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Find the very latest business and industry news below. Between delivering solutions to clients, training operators and developing next-generation technologies, Cortech’s team of experts is always kept busy. Our news section is a great place to keep up-to-date with business developments and events occurring in the wider industry.
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SMS vs VMS
The recent Cortech Open Innovation Events have provided a real focus on industry challenges and with it engagement around the role of technology.
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Smarter Interoperability at Intersec
Education will be at the fore as Cortech host a number of integrators, end users and consultants at the forthcoming Intersec exhibition, 21-23 January 2018 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Dubai. We are located in Hall 1, Stand E12.
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COIE Comes Home!
The Cortech Open Innovation Event (COIE) returns to Cortech Developments Headquarters on 7 November for the final event of 2017.
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Charitable ‘Cake Off’!
For a third year in succession, Cortech’s Maintenance and Support Coordinator Jenny Connell organised a ‘cake, coffee and a good giggle’ morning at Cortech Developments’ Headquarters in Knutsford.
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GDPR Topics at COIE Glasgow
Scott Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of The Security Circle, will address delegates at COIE Glasgow this week.
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New Training Manager Appointment
Ian Bulmer has recently been appointed as Training Manager for Cortech Developments.
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Cyber Focus at COIE Bristol
Steve Pilkington, Technical Director for IT Consultancy, Italik, will address delegates at COIE Bristol this week. The event is hosted at the Bristol Science Centre on 18 July (10.30am-2.30pm).
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COIE Bristol – Mitigating Risk
This week Cortech Developments hosts its first Cortech Open Innovation Event of the year at the Bristol Science Centre (18 July – 10.30am-2.30pm).
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Quality & Cost Effective Entry Level Integration
Cortech Developments has addressed a need within the market for a quality, cost effective entry level integration solution with the launch of their network connected input / output module, namely Datalog ion.
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25 Years & Counting!
2017 represents a very special year and milestone for Cortech Developments – its our 25th Anniversary!
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Smart Access Integration Mitigates Risk
Through integration partnerships, Cortech Developments continue to add value to modern day control room environments.
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New Appointment Centred On Excellence
Cortech Developments Middle East has appointed Rosalie (Rose) Baybay as Marketing and Sales Coordinator for its Dubai office.
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Education The Focus @ Intersec
Intersec once again provided a forum for Cortech Developments to provide educational value around the mitigation of risk and smarter interoperability for building, fire and security management.
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COIE Adds Value For Visitors
An audience of security professionals gathered at the last Cortech Open Innovation Event (COIE) of 2016, for an educational and thought provoking insight into smarter interoperability and the latest technological advances in building, fire safety and security technology.
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Mitigation of Risk the Theme at Intersec
Managing disparate technologies across multiple sites is a recognised risk. Cortech will be addressing this topic and offering their thoughts on the latest smart integration techniques at the forthcoming Intersec exhibition in Dubai, 22-24 January 2017.
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Cortech Teams up for Charity
Cortech’s Maintenance and Support Co-ordinator, Jenny Connell, recently organised a Charity Fundraiser, which raised a fantastic £155.00 for Macmillan cancer support.
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COIE Glasgow offers Point of Difference
Risk mitigation and innovation in security solutions management were very much to the fore as a host of leading organisations gathered at the Cortech Open Innovation Event (COIE) in Glasgow for an educational and thought-provoking insight into smarter interoperability and the latest technological advances in the building, fire safety and security worlds.
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Leading Convergence Speaker confirmed
Distinguished guest speaker James Willison BA MA MSyI (founder of Unified Security) will address delegates at The Cortech Open Innovation Event (COIE) at The Crystal in London on 9th November.
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Reduced Costs through Virtual Walk-Testing
The importance of System Testing. The installation of safety, high security, building monitoring and fire detection systems is often carried out with a silo’d approach to design, choice of manufacturer, system maintenance and testing.
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Applications Sought – Tier 1 Software/Technical Support Engineer
As part of Cortech Developments growth plans, we are seeking to appoint a first class Tier 1 Software/Technical Support Engineer.
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Smarter Integration
Smarter integration forms a major part of Cortech’s strategy centred on risk mitigation for workplace safety, security and building efficiency for high security environments and critical national infrastructure.
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Collaborative Approach to Workflow
Response to critical events and different threat levels should follow clearly defined processes irrespective of operator experience or expertise and be managed effectively to prevent escalation.
