Cable broadband ISP and TV network Virgin Media has today announced thelaunch of a new dedicated Ultra High Definition (4K UltraHD) TV channel, whichwill be exclusively available for Virgin TV Full House and VIP customers with aV6 set-top-box from Monday 17th September 2018 ?at no extra cost?.

The channel will carry a mix of popular dramas, documentaries and concerts.Some of the example TV shows being touted are ‘Start Up’ with Martin Freeman,’Masters of Sex’ starring Michael Sheen, ‘Shut Eye’ with Isabella Rosselini,’The Art of More’ with Dennis Quai and political drama ‘House of Cards'(Netflix users already get this), as well as wildlife and nature documentariesset in Zambia and Vietnam, plus music gigs from the Rolling Stones, Sting andImagine Dragons.

Virgin TV Ultra HD will begin to air on channel 999 andbroadcast at prime-time until the early hours. The channel will startbroadcasting from 8.20pm on launch night.

David Bouchier, Virgin Media‘s Chief Digital EntertainmentOfficer, said:

?With the launch of Virgin TV Ultra HDwe’re giving our customers the ultimate entertainment viewing experience withmust-see shows in incredible, crystal-clear picture quality.

From epic dramas and stunningdocumentaries to the front row feeling of a rock concert, our customers willget closer to the action than ever before ? with four times the picture qualityof HD. It really is the next best thing to being there.

We’ve shown some of this year’s biggestsporting events in Ultra HD, such as the Champions League and Wimbledon finalsand we’re now giving entertainment the Ultra HD treatment. It’s all part of ourongoing investment to give our customers the best way to watch the best TV.”

At present nearly two million Virgin TV customers already have a V6 boxin the UK, but if you’re on one of the relevant two package types thenobviously you’d also need a 4K capable TV set in order to experience the bestquality content (otherwise the channel will simply downscale what it displaysto HD for older TV sets).

Frank Kler, Associate Director of Fibre Technologies Completes Abseil at Leeds University in aid of the RSPCA.

Well done to Frank, a noble and worthwhile cause.

For those who wish to donate – please follow the link, https://lnkd.in/ekAK9D3

Prestigious Wellington College DeploysBiometrics’ In-Motion Identification in Upgrade to its Secure Access Operation

Students and health club members to enjoyaccess to wellness center without the use of cards, fobs or keypad codes

Crowthorne, Berkshire (December 2017) ? FTLSecure Solutions, a leading security solutions and network solutions provider,has announced it has installed an In Motion Identification (IMID?)solution to provide both secure access and an enhanced customer experience forstudents and members of the Wellington Health & Fitness Club.

Wellington College is one of the UK’s esteemedboarding schools, established in 1859, and built as a monument to the firstDuke of Wellington. The classically-built institution decided to make thishigh-tech upgrade to its security infrastructure, and selected FTL’s Secure Solutionto deploy the FST IMID solution for its accuracy, speed and ease-of-use formembers.

?We required a system that provided touch-freein-motion identification for smooth member access to our fitness center, whilepreventing access to those unauthorised,” explained Brian Canon, OperationsBursar for Wellington College. ?We value our tradition, but also are preparedto go cutting-edge for the sake of members’ time, health and safety, all ofwhich are preserved through FST’s advanced biometric identification system.”

?Given our strong experience working withWellington College for several years, we knew they expected an access controlsolution that would be both secure and elegant,” said Andrew Wylie of FTLSecure Solutions, FST’s strategic partner in the UK, and a leading provider of design,installation, commissioning, testing and training for access control systems.?FST’s IMID Access provides the convenience and simplicity of in-motion, visualidentification while also offering the highest level of biometric-basedreliability.”

FST’s IMID Access will manage secure accessfor the fitness center’s 3000 members, with access points deployed at the mainentrance of the facility. IMID is alsointegrated with Wellington’s Gladstone MRM Plus2 system and their TRP memberexperience management software to ensure every member receives appropriateservice and attention from staff.

About FTL

As a division of Fibre TechnologiesLtd we have the benefit of over 20 years’experience in IP based solutions and networking. It is this background thatenables us to offer significant expertise in the design and implementation ofmodern IP based security systems.

We help a broad base of clients acrossmultiple sectors in the United Kingdom with their security. As a result, ourexperience in security system maintenance and installations ranges from thesingle door of access control through to multi-site, multi-campus integratedsecurity networks.

www.ftlsecuresolutions.co.uk

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We will be exhibiting at NAHS on the 12th November 2015 at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge.

Interested in the Future of Biometrics? come and listen to our presentation at 11.10am

Oliver Lacey and Chris Jones will be available to answer any questions you have.

Employee of the Month for June

Congratulations to MATT LAWDAY who has been recognised for his hard work and even when under pressure he still maintains the same can do attitude.

EcoVadis is an independant organisation which assesses the business practices of companies for sustainability and social responsibility, they score performance against 4 criteria:

1. Environment (Green initiatives, recycling etc)
2. Labour Practices (anti-discrimination policies, fair play etc)
3. Fair Business Practices (anti-bribery policies, ban on anti-competitive practices etc)
4. Sustainable procurement (ensuring supplier source products from sustainable sources & minimise waste etc)

Our assessment can be viewed by our suppliers to see how sustainable our business systems are. You can trust the score as it is independent & impartial.

We have just been assessed for 2015 and have been awarded their GOLD rating, which puts us in the top 5% of the companies that they survey.

When we were assessed in 2013, we were given a silver rating. Since then, we have:

1. Adopted an electric / hybrid vehicle policy to reduce emissions
2. Become a Living Wage Employer
3. Signed the UN Global Compact for universal fair business principles

These have helped us to do better this year.