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PRESS INFORMATION ISSUED ON BEHALF OF:
Firstco Ltd, 4 Celbridge Mews, LONDON, W2 6EU
Tel +44 (0) 207 034 0833; Web
www.firstco.uk.com
19th July 2006
Low-light cameras help stop action
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in London on 7th July 2005, the
stations served by the Heathrow Express upgraded their CCTV system - to
improve the quality of the CCTV footage available and also to speed up
the process of providing relevant footage in the aftermath of any
incident.
The technical consultancy, project management and systems integration
specialist, Firstco, was given the job of carrying out the work.
First, it identified eight CCTV cameras to be upgraded. These were
cameras situated at 'pinch points' - parts of the Heathrow Central and
Terminal 4 stations that all Heathrow Express passengers have to pass
by when entering or leaving the stations.
Firstco staff upgraded these cameras from Panasonic WV-CP240 cameras to
Sony SSC E485P cameras. The Sony cameras provide a higher horizontal
resolution and improved picture quality in low-light conditions.
"We installed the cameras and connected them to a new digital video
multiplexer," explained Bill Martin, Firstco's managing director.
"Having a dedicated recorder for the pinch point cameras enables
recording at a significantly higher frame rate and higher definition,
as well as making it quicker to provide visual records of everyone
entering and leaving the Heathrow Express stations.
"This should make a significant contribution to helping security staff
to protect the traveling public," Martin added.
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Notes for Editors:
About Firstco
Established in 1998, Firstco is now a major force in the areas of
technical consultancy, project management and systems integration.
Working in a range of industries - notably transport, especially rail
installations and airports; power and construction - Firstco
specialises in controls and communication solutions for assignments of
all sizes from buildings through to large scale infrastructure
projects.
Firstco's in-house team includes specialists in: electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, consulting,
project management and commissioning management.
Through its core services of consultancy, system delivery and project
management, Firstco provides its clients with a total solution - from
concept to commissioning and maintenance, based on collaboration and
integration with clients and partners.
Its mission is to advise, deliver and support high quality control and
communications solutions that improve transport and workplace
environments, create value for clients and make a positive difference
to their end users.
Firstco's approach is based on four core values:
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Service Excellence - achieving client confidence by truly understanding
the business drivers and the project requirements, delivering the
agreed solution to plan, managing issues and communicating clearly and
regularly - while being easy to do business with and enjoyable to work
with.
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Integrity - applying professional and technical expertise to ensure the
right solution for the right reasons, as well as being open, honest and
fair in all of its dealings.
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Teamwork - deploying the right blend of talent and experience to get
the job done, and integrating effectively with client and third party
personnel and activities.
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Development - continually seeking to enhance its own capabilities and
processes, enabling it to remain innovative and challenging - and
sharing this with its clients.
Firstco's clients include: BAA Heathrow Airport Ltd; Esso Petroleum;
Heathrow Express Operating Company; London Underground Ltd; Standard
Life Assurance; Morgan Stanley; Arup Associates; Balfour Kilpatrick;
Landis & Gyr; London Electricity Services, and Transmanche Link.
Further information from:
David Blight / Rupert Exham, Firstco, 0207 034 0833;
www.firstco.uk.com
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405
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