced the release of their most up to date software platforms. TDSi’s EXgarde 4.2 has been released, allowing for full integration with Assa Abloy’s Aperio Wireless locking technology. The intuitive EXgarde software platform is one of the main reasons FTL Secure Solutions continue to work closely with TDSi, enabling us to offer a powerful access control and security integration platform.

Our CCTV partner, Vicon, recently released ViconNet 6.7; a free upgrade from the previous Video Management System. This new upgrade has a number of new features including some built-in advanced digital analytics, as well as an enhanced user experience.

ABUS and Aditech: our newest CCTV and Iris Recognition technology partners

We are proud to announce our newest technology partners with two innovative firms who have enabled us to add another layer to our product portfolio.

ABUS are a well-respected German manufacturer of mechanical and electrical security, with nearly 100 years of expertise in these areas. We are now able to offer a cost-effective, reliable and quality CCTV and Intercom solution. The CCTV and Intercom range is ideal for small to medium sized enterprises that are looking for a reliable product without the price tag of premium end CCTV manufacturers.

Aditech are a specialist Iris technology solutions provider that has been trading for nearly 20 years. As a company, Aditech recognised early on that iris technology was the most reliable and effective biometric solution available and decided to focus all recommended solutions around this niche technology.

As a result of this early foresight, Aditech has become one of Europe’s leading specialists in the specifying and operation of iris based biometric security and time & attendance and access control systems.

Berkshire CCTV, Access Control and Security specialist

We are proud to serve our local area and beyond. You can look forward to regular news updates on all of the goings on here at FTL House as well as what our technology partners have been up to.

FTL Secure Solutions are working in partnership with *HES 

*’HES’ is Havering Council’s umbrella brand for providing professional services to the education sector

FTL Secure Solutions will be exhibiting at the Retail Fraud Event being held at the Novotel London West Convention Centre on the 23rd April 2015, Please come along to stand 43 where we will be Showcasing Facial Recognition, FST Biometrics and much more.

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ISOSCAN II

Fibre Technologies (FTL) are pleased to introduce the next generation of Isoscan monitoring solutions, Isoscan II, designed to give data centre operators and building managers early warning of potential problems arising within their controlled environment.

The system comprises a hardware and software solution utilising small DIN mounted outstations and expanders installed in a convenient location within the customers’ premises, which are then connected to the clients existing infrastructure via simple cabled connections, this being any equipment that is to be monitored such as UPS, air conditioning units, generators etc. Connection between the outstation and monitoring software server is via Ethernet.

The system supports many industry standard protocols, including among others, volt free, ModBus and KNX/EIB.  Allowing easy connection and monitoring of virtually all available equipment.

FTL’s software component, Isoscan II, allows easy configuration of monitored points and handles the reporting of alerts via email or SMS to the required personnel, along with storage and reporting of archived events, all from a simple web browser based user interface.

For more information about our range of services please contact us 
either by telephone on 01344 75 22 22 or by email sales@ftlsecuresolutions.co.uk.

Preventing terminal closures effectively: Dallmeier presents semi-automated monitoring solution for the airport security area

By Zoe Deighton-Smythe | February 5, 2019

The problem is familiar to airport operators: Unauthorised individuals enter the security area every day, for example when passengers go back to the airside from the land side after passing through customs or wander between “clean” and “unclean” zones inside the security area. The task of detecting and intercepting these “strays” quickly and resolving the situation places enormous strain on personnel resources, and not infrequently is unsuccessful.

The consequence: The threat of partial or even complete terminal closures with the associated enormous costs is real. The video security equipment manufacturer Dallmeier now presents a system based on 3D real-time location tracking, innovative video technology and mobile response team control which enables reliable and significantly faster incident investigation while reducing overall costs by as much as 50%.

To achieve this, the Dallmeier solution combines the patented Panomera camera technology with 3D sensors and a software package that provides functions for detecting individuals, real-time positioning and automatic “wrong direction” detection. Now if one or more people in the monitored area are moving in the wrong direction, they are detected by 3D real-time positioning, “captured” as objects in the positioning system and can be tracked seamlessly from then on.

The response teams automatically receive an alert, a portrait photo of the intruder and an overview image updated once a second on their mobile devices. In the bottom half of the screen, real-time information about the person’s position and direction of movement is displayed on the building map. The control centre has the same map view and image information of the events and is thus able to coordinate the activities of the response team. At the same time, the team members can switch between recordings on their mobile devices with simple swiping gestures, so they always know exactly where the individuals they are looking for are located. In this way, the persons they are searching for can be found immediately and critical situations can be resolved much faster.

Besides considerably faster investigation of threat situations, the Dallmeier solution also offers financial advantages over conventional approaches: Whereas previously a dedicated 24/7 presence was needed for every security checkpoint or passageway throughout the airport, with the Dallmeier solution security for the corresponding areas can be automated. Since the control centre and response teams have a much better overview of the situation and cooperation is optimised, the teams only have to intervene when an alert is issued. This enables savings of up to 50% of total operating costs and the solution pays for itself very quickly.

New Entry Software Update

Entry v.3.0 SR1 has been developed to improve your user experience and is available to download now.

What is Entry?

Entry is our video and audio door entry system, that enables you to recognise a visitor calling at a main entrance before granting them access to your building. It works standalone, and alongside our access control system Net2, or as part of our access control and video management platform, Paxton10.

Read the announcement here.

Paxton Access Inc. has launched the latest addition to their line of wireless access control solutions, the PaxLock Pro – Mortise, a smart lockset designed for quick and easy installation to conveniently secure external facing doors.

Available in black or white fascia with an Eclipse or Galaxy handle, the PaxLock Pro – Mortise fits discreetly into a variety of environments. It is ideal for education and healthcare facilities, as well as commercial premises like corporate offices, warehouses, and retail outlets.

The robust unit has a UL 10C fire rating and is UL 294 rated for the reliability of construction, performance, and operation, ensuring it is built to last.

PaxLock Pro line

The universal design enables quick and simple installation for Paxton’s dealers. The sleek, compact appearance makes this product aesthetically pleasing in a variety of environments. The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is the perfect solution for a modern office space or apartment building.

The PaxLock Pro line is incredibly flexible for dealers and their customers, with the option to install in standalone mode, without a network, or with specific variants available as part of a Paxton10 or Net2 system.

The new unit has a stylish and contemporary design to suit modern interiors and will fit seamlessly into its surroundings. The PaxLock Pro – Mortise is efficient for daily use, it goes into sleep mode when not in use to preserve battery life. Users can monitor events and battery status online, with alerts via email and SMS for added convenience and to ensure doors are always secure.

Wired access control system

PaxLock Pro – Mortise offers the security and convenience of a wired access control system but with the additional flexibility of wireless, resulting in quick and simple installation for minimal disruption.

Samantha Cronin, Paxton’s Product Specialist, says, “When compared to a hard-wired solution, wireless door handles are a quick and cost-effective way to secure a door in a wide variety of building types. Building upon the knowledge gained from the past two generations of wireless door handles, the PaxLock Pro – Mortise offers the most comprehensive suite of certifications and features making the product suitable for more doors than ever.”

“For additional reporting features and centralised management, this can be used with either a networked Net2 or Paxton10 access control system. We always strive to meet our customers’ expectations and believe we have done that with this product.”