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Customer success stories
Examples of how customers across a wide variety of industries are using Vision Systems' solutions to solve their fire protection & security problems.

• East Rand Retail Park (ERP) Shopping Mall success story
  ERP reduces the number of armed robberies at their retail strip mall, one of the largest in the East Rand, South Africa
• Tracey's Diamonds Success Story
  Sales increase after installing a remotely monitored man-trap to protect staff and customers from crime
• Kentucky Fried Chicken - Customer Success Story
  Video Alarm Monitoring South Africa deter would be burglars at local KFC outlet
• VESDA_Tyre_Warehouse_Customer_Success_Story version 01
  The case study discusses how an international tyre company replaced the fire protection systems in two of their Thai warehouses with VESDA to reduce maintenance costs and false alarms.
• Irish Aviation Authority Success Story
  The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) installed ADPRO Pro Series Infra Red Detectors and ADPRO FastTrace Surveillance to help protect the safe control of air traffic in the skies over Ireland.
• Scottish & Southern Energy protect their power generation facilities
  Learn how one of the largest integrated energy companies in Great Britain rely on ADPRO as its uncomprimising total, high quality security solution of choice.
• Travis Perkins success story, version 6
  Learn how major UK builder’s merchant group, Travis Perkins, selected an ADPRO solution to manage CCTV footage from 241 retail sites from one single video control room.
• ADPRO BMW park Lane success story, version 1
  Car dealership selects Xtralis’ ADPRO FastTrace multi-site security system for its prime London locations.
• Hertfordshire County Council
  Installs an ADPRO remote security technology to cut down on vandalism and crime in their schools with a view to extend the system to other Council-owned amenities.
• T-mobile success story
  T-mobile has reduced the threat of violence, robbery & theft by implementing remote security monitoring for their many retail stores
• Arriva Trains Wales Ltd success story, version 1
  Learn how Arriva Trains Wales Ltd, one of the UK's largest train operators, selected an ADPRO solution to monitor 77 trains stations across South Wales from one central location.
• Health care and hospitals success story, version 3
  Staff, patients and visitors are now protected by an electronic guard that escorts them to their cars in dark and lonely hospital car parks.
• Herb Chambers Car Yard success story, version 3
  Herb Chambers chose an ADPRO video security solution to protect the high value cars on their extensive car lots in Boston, USA.
• McDonalds Restaurants in the UK success story, version 3
  By installing ADPRO remote CCTV systems, McDonalds has dramatically increased repeat business from young families who want to enjoy a safe McDonalds dining experience.
• Melbourne's Cheapest Cars success story, version 2
  Car dealership reduces theft and vandalism, slashes ongoing security manpower costs and pleases their insurance company with an ADPRO interactive video monitoring solution.
• SCT Transport success story, version 2
  This logistics company implemented a state of the art security system to monitor its facilities, spread across Australia, from a central location.
• Swindon Borough Council success story, version 2
  This local government authority reduced crime and slashed their security costs by using an ADPRO video security system on a wireless network
• Imperial Holding Group Customer Success Story
  Two Vehicle Dealerships in South Africa solve theft and vandalism issues
• China Netcom, version 1
  Telecommunications giant installs a fire protection system that can be remotely monitored and controlled, resulting in lower operating costs and protection of the telephone service of 10 million customers
• Kamppi - The Helsinki Underground Bus Terminal success story
  The case study discusses the design and installation of a VESDA system to protect Kamppi - the Helsinki Underground Bus Terminal.

Application notes
Details of how Vision Systems' products can be applied to particular situations.

• Guide to ordering and licensing VSM4
  
• VESDA & FALCONnet Integration Technical Note
  How to integrate a VESDA detector on the FALCONnet panel
• Recommended settings for VLC-900 detectors, MRMs and HLIs on a large VESDAnet network
  This Application note is suitable for Nohmi-branded VESDA detectors only.

White papers
Offer detailed explanations of aspects of technology related to fire protection.

• ADPRO Introduction to Video Motion Detection and Outdoor Perimeter Security white paper
  This document explains how VMDs work and suggests some products, the ADPRO PRO 75A, PRO 150D and PRO 250A PIR telescope, which feature a VMD.
• Why Remote Video Verification White Paper
  This white paper discusses the advantages of using video to verify the cause of alarms and to determine the appropriate response.
• VESDA EN54-20 white paper
  This white paper provides some insight into the details of EN 54-20, the new European product standard for aspirating smoke detection

Presentations
PowerPoint, animations or videos that illustrate specific technologies or applications.

• Access control with remote video vertification
  This movie illustrates the use of CCTV to monitor and control site access from a remote central station
• Using video security systems to protect outdoor stock from theft
  Flash animation showing how remote monitoring video can be used with two-way audio to deter intruders entering a site
• Overview of remote video verification of alarms from a central station
  A movie (wmv) providing and overview of remote video verification of alarms.
• Using CCTV to detect staff fraud in a retail store
  This movie (wmv) shows how a video security system can be linked to an EPOS system to detect theft of inventory by staff.
• Perimeter protection with remote video verification of alarms
  This movie (wmv) shows how a video security system can be used to prevent intruders accessing a property.
• Using video security systems to protect staff
  This movie (wmv) shows how a video security system can be used to protect staff in retail stores from physical threats.
• VESDA Sales Presentation – Hi-tech Manufacturing
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Application brochures
These brochures provide an overview of how Vision Systems' technologies can be applied to solve specific application problems.

