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A 300-plus camera city centre video surveillance scheme in Lincoln has been installed and commissioned using cameras, monitors and switching equipment from Dahua Technology. The previous analogue-based CCTV system was more than 20 years old and had become expensive to maintain, so City of Lincoln Council decided to replace the analogue cameras and transmission equipment with HD digital equipment. The total cost of ownership has been reduced by the savings made on legacy fibre lease costs, as well as reduced energy consumption and the ability to configure and maintain the cameras remotely. Installation of IP full HD system The installation of the new IP full HD system and network is part of Lincoln’s smart city strategy – Vision 2020 The design of the new all-wireless encrypted system was based around delivering flexible technology, reducing the total cost of ownership, ease of installation, lower maintenance requirements, smart edge analytics and remote connectivity. Environmentally friendly aspects of the project included specifying lower-energy equipment, integrating remote support and recycling hardware wherever possible. The council employed independent consultants Lever Technology Group to help them ensure they had a robust and future-proof radio network design. The installation of the new IP full HD system and network is part of Lincoln’s smart city strategy – Vision 2020 – which seeks to drive innovation in the city and harness new technologies to improve the lives of citizens. One of the results is the provision of free Wi-Fi in the city, working alongside the Dahua cameras using the same IP wireless network. Bandwidth efficiency using H.265 compression A combination of fixed and PTZ cameras were installed over a new 1GB duplex network. These include cameras from the Dahua Pro series, which features high image quality, bandwidth efficiency using H.265 compression and excellent low-light performance. Bullet cameras from the Ultra series – with powerful optical zoom, IR distances of up to 50 metres and software which supports people-counting and heat-mapping – were also installed. The design of the scheme incorporated both camera and server-side analytics with legacy motion and audio detection The bandwidth efficiency of the cameras meant that multiple cameras could be installed in any given position, providing 360° coverage of locations and up to 20 Megapixels of video capacity per location – compared with less than 400,000 pixels with the previous analogue cameras. The design of the scheme incorporated both camera and server-side analytics, including video content analytics, facial recognition, ANPR, heat maps and pedestrian counting, as well as legacy motion and audio detection. The objective of the facial recognition aspect is to support operators in areas such as the search for missing and vulnerable individuals. PoE switches for providing power The superior image quality of the new system is borne out in figures which show an increase in ‘actionable’ images from 5% with the previous system to 60% successful reviews with the new one. Dahua PoE switches were also installed to provide power to the cameras, which are then connected to a layer-2 network. A new video wall comprising ten Dahua DHL49-4K LED backlit 49-inch 4K Ultra HD video wall display units featuring industrial level wide-viewing LCD panels, was fitted into a newly refurbished control room in City Hall and connected to i-Comply wonderwall video display drivers. This is a great collaboration of key project partners that have a tried-and-tested pedigree and working relationship with Videcom Security" Supplied through authorised distributor Mayflex, the entire system was installed by public space CCTV specialists Videcom Security, which worked with other partners to provide a high-performance, efficient and feature-rich system. Cost-effective and reliable equipment Bill Mead, Managing Director at Videcom Security, said that working largely with Dahua video equipment meant it was easier for engineers in terms of configuration, as well as being cost-effective and representing good value for money. “Working with the Dahua product range has been great. The products have proved to be reliable and we experienced very few problems, from the initial configuration through to installation and commissioning. “This is a great collaboration of key project partners that have a tried-and-tested pedigree and working relationship with Videcom Security. We broke new ground with the development of 4K H.265 decoding, the support through Luxriot for camera-side analytics and edge recording, and the development by Dahua of camera-to-camera communication, allowing for non-connected systems to communicate locally.” Infinet 5GHz and Siklu E and V band radios Videcom Security is a certified Dahua Integration Partner, training for which was delivered both by Dahua and the Mayflex Academy Dahua is a solution provider in the global video surveillance industry and associated technology and has a keen focus on innovation by investing heavily in research and development. For the Lincoln city scheme, its products were selected based on their performance and cost-effectiveness to meet project budgets. Videcom Security is a certified Dahua Integration Partner, training for which was delivered both by Dahua and the Mayflex Academy. This helped Videcom negotiate key firmware enhancements, which added to many of the analytical features available