IIPSEC 2008 Innovation Award Winner  Honeywell Building Solutions for Wembley Stadium (WNSL) Project.  Picture shows Event Director Kevin Fagan (Left) Mike Holbrow (General Manager - Networks Division of Honeywell Building Solutions and Paul Hennings IP Focus Editor.
The result of this installation at an iconic new building provides for a safer, more secure and more comfortable facility that offers better building control as well as lower operating costs. It pulls together all the different technical systems with centralized data into one integrated solution. Judges Comments “Quite simply it sets a new standard for fully integrated security systems.”  ~ “IP at its very best.” ~ “A national showcase for the benefits of system convergence through IP" ~ "A build from scratch” project for the iconic new Wembley Stadium, this is the most extensive building integration solution in the UK for arguably the most technically advanced stadium in the world." ~ “A fantastic example of system convergence with impressive scale to boot.
Hardware Catagory
Hardware Winner  CIEFFE  for NETTUNO MegaDome PTZ Camera  Picture shows Paul Hennings - IP Focus Editor (Left) Fabrizio Colciago - Cieffe and Kevin Fagan - Event Director.
This product introduces the mega pixel pan tilt and zoom IP camera with MPEG4 compression and high-resolution video. Judges Comments  “A good innovative development in mega pixel technology” ~ “Makes mega pixel technology a more compelling proposal. The next leader to chase?”  ~ “At last, an IP dome with mega pixel technology.”
Hardware Finalists (In Random Order)
CEM Systems - DIU 220 (PoE) Door Interface Unit This product combines Ethernet communications and sufficient power to support a complete door set, including a reader. Judges Comment  “A complete at the door solution that brings IP access control to a wider market.”
Flir Systems - SR-35x140MS This long range, dual view thermal imaging camera provides a high-resolution image for target identification. Judges Comment  “An elegant extension for thermal imaging capability, offering a low maintenance solution.”
JVC Professional - VR-N900U Network Video Recorder This network video recorder combines the best in analogue and digital IP technology to create a single security solution with embedded software architecture. Judges Comment  “Peace of mind in analogue to IP transition for small and medium sized installations.”
Veracity UK - OUTREACH Ethernet and POE Extender The Outreach extender frees IP video installers from the cable length limits of Ethernet networks. Judges Comment “Neat little device to extend IP networks with ROI benefits that are absolutely clear.”
Sofware Catagory
Software Winner Salent Technologies for Monitoring Centre Software Picture shows Paul Hennings - IP Focus Editor (Left) Mike Heinrich - Salent and Kevin Fagan -IIPSEC Event Director.
An advanced event/alarm management system that allows any alarm to trigger any number of responses – automatic or operator targeted.  Judges Comments  “An intelligent event handling product with great ideas.” ~ “A completely integrated solution with good benefits” ~ “Compelling real world solution which will be a sure-fire hit with remote monitoring providers.”
Software Finalists (In Random Order)
Bosch Security - IVMD (Intelligent Video Motion Detection) 2.0 Video motion detection with advanced video content analysis that suppresses unwanted alarms from spurious sources in the image. Judges Comment “Good to see real processing of video at the edge device.”
Emizon 21 - Alarm Signaling Service A secure, managed, messaging service designed and developed specifically for IP networks. Judges Comment  “Moving monitoring into the IP arena and reducing customer costs.”
Cardax / GSMS - Sagem Integration Access Control An access control system that integrates the highest levels of biometric identification with fingerprint and pin combined. Judges Comment “Offers a painless introduction and upgrade to fingerprint biometrics for Access Control.”
Milestone - ProtectT Analytics This latest version of XProtect software incorporates advanced intelligent video analytics with license plate recognition included. Judges Comment “An easy to implement provision that meets the growing requirement for automatic number plate recognition analysis.”
Application (Project) Catagory
Application Winner  Honeywell Building Solutions for Wembley Stadium (WNSL) Project. Picture shows Event Director Kevin Fagan (Left) Mike Holbrow (General Manager - Networks Division of Honeywell Building Solutions and Paul Hennings IP Focus Editor.
The result of this installation at an iconic new building provides for a safer, more secure and more comfortable facility that offers better building control as well as lower operating costs. It pulls together all the different technical systems with centralized data into one integrated solution. Judges Comments “Quite simply it sets a new standard for fully integrated security systems.”  ~ “IP at its very best.” ~ “A national showcase for the benefits of system convergence through IP" ~ "A build from scratch” project for the iconic new Wembley Stadium, this is the most extensive building integration solution in the UK for arguably the most technically advanced stadium in the world." ~ “A fantastic example of system convergence with impressive scale to boot.
Application (Project) Finalists (In Random Order)
DVTel - Sea Locks Project Project Sea Lock has over 70 locks and accommodates cargo boats up to 300feet long. This solution provided a centrally located operation that replaced an individual lock manual system. Judges Comments “Innovative application of CCTV technology with immediate operational and commercial benefits.  The effectiveness of safety critical operations can be demonstrably augmented through such.”
Flir Systems - G8 Summit Needless to say that a summit that brings together the heads of state of the eight most important economic powers requires the highest level of security. Judges Comment “An ideal technology solution to a pressing security requirement over a large threat area. The highest level of surveillance possible and done quite superbly.”
Always On - Grocery Chain IP over ISDN solution A secure private network solution for a grocery chain requiring remote monitoring for its IP cameras in over 400 stores. Judges Comment “An elegant and cost saving technical solution to realise the benefits of IP communication.”
Telindus Surveillance Solutions - The National Roads Telecommunications Services A national digital system linking more than 14,000 message signs, emergency telephones and up to 4,000 CCTV cameras to the highways Agency’s network of traffic control centres. Judges Comment “A highly complex problem that has been expertly solved. The scale of this project illustrates large national systems are now a reality”
IP UserGroup Award
Winner  Axis Communication for 212 PTZ Camera A delighted Steve Gorski UK Managing Director from Axis Communications collects the award which was voted by the 16,000 worldwide members of the IP UserGroup  www.ipusergroup.com
Finalists Include... Cieffe – Nettunno MegaPX Camera This Mega pixel network camera offers MPEG4 compression algorithm. Fluidmesh – 2200 Series Networking products Wireless and networking products designed specifically for security and video surveillance. IQeye – Sentinel Series Mega Pixel Cameras All-weather network cameras with power over Ethernet and up to 5 mega pixel models. JVC Professional – VR-N900U NVR A fully integrated network video recorder for both IP and analogue cameras. Mobotix – M12D IP Camera A high performance day/night network camera equipede with two separate image sensors.
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