• VESDA Cold Stores application brochure, Korean version
  Protecting facilities and refrigerated stock from smoke or fire damage is a priority of any cold and frozen storage business. Discover why VESDA provides optimum fire protection in cold storage.
• VESDA Marine Vessels application brochure, Korean version
  Discover how VESDA is protecting Cruise Ships, Cargo Vessels, Naval Ships, Leisure Boats, Ferries and Submarines from fire
• Xtralis ADPRO eGuarding & eManagement Brochure, version 5
  This brochure outlines the Xtralis ADPRO eGuarding and eManagement Solution that will extend the reach of existing security systems
• ADPRO Rail application brochure, version 3
  Protecting rail passengers and staff
• Are you losing money due to staff EPOS fraud?
  This brochure describes the ADPRO video security solution for retail shrinkage due to staff theft.
• Xtralis ADPRO Video Verification CMS brochure, version 3
  This brochure describes the Xtralis ADPRO solution for Central Monitoring Stations.
• Detección de humo en almacenes frigoríficos, versión 04
  La protección de los locales y su contenido del humo y de los daños del fuego es una prioridad de cualquier almacenamiento de alimentos refrigerados o congelados. Descubra por qué VESDA proporciona una protección óptima contra el fuego en los almacenes frigoríficos.
• VESDA Cold Stores application brochure, Metric version 04
  Protecting facilities and refrigerated stock from smoke or fire damage is a priority of any cold and frozen storage business. Discover why VESDA provides optimum fire protection in cold storage.
• Xtralis VESDA Marine Vessels application brochure, Metric, version 1
  Discover how Xtralis VESDA is protecting Cruise Ships, Cargo Vessels, Naval Ships, Leisure Boats, Ferries and Submarines from fire
• VESDA Trains application brochure, Metric, version 4
  This brochure describes how very early warning smoke detection is used to protect trains from fire
• Financial Data Center VESDA applications brochure
  Learn how a VESDA very early warning smoke detection system can protect a data center from downtime.
• Financial Data Center VESDA application solution for Consultants
  An application solution (PDF) that discusses technical aspects of designing a smoke detection system for a data center - from high air flows to incabinet protection. The key is achieving the earliest possible warning to prevent downtime.
• Protecting AC–DC–AC-HVDC Connections from the threat of fire
  This brochure describes how VESDA smoke detection is ideal for protecting these connections to ensure service provision.
• Vesda warehouse fire test demonstration brochure
  Vesda warehouse fire test demonstration brochure
• Fire risks & losses associated with warehouses
  This technical report by Willis insurance brokers gives great examples of the losses associated with fires in warehouses and guidelines and checklists for developing a risk profile for a particular warehouse.

Press coverage
Published articles and press releases related to Vision Systems' products.

