Press Release Summary: Derwent Systems's AEGIS IR Illuminator is the recipient of 2 prizes from the North East Business Awards.
Press Release Body: Cramlington, UK, April 2008. Derwent Systems Ltd is delighted to have been awarded two prestigious accolades in the North East Business Awards. The company who design, develop and manufacture innovative security lighting solutions were named winners in both the Technology and Product Innovation categories for their AEGIS infrared illuminator.
Derwent developed AEGIS (meaning protected by) in direct response to customer feedback, a fact that impressed the judging panel. Combining innovations in infrared technology and product design, AEGIS is a truly unique product which answers long standing LED performance related issues identified by the security industry.
AEGIS is the only LED infrared illuminator designed specifically to compensate for LED degradation over time. The optical output of typical LED illuminators will degrade by up to 10% within the first few months of operation and continue to degrade during the operational life of the illuminator. This is a long-standing performance-related problem identified by security specifiers, consultants, and end users alike. LED degradation results in poor light output, reduced image quality and reduced illumination range.
AEGIS is the only IR illuminator to feature a built-in microprocessor which controls and adjusts light output to automatically compensate for LED degradation and guarantee a constant level of lighting performance over the life of the illuminator. This patent pending technology which Derwent call Constant Light(tm) is the reason the company describes AEGIS as \"the security industry\'s first Intelligent-IR illuminator.\"
AEGIS also features Black Diamond(tm) technology, a micro-refractive lens technique that enables up to 220m (720ft) of even infrared illumination and widened beam patterns (up to 120° from a single unit). This means full 360° illumination for dome CCTV cameras is possible with only three wide angle illuminators. An innovative 12V DC / 24V AC Power-On-Board(tm) feature can eliminate the need for a separate power supply unit, for easier, more aesthetically pleasing installations.
AEGIS is one of a number of innovative new products which will be showcased by Derwent on stand 16045 at this year\'s IFSEC security exhibition in Birmingham, 12th - 15th May 2008.
This is the eighth year of the North East Business Awards, which are run by The Journal and its sister paper the Evening Gazette in Middlesbrough. Derwent Systems are now looking forward to competing at the competitions finals which take place on May 1.
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For further press information & photos please contact Penny Haywood at PHPR Ltd on 0131 669 5190 or email penny@phpr.co.uk.
For marketing and sales please contact Emma Wilson, Marketing Manager, Derwent Systems Ltd Direct: +44 (0)1670 700006 or email emma.wilson@derwentcctv.com
About Derwent Systems Ltd
UK manufacturer Derwent Systems Ltd is widely acknowledged as industry leaders in the field of security lighting and number plate capture solutions. Field proven over a sixteen-year history forged on engineering excellence, Derwent products are specified by top consultants for their industry leading technology, uncompromising performance and ability to deliver outstanding imaging results in the most challenging of conditions.
Derwent\'s capability for meeting the exacting requirements of today\'s security professionals has led to the development of a complete range of leading halogen bulb based and LED infrared and white light illumination. Recent advances in infrared technology from the company include; Black Diamond(tm) awarded the \"Best New Video Device\" by the Security Industry Association at ISC West 2007 and the AEGIS range which incorporate innovations in design and technology to produce the world\'s first Intelligent-IR(tm) illuminators. Derwent\'s complete range of number plate capture solutions REG(tm), are deployed for critical security and ITS applications worldwide and have proven successful in overcoming the many obstacles effective number plate capture entails. REG(tm) captures the number plate consistently, reliably and regardless of speed, lighting or the weather conditions. Derwent Systems Ltd is led by Peter Beare, Managing Director of Extreme CCTV\'s European Operations. Derwent\'s UK-based manufacturing facilities are certified to ISO 9002, and are a centre of excellence for the design, development and manufacture of high performance infrared and number plate capture solutions. See the latest product range at http://www.derwentcctv.com/home/index.php?id=11 and watch the performance footage at http://www.derwentcctv.com/home/index.php?id=14
Key Markets * Defence: Army, Navy, RAF, NATO * High Security Police HQ\'s: Embassies, Airports, Critical Infrastructures, Government Buildings * Marine Environments: Ports, Seafronts, Harbours, * Architectural: National Heritage Buildings, Modern Architecture, International Landmarks, Residential, Commercial * Traditional CCTV: Town Centres, Car Parks, Traffic and Highways Monitoring, Shopping Centres, Schools * Rapid Deployment: Police Vehicles, Building Site Security, Perimeter Security * ITS: Traffic Monitoring, Congestion Charging, Traffic and Highways Monitoring, Average Speed Enforcement - Temporary and Fixed Installations, Access Control * System Upgrades for 24/7 Operability
About Extreme CCTV Vancouver based Extreme CCTV was founded in1997 by current President and CEO, Jack Gin. During its ten years of consecutive revenue-growth, Extreme has established itself as a leading name in the global security industry, with a strong reputation for excellence and in-house engineering expertise in precision engineered electro-optics. Extreme has well-established sales channels and a global sales reach, serving defence, Homeland Security, prisons, commercial and residential surveillance, town centres and transit hubs. Emerging markets for the company include petrochemical (Hazloc), ITS, biometrics, customs/border patrol, ports, harbours and parking. Extreme acquired Derwent Systems Ltd. in 2001 and Forward Vision Ltd in 2006. Extreme also has an investment in Obzerv Technologies Inc. Extreme placed an Initial Public Offering in 2002 and was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2003. In February 2008 the Extreme Group in its entirety was purchased by Robert Bosch GmbH
Derwent Systems Ltd. Derwent House, Colbourne Crescent, Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WB Company Registration Number: 3009842 Registered Address: 1 St James Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1YQ
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Contact Details: Derwent Systems Ltd. Derwent House, Colbourne Crescent, Nelson Park Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WB Company Registration Number: 3009842 Registered Address: 1 St James Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE99 1YQ
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