Cortech Developments

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Cortech DevelopmentsEstablished in 1992, Cortech Developments is a leading independent provider of enterprise level software solutions for the integration of building, fire and security control systems. The company has a proven track record in delivering software development and integrated system solutions for high security environments and critical infrastructure, enabling organisations to reduce operational costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Managing the security requirements for local and remote buildings, protecting assets, controlling authorised / unauthorised access and maintaining cost efficiency can be best achieved by utilising an integrated approach through people and technology.

Our solutions provide a single point of control and monitoring for building, fire and security systems including CCTV, access control, intruder, perimeter, fire, intercom, cell call, staff safety, concierge, building alarms and other emerging technologies.

From a single control room the events at a wide range of remote sites can be monitored and controlled quickly and effectively. System warnings, events and alarms are all clearly identified [with pre-determined event help information], prioritised, graphically located and visually verified with automatic CCTV video to enable a more efficient and accountable response.

Information is critical in managing an efficient and effective control room and a key component of our software solutions is the process for obtaining quick and simplified reports. All system actions are logged, which is a powerful tool in determining the sequence of events should any historical analysis be required. Reports include alarm event analysis which can be either manually or automatically generated. Alarm analysis will search, correlate and collate information to produce quick view graphs to identify trends and patterns.

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Centralised Monitoring & ControlYour control room is the central intelligence point for managing and evaluating a wide range of monitoring and control equipment. Response to either minor or critical events is very dependent upon the experience and knowledge of your operator.

Encountering problems within your control room?

• Training is experience dependent• Information is spread across different systems• Incident and response can be open to interpretation• Accountability is difficult

Cortech's integrated software management system delivers an effective solution:

• Identifies and verifies information while assisting with incident control and events in an organised manner• One operating routine for all systems makes it easier for operators to understand events, respond and direct resources effectively• A single database for all systems ensures operational accountability, greater management control and a full audit trail of events• Response to events can be pre-determined with video verification and on-line help instruction

A single operating platform for all your manufacturers control equipment:

intruderperimeter

building alarmsstaff safety

CCTVfire

accesscell call

intercomconcierge

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Smarter Building Performance Buildings should be considered as an evolving project which changes throughout its life and will be affected by modified use. With the evolution of information technology, investment in systems should not become an expensive mistake by the virtue of their inflexibility.

Our solution enables interoperable strategies to be implemented, to deliver common ‘look and feel’ control, monitoring, alarm handling, analysis and management reporting tools.

Improved visibility of systems data improves the potential for both human and software analysis of building performance. Delivering holistic analysis and corrective action, provides the ability to maintain optimum performance, for more efficient environmental comfort, safety and security.

Cortech’s command and control solution enables real time monitoring and control of smart building technology. This reduces the need and overhead cost for a dedicated manned BMS control desk. Whilst security operations may remain as a standalone responsibility, improved interfacing will assist with communication and management of ‘out of hours’ response.

Vehicle Access

CCTV

Water System

Door Access

Temperature Control

Perimeter

Intruder Detection

Fire Detection

Lighting Control

Energy Monitoring

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The solution, with its clear and intuitive graphical locations, allows operators to respond efficiently to all alerts and events with a pre-determined response requirement for:-

• Critical building alarm events • Temperature/humidity monitoring • Plant and control systems • Binary input/outputs • Analogue input/outputs

……with one priority regime for all systems

Integral to the Cortech ‘Smart Building’ solution is a comprehensive Energy Management module incorporating Targeted Metering. Legislation relating to the reduction of CO2 emissions for buildings has highlighted the importance for Organisations to adopt energy management strategy and policy.

Smart Energy monitoring reduces your energy usage, emissions and costs. Our solution enables real time threshold monitoring for consumption and emissions, automatically generating alarm events and procedural responses. This is particularly beneficial with monitoring instances of leaks and exceptional high energy use that are not immediately evident.

Cortech's Energy module utilises CCTV and security detection devices to monitor the movement of people in rooms / buildings / areas, intelligently reducing temperatures and lighting based on non-occupancy. Be smart, be more efficient and cut your costs.

Cortech’s Energy and BMS Modules can be linked dynamically to any existing integration you have for security and fire control room equipment, as a single operating and reporting platform with just one database. Key features include:-

• Intelligent Metering – real time events and comprehensive reporting • Display Meter readings – online hosting includes monitoring, analysis reporting and reviews. • Set thresholds for power, temperature and water usage • Switch outputs for sounders, lights & display

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Tailored Solutions & SupportCortech's team of experienced professionals provide an exceptional in house service for project management, software development, visualisation & 3D graphical design, project management, quality assessment, training and support.

Software Development - We are committed to the development of software for both existing and new technologies. We are able to consolidate and utilise your existing investment in a monitoring and control system, while embracing new technology to provide a future proof solution.

Innovation - Our commitment to innovation through an ongoing Research & Development program enables us to provide the very latest technological solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Visualisation - We provide the latest in 3D graphics for site / building maps and floor plans which are all created and modified in house. The quality and resolution of these maps provides clear, concise and pinpoint location of buildings, rooms and control systems which enables the operator to react to events quickly and effectively.

Project Management - Installation is undertaken by our team of security cleared engineers. Our software solutions are certified prior to end user handover.

Quality Assurance - All our software systems are tested before they are released for installation. This is all undertaken on-site in our dedicated QA facility.

Training - Cortech’s demonstration and training facility operates as a modern day control room providing full integration to a wide range of building, fire and security control equipment. Training is adapted for Sales, Management, Operators and Engineers and in each case is geared towards ease of learning and driving performance.

Support - We recommend that all our installed software systems are covered with the appropriate support agreement. We offer three different levels of support service, but in each case you have the piece of mind that our specialist technical team is on hand to support you.

Cortech Developments T: + 44 (0) 1925 750600 E: info@cortech.co.uk www.cortech.co.uk