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- Press Release - 2nd June 2009

REMGUARD HIGHLIGHTS GROWING POTENTIAL OF 

REMOTELY MONITORED CCTV FOR RESIDENTIAL

HIGH NET WORTH PROTECTION

RemGuard Visual Management ­ part of AD Group ­ is highlighting the growing potential of remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV to protect the homes of high net worth individuals from attack, against the backdrop of their increased targeting by ruthless criminal gangs.

High profile incidents, in both urban and country areas across Britain, including individuals being tied-up and threatened in their own homes during robberies, has, according to RemGuard, underlined the vulnerability of residential properties to attack.  Alongside this, figures released by the Home Office last month which cover England and Wales show that a second consecutive quarterly rise in recorded crime figures for burglary ­ up 4 per cent between October and December 2008 compared with the equivalent  period in 2007 

Said Alan Collinge, Operators Director at RemGuard: “The reality is that many homeowners still rely on measures that are just not going to be effective in dealing with hardened criminals, what is required is a proactive solution where there is actually the ability to deter and intervene if an attack is launched on a high value property. There is now, I believe, the potential to bridge this security gap, cost effectively, by moving away from traditional approaches to residential security and, crucially, adopting event-driven, remotely monitored, CCTV ­ more typically specified for commercial sites. 

“From a RemGuard perspective, there has certainly been an increase year-on-year in the number of homeowners using our service, especially celebrities and also business people looking to provide the same level of protection for their properties as they do at their work premises. We are seeing a surge in the monitoring of residences owned by Premier League footballers. Sadly a spate of incidents in the North West of England has shown that criminals are all too aware when top flight footballers are playing ­ they only have to switch on their televisions - and will target their attacks accordingly, which without effective measures in place can put the player’s family and possessions at risk.”   

It is in the detection of unauthorized and potentially malicious intruders at the earliest possible stage where RemGuard believes that remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV really comes into its own for domestic properties. If an incident does occur, strategically placed detectors will be triggered and the relevant images from a series of on-site overt and covert CCTV cameras, adjacent to the specific event, transmitted ­ via Internet broadband connection ­ to RemGuard’s 24-hour BS8418 compliant Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC). Here operators can visually confirm what is happening and issue verbal warnings if necessary (via on-site speakers) to intruders ­ experience suggests that this step alone is a sufficient deterrent for over 90 per cent of intruders. Where offenders are more determined, operators can rapidly alert the emergency services and key holders so they can take appropriate action. 

RemGuard is able to offer an attractive package to new residential customers who sign-up for a three year contract. This includes a free Broadband Router Offer allowing connection to RemGuard’s Remote Video Response Centre (RVRC) - so taking advantage of any existing broadband facility a homeowner may have - as well as the supply of the company’s RemVu Aquila video transmission system on a free-for-use basis.

For more information on RemGuard and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service please contact Kevin Crosby on 0800 REMGUARD (736 482), email remenquiry[at]remguard.co.uk or log on to http://www.remguard.com

About RemGuard
RemGuard Visual Management ­ part of AD Group - has been at the forefront of remotely monitored CCTV in the UK for more than a decade now, continually improving and refining the service it offers. The RemGuard ‘intelligent’ event-driven solution, with cameras and detectors carefully positioned around a site, linked to its Remote Video Response Centre, is increasingly finding favour with occupiers of commercial, public sector and domestic sites, all anxious to protect their property from harmful attack. RemGuard’s commitment to quality is reflected in its active role in the creation of effective industry standards. It is a leading member of bodies such as the BSIA (British Security Industry Association), and played a pivotal role in the development of BS 8418, the code of practice for detector activated CCTV. More information on RemGuard is available at http://www.remguard.com

About AD Group
AD Group with its headquarters in Warrington, England, was established in 1997, its primary objective being to create and bring to market leading edge CCTV solutions. The pioneering nature of the Group’s products, with the emphasis very much on R&D, has undoubtedly been a critical element in AD’s success to date.
The principal shareholder of AD is Mike Newton who founded UK CCTV giant Dedicated Micros in 1982 which ranks No1 globally for multi channel digital video recorders. In 2001 Dedicated Micros became an integral part of AD Group. Since that time all AD companies have been able to take advantage of a shared technology base, offering the potential for flexible CCTV solutions on the ground, in the air and on the move. Members of AD Group include: AD Aerospace, AD Aviation, AD Network Video, ChipWrights, Dennard, Dedicated Micros, D-Tec, ISD, RemGuard, TSS and TES.  More information on AD Group is available at http://www.ad-group.co.uk

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