The Bloomfield Group Corporate Ski Trip 2013

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Richard Bissett

It’s that time of year again. As with the last 7 years, the advanced party has gone out to Chatel to ensure there is food in the cupboard, the beds are made, the heating is on, oh, and that the wine cellar is suitable stocked.

On Saturday 2nd March 2013 a dozen or so selected customers and suppliers will meet at Geneva Airport and be transferred by a staff member to the spacious Chalet in Chatel on the Swiss / French border so the fun can begin.

They will ski, snowboard, eat and drink, enjoy Apres Ski and, if previous years are anything to go by, have a rather good time mixing fantastic networking and business discussion opportunities with like minded individuals who are also not averse to having a good laugh. There WILL be a lot of laughter!.

On Tuesday night the group will receive a short demonstration of some cutting edge technology like the 360Vision Technology 1080p Predator and the NASv2 deployable CCTV system. GJD and TDSi will also do a quick précis on their newest and latest technologies but we always keep it short and to the point as the smells from the kitchen draw peoples attention to dinner table for more chat and great food.

On Wednesday its all change as the first group are shuttled back to the Geneva Airport and the second group are transferred to Chatel. The clock resets and we start all over again.

If you are a Bloomfield Group customer or supplier and would like to be considered for the event in 2014 then please email in to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let us know.

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The Bloomfield Group to showcase high definition surveillance at the Canadian High Commission

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Richard Bissett

The Bloomfield Group in partnership with MET and Avigilon are to showcase the future of high definition surveillance at the Canadian High Commission on 15th March 2013.

This prestigious day has been split in two with visitors coming for the AM session and staying for lunch or arriving at lunchtime and staying for the PM session. The two hour lunch has been setup to provide the best possible opportunity for networking as it is important that visitors talk with each other as well as with the hosts.

Avigilon are defining the future of protection through innovative high-definition surveillance solutions. Founded in 2004, they design and manufacture high-definition surveillance solutions that deliver the best evidence. Their open, industry-leading HD network video management software and mega pixel cameras are reinventing surveillance by providing  the world’s best image quality.

With Avigilon’s open components you can customise your own powerful, scalable and cost effective surveillance solution. With all of their hardware and software designed and manufactured in Canada, you will always get the best quality and the most reliable products in the industry.

MET specialises in IT support- managed services, IT project design and delivery and expert IT advice. MET has over 14 years experience designing, implementing and supporting complex IT solutions and projects for organisations across the UK. MET has also worked together with The Bloomfield Group to provide security solutions to run on IP networks securely.

Avigilon and MET are both obvious partners for The Bloomfield Group as all mentioned here have quality and service as their primary drivers and are measured on them by independent industry organisations.

With invitation-only places being sought after, The Bloomfield Group has already received 40 acceptances within two working days of the first tranche being sent out so its poised to be a very well supported, informative and enjoyable day.

 

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Bloomfield Group Exhibit at IHEEM

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Richard Bissett

“Bloomfield Group Exhibit at IHEEM”

The IHEEM Annual Conference is the UK’s key meeting place for estates and facilities experts shaping the healthcare landscape and is the largest event in the Healthcare for Engineering, Estates and the Facilities community

This year over 70 companies displayed over 450 products.

Healthcare Estates (IHEEM) was an event that focuses on the design, build, maintenance and management of healthcare estates & facilities. The exhibition was the complete event for specifiers and high-level decision-makers from across the healthcare sector. Healthcare Estates Exhibition aimed to help visitors solve everyday problems, and develop long-term strategies to create efficient, clean, safe and sustainable environments for healthcare.

The Bloomfield Group had a stand at IHEEM this year to provide a forum for discussions with prospective and existing customers. The focus was how we could help them with security generally but also with specific industry challenges like metal and gas theft. The innovative NAS V2 deployable CCTV system was obviously discussed at length and the Bloomfield Group is now fully engaged in following up all the leads and opportunities.

We start it all over again next week when the Transport Security Expo kicks off on 14th November 2012.

 

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The Bloomfield Group to Unveil NAS V2 at Transport Expo 2012 at London Olympia

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Richard Bissett

The award nominated NAS is soon to be superseded by the NAS V2, an equally well specified, totally deployable, remotely monitored CCTV system but in a much smaller and lighter package. The NAS V2 will be approximately half the size of the original NAS which itself has sold worldwide into such places as Russia, Malta, South Africa and now there is a growing interest in Canada and North America.

The Canadian / North American launch of the NAS V2 will take place at CANASA in Toronto on the 24th and 25th October followed by the European unveiling at The Transport Expo at London Olympia on the 14th and 15th November. Please come and see us on stand D40.

Asides from the much smaller footprint of the NAS V2 the other major positive is that it is available in almost any colour, or mixture of colours and there is no minimum order to achieve this so colour matching to a new build or having garish orange so it stands out as a deterrent is not a problem.