in each of the cameras. The wireless network is built with Infinet 5GHz and Siklu E and V band radios. Resilience and diverse routing has been built into the network design, which supports video surveillance as well as public Wi-Fi and capacity for smart city services. Luxriot have worked closely with Dahua, supplying their Evo Global video management system and supporting edge analytics integration through their ‘events and actions’ management, which has also been integrated through to i-Comply’s VTAS CRVMS software (now rebranded as Viewscape). Real-time control and video streaming The Dahua system implemented by Videcom Security provides the main elements of our tier-1 solution" The introduction of H.265 compression was ground-breaking for such a project, with the system capable of displaying 4MP and 6MP H.265 to the operator’s spot monitor with real-time control and video streaming. “The Dahua system implemented by Videcom Security provides the main elements of our tier-1 solution,” said Martin Byrne, CCTV Team leader at Lincoln City Council. “The police are extremely pleased with the system and we’ve had very positive feedback from them. “There is really no comparison from how we operated previously to how we can now. It revolutionises how we manage the CCTV systems and data. The potential for what we can achieve going forward is remarkable. We have now started to get real results from the investment in analytics; in particular vehicle and people-counting has been deployed and data is used to enhance other city projects.” Martin added: “Dahua has taken time out to visit and discuss with us our ambitions for smart city services. We have adopted Dahua as our brand of choice for CCTV cameras and have so far been very pleased and impressed with their reliability, low-light performance and overall image quality.”

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has strengthened its external security team with the addition of two new experienced and accomplished recruits. Jason Cooke joins Mayflex from Wavestore, where he was a Regional Sales Manager. Prior to that, he has worked at Pelco as a Channel Account Manager. Jason will be focused on looking after accounts predominantly in the Southeast. Prior roles of McLernon  Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South Wales Matt McLernon joins Mayflex from Veracity UK, where he was the UK Sales Manager. Prior to that, he worked at Lilin UK as a Business Development Manager. Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South Wales. Francesco Bellavia, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Jason and Matt to the team, both have been in the security industry for many years and have a wealth of experience, a focus on customer service and the desire to succeed, which is the perfect fit for our ‘driven to deliver more’ philosophy." Range of security products Frankie continued: “They will be getting up to speed and then selling and supporting the full range of security products, including Avigilon Unity, Avigilon Alta and, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Pelco, Secure Logiq, Suprema and Veracity. Additionally, they will offer a full suite of infrastructure products from Excel to provide customers with a total installation solution." Frankie concluded: “In the first few weeks, Jason and Matt will undergo a comprehensive induction to bring them up to speed on the brands and all about Mayflex."

Mayflex, a pioneering distributor of infrastructure, networking, and IP security solutions, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to delivering exceptional customer service that consistently outperforms the competition. At the heart of Mayflex’s brand is a simple but powerful promise: Driven to deliver more. This ethos fuels every interaction, every solution, and every innovation. From bespoke infrastructure packages to expert guidance and support, Mayflex goes beyond expectations to ensure customers receive not just what they ask for - but what they truly need. Mayflex's real difference “Our customers know that when they come to Mayflex, they’re getting more than just products,” said Andrew Percival, Managing Director of Mayflex. “They’re getting a team that treats their business like our own. We listen, we challenge, and we deliver solutions that make a real difference.” Mayflex’s customer-first approach Mayflex’s customer-first policy is built on radical honesty, entrepreneurial review, and a rigid drive to improve Mayflex’s customer-first approach is built on radical honesty, entrepreneurial thinking, and a relentless drive to improve. Whether it’s through the Mayflex Academy, sustainability initiatives like plastic-free packaging, or fast, expert support, the company is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its clients. “We’re obsessed with out-thinking the competition,” added Andrew Percival. “That means staying ahead of the curve, sharing knowledge, and always being ready to go the extra mile. Our success is measured by the success of our customers.” Launch of the new Mayflex website With a reputation for reliability, innovation, and integrity, Mayflex continues to lead the way in infrastructure, networking, and security - proving that great customer service isn’t just a promise, it’s a practice. Now sees the launch of the new Mayflex website that has been designed with the customers in mind, to make it easy for them to find the information they need and encompasses the Driven to Deliver More messaging.