Specifically designed with installers, project managers and support staff in mind, the course is a good starting point for engineers new to IP CCTV and who want to develop a better understanding of the basics of networking.
Delivered over a day, the course covers all the relevant topics required to install and configure network devices (including connectivity devices, IP addressing and network attached storage).
The course also provides an introduction to Bosch video over IP devices.
Adam Breeze of Bosch Security Systems believes that achieving CPD status demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering courses that have real relevance and value to professionals working with Bosch products.
“We hope to see other courses achieve the certification in the near future, including our training course for Imaging and IR,” commented Breeze.
The next training session will be held on 13 January 2011.
Other scheduled dates thus far for 2011 are 10 February, 10 March, 12 April and 10 May.
For more information or to book your place e-mail: [email protected]
‘Egg and bracket’ plan for Autodome camera series
Bosch Security Systems has launched a new ‘egg and bracket’ ordering process: an initiative to simplify the specification, storage and distribution of its high technology Autodome camera series and, therefore, dramatically improve and accelerate its availability to installers.
Although more than 600 system variations are possible, Bosch estimates that 75% of all Autodomes specified could be satisfied with just five ‘eggs’ and a small selection of bracketry.
On that basis, the company has created a small number of standard camera egg ‘parts’ for which six different mounts and power supply units (PSU) can be ordered separately.
Distributors were understandably reluctant to hold large volumes of different parts without knowing which parts might be in greatest demand according.
Dave Mulcahy, CCTV product manager, said: “There were arguably too many parts taking up too much storage space. By creating a smaller number of completed ‘eggs’, and six mounts/PSUs, we believe we can make around 95% of Autodome variants available almost immediately ‘off the shelf’ without having to wait days for their delivery.”
Mulcahy concluded: “This means the installer is happy because availability of product is, in many cases, at the point of sale. The distributor’s happy because it’s easier to order and stock product they know will be shifted from the shelves.”
