Event Report


IP-in-Action LIVE Oxford UK Hugely Successful Event Brings Together IP UserGroup Members New and Old


The Oxford Belfry Hotel Thame played host of the latest in the series of IP-in-Action LIVE roadshow events that have criss-crossed the country over the past year.


Having visited Cambridge, Newcastle, Birmingham Oldbury and now Oxford it is clear that there is still an appetite for these type of events and despite the pressure of the current economy attendances have been good and this was further born out by the quality and numbers attending the Oxford event.


The programme for next year is in an advanced stage of planning and we expect the events to offer the same “Quality Time with Quality People” that we strive for. The IP UserGroup relies upon the support of the exhibitors, speakers, delegates and guests to make IP-in-Action LIVE events successful and would like to thank all who have participated in 2011.


The Oxford Event started the evening prior, with a networking dinner when ten of the exhibitors and guests enjoyed the hospitality of “The Hatch” in Thame High Street, where much fun was had by all.


The Event proper started with a brief welcome from IP UserGroup’s Paul Hennings and was followed by an extremely interesting and thought provoking programme from your seminar presenters (details below). Prior to the seminars and during the mid-morning and lunchtime breaks the Exhibition and Workshop areas were extremely busy and there was a buzz about the venue that indicated that much business was being done.


Paul Hennings commented, “The hotel did us proud, the two exhibition rooms and the lecture theatre were busy throughout the day and the number of mini-meetings going on around the place was very gratifying”. “Despite a tough year for the industry at large, the security market is in a far better place than many other sectors and it is important that we continue to bring together manufacturers, developers, consultants, integrators and end-users at this type of event”.


Key Note Presentation: VSaaS - Video Surveillance as a Service


Matia Grossi of MGDP Consulting discussed the future of VSaaS and Security in the Cloud in a fascinating seminar that introduced the concept of VSaaS, Video Surveillance as a Service, were the opportunities lie within the Cloud and Virtualized environment and how security professionals could leaverage VSaaS as part of a Security portfolio.


He enlightened the Audience as to where the opportunities for the security industry might be and what are the barriers and challenges to adoption?


Integration and Migration to IP - Tyco Security Products shell


Phil Hutton investigated adding value to security vendor's proposal by integration, Including: Thinking holistically about IP systems. What is meant by integration. What benifits integration can offer. Examples of integration. Why migrate to IP and what benifits does IP offer.


Introduction to Wireless Systems - SilverNet


Chris Ballard provided an overview of probably the fastest growing area of security, wireless technology, taking a look at the advantages and benefits to be gained along with the options available and the very latest developments for wireless applications.


VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) is already a reality! - Sesys Limited


Sesys Operations Director Dan Eames presented a session on how security video can be managed in the cloud and provided an insight into real life examples of how the combination of fast deployment cameras and Cloud based video management solutions can be utilized. Dan also introduced the advantages that such technologies can offer across many end user applications.


Participating Companied included: Antrica, Arecont Vision, Canon Europe, Cortech Developments, Dedicated Micros, Exacq Technologies, FreeSpace Networks, GarrettCom, Honeywell, Industrial Comms, Mayflex, Memoori, MGDP Consulting, Plustek, Raytec, Sesys, Silvernet, Synectics, Tyco Security Products, media partners IP Focus Magazine and Professional Security.


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Doing Business in Darkest Peru - IP UserGroup International


Paul Hennings provided an overview of the growing Security Industy in South & Central America and the move from manned guarding to electric


physical security technologies, the opportunities for savvy IP companies to exploit and described the appetite for new technology born out by the Lima event.


Presentation of New Member Certificates to Joe White - Canon Europe, Graham Bull - IndustrialComms and Edward Hill - Plustek.


The Physical Security Business in 2011 - Memoori


Jim McHale presented the key findings from their new market research report. Published in Q4 2011, it is a definitive resource for physical security products; combining clearly defined market sizing statistics with financial analysis of M&A and funding. It is thier 3rd annual assessment of the world's physical security equipment industry. The concensus being that the security sector is doing better than most in these difficult times.


Intelligent Use of Technology - Cortech Developments


Despite nearly loosing his voice, Jason introduced a commercially focused seminar that discussed the Introduction to the Integrated Approach: Imagine being able to fully integrate you building, fire and security systems into a single platform for ease of use and maximum efficiency.


Lighting for IP Cameras - Raytec


Shaun Cutler - Raytec: Attendees were able to see for themselves how well-designed lighting will transform the quality of footage captured at night time. The sessions highlighted how new low energy LED technology can make significant cost savings over old inefficient lighting solutions...


Having prepared some footage in the hotel grounds the night before, Shaun and his team went on to demonstrate the effectiveness of the various lighting options to an expectant audience.


Reports, Images and presentation material can be viewed and down loaded at: www.ip-in-action-live.com


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