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- Super System for Supergroup
This article from South African FDIA "Fire News" magazine discusses how VESDA is the best option to protect a complex of large, high ceiling warehouses - 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 - Aspirating Smoke Detection in Healthcare Facilities
Fire detection in healthcare facilities is rapidly becoming a major concern in all countries around the world - Sweet as a Nut
This article from ‘Electrical Contracting News’ explains how VESDA provides the new Cadbury factory in Pontefract with the earliest possible detection of a fire, along with a high level of false alarm management - Taking a planned approach to data centre fire prevention
This special feature article from ASR (Asian Security Review) magazine discusses the issues of preventing fires in a data centre environment - 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. - Cold-store Environment Warning Solutions
Article outlining how the Dairy Crest Group uses VESDA technology to provide early warning smoke detection in their work places - Multi-user convention center presents numerous challenges for effective fire protection
This article, published in Spring 2006 FPE, describes how VESDA air sampling detection system is used to protect a large convention centre - 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 - Fire Detection in Mining Applications
This article is published in Hi-Tech Security Solutions March 2008, discuss the challenge of fire detection in mining applications and how very early warning aspirating smoke detection systems provide optimal protection against fire. - Fire works
Published in the Dec 06 issue of BPN (Building Product News), this article discussed unique challenges for fire safety in places where large crowds congregate, be it a pub or a sports stadium. - Fire risk and warehousing
This article is published in MHD Supply Chain Solutions May/Jun 2007, discuss the challenge of fire detection in warehouse and how very early warning aspirating smoke detection systems provide optimal protection against fire. - Very Early Warning & Reliable Fire Protection in Railway Stations
Published in the Spring 2006 Fire & Safety Magazine, this article detailed the importance of early warning smoke detection and explained why air sampling detection is the most reliable fire protection solution in railway stations - 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. - Processor Editorial - Data Center Fire Protection January 5, 2007
Processor editorial article abour data center fire protection, published on January 5, 2007 - Proportionate Response
Aspirating devices are not only being used to provide early warning of a fire but also for suppression actuation - Protection of Hazardous Areas Using High Sensitivity Early Warning Aspirating Smoke Detection
This article is published in SCIC Chem Digest Apr/Jun 2007, discuss how ASD is beneficial to use in hazardous areas. - Very Early Warning and Reliable Fire Detection in Fire Engineered Commercial Building
This article, published in Asian Fire Fighting magazine, Feb 2006, Introduce Very Early Warning Air Sampling Smoke Detection technology and performance-based design in commercial building with 3 case studies. - 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 - Security World International magazine, July 08
This article appeared in Security World International magazine. An interview with George Gan, Marketing Director Asia Pacific discusses geo-graphically increasing markets for Xtralis. - 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. - Smoke detection for India's largest convention centre
This article published in Fire & Security Today, describes how VESDA air sampling detection system is used to protect the convention centre with a huge, 15m high central hall - 極早期煙霧探測警報於軌道列車之保護, 消防與防災, 2006年10月
Early warning smoke detection in Rail protection, Taiwan Fire & Safety Oct 06, Traditional Chinese - 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. - 刊登文章: 半導體廠房之極早期火警警報系統, 消防&防災 2006年 6月
Published Article, Very Early Warning Detection in Semiconductor Facilities, Taiwan Fire & Safety Jun 06, Traditional Chinese - VESDA - St. Steven's Wisconsin article
Learn why St. Steven's Church followed expert advice and invested in a VESDA Air Sampling Smoke Detection System to protect and preserve its historical premises. - Nuisance Alarms in Aircraft Cargo Areas and Critical Telecommunications Systems: Proceedings of The Third NIST Fire Detector Workshop article
Read the comments and discussions of fire experts in regards to nuisance alarms in telcos and aircraft cargo areas. - "The way forward for fire prevention" Fire and Safety article
Statistics indicate much needed attention in developing more advanced and sophisticated building materials and protection systems capable of mitigating losses due to fire or other threats. Learn about appropriate technogies like the VESDA LaserFocus. - "Target: Telco Fires" article, Workplace Protection, Fall 2001
The ramifications of fire damage in telecos can be critical. After a fire in Hinsdale, Chicago, over 35 000 telephone customers were without service for a month! Learn why fire protection is essential and read about the new standard, NFPA 76. - Fire Detection in Airports
This article discusses how to best protect aircraft hangars and retail space in airports from fire. - Canadian Consulting Engineer article, December 2003, featuring VESDA;
Learn how Bruce Power nuclear station utilize VESDA Air Sampling Smoke Detection to protect its facility which comprises 25 square miles located near Toronto. - Bruce Power Nuclear Plant installs a VESDA fire detection system
This article appeared in NFPA magazine and discusses the installation of VESDA very early warning smoke detectors in this plant. - Bruce Power Nuclear Plant installs a VESDA fire detection system
This article appeared in Power magazine and discusses the installation of VESDA very early warning smoke detectors in this plant. - Specifier's Notebook: Accomodating Smoke Detection in Warehouses. CSE article, July 2002.
This article discusses how sprinkler systems are being increasingly updated by smoke detection systems in protecting warehouses from the threat of fire. Learn why CSE recommend air sampling smoke detection systems. - 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 - Vision Systems Sells VFS
Article from Security Electronics Magazine announcing the sale of the Fire & Security Division of Vision Systems. - 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. - Warehouse fire detection case study, July 08
This article appeared in Fire Australia magazine, Winter 08. It discusses the impact of warehouse fires on a business.
Security articles
- ADPRO puts Bury Police safe in the driving seat
ADPRO video surveillance and ANPR combine to test new technology and re-capture stolen vehicles in Bury - UK - St George's Hill
This article from 'Professional Security' explains how Mercury Security Systems & ADPRO are protecting one of the UK's most exclusive estates - 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. - Fueling the Future - Key DVR Issues and Features
This article is published in A&S Asia May/Jun 2007, discuss about common issues face by today's DVR and it includes an interview with Tim Farrow (Product Manager ADPRO). - 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. - Surveillance on Track
This article appears on Dec 2005 Hi Tech Security Solutions, describes how Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) use ADPRO remote interactive monitoring solution to protect its facilties and passengers. - 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. - Security World International magazine, July 08
This article appeared in Security World International magazine. An interview with George Gan, Marketing Director Asia Pacific discusses geo-graphically increasing markets for Xtralis. - Vision Systems Sells VFS
Article from Security Electronics Magazine announcing the sale of the Fire & Security Division of Vision Systems.
Voice alarm articles
- 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 - Security World International magazine, July 08
This article appeared in Security World International magazine. An interview with George Gan, Marketing Director Asia Pacific discusses geo-graphically increasing markets for Xtralis. - Vision Systems Sells VFS
Article from Security Electronics Magazine announcing the sale of the Fire & Security Division of Vision Systems.
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