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Cyber Security – Facing the Challenge
Guest speaker, Brian Sims BA (Hons) FSyl, the Editor of Risk UK, will be addressing delegates at the forthcoming Cortech Open Innovation Event at the Lighthouse in Glasgow (14 September 2016) on the topical subject of Cyber Security and the challenges this represents for the security business sector and its customers.
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Reduced Risk for Multiple Vendor CCTV
Following the launch of Cortech’s latest new product, Datalog MV, we are hosting a number of UK and International live product demonstrations during the months of September and October.
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Intersec Confirmed
Cortech will be returning to Intersec (the leading trade fair for safety, security and fire) for our 15th successive year. The exhibition is to be hosted in Dubai, 22-24 January 2017.
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COIE – A view from the Industry
The recent Cortech Open Innovation Event (COIE) hosted at Cortech Developments headquarters in July proved to be another successful event. The breakdown of attendees included end users (57%), consultants (39%) and main Contractors (4%). Attending organisations included Babcock International, UKTI, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, SGW Consulting Group, Waterco, UK Power Reserve and Jacobs, amongst others.
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It’s a Cake Off for Charity!
Last year Jenny Connell (Cortech Developments Maintenance Support Co-ordinator) organised a fantastic Cake and Coffee morning for charity.
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Risk UK Appointed as COIE Media Partner
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the appointment of Risk UK as its Official Media Partner for the 2016 schedule of Cortech Open Innovation Events (COIE).
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Sales Appointment to Drive Growth
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Gill as Business Development Manager, as part of the expansion and growth of its sales team.
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Innovative Perimeter Integration
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce that its latest major software version, Datalog 5, now offers full integration to Harper Chalice’s suite of perimeter protection systems.
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COIE Oman Deemed a Success
The first Cortech Open Innovation Event [COIE] to be hosted in the Middle East was deemed a success by Cortech Developments Middle East Director, Phil Witts.
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Smart Integration Webinar – 11 May
Managing Building, High Security, Fire, Safety and Energy systems disparately across multiple sites is an acknowledged risk.
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COIE Oman Reaches Capacity
All 72 places for the Cortech Open Innovation Event [COIE] Oman have now been allocated.
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Distinguished speaker to present at COIE Oman
As part of the Cortech Open Innovation Event [COIE] at the Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat, Oman on 27 April, we will be joined by distinguished guest speaker, Bill Nelson, Managing Partner of Rose Associates.
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COIE Middle East to debut in Oman
Cortech Developments first COIE in the Middle East has been confirmed. This CPD accredited event will be hosted at the Hormuz Grand Hotel in Muscat, Oman on 27th April 2016 – 10.30am to 2.30pm.
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COIE schedule confirmed
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce its schedule of regional UK Cortech Open Innovation Events
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Texecom Integration enhances awareness
Cortech Developments is pleased to announce the integration of Datalog 5 with Texecom’s suite of Premier Elite’s intruder panels. Texecom is Europe’s largest independent security alarm specialist providing bespoke design solutions that protect people and property throughout the world.
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University’s Smart Thinking drives Sustainability and Interoperability
Cortech has assisted Birmingham City University maximise its building efficiency through the integration of the latest building, fire and security technology.
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Introducing Datalog MV for Interoperable CCTV
Cortech Developments has reduced the risk and cost associated with the management of multiple CCTV systems with the launch of its latest product, Datalog MV [which operates with the latest version of Datalog].
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‘World of Interoperability’ at Intersec
Cortech is delighted to report that record numbers visited our stand at the recent Intersec exhibition in Dubai.
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Smarter Buildings via VC!
Cortech Developments now host a number of CPD seminars centred on technology integration and smarter interoperability for workplace safety, security and building efficiency, which count towards your CPD requirement.
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Cortech expand team in Dubai
As part of its growth plans, Cortech have recently made two appointments to its Dubai office.
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Text Santa fundraiser a big success
The Text Santa Event held at our offices on 18th December organised by Ben, Shaun and Jenny proved to be another successful fundraising event! A total of £141.01 was raised for 3 amazing charities – Macmillan, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children.
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COIE’s Add Value
Last year’s Cortech Open Innovation Events [COIE’s] proved to be a big success with a wide range of consultants and end users.