Warley Design Solutions, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of Mechanical Design & Engineering Services, has helped Xtera Communications Inc, a leading global supplier of optical networking solutions, to develop and launch a next-generation optical repeater for subsea cable systems.  The new repeater enables service providers to build high performance and highly reliable submarine cable solutions, for short regional systems and very long transoceanic applications, with significantly improved reach and capacity.  Read more

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video alarm solutions, has launched an innovative range of low cost DVRs.  Costing from just £120, they can be generically integrated with the innovative WebEye CMS cloud-based alarm monitoring solution and will meet the needs of smaller scale users in a wide range residential, retail and commercial applications.  Read more

DILAX, the leading global provider of people counting technology, is launching OptoCount, a new 3D counting system using Enumeris data management software, at Railtex.  This innovative system can be deployed on trains and in station environments and pioneers a number of new technologies and capabilities that will deliver significant benefits to the transport industry.  They include access to real-time data and a greater range of measurements tracking passenger movements. Read more

Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the immediate availability of Advanced Job Scheduler v11 for the IBM i platform.  It enables organisations to schedule and track complex job streams across different IBM i systems to ensure that business processes are running smoothly.  Uniquely, this latest version is the first job scheduler that can be run on an independent auxiliary storage pool (iASP) to maintain the availability of IBM i infrastructures and protect against unexpected disruption.  It provides an additional layer of continuity assurance enabling organisations to meet all regulatory requirements. Read more

X2 Computing, a leading supplier of mobile computing solutions, has launched Tlantic UniFO™ (Unified Front Office), a new Point of Sale system for the retail and order fulfilment market sectors.  This innovative solution will deliver measurable business value through the provision of innovative and advanced functionalities that will optimise the checkout process and enhance the in-store customer experience. Read more

Vigilant Vision, one of the UK’s fastest growing security equipment suppliers, has launched a new range of HD-SDI 16:9 widescreen LED monitors supported by an industry-leading three-year warranty.  The monitors feature wide viewing angles, high quality colour reproduction and are designed to meet the needs of organisations requiring critical image evaluation.  Read more

Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has today announced an update to Authority Swapper, the access control tool for the IBM i.  Authority Swapper allows IT managers to grant users different levels of authority, for temporary periods, to carry out specific tasks.  It provides a visible forensic trace of user activity, which assists organisations in meeting security compliance rules.  This latest release, v11, features a newly designed browser-based user interface with intuitive graphics that make it easier for IT and compliance teams to see what users are doing on the system in real-time.  Read more

VDT Direct, the leading developer of rapid deployment video security solutions, has announced that WebEye Home™, a new cloud-based alarm system for the residential market sector will be launched on April 1, 2013.  Quick and easy to install, it enables alarm notifications to be received and handled from any internet-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone including iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone.   Read more

Euromix Concrete, a leading supplier of high quality ready mixed concrete to the construction industry throughout London and the South East, has awarded e-docs UK a major contract to automate the processing of delivery tickets and invoices.  It will enable Euromix Concrete to achieve significant efficiency gains and cost savings whilst delivering a higher level of customer service. Read more

Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP), the charitable provider of nursing homes, housing for independent living and sheltered housing, has awarded a major contract to Hexagon Software to upgrade its property and financial management systems.  Hexagon was awarded the contract after an extensive market review and will be supplying and installing its LandMark property management and Dream financial management solutions at BCOP’s Birmingham-based head office. Read more