Matthew said: "Smart CCTV has developed a great reputation since it was set up in 2003, for delivering solutions on time and in budget. As a specialist firm, it is gaining well-deserved market share in the fast-growing niche area of video analytics."

Nick Hewitson, managing director of Smart CCTV, will focus on the firm's transport-related security solutions for applications such as traffic management and Automatic Number Plate Reading. Nick said: "We are delighted to have Matt on board. Both the security and traffic markets are becoming major users of video analytic technology and we need to expand our management team in order to remain focused on delivering our customers both innovative solutions and value for money."

Most recently Matthew was sales director for Grandeye, a specialist security camera manufacturer, following a position as business development manager at a leading IP Video and data security provider, and work for the European Space Agency. Matthew's career has spanned 20 years in the IT industry, on telecommunications systems and more recently, security video applications. He lives in Windsor, Berkshire.