GLOBAL MSC SECURITY SEMINAR - 4th MARCH 2009 - READING

We are very pleased to announce that our Spring Seminar will be held in Reading on 4th March 2009 on the subject of "Thinking Ahead...Upgrade & Integration" aimed at CCTV Managers, Police Authorities, IT Heads, Local Education Authority (LEA) Managers, University/College, NHS and Hospital Trust Security and Facility Managers. The event (free to registered delegates) will take place at the De Vere Wokefield Park Hotel in Reading on Wednesday 4th March from 09.00 to 16.30 and includes a complimentary buffet lunch. During the seminar there will be opportunities for delegates to network and view the exhibitions and speak with the exhibitors who will be displaying their products and services. Speakers confirmed for this event are:

There are so many aspects to consider when upgrading any CCTV system to ensure essential elements are not overlooked and the ‘downtime’ of systems is kept to a minimum. Whether it is a control room upgrade, migrating from the traditional, but obsolete, analogue S-VHS tapes to the new, but high-tech, digital video recorders or considering integrating new technology to make systems and operators more efficient. The use of control room management information systems to record the benefit and use of particular cameras or recording the reliability of cameras and maintenance and defect history. Should town centre/public space CCTV system mangers consider the installation of IP cameras and move away from the proven analogue type? What are the benefits/problems and are there lessons to be learnt from others? To examine these and many more issues, come and share your experiences and learn from others who may have already ‘trodden’ this path. Exhibitors who are participating in this event so far are below (click on their name to visit their website)

Additionally, we are staging a private dinner the evening of 3rd March 2009, to allow delegates to meet with exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere before the more formal presentations the following day. For delegates only, we are offering a special subsidised rate of £85 (usual price £150) for bed, breakfast and dinner on the evening of 3rd March 2009. If you would like accommodation, MSC will make the booking for you on request.

The wine at this dinner is kindly sponsored by:

Prior to the dinner, on the evening of 3rd March, one of our exhibitors, BWS Security Systems, will be tethering their hot air balloon in the grounds of Wokefield Park to allow dinner guests to take part in thethered balloon flights. Weather permitting, the balloon will be inflated once it is dark on the Lake Lawn in front of the hotel and will take guests up to a height of approximately 100 feet before bringing them safely back down to earth.

As the De Vere Wokefield Park Hotel boasts a PGA standard golf course set in it’s 250 acre grounds, we are pleased to announce that one of our exhibitors, PersideS, will be hosting a golf event on 3rd March 2009 during the day prior to the Seminar. The event will commence at 11am at the venue with refreshments on arrival. There will then be an individual Stableford golf tournament ending up back at the 19th hole for an approximate 4pm finish. We will then be presenting awards for the winners at our private networking dinner being hosted at Wokefield Park on the evening of 3rd March 2009. If you are interested in participating please contact lizl@globalmsc.net with details of your handicap.

If you are not a golf fan, you can indulge yourself with a treatment at the Wokefield Park's fabulous spa facilities or take a relaxing dip in the pool and jacuzzi. If you are feeling energetic, there is also a fully equipped gym. For more details about the hotel's leisure facilities, download the hotel's spa brochure here.

If you would like more information regarding this event as a delegate or an exhibitor, please contact lizl@globalmsc.net, download the delegate brochure here or download the exhibitor brochure here.