Installers can now offer BS8418-compliant remote monitoring and still retain full contractual control with a new service from Farsight internet monitoring station.

Core Internet Video Monitoring means installers can offer clients a complete package of installation, servicing and 24-hour monitoring under their own brand. "We know how much installers value client relationships, says Les Ramsden of Farsight "so we've put together a round the clock monitoring package they can sell and manage as their own but which we could operate on their behalf." Details on www.civm.co.uk

• Dedicated Micros has announced a promotion targeted at installers offering double the record rate on selected NetVu connected products at no extra cost.

The promotion means, for instance, that installers who order a six channel DS2 160GB with 50pps record rate will receive a 100pps version.

• Milestone Systems has announced a free 1-camera licence to spread awareness about IP surveillance software. An offer to download at no charge a license of Milestone Xprotect Professional is now available on www.milestonesys.com. Compared to demos that work for a limited amount of time, this has no time limits. All you need is a network camera to connect with the software.