Access control software case studies

A crime occurred in one of Flock Safety’s neighborhoods in Atlanta. One of the residents had her back door kicked in by two individuals. Her home security system was triggered but the culprits still had enough time to steal a drawer filled with jewelry. The resident filed a report with the police, then informed her neighborhood’s Security Chair of the incident. Another neighbor’s doorbell camera provided a long-distance photo of the victim’s home in the correct time fram...

A woman was walking her dog down the sidewalk in Richmond, CA when she witnessed a bright red sports car burning out its wheels and doing donuts in the middle of the street. The witness posted about the incident on her neighborhood social network page. Solution A simple Google-like search within Flock’s simple user interface help identify the vehicle’s license plate Fortunately, the neighborhood had Flock Safety’s wireless security cameras installed in multiple locations thr...

Flock Safety installed wireless security cameras in a neighborhood. The team of engineers closely monitored the software to ensure that the system ran exactly as it should. Situation A neighbor noticed someone pulling on the handles of cars along the street, checking to see if any of them were unlocked. The suspect entered a black sedan with disabled plates and sped away. Solution Flock's machine-learning software automatically captured and categorized the license plate number In just m...

Jon Alion, HOA Board Member for the Knightsbridge subdivision in Fort Mill, SC, advocated for his neighborhood to install security cameras that read license plates throughout the community. “Crime seems to be happening a little more often in our neighborhood and in other neighborhoods,” Jon said. Why choose Flock Safety? Flock outdoor security system captures license plate even at night, uses solar power, and comes with automatic upgrades Jon started doing some research on neighbo...

In an Atlanta neighborhood, a new neighbor moved in and within a week, his garage was broken into and his $3,000 road bike was stolen. He reported the crime to the police but with no actionable evidence to go on, the investigation appeared to be at a dead end. Solution Flock Safety wireless cameras designed to capture license plates can be used by local police to investigate crime The neighborhood had recently installed Flock Safety’s license plate reading camera system. Equipped with a...

In a Flock Safety-protected neighborhood in Fremont, California, there was a break-in early one morning in June. A resident had a private camera system in place that picked up a piece of information about the criminal’s vehicle — the color, make, and a license plate starting with “7.” Instant results Armed with the timeframe of the break-in and general vehicle information, the resident was able to search using Flock’s advanced software and located a useable image...

Princeton Identity Inc., provider of the fastest, simplest and most secure biometric security systems on the market, announced that Alabama’s Auburn University has updated and expanded the biometric identity system it uses to secure areas within its athletic facilities. Princeton Identity’s new IDS software and Access200 iris readers allow student athletes, coaches and other affiliated team members enrolled in the system to unlock the doors to team locker rooms by glancing at small r...

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has become the first university in the world to deploy an Indoor Positioning Solution across its entire campus for the purpose of providing the safest possible environment. The SafeZone indoor positioning solution, provided by CriticalArc, provides the campus police with an unprecedented three-dimensional view of multi-story buildings. For example, instead of receiving an alert about ‘an incident somewhere in the student union building&rsq...

Wilson James has appointed SmartTask as preferred technology partner and awarded it a deal for the supply of a mobile patrol and electronic smart form solution for a new security contract with National Museums. Under the agreement, the company will now roll out the SmartTask workforce management software to 10 sites including the Natural History Museum, V&A and Science & Industry Museum. This follows a successful trial that achieved significant time savings by removing paperwork and stre...

Just a ten-minute walk from the city center, the University of Leeds is upgrading door security in much of its student accommodation to keep pace with changing technology and customer demand. One of the biggest and busiest centers of higher education in the UK, the university has more than 34,000 students and over 8,000 staff, making it the third largest employer in Leeds. With such a large student population to house, its residence portfolio both on and off campus is impressive. It ranges from...

ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the provider of door opening solutions, has partnered with NetNodes to deliver assured and secure access to a huge new innovation center in London. Based at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Plexal is a new £15 million project, acting as a base for an ‘innovation community’ that brings together startups, enterprises and academics all under one roof. Plexal sits within the larger Here East complex, which is transforming the fo...

Bluffton Self Help, a non-profit organization providing food, clothing and financial assistance to low-income residents of Bluffton, S.C., has gone high tech with an Iris ID iris recognition system tracking the hours of paid staff and volunteers. An Iris ID iCAM R100 camera replaces mag stripe cards, said Tony O’Brien, president of Sourcecode LLC, a South Carolina-based software development firm. He designed the iris system, as well as a computer network and telephone system for Bluffton...

In the booming workspace market, a professional welcome is crucial to success. At Barcelona’s Gran Vía Business Centre, 2,500m2 of offices and shared collaborative workspaces in the heart of the city, managers chose SMARTair wireless access control system — because it protects and manages their premises, and also projects the right image for a contemporary co-working environment. Gran Vía is a flexible and well-equipped home for companies from international corporates...

Ping Identity, the pioneer in Identity Defined Security, announced that its Ping Intelligent Identity Platform powers the engine behind HP Identity (HP ID), an enterprise-wide unified identity management ecosystem. The HP ID initiative is designed to up level customer and partner experiences by providing them with a single identity across all of their HP applications, whether in the cloud or on-premises.  With a focus on driving customer experiences, HP selected the Ping Identity platform...

