Xtreme Business Solutions has secured over £400,000 of business for its expanded security division in Dalgety Bay.

Alongside IP (internet protocol) CCTV, door entry and access control systems, it now provides wired and wireless intruder alarm systems, emergency disabled call systems and vehicular and personnel security access barriers.

Managing director Graeme Duncan said: “Over the last couple of years we have seen a steady increase in demand from clients across all sectors for security related products.

"Various factors have driven this growth, but among the most dominant are the safety and security of personnel and premises, which can stem from an employer’s duty of care and also concerns about potential criminal or terrorist threats."

IP CCTV is one of the fastest growing markets within the security industry, driven by advances in technology and an increased focus from businesses on health and safety, stock control, crime prevention and implementing anti-terrorism measures.

It's estimated that the global CCTV market will be worth in excess of $30billion by 2020.

Responding to customer demand, the firm appointed project manager Daryn Peters to develop this area and the new business won by Xtreme was a direct result.

Mr Duncan explained: "Technological advances have revolutionised the security industry, allowing various systems to be integrated with one another to provide a very robust monitoring network.

"IP (Internet protocol) CCTV has changed the way in which video footage is captured, reviewed and analysed thanks to higher resolution, wirelessly linked cameras and the ability for systems to be accessed remotely."

Xtreme designs, supplies and installs a diverse range of IT network infrastructure, in a range of sectors nationally and internationally.

Expanding the security division led the firm to widen its range of products and contracts undertaken in the past six months have covered a variety of projects and industries.

Xtreme, which was formed in 2003 and has its HQ in Aberdeenshire, has installed disabled person refuge, fire alarm and nurse call systems in a number of nursing homes, IP CCTV networks on construction sites and in the new Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh, and security access systems featuring number plate recognition cameras for food and drink producers.

Growth has also led the company to increase its workforce from 52 to 59, with three of the new recruits to be based in Dalgety Bay.

Mr Duncan added: "Daryn’s appointment has driven the security division forward and his knowledge and experience in the sector ensures that Xtreme will continue to offer the best of breed products to our clients.”