The NAS V2 features include;

  • 28:1 true day/night speed dome with infra red illumination to 100 metres in any direction, remotely programmable with privacy zones.
  • Option for ruggedised PTZ with infra red/white light and/or Thermal Imaging camera
  • 500gb digital video recorder capable of real time recording
  • Wireless receiver for up to 8 battery powered detectors
  • UPS backup in the event of mains failure
  • GPS tracked
  • 20watt Public Address Speaker for live audio annunciation
  • Transmits to Central Station, laptop, iPad, iPhone, Smart-phone, Android locally on wifi or remotely via LAN/WAN/3G/GPRS/HSDPA/HSUPA/EDGE
  • Incredibly strong yet lightweight vandal resistant structure
  • Quick fit lockable bracket for wall, corner or pole mount
  • Tested with Hydrogen Fuel Cell (available separately)  for where no mains electricity is possible

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The Bloomfield Group appoints new Managing Director

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Richard Bissett

David Trimmer has been appointed Group Executive Chairman of The Bloomfield Group. He has held the position of Managing Director for 33 years and now hands over the reins to Richard Bissett.

Richard joined the Company 14 years ago as Engineering Manager but for most of that time he has held the position of Technical Director. He has the experience and enthusiasm to drive The Bloomfield Group forward as this new chapter in its history unfolds.

David will now concentrate his efforts on networking and identifying new business opportunities.  When asked about the future David said “The entire Group Board was 100% behind Richard’s appointment and we have complete faith that he will succeed in taking The Bloomfield Group to the next level”.

James Basterfield, The Bloomfield Group’s Commercial Director, added “Richard’s technical expertise and knowledge of the security industry are second to none and I am thrilled that he accepted this position.” James will support Richard in all commercial and financial matters as he endeavours to develop the business further.

Richard thanked David, James and the Board for their support and stated “The business has a solid foundation and a great core of top quality people working for and with us. The next couple of years will be very exciting as we develop the business and push further into IP and integrated systems and other new and related technologies. Taking this Business to the next level is a very exciting challenge for me and with the support of my co-directors I am confident of continued success.”

Richard commenced his role as Group Managing Director on April 2nd 2012

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REMAS and Corps partner as the demand for monitored deployable CCTV increases

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Richard Bissett

NAS-Predator Deployable CCTV from Remas

NAS-Predator Deployable CCTV from Remas

The growth in demand for remotely monitored deployable CCTV has led to Corps Security and The Bloomfield Group member REMAS forming an exclusive strategic partnership. This alliance between two of the leading organisations in their respective fields offers customers an unrivalled combination of next generation technology and remote monitoring via the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC).

The REMAS Network Accessible Surveillance (NAS) deployable CCTV system is a completely portable, mobile unit that transmits live or recorded images directly to a remote device such as a laptop or smartphone via GPRS, 3G, broadband or wireless LAN. Truly deployable, it can simply be screwed to a wall, plugged into a mains electricity supply and activated – a process that takes around 90 seconds to complete. As many as eight battery operated detectors can then be located up to 500m from the NAS.

‘This solution was created out of pure frustration with other so-called deployable systems on the market,’ explained Richard Bissett, director of REMAS. ‘As an installer we found that other manufacturers’ equipment simply didn’t function anywhere near as well as it was sold. Therefore, we addressed this by creating a comprehensive, easy to install and technically advanced system of our own that uses a 28:1 day/night auto focus PTZ dome camera and has built in wireless radio detection and audio, which allows operatives at the CMC to talk directly to intruders.’

Corps Security has integrated the REMAS NAS software into its state-of-the art Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), which provides third party alarm receiving and CCTV monitoring services to a wide range of customers across many market sectors.

The NAS system can be located anywhere and is ideally suited to combating crime or providing important management information in virtually any location. Successful deployments have already taken place in a wide variety of locations including vacant buildings, construction sites, remote broadcasting sites, utilities, universities, at sporting events and at concerts. It has also been used by councils to monitor locations used for illegal fly-tipping, providing evidence for a number of prosecutions.

Highly robust and vandal resistant, it is made of Kevlar E-Glass reinforced composite material – the same product that many Formula 1 cars are made from. It also comes with a GPS tracker as standard, meaning that it can be located via software such as Google Earth and can be tracked in the event of theft. The latest version even incorporates infrared, allowing the unit to be used in total darkness with an effective range of over 90m.

Eric Roberts, Corps Security’s CMC business development director, commented, ‘We only work with best in class technology and it is my firm belief that the REMAS NAS system sets the benchmark for deployable CCTV. This latest strategic partnership will further enhance the CMC’s reputation and allows us to offer another unique service to our growing customer base.’

