Surveillance camera case studies
Multiple video footage of IQeye HD megapixel camera providing updated IP surveillance system to the cityIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP network cameras announced that the City of North Richland Hills (TX) has standardized on IP surveillance technology utilising IQeye HD megapixel cameras equipped with powerful IQ Vcam virtual camera technology and LENSEC video management software. LENSEC is also the system designer and integrator of record for this g...
UCM is the only operational coal mine in all of Alaska and needed effective video surveillance for dusty, harsh conditionsThe Usibelli Coal Mine (UCM), tucked away in the Alaska Range of mountains and hundreds of miles from a population base, set out one spring to make major improvements to processes and safety. A family owned business, UCM is the only operational coal mine in all of Alaska and supplies coal to six Interior Alaska power plants and several Pacific Rim destinations. Joe Usib...
The US-based Western Virginia Water Authority, which provides a water service to 155,000 customers in Roanoke and Roanoke County, has adopted a NetVu Connected CCTV solution based around Dedicated Micros surveillance technology.Since the events of September 11th, water authorities across the US have been duty-bound to re-examine whether critical assets, such as dams, reservoirs, and water treatment facilities, are secure against threats.Going digital The Western Virginia Water Authority which o...
ADT will deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announces that SITA, a premier provider of global information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport industries, chose it to deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2 (T2). T2 opened its doors in November 2010 and has the capacity to...
In 2010 practically the entire Geutebruck video security product range was awarded official Russian ‘OIT' certification confirming its suitability for use in nuclear power stations and other nuclear facilities. This testing and certification of physical security and safety products for use in the Russian nuclear industry is carried out by the Interdisciplinary Special Training Centre (ISTC) in Obninsk. Part of Rosatom, the national atomic energy corporation, this institution pr...
March Networks has provided IP video solutions to Ottawa Police ServiceMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Ottawa Police Service has standardized on the company's video recording system across its interview rooms city-wide to enhance evidence and case management and aid in convictions.The recording solution is custom designed for police departments and is an integrated offering developed through March Networks' Certified Technology...
The Kentucky Exposition Centre is among the top largest public facilities in the country offering close to 1.4 million square feet of indoor space, over 300 acres of outdoor demonstration areas, and parking for 19,000 vehicles.Operated by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the facility is home to the century-old Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, and the North American International Livestock Exposition. It also hosts a full schedu...
Novi Sad has deployed Aimetis Symphony software for better security network managementAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that the Serbian City of Novi Sad has implemented Aimetis Symphony video management and video analytics software as well as Axis HDTV network cameras to successfully decrease criminal activity and enhance traffic logistics.Aimetis Symphony combines robust features for network video management with high performance video a...
Barrier-free parking enables monitoring and charging payments via the use of ANPR camerasThe incidence and value of car park fraud continues to increase year on year, with car park operators reporting several millions of pounds in lost annual revenue. On and off-street parking are significant sources of revenue and as it is mainly cash income it is a high risk area susceptible to fraud. Siemens has developed barrier-free parking as a revolutionary way of preventing this fraud. The system a...
Safe houses have unusual and demanding requirements which must be considered when providing a security systemSafe houses play an essential role in protecting vulnerable families, but ensuring the security of a safe house is a difficult and challenging task. A leading Liverpool-based social housing landlord has, however, found that an integrated electronic security system based on equipment from Siemens Security is providing an effective and dependable solution at one of its most sensi...
Sony provided the surveillance solution to city of Oulu in northern Finland for better security managementWith 137, 000 citizens, Oulu is the largest city in northern Finland and has become known as an international hub for advanced technology, especially in IT. The economy is strong, and further investments are being made to develop business and infrastructure. Naturally, the administration in Oulu has an important responsibility in ensuring citizen safety. This is partly done throu...
Obel, the tallest building in Ireland, has received video monitoring solutions from HoneywellCosting £60 million and measuring 85 metres (265 ft) in height, Obel dominates the Belfast skyline. It has overtaken the current tallest skyscraper in Ireland which is Windsor House (80m) and is also in Belfast. Obel was developed by the Karl Group and is located on Donegal Quay on the river Lagan beside the Lagan Weir. The development consists of 282 luxury apartments and this ultra mo...
View of control room showing Damar residential care facility being monitored by Avigilon video surveillance networkAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that Damar Services, a residential care facility for children with developmental disabilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to ensure clients' health and safety and as an effective training and performance validatio...
The Wetrok building which has now got the security services of Honeywell and Complete SecurityWetrok has been at the forefront of cleaning technology since 1948, providing customer satisfaction with a comprehensive range of products and services for professional cleaning. In March 1982, Industro-Clean and Wetrok signed an agreement which laid the foundation for Wetrok South Africa to become a significant player in the South African cleaning market. The head office is located in Honey...
D-Tec's VSD and its FireVu IP based system allows 24-hour remote monitoring of incidents and faster fire-detectionNetworkable CCTV-based FireVu VSD (Video Smoke Detection) systems from D-Tec part of AD Group have been supplied and commissioned by BSS-ME, its partner in the Middle East, for five large (90 m (L) x 90m (H) x 33 m (W)) hangars at the Royal Maintenance complex at King Khalid International Airport 35 kilometres north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This application further...
Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...
One of the most important factors to recognize when looking at the security requirements of any airport is the vital role of integration. If the potential solutions - be they access control, perimeter protection, intrusion detection, video surveillance or a combination of them all - are considered in isolation, this will inevitably lead to gaps in the security provision. Command & control A central feature of this integrated approach is how to manage all the different inputs an...
A recent system upgrade at London Luton Airport by ICTS (International Consultants on Targeted Security) has demonstrated how the latest digital security solutions, including Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) from Dedicated Micros and associated NetVu ObserVer software, can be used to extend the capability of a system across multiple users to provide a more general management tool. Martin Gould, Sales Consultant for ICTS, explains: "Our customer is a highly specialized company providing support se...
Infinova's V2060 Series allows automated electronic surveillance to control an entire CCTV systemInfinova announced that the Yiwu International Commercial Centre, the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova's V2060 Series large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images within the 2 million square metre (21.5 million square feet) facility....
Today, one of the country's most innovative ports in terms of security measures, the Port of Los Angeles was not always ahead of the curve. Prior to 2006, the Port operated with a few analog cameras across their expansive grounds. "We had just a few cameras run independently through an IP address operated by different departments," states Don Farrell, captain of the Los Angeles Port of Police. "There was no master plan or integration of the systems." Prior to a new security system or plan, Port...
Two of the most important ports of the Panama Ports Company (PPC) will from now on be protected by MOBOTIX cameras: the container harbours Balboa and Cristobal (both in Panama). The local MOBOTIX partner, Mutitek, installed a system with more than 50 M12 DualNight cameras. The decisive factor for the MOBOTIX cameras was especially their robustness since they operate even in an ocean climate with very little maintenance. In addition, MOBOTIX combines a high image resolution with an internal...
The needLelystad Airport, located 60 km northeast from Amsterdam, handling 160,000 private flight movements a year, expanded to become a commercial airport. To achieve this, Lelystad Airport needed to deliver new services, including ensuring customer and goods safety. A surveillance service was clearly needed before starting commercial flight activities. Lelystad Airport approached Sony Business Europe to explore the surveillance solutions possible to monitor all the...
PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has 100 visible light and infrared illuminated CCTV cameras PureTech Systems Inc.,a leading manufacturer of wide-area intelligent video surveillance software, announced the completed installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system at the Port of Charleston's Wando Welch Terminal. The Port of Charleston operates five deep water marine terminals and regularly handles 8400-TEU vessels. The system installation, perform...
SightLogix was able to help resolve the problem of recurring security breaches at a major water utility plantBackgroundWater utility plants require perimeter intrusion detection both to prevent loss of assets and to prevent operational disruptions due to malevolent acts. This urban-based facility was responsible for securing multiple sites distributed over a large city area. At one particular location, persistent intruders penetrated the premises every few weeks; post-incident video showed the i...
National Bank of Kuwait has upgraded its surveillance network through advanced Dedicated Micros CCTV technologySecurity for banks can be a real challenge when faced with a multitude of threats including: fraud, theft and physical attacks. One bank which is setting new standards in the Middle East, when it comes to the application of surveillance technology to keep its infrastructure, staff and customers safe and secure, is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is thanks to the roll out...
The MESSOA SCR505, an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, has been installed at traffic entry points at the José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to manage the airport's access control. The SCR505 helps security officials with round the clock surveillance keeping track of all airport traffic. Airport officials are now satisfied that both safety and security have been maximized. Standing at 50,000 sq. meters, the airport supports bot...
Fluidmesh provided wireless network security infrastructure to ensure student and campus security It was a great challenge to find, despite the obstacles, a creative, cost-effective security solution for Keene State College, which needed a CCTV system to monitor its most remote parking area on campus and ensure student safety, particularly at night. Among the obstacles: the parking lot had no fibre backbone. There were also physical constraints including an old railroad tre...
Fluidmesh wireless technology allows IP cameras to be moved depending on the requirement of the La Palma airportInstalling an effective video-surveillance system at La Palma Airport inclusive of cameras that can be moved depending on the changing needs of the airport.Solution:Fluidmesh architecture proved optimal for the airport because planes taxing on the ground are unpredictable and moveable sources of interference. The Fluidmesh technology is able to automatically find altern...
Unilux Portable IP Command System uses Fluidmesh wireless mesh video network for remote monitoringUnilux, Ltd., based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, needed to provide a client with an effective means of monitoring a large event. They were looking for a video system they could deploy only when needed and is also mobile enough to be transported in a van and stored when not in use.Solution:Unilux, Ltd. tapped on the technical capabilities of Fluidmesh Networks and together the companies...
World's highest hotel - Shanghai Park Hyatt is home to the highest luxury restaurant located on the 93rd floorEverything about the Shanghai World Financial Centre in Pudong Shanghai, China challenges the limits of high-rise building construction. Located at Shanghai Lujiazui, in the burgeoning Pudong district, the building has already achieved more than 30 world-class certifications, and become a local landmark and an international sensation. Johnson Controls is proud to have pla...
