Barricade case studies
Cattewater Harbor in Plymouth is harnessing the power and performance of 360 Vision Technology’s Invictus cameras, to protect and secure operations across the challenging and changing conditions at the harbor’s extensive shoreline. The UK manufacturer of ruggedized HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, was selected to provide their industry-pioneering camera technology after a comprehensive on-site evaluation. Civilian pleasure traffic Plymouth is the largest city on the sout...
In an emergency, first responders, School Resource Officers (SROs), and responsible parties need to gain access to campus buildings to assess alerts and potential threats. With Connect ONE®’s new Emergency Response Platform (ERP), included with any service level at no additional charge, first responders and SROs can view cameras, unlock doors and outputs, activate task functions, initiate lockdown and see recent activity. Connect ONE ERP Connect ONE ERP unifies multiple school syste...
Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the launch of Rhombus Insights, an AI-powered solution that empowers businesses to measure virtually anything their cameras can see and automate responses based on those specific observations. The launch is a significant expansion of Rhombus’ AI analytics capabilities, giving organizations complete customization over what they track and how they respond to operational situations. Rhombus's physical operations ...
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Clovis Police Department serves the rapidly growing community of Clovis, California—a vibrant city situated just northeast of Fresno in Fresno County. Home to over 129,000 residents, Clovis is known for its strong community values, family-friendly neighborhoods, and forward-thinking city leadership. Once a historic railroad town, Clovis has transformed into a modern, thriving municipality, consistently ranked among California&...
Powder bed-based laser melting of metals (PBF-LB/M) is a key technology in additive manufacturing that makes it possible to produce highly complex and high-performance metal components with customized material and functional properties. This technology is used in numerous industries - from aerospace and medical technology to the automotive industry - and is considered groundbreaking for the manufacturing of the future. Advances in process monitoring and control are crucial to further increasing...
Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a...
HID, the pioneer in trusted identity and authentication solutions, announced that it successfully supported Stockholm's public transit authority, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL), in transforming the daily travel experience for hundreds of thousands of passengers in the capital through a comprehensive digital ticketing modernization program. The initiative has eliminated paper tickets and enabled seamless contactless payments across buses, ferries, trams and metro stations. The technology u...
i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced the successful deployment of its advanced, AI-powered camera technology at a major UK aerospace manufacturing facility. The project, delivered in partnership with long-time integrator Richards CCTV, modernized the site’s aging security infrastructure, addressing stringent aviation industry compliance needs while enhancing safety, operationa...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed at Midland Christian School in Midland, Texas, to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in Midland, Texas, Midland Christian School is a private, faith-based institution serving 1,286 K-1...
DFNBG Gastro GmbH & Co. KG, operator of 48 Dunkin' branches and other catering establishments in Germany, has migrated to the MOBOTIX CLOUD for the central management of its video surveillance. DFNBG partnered with MOBOTIX Diamond Partner VALEO IT Neteye GmbH for more than ten years, who have implemented and continuously optimized secure and efficient MOBOTIX video solutions in the 48 Dunkin' branches. Data protection regulations The operation of local storage systems was proving particu...
As Micro-LED displays and advanced semiconductor components push the limits of miniaturization and efficiency, precision and scalability in manufacturing become critical. The technology‑pioneering company Micraft Systems Plus has developed two cutting-edge systems that meet these demands: the uLED Laser Soldering Machine and the HBM High-Accuracy Die Bonder. Both rely on industrial cameras from the USB3 uEye CP series from IDS Imaging Development Systems to deliver maximum accuracy, speed, and...
Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving more than 530 students from preschool through 12th grade, Bethesda Christian School is recognized among the top private schools in Texas. Modern safety and security systems High...
This July, Delta Scientific expanded its partnership with American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, delivering new levels of crowd protection for fans and staff alike. After deploying MP5000 portable barriers for perimeter safety, stadium officials turned to Delta again, this time for a flexible solution at tighter access points. The answer: the MP100, Delta Scientific’s newest portable barrier with M30/P3 crash rating, rapid setup, and custom Brewers decals. Whether protec...
When Jogja National Museum needed to protect priceless artworks while maintaining visitor accessibility, they turned to a smart security solution. This story reveals how this intelligent security system transformed their operations, reducing response times from hours to minutes, and enhancing protection of modern masterpieces by artists such as Affandi and Bagong Kussudiardja. Quest for wide artwork protection The institution houses an impressive collection that includes masterpieces by conte...