Maxxess, the innovative security management and communications solutions, partnered with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to deploy a powerful new security and operations solution that leverages the power of smart mobile devices to maintain comprehensive communications and emergency management operations. Maxxess Ambit, which provides private, two-way, managed messaging and intel on a more personal and intuitive level, received its first wide-scale test during the SAUSD’s annu...

With a mission to provide and maintain good quality homes for Blackpool Council’s tenants and leaseholders, BCH has won a number of awards and accreditations for housing, repairs, customer services and community projects. The safety and security of residents is a high priority for BCH, which is why it has used products from STANLEY Products & Solutions for many years. During this time the primary system was made up of a GDX5 door entry system, along with an Indigo 1000 access control...

Userful Corporation, one of the world's pioneering developers of software for visual display solutions, announced that the Calgary Public Library has deployed 200 of Userful’s collaborative displays throughout its network of libraries, including the brand new 240,000 square foot central branch in the heart of downtown Calgary. "The new library features a wide range of innovations and Userful Corporation is proud to be associated with the project." "The company’s visual display solut...

3xLOGIC, Inc., a provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winner, announced Estill County Emergency Medical Services, located in Irvine, KY, is successfully using infinias access control from 3xLOGIC to improve security and give hard-working staff needed peace of mind to focus on their important work. Bates Security, Lexington, Kentucky, designed, installed, and oversees the system. Shelia Wise, in charge of accounting and training fo...

Johnson Controls has announced that the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA has installed Software House’s C-CURE 9000 security and event management platform as part of a comprehensive visitor management system designed to increase security by verifying member identity and restricting access of non-members. Dr. P. Phillips’ YMCA, located in Doctor Phillips, Fla., is the largest of 27 facilities that are part of The YMCA of Central Florida. This single location serves 11,000 active members. The fac...

Brazilian infrastructure company Companhia Energética de Pernambuco (CELPE) is the main supplier of electricity in the country’s Northeastern state of Pernambuco. Headquartered in the state capital Recife, one of the most important economic and urban hubs in the country, CELPE serves a population of more than 8.8 million inhabitants in the 184 municipalities of Pernambuco. As part of the Brazilian government’s commitment to clean energy, the CELPE grid also contains several hy...

Jutting up to a height of 126 meters, the 36-story Prime Tower is Zurich’s tallest building and number two in Switzerland. Its 40,000 square meters of floor space can accommodate more than 2,000 workplaces. It is striking with its futuristic architecture and dark green reflective exterior. The tower’s impressive details include a 10-meter-high entrance hall and the CLOUDS bar and restaurant on the top floor boasting an unmatched view far out across the surrounding landscape. Bosch N...

Princeton Identity Inc., a provider of secure biometric security systems, has announced the deployment of its Biometric Conex, designed to assist customers with quick and accurate personnel authentication for campuses and facilities. The Conex is a 20-foot long standard shipping container outfitted with on-the-move facial, iris and fingerprint biometric capture technology, which can be operational in less than 24 hours. Biometric Conex Princeton Identity is showcasing the Biometric Conex at the...

National Security, a global safety and security products manufacturing company, has delivered some advanced security solutions equipped with the latest technology. The company has been known to meet every business challenge that enterprises face with its solutions. Their global reach and unparalleled range of products and services assisted customers in ensuring safety, security and business with the right solutions. Security Access Challenge Since this manufacturer of safety and security produ...

We all assume, in fact expect, a bank to be secure. The major challenge: the customers should not notice the actually highly complex security equipment. As they definitely should not have the feeling of being watched. Apart from Regiobank Solothurn being our house bank, the collaboration between the bank and Siaxma has already extended over ten years. With the new building in Zuchwil, there was the opportunity for the first time to plan and install a totally digital system All the branches hav...

AxxonSoft technology speaks to product simplicity, ease-of-use and advanced functionality during the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Within the framework of preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, AxxonSoft's tech support customized settings on more than 1,350 video channels at 3 stadiums and at a central monitoring station to meet the Ministry of Internal Affairs' needs through a centralized monitoring system. AxxonSoft, in collaboration with this global high caliber event, launched this...

Ask a student, or pretty much anyone, what they think about “access control” and you’ll get a shrug. Conversely, all of us are enthusiastic about security and convenience. Students across Europe are discovering SMARTair wireless access control gives them both. Adding SMARTair access control to a door involves just replacing a standard cylinder or escutcheon with a digital, smartphone- or smart-card–operated electronic lock. It’s hassle-free to make the switch to SM...

Above the Line Security have improved the safety of their at-risk employees by switching from a manual call-in system to the user-friendly StaySafe lone worker solution. Employees at Above the Line Security are responsible for guarding individuals and high-value equipment on busy film sites. Ensuring Employee Safety StaySafe allows workers on site to send an alert in an emergency while providing the employee with an accurate location via a real-time map Prone to theft and coming into contact w...

KnowBe4, a provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing, has completed a rigorous third-party audit of its data security procedures and processes under the System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type 2 standards. KnowBe4 completed the SOC 2 Type 1 examination in April, and immediately initiated action to achieve a SOC 2 Type 2 status. The examination that led to compliance with the demanding SOC 2 Type 2 data security standards was administered by the professional IT compl...

HID Global, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, was selected by Skanska, one of the world’s project development and construction groups with operations in Europe and North America, to incorporate HID’s mobile solution for secure access to its new office complex in Warsaw. Powered by Seos, HID Mobile Access improves the user experience and increases security throughout the entire building – from the parking lot and elevators to areas with limited access to the pu...