VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced the immediate availability of a new, all-in-one rapid deployment video alarm solution.  The VDT Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) is compatible with most control room systems using multi-client software and is fully integrated with Sentinel Plus, one of the UK’s leading alarm monitoring solutions.  Supplied pre-configured and ready to install a wide range of security surveillance applications, this new system from VDT Direct will also deliver significant savings compared to other similarly specified systems. Read more

X2 Computing, a leading supplier of mobile computing solutions to the retail and order fulfilment market sectors, has announced the immediate availability of the Tlantic Mobile Retail Suite (MRS), an innovative software solution that automates, and streamlines, the entire supply chain.  Developed by Tlantic, one of Europe’s foremost developers of software for the retail sector, it will enable retailers to significantly increase efficiency and productivity by empowering staff to deliver a higher level of service to customers using tablets, smartphones and handheld computer devices.  Read more

ESPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector professional buying organisations, has launched Academy Procurement Solutions (APS), a new and innovative online resource.  It enables academies to access an extensive range of frameworks, many of which have been established in partnership with other public sector buying organisations.  Contracts include banking, insurance and recruitment services through to grounds maintenance and cleaning, all of which have been subject to rigorous tendering processes ensuring full compliance with UK and EU regulatory requirements.  Read more

Accu-Time Systems, the leading global provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools, has announced the immediate availability of the new Universal Series of terminals.  This innovative range of workforce management and time and attendance terminals feature larger, full colour touchscreen displays, faster processors and rugged keypads as well as offering different card and biometric reader options.  They will deliver significant efficiency improvements in diverse employee self-service and standard time and attendance applications. Read more

NFT, the UK’s leading chilled food and drink distributor, has deployed an innovative new system solution for proof of delivery (POD) which will provide greater visibility and transparency across the entire logistics supply chain.  Developed and installed by e-docs UK, the solution efficiently handles over 100,000 PODs every week with a web-based, query management system that enables customers to rapidly identify and resolve any discrepancies on a timely basis.  Read more

Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the immediate availability of Authority Swapper 10.0, the latest version of the access control tool for the IBM i.  The solution allows IT managers to grant higher levels of authority to users for temporary periods and this release adds unique functionality by providing a visible forensic trace of user activity which assists organisations to meet security compliance rules and regulations. Read more

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced that the DV COP Cell portable DVR system has been successfully integrated into WebEye, the recently launched cloud-based alarm monitoring software.  This market leading event-driven DVR is used by most of the UK’s police forces and delivers evidential quality images in wide range of asset protection and flytipping applications.  Read more

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has awarded Sinclair Voicenet a major contract to supply and install a NICE IEX Workforce Management system.  The new solution will be deployed at three contact centres across the North East of England where 300 agents handle over 1.5 million calls every year.  It will allow real-time scheduling of staff and resources to reduce the reliance on overtime working and enhance the operational efficiency of the service. Read more

Accu-Time Systems, the leading global provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools, has announced the immediate availability of AccuTouch USB, a new portable multispectral fingerprint reader.  This new device will enable organisations to introduce biometrics into a wider range of environments and virtually eliminate enrolment and false read issues. Read more

Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the immediate availability of the first product of its class that fully supports the Japanese language.  Halcyon was assisted by Solpac, its Tokyo-based strategic partner, which is a leading provider of consultancy services and specialist software solutions for the IBM midrange server market in Japan.  Solpac will now provide Halcyon Software’s full range of cross-platform monitoring and automation products which will significantly reduce the operating costs of Japanese companies using IBM’s Power Systems hardware, Windows and Linux servers throughout Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Read more