REMAS has produced a video to demonstrate the benefits of its Network Accessible Surveillance (NAS) deployable CCTV system, which can be viewed at

http://www.remas.co.uk/rds-home

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Gunshot Locating Press Release

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Richard Bissett

GunShotLocating LLP is proud to have worked with West Midlands Police and the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership on Operation Safe and Sound, the gunshot detection system deployed in Birmingham since December 2010. We have been involved as a member of the Project Board since its inception and pleased to see community members and Police Authority representation on the same Board.

To ensure the effectiveness of the system after the initial deployment and the WMP testing programme, we agreed on a pause period in mid-2011 to do quality testing. During that time, GunShotLocating Ltd and SST introduced a number of significant improvements at no cost to the police. These included 24/7 monitoring and review of all gunshot alerts from the system and significant upgrades in the technology hardware and software.

The quality testing of the new system on 1st August 2011 met all of the system requirements. It also provided for the first time confirmation that ShotSpotter can detect ‘non-standard’ weapons, often the weapon of choice of the UK criminal gangs.
Since ShotSpotter was deployed in Birmingham, gun crime has been reduced by 17%, compared with London showing a 4% increase in gun crimes and no ShotSpotter system.
Of real significance is the community confidence the ShotSpotter solution provides.

Community engagement with the police is increased with the ShotSpotter deployment as the communities see the police responding to gunfire incidents more frequently and putting an emphasis on reducing gun crime and violence in their areas. WMP provides a range of community feedback strongly indicating feelings of safety and reduction in gun crime are linked to Operation Safe and Sound.

GunShotLocating LLP will continue to work with WMP and all the other parties in evaluating the ShotSpotter solution deployed in Birmingham during 2012.

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Don’t just count shoppers, analyse what they are doing

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Richard Bissett

In line with the Bloomfield Group’s ethos of keeping up with leading technology, a famous, but shall remain nameless for obvious reasons, High Street Chain has asked Group Member Security Design Centre Ltd (SDC) to lead them into a whole new level of customer analysis. SDC in partnership with a major security industry software house has developed a system that takes analytics to a whole new level. Utilising existing analogue or IP cameras, this plug on hardware box can replace the existing DVR or NVR, can replace the wired or wireless router and has the added advantage of some incredibly flexible and leading edge analytics.

Picture the scene, a customer walks into the shop and waits patiently at the counter waiting to be served. The system will analyse this and report to HQ just how long it takes for their staff to approach the customer. If the customer walks out with out being spoken to this will also be reported. How about the areas of the shop where most people congregate, if HQ knew this they would know precisely which campaigns were working and where to put new advertising. Of course there are by-products of this information. For instance, security will be interested if someone is running in their shops as this would be deemed as unusual behaviour.

Outright purchase is always an option but for this system SDC are offering a fully managed system contract that saves the customer the capital outlay allowing him to effectively “rent” the system and have bespoke reports created just for him and delivered electronically in the time frame of his choosing.

Security is normally a grudge purchase as it doesn’t add profit, it just protects it. But what if security could be provided by the marketing departments budget?

For further information please feel free to email or phone us.

 

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Thermal Imaging does so much more than just security

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Richard Bissett

The Bloomfield Group once again marches forward with leading edge tech by marrying deployable CCTV with Thermal Imaging, but with a difference. The 360 degree view primarily monitors thermal preset positions in the field of view of the camera and stores temperatures. When one of these temperatures exceeds pre-determined norms a technical alarm is sent to the customer’s help desk to let them know of an imminent failure of say, a pump or motor. (This is of particular interest to facility companies). But thats not all, whilst doing this “tour”, should an intruder be detected by one of the battery operated wireless detectors, the NAS deployable system will turn and look at him whilst simultaneously sending a live video stream to the central monitoring station who can audibly challenge him. Obviously being thermal, no external lighting is required. Now thats what I call deployable!

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Service above and beyond…….

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Richard Bissett

During the recent riots The Bloomfield Group member, REMAS, truly went above and beyond the call of duty by permanently monitoring certain key sites that were in the troubled areas. Additional staff were called in to man the receiving stations and worked all night to ensure nothing untoward was happening on customer sites in the vicinity of the riots.

CCTV is a great tool, like it or love it, having recorded time stamped footage of an incident is the ultimate evidence used in court as it is indisputable. BUT, if the building housing the CCTV recorder is damaged, or in the case of many buildings affected by the riots, totally destroyed by fire, then the evidence gets destroyed as well.

This is where remotely monitored CCTV come into its own. Normally remote CCTV sits there minding its own business until an intruder is detected, at which point the footage is transmitted to a manned monitoring centre for escalation to the Police or key-holders. But, a byproduct of this system is the ability to connect to the site and monitor it even if no intruders are present. Normally this would be far too expensive to consider but in unusual circumstances, like a riot for instance, the customer or monitoring centre can connect to site and view it live.

So, next time you are facing troubles and your current supplier isn’t stepping up to the plate, remember this blog and the service that The Bloomfield Group offers its loyal customers. Oh, I forgot to mention, we did all this completely free of charge!

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