2020 Vision Technology News Archive
Academy School Given High-Definition Security by 2020
North East-based CCTV integrator 2020 Vision Systems, in partnership with Veracity UK and Instek Digital, is pleased to announce the availability of an integrated mega-pixel video surveillance solution.
Doctor Prescribed For 2020 Vision
North East - based CCTV system integrator 2020 Vision have called in Doctor Rachid Zemouri to treat their engineering team to his considerable knowledge and experience within the electronic security sector. 2020 Vision are going back to University
Durham University is the latest educational establishment to entrust security systems integrator 2020 Vision Systems Limited with the upgrade and ongoing service support for their campus CCTV systems. 2020 Vision joins the Territorial Army
Security systems integrator 2020 Vision Systems Limited have secured a contract to upgrade and maintain the CCTV and associated security systems at a number of TA Centres throughout the North East. We know we're good, we've earned our merit
2020 Vision are delighted to receive another ‘Certificate of Merit' issued by the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB), for achieving consistently high standards of conformance in compliance with industry standards during 2006 - 2007. Northumbrian Water taps into 2020 expertise
North East CCTV specialists, 2020 Vision have won a major contract with Northumbrian Water, which has commissioned the North Shields based security specialists to provide a major overhaul to its surveillance systems at both its Pity Me head office and Washington sites. Freeman Hospital CCTV proves its worth
A full scale emergency evacuation was narrowly avoided at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital thanks to 2020 Vision's state of the art CCTV systems. Berwick feels the benefit of 2020 Vision
Berwick Town Centre CCTV System once again proved its worth by capturing invaluable footage of a serious assault on police officers in Golden Square on August 4th. 2020 Vision - Ensure your CCTV is not illegal
The UK is a surveillance society with an estimated 14.2 million CCTV cameras, one for every 14 people.
CCTV has become common place in virtually every town and city and is seen as one of the nation's weapons in the war against crime.
Everyone is talking about talking cameras
In order to increase the effectiveness of their town CCTV cameras South Tyneside Council has commissioned 2020 Vision to incorporate a public address system.
The introduction of voice broadcast speakers which enable CCTV operators in the Control Room to challenge and warn miscreants that they are being monitored on CCTV, thereby reducing antisocial behavior and minor criminal offences
2020 help MetroCentre Maintain Safe Shopping
North East CCTV specialists 2020 Vision are celebrating after being awarded a prestigious contract to service and maintain the vast CCTV network covering Gateshead's MetroCentre.
The MetroCentre, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe currently houses over 300 retailers, 50 cafes and restaurants and leisure attractions.
Healthy Security at Newcastle NHS Trust
NORTH EAST based security specialists, 2020 Vision have secured a major contract to design and implement a new ‘state of the art' CCTV and Access Control System for Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest hospital groups in the UK.
2020 will begin by installing the CCTV system at the Freeman Hospital. The extensive operation will consist of fitting 105 internal cameras - angled to cover all entrances, exits and stairs, 15 cameras focusing on the external areas of the hospital and car parks, 12 further external cameras covering ‘hot spots' and finally 7 internal colour domes protecting hospital ‘streets' and waiting areas.
Clinical Use of CCTV
A new teaching facility for Hull Royal Infirmary utilizes the training SimMAN system from the Laerdal Corporation,
2020Vision were called in to enhance the system through the use of sophisticated interactive CCTV, enabling the East Riding Medical Educational Centre to maximize its Investment.
SimMAN is a life size mannequin with computerized interface, which can be very effectively used to teach medical staff clinical and decision making skills during realistic patient scenarios.
Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure launches
The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has been formed through the merger of the National Security Advice Centre (NSAC) and the National Infrastructure Security Coordination Centre (NISCC).
Security dynamo called upon by Kiev
North East businessman, Peter Houlis, attends security summit in Eastern Europe as sole Western representative.
First employee for new 2020 Vision office
A £3.5 MILLION CCTV provider has expanded by opening its first office outside the North East, and has appointed the first member of staff to begin driving new business along the M62 corridor.
North Shields-based 2020 Vision has appointed security expert, Dave Allen to head up its new office in West Yorkshire, in a bid to transform the firm into a £10 million business within five years. £1m for surveillance technology
A CONTRACT worth an estimated £1m has been awarded to North Shields-based security firm 2020 Vision, to upgrade security at a number of residential sites throughout Sunderland.Following the successful implementation of security systems in five high-rise tower blocks in North Sunderland and the control room based in Leechmere, 2020 Vision was handed a deal which will mean new security installations for ten more low-rise sites in the Hendon area.
2020 Win International Award
NORTH EAST CCTV provider, 2020 Vision has scooped a prestigious international award for its work on a well-known Wearside housing project.2020 Vision won ‘Best Security Project’ at the International Fire Security and Conference Awards (IFSEC) for its work in conjunction with Sunderland Housing Group and national security manufacturer, Honeywell Video Systems.