• VESDA Industry and Application Solutions
  3 smoke detectors commonly used in warehouses worldwide and compliant with international standards are put to the test. The results will surprise…
• It's time for Xenon to retire gracefully
  Learn more about the Xenon upgrade program
• New Release of ADPRO Presidium, an intelligent video intrusion detection system
  New ADPRO Presidium provides most reliable outdoor detection performance and minimum false alarms
• Performance Based Design Solutions at the Building Services Exhibiton –M&E Exhibition
  Xtralis exhibits VESDA smoke detection and Millbank voice alarm systems, tailored for unobtrusive design within buildings.
• Vision Systems exhibits VESDA smoke detection and Millbank voice alarm systems at Intersec 2006.
  Vision Systems showcases performance based design solutions for smoke detection and voice alarm at leading fire & security exhibition in Dubai
• McDonalds tells ADPRO - 'I'm Lovin' it
  ADPRO remote video monitoring solution reduces crime and improves business at McDonalds
• New version of VSM4 software released
  VSM4 software sets up, monitors and troubleshoots VESDA fire protection systems on single or multiple globally distributed networks from one convenient central location.
• Ensuring fire safety at 2008 Olympic Games
  Early warning fire detection system protects Olympic venues, mass transit systems and critical infrastructure in Beijing
• Xtralis ADPRO Presidium receives Primary Detection System Classification From UK Government
  Xtralis ADPRO Presidium earns official recognition as a Primary Detection System from the Home Office Scientific Development Branch” i-LIDS” Project and becomes a recommended solution for UK Government Sterile Zone Monitoring Applications
• Xtralis Strengthens Global Executive Team
  Xtralis appoints New Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations
• Xtralis focuses on new generation of Integrated Security Solutions at IFSEC 2008
  Xtralis is following up on recent acquisitions with the launch of enterprise-wide security solutions to complement its existing ADPRO product range
• Brand New Outdoor Infra Red Detectors
  Xtralis ADPRO Launches Three New Outdoor Infra Red Detectors
• Xtralis Strengthens its position as the Market Leader through the acquisition of ICAM.
  ICAM, a UK based manufacturer of Air-sampling Smoke Detection systems, is acquired by Xtralis.
• VESDA Wins Russian Gong
  VESDA Products voted Best in Show at SFITEX-2007, St Petersburg
• ADPRO does the Double!
  Twice the storage capacity now available with ADPRO’s FastTrace Multi-site Video management technology
• Xtralis and VSK Group Join Forces to Form a Security and Surveillance Technology Power House
  We are pleased to announce the USD $49 Million acquisition of VSK Group
• Vision Fire & Security has a new identity - Xtralis
  We are pleased to announce that Vision Fire & Security is now known as Xtralis
• Car lots 'drive' security remotely
  This Security Magazine article desribes how the Herb Chambers car lots in Boston, MA, USA, use a centralized remote video security monitoring solution to protect the cars on their lots
• Co-op fights back against crime with CCTV warnings to shoppers
  Article from Uk magazine, Retail Week, discussing the use of ADPRO video security equipment to reduce shrinkage and protect staff.
• New Fire Protection for Historic Church
  This article from a newsletter of Alan K Chunck Consulting, discusses why VESDA is the first choice of fire protection for a heritage church in Australia
• McDonalds Policed by Vision Systems
  This article appeared in A&S Asia and discusses what benefits an ADPRO video monitoring system has brought to McDonalds restaurants in the U.K.
• Protecting your clean room from the threat of fire
  Article discussing how latest technologies can help prevent a fire from even starting in a clean room, let alone spreading. Published in Global Semiconductor magazine.
• Presidential LEEDership - how an eye toward environmentalism guided the design of the new William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center
  This online article from Consulting-Specifying engineer discusses the design of the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Center, including the use of VESDA very early warning smoke detection.
• Fire in the jailhouse
  This article appeared in Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine. It addresses the considerations when designing a fire protection system for a correctional facility.
• Risk Management and Fire Protection for Mission Critical Facilities
  Article in May 05 edition of Fire Australia that discusses developments in technology for protecting mission critical facilities
• Early Warning Smoke Detection and Smoke Modeling in 300mm Flow-Through Fab Facilities
  This article, published in Future Fab magazine, focuses on how the selection of the right kind of life safety system can maximize the protection of property that may incur significant damage before life is ever endangered.
• Abel Alarms Communications Monitoring Station upgrade
  This article appeared in Professional Security. It discusses the upgrade of this remote alarm monitoring center in the UK.
• Pretty as a picture
  This article appeared in Professional Security. It discusses the Security upgrade at the National Trust's Petworth House property.
• Security Web product assessment - ADPRO FastTrace
  This article discusses how the ADPRO FastTrace remote video security unit can be used in a BS8418-compliant security system.
• ADPRO remote video monitoring solution reduces crime and improves business at McDonalds
  This article appeared in Security Park and discusses what benefits an ADPRO video monitoring system has brought to McDonalds restaurants
• Turning Vision into reality
  This article appeared in Security World International Magazine. It discusses the company direction of Vision Systems and includes a Q&A session with the CEO
• Capturing the face of terrorism
  This article appeared in Security World magazine. It discusses how existing video security technologies can be used to combat terrorism.
• Accomodating smoke detection in warehouses
  This article from Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine discusses considerations when designing a smoke detection system for a warehouse, including false alarms due to dirty environments and dealing with smoke stratification in large warehouses.
• VESDA - Leader in Very Early Warning Smoke Detection
  This article, published in Taiwan Fire & Safety Magazine, describes how VESDA maintains its position as a leader in ASD very early warning smoke detection, and includes an interview with Shane Lewis, VESDA Sales Director of Asia Pacific, about the company's future direction.
• Very early warning detection for semiconductor facilities
  This article, published in the Jan/Feb 2006 issue of Taiwan Fire & Safety Magazine, describes how VESDA air sampling system provides reliable and early warning smoke detection in semiconductor facilities and clean room enivornments.
• Fire Detection in Airports
  This article discusses how to best protect aircraft hangars and retail space in airports from fire.
• Use of Fire Dynamics Simulator for large open space protection
  This article appeared in Fire Protection Engineering. It discusses the use of computer modelling to assess fire protection systems that have been designed using Performance-Based-Design principles.
• Quantitative assessment of air sampling-type detector for large open spaces protection
  Published in Fire Handbook 2005, this article discusses the challenging issues faced in protecting large open spaces and the effectiveness of air sampling-type detectors
• Restoration of Utah State Capitol
  This $212 million project included using light fixtures as smoke detectors to preserve the interior beauty of the buidling.
• Very Early Warning Smoke Detection
  This article is from Fire Handbook 2005 and describes how very early warning smoke detection is applied to mission critical facilities
• Fire Protection for Telecommunication spaces
  This article appeared in Workplace protection magazine and discusses the risks associated with fires in Telco facilities, possible solutions and the development of the NFPA 76 standard covering Telco facilities.

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