Nizam Zachman Port, one of Indonesia's most important fishing hubs, supports thousands of local fishermen and maritime businesses. Recognizing the potential to enhance operations and better serve the community, the port management deployed Hikvision’s AIoT (AI-powered Internet of Things) technologies to make the port smarter and more efficient. Standard AIS signaling Port management identified several key areas where they believed technology could make a significant difference Every da...
Furnaces play a critical role in refining and petrochemical operations, providing the high temperatures required for essential processes. When they fail, the consequences can be severe both in terms of safety and operational losses. A single day of unplanned downtime can result in losses exceeding $1 million. This is why companies like PROtect, under the leadership of Jason Czajkowski, are leveraging modern infrared (IR) technologies to conduct smarter, safer, and more cost-effective furna...
Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, is excited to share that American University in Washington, D.C., has completed the installation of five Lifeline Speedlane Compact turnstiles and one Winglock Swing Gate as part of a comprehensive renovation of its Terrace Dining Room (TDR), the university’s main dining hall serving thousands of students, faculty, and staff each day. Improved systems Manual point-of-sale card swipes slowed entry, resulted in higher...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that Michigan’s Mason County Central School District (MCCSD) has expanded its deployment of the company’s proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform. This expansion follows two successful years of collaboration in protecting staff and students from gun-related violence. Funding for sc...
A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighborhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security net...
Hotel Montresor Tower, a stylish four-star destination just outside Verona, Italy, has successfully upgraded its fire detection infrastructure with Hochiki's advanced Latitude life safety platform. As part of a comprehensive refurbishment, the hotel partnered with installer TOLA & C. SRL to install a new Latitude 8‑loop control panel, complemented by voice alarm devices (VADs), call points, and ESP sensors. Black‑finished ESP detectors Legacy sensors were updated to the ESP range to compl...
Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that its cloud-based vehicle investigation system, Cloudrunner™, is now hosted in Canada on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This will ensure that sensitive data for Canadian law enforcement, security agencies, and private-sector organizations remains in Canada while delivering responsiveness, scalability, and reliability. Vehicle-centric investigation system Cloudrunner is a cloud-native vehicle-centr...
360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, and OpenView, one of the largest privately owned independent security companies in the UK, are reinforcing their long-standing collaboration with Enfield Council. The partnership aims to enhance public safety through the deployment of state-of-the-art Predator and Invictus HD PTZ cameras, across London Borough of Enfield’s town centre and public parks. Maximize security surveillance...
The city of San Francisco de Campeche has taken a decisive step toward urban modernization thanks to the implementation of an advanced smart traffic light solution from Dahua Technology. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in Latin America, has improved mobility, reduced traffic congestion, and provided greater road safety to thousands of citizens. The challenge With the sustained increase in vehicle traffic, citizens' daily mobility was severely impacted Campeche was facing a ser...
Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, introduced Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection. This AI-powered feature runs entirely in the cloud, and works on any connected camera, setting a new benchmark for highly accurate detection and alerting when intruders are present. Businesses can instantly deploy Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection on any camera connected to the global Eagle Eye platform with the push of a button–no new hardware...
Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Mississippi, to amplify school safety throughout its campuses. The comprehensive, customizable entry screening solution is designed to unobtrusively scan students and visitors with the ability to detect concealed threats before they are brought onto campus, maintaining a secure, yet welcoming, school environment. Xtract One’s SmartGateway Meridian Public Schools se...
Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Multifamily access control challenges The upscale 65-unit apartment property p...
Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. AI-enabled video ana...
The precise recording of passenger numbers is essential for transport companies - it helps to optimize timetables, make better use of capacities and organize local public transport more efficiently. A modern solution for this is camera-based passenger counting. Intelligent image processing systems automatically and precisely record how many people board and alight - without any manual counting. With Adigo nPax, the Norwegian company Adigo Mechatronics has developed such a system especially for...
EG.D, part of the E.ON group, supplies electricity to 2.7 million people in the southern regions of the Czech Republic, on the borders of Austria and Germany. The company operates and maintains infrastructure, including power lines and high-voltage transformer substations. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2024, global electricity consumption increased nearly two times the annual average of the past decade. How LiDAR technology could be used EG.D wanted to assess how volu...
Seamless ASSA ABLOY digital access is now part of the Sharry workplace experience. By connecting Sharry with ASSA ABLOY’s ARX access control solution, businesses can administer secure employee access via mobile credentials as well as visitor management, all from a single unified platform, helping to save time and costs. This new integration combines ASSA ABLOY’s digital access expertise with the convenient functionality of a Sharry workplace platform. It allows administrators to con...