2020 scoop major deal with international car manufacturer
SURVEILLANCE specialists, 2020 Vision have secured a major contract with car manufacturer, Nissan to implement a CCTV system which will protect more than £22.5 million worth of vehicle stock at their North East site.The new CCTV system will monitor over 15,000 vehicles across the Washington-based 65-acre distribution site, which is Nissan’s biggest in the UK and 2020’s largest scale surveillance project for a manufacturing site to date.
Boom in sales brings in new security expert
North East CCTV firm 2020 Vision, has appointed a new sales expert to cope with the demand of its expanding client base after securing a major contract with Nissan.2020 Vision has implemented a new CCTV system for national car manufacturer Nissan, which will protect more than £22.5 million worth of vehicle stock.
Vision of G8 Summit
A high tech, £180,000, CCTV system provided by a North East firm will be watching over the G8 Summit due to take place in Gleneagles next week.Completed by security specialists 2020 Vision Systems in 2004, it routes all of the CCTV under the Lothian and Borders Police jurisdiction into one Force Communications Centre (FCC).
Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
SPACE age technology is being deployed to give visitors to north east England a bird’s eye view of wildlife on a remote Northumberland nature reserve.The RSPB is working with Tyneside-based surveillance camera experts 2020 Vision on installing Big Brother-style CCTV equipment on the RSPB Island reserve (which lies one mile out in the North Sea). The project is a new direction for the company, whose cameras are usually used to monitor city life, not wildlife.
Intelligent CCTV system arrives from Down Under
A revolutionary new security system, seen as a major technological leap forward in the fight against terrorism by automatically alerting CCTV operators to unattended packages and suspicious individuals, is now available in the UK.North Shields-based security systems specialist 2020 Vision Systems has won the contract from Sydney-based system developer iOmniscient to distribute its latest technology.
Major contract win for 2020 vision
LOTHIAN and Borders Police Force has commissioned North Shields based security specialists 2020 Vision Systems to provide a major overhaul to its surveillance systems in the mid, east and west Lothian areas. High Speed Project Puts CCTV Into Leeds Leisure Centres
Leisure centres operated by Leeds City Council have been fitted with comprehensive CCTV systems under a fast-tracked scheme designed to boost safety and security.Security Specialist, 2020 Vision Systems Ltd, has now completed its 20th system in leisure centres across the city and has subsequently been awarded a maintenance contract to ensure the equipment continues to provide top quality results.
2020 secures new deal to upgrade University security in Birmingham
THE University of Birmingham is investing £½ million into upgrading its security systems at its Edgbaston Campus in a move to provide even safer environments for its students.CCTV cameras have proven to cut crimes committed in University grounds by more than 50% over the past few years. Currently catering for 26,000 students, both from the UK and across 150 countries internationally, Birmingham expects the new measures to help reduce crime even further.
Student Security Stepped Up!
NORTH East Universities are continuing to invest in hi-tech security on campuses to provide safe and secure environments for the rising number of students studying in the region.North Shields-based security specialist 2020 Vision, has provided CCTV surveillance technology at Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities for the past 10 years. Once again the company has beaten national competition to upgrade security measures at each institution.
Solid as a Rock
NORTHERN Rock security is being stepped up this month as North East CCTV specialist 2020 Vision is carrying out a £120,000 revamp to upgrade surveillance facilities.A state of the art CCTV control room will be installed, incorporating a graphical user interface (GUI) which will enable a proactive patrol of sites, using a series of geographical maps displaying the locations of all connected cameras.
North security expert invited to top nuclear conference
A NORTH EAST security expert has been invited to speak at the first ever International forum for Physical Nuclear Security in the Ukraine.Peter Houlis, managing director of 2020 Vision Ltd, has been invited to the conference in Kiev by the Scientific and Research Informational-Analytical Centre.
First 'CASH' boost in the region for 2020 Vision
A LEADING security company based in North Shields has become the first in the region to install a new groundbreaking database system, exclusive to Tyne and Wear.CCTV and security specialists, 2020 Vision has spent £20,000 on the new ‘CASH for Windows’ facility which will enhance the company ethos - ‘brilliance is our benchmark’. The investment means that the company’s staff and customers are able to benefit from ‘cradle to grave’ information on installations.
Growth in CCTV usage reaches record levels
IN the past decade, the use of CCTV has grown to unprecedented levels. In the UK between 150 and 300 million pounds per year is now spent on the surveillance industry with growth estimated at 15 to 20% percent annually.Many companies across the UK are installing CCTV cameras and equipment to provide an integrated security solution that is effective in combating crime.
Working Lunch - BBC
Managing Director of 2020 Vision, Peter Houlis, being interviewed on the BBC’s working lunch about the very latest in artificial intelligence software – ISEiT 2020 vision for city centre
NORTH Shields based security specialist 2020 Vision Systems has won the £250,000 contract to refurbish the entire Newcastle City Centre CCTV system.2020 Vision has been chosen to update and replace existing cameras and cabling in the City and extend the system from 16 to 18 cameras.