“Fundamentals and IP systems covered, real demonstrations on working products, genuine information on all IP hardware, with no hard sell,” just one of the ways IP Bootcamp by CCTV manufacturer LILIN was described by installers in December. Further comments included, ‘a very good insight into IP workings and operations, easy going with a touch of humour’, ‘a well presented hands-on session’ and ‘excellent, most useful, ten out of ten’. The testimonials provided by attendees confirmed the value of the free training session; guests left having developed their knowledge, increased their confidence, and felt ready to enter the demystified world of IP.
Having been greeted with hot bacon rolls and drinks, attendees filed into a room set up for the practical session. Multiple workstations equipped with network cables, RJ-45 crimp tools, testers, HD IP cameras, NVRs, switches and injectors were set, to offer hands on access throughout. Ian Leroux, LILIN’s product trainer opened with a word on the difference between analogue and IP before going on to explain the fundamentals and architecture of IP.
IP Bootcamp was designed after LILIN made a decision to help train security installers and increase the awareness of IP video in the market; with an aim of training 1000 installers in the next year, and removing fear of IP and improving its adoption.
Some dates for 2013 have now been confirmed. IP Bootcamp will continue to take place in further UK cities next year and remains free. The roadshow will travel to London, Brighton, Nottingham and Liverpool with monthly sessions held at the company’s UK headquarters in Milton Keynes. Each location is limited to 25 attendees – call 0870 120 5550, email [email protected] or visit www.lilin.co.uk to reserve a place.
IP Bootcamp locations
January 31 2013, LILIN Head Office.
Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes. MK5 8NB.
February 28 2013, LILIN Head Office.
Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes. MK5 8NB.
March 19 2013, London Heathrow, Jurys Inn Hotel.
East Perimeter Rd, Hatton Cross, Heathrow, TW6 2SQ.
March 20 2013, Brighton, Jurys Inn Hotel.
101 Stroudley Road, Brighton, BN1 4DJ.
March 21 2013, Nottingham, Jurys Inn Hotel.
Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3BJ.
March 22 2013, Liverpool, Jurys Inn Hotel.
Brewery Place, Brewery Wharf, Leeds, LS10 1NE.
