Along with Bosch's extensive range of products, the new generation Autodome modular camera proved to be very popular over the four days of the show, with installers and end-users alike. The Generation 4 Autodome range uses intelligent, interchangeable modules that enable installers to match the dome performance exactly with their requirements. The modules also mean that installers can update camera functionality quickly and cost-effectively in the future allowing end-users to migrate to more advanced technologies without having the associated costs of replacing the entire dome.

In a presentation made to key customers and invited guests to Bosch's stand, BSS President, Uwe Glock addressed the continuing improvements in global security, safety and communications and Bosch's ongoing commitment to it:

"The main driver of technology in our industry continues to be the transition from analogue to digital, (IP or IT convergence). Although it will take some years for the huge installed base of analogue systems to make the transition, the cost and feature advantages of digital systems will make their way in the market. Along with the transition to digital we see the continuing integration of security systems, namely CCTV with access control, as well as the increasing demand for integration with other building management systems.

"An exciting emerging technology that is greatly enhancing the effectiveness of CCTV security is Video content analysis - VCA. We are developing algorithms that are much smarter than the relatively simple video motion detection algorithms of a few years ago. They are capable not only of motion detection, but also of detecting specific objects like dropped baggage, direction of movement and even suspicious behavior such as loitering - all in real-time. We call it the intelligent motion video detection - IMVD - algorithm, and we currently deploy it in our IP network products.

"IMVD suppresses false alarms in VCA systems caused, for example, by moving tree branches, leaves, clouds, shadows and falling rain and snow. The algorithm is also capable of dynamically adapting to changes in background so that alarms are triggered only in real alarm situations. These intelligent sensor algorithms are based on results from Robert Bosch joint research facilities that share resources and projects among the various Bosch divisions.

"Yet another recent development for Bosch is the DECT 6000IP secure messaging and telephony system that has a capacity for over 6000 handsets and 255 base stations - particularly interesting to large and multi-site organisations"

"2007 has been the best IFSEC for Bosch in recent years. The show not only remains to be the perfect place to demonstrate how we are maintaining our competitive edge through new technology but also to showcase how easy our new products are to install. Through the many meetings at the show, with existing and new customers, we were able to build on the work we have done to explain the benefits of working with Bosch, and our long term commitment to the UK security market" concludes Jeremy Hockham, UK managing director of Bosch security systems.