Dectel Security Ltd

Mission statement
"customer satisfaction through our attitude to service and quality.....we care about getting it right"

Dectel was established in 1981 by the current Joint Managing Directors, Keith Goody and John Ellis, and have provided solutions for both security image management and document management to major organizations since that time.

With a wealth of experience in traditional imaging systems, Dectel has applied its knowledge to build an understanding of today's rapidly evolving industry. We recognize client requirements and apply the available technologies to deliver the right solution.

Document Management systems

In Document Management Dectel has developed a strong position in designing systems to match the specific requirements of our clients, using proven software solutions. Our clients include major Oil and Construction Companies, Banks, Insurance Organisations, Solicitors, Hospitals and National Health Trusts, large Utilities and Councils.

Specialist services include: b/w and colour document and drawing scanning; data capture; data entry; Image processing; archiving; equipment supply and service for document imaging and microfilming systems; and software development and installation. Software solutions incorporate such features as workflow and document distribution and version control.

In 2003 we commenced the development of "Cumulus, The Paperless Office" document management software, designed to meet the needs of organisations that are looking to achieve a paperless document management system. Cumulus incorporates the essential features of a document management software solution, including workflow, version control, auditability and encryption of data. Important features of the design specification included a system that was extremely easy to use, scaleable to all sizes of company, one requiring minimal staff training and that could be installed in a matter of hours. Cumulus is a generic document management solution that has the capability of being customised to match as closely as possible the working the methods of specific business types.

The product is under continued development to incorporate new features and respond to market requirements. We are also able to integrate Cumulus with other software/hardware configurations.

We have established long term relationships with our clients many of whom have very demanding requirements for security of data, accuracy, legal admissibility and quality of reproduction. It has been our continued attention to these details that has ensured our position in both the Security and Document Management markets.

We apply a high level of security and care to all client documents whilst in our possession, with high levels of external and internal security systems.

Security systems

In Security Image Management and Processing Dectel holds a strong market position, supplying in the region of 60% of the UK Banks, Building Societies, Retail and Transport and the Police. As an independent service provider our quality audit programme offers impartial advice about the images produced from all types of surveillance installations. This service ensures that recorded images are of the highest quality level when required for general viewing or for investigation and evidence purposes.

Dectel developed and implemented a database of serious crime images called Crimenet linked directly to the Flying Squad at Scotland Yard. Dectel are able to transmit serious crime images captured on the systems that we support, together with search parameters enabling the investigators to match offenders in different events.

Dectel are involved in developing end user applications based on leading edge face and behaviour recognition technology systems thereby enhancing the value of clients' investment in CCTV system, creating a new generation of 'Smart' CCTV. We have also taken part in three DTI sponsored missions to the USA and Japan to review the development of these technologies and the potential for trade.