Surveillance camera case studies
Jeff Vaudrey, Managing Director, of PAS Sound Engineering selected TOA's NX-100 network audio adapterTOA's NX-100 Network Audio Adapter has been chosen as the hub of a new PA/VA installation at a large chemical plant in Wales. Specialist systems integration firm PAS Sound Engineering selected the NX-100 because of its ability to convert analog audio into digital packets for transmission over an IP-based network. Jeff Vaudrey, Managing Director, of PAS Sound Engineering explains t...
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has chosen the Pelco Endura 2.0 IP video systemPelco Management is pleased to announce that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has chosen the Pelco Endura 2.0 IP video system. Built to accommodate the growing number of international flights to this booming metropolis, this new airport will serve more than 25 million passengers a year.The new Endura 2.0 system will have more than 1,300 cameras, of which approximately 900 are Sarix megapixel c...
The municipal police in Oswiecim deploys Milestone's IP videomanagement softwareMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is the security solution of choice for the police of Osweicim, the Polish town that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the former Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.Oswiecim is a Polish town of over 40,000 residents, covering an area of more than 30 square kilometres. The main reason people visit Oswiecim...
City Inn Manchester now has a high-quality, advanced surveillance system from AxisMissionFollowing a spate of thefts that its existing analog-based CCTV surveillance system failed to pick up, City Inn in Manchester, UK, decided to upgrade its system for a higher quality, more advanced solution. The hotel approached Axis partner Kings Security to provide a solution with extensive camera coverage and increased recording capacity. As the analog system was a recent investment, the hotel was keen to...
Bosch's Praesideo solution replaces outdated PA system in the Rotterdamse SchouwburgIntroductionAny public building or enclosed space where a large number of people gather in high concentration is subject to strict safety regulations, primarily in connection with fire detection, alarm and evacuation. A prime example is a theatre in which public address is an essential element in the mandatory fire detection and alarm system. This article briefly describes the Praesideo Digital Public Addre...
North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room upgraded with Sanyo DVRsThe operators in North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room are understandably very busy people. As well as monitoring images from a large number of CCTV cameras located at Coalville and Ashby-de-la Zouch town centres, they also have need to react quickly and effectively to any suspicious activity they may observe at various council owned properties. The control room is located in what was...
Nova Integrated systems Ltd selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover Brackmills estateFollowing approved funding by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) of £345,345 for a crime prevention and safety scheme on the Brackmills industrial estate, which had been hit by a spate of lorry jackings and thefts, Nova Integrated systems Ltd was selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover the whole estate. In the past year, cargoes stolen from lorries in...
Hikvision products recognized and approved by one of the four state-owned commercial banksBank of China, one of the four major state-owned banks in China, recently announced the results of the latest tender of video surveillance equipments. Hikvision's camera products, for the very first time, are enlisted due to its prime quality, high performance and stability, as well as company's overall technical advance.The tender is open for all video surveillance companies in the market, and enlisted com...
Axis cameras help reduce or prevent acts of violence or vandalism in UK schools and collegesWith reports of vandalism, truancy and violence in schools constantly in the headlines, the education sector is keen to find ways to curb destructive acts and unruly behaviour. The increasing use of IP-based network cameras has proven to help reduce willful damage to school property. Refurbishment costs are reduced, delivering a measurable return on investment and staff and pupils benefit from a nice...
Lily O'Brien's - an Irish success story The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily. Since then the company has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, and has become internationally recognized for its unique recipes, taking inspiration from classic dessert recipes from across the globe. The company makes up to 65 tons of chocolate each week and exports 80% of its products. All products are manufactured at a 36,000 square...
Intelligent, attractive and likeable Intelligence, good looks, dedication - these professed brand values of the Czech automotive manufacturer Skoda a.s. have made a major contribution to the fact that this car brand is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. While "intelligence" reflects the claim of developing products with outstanding functionality as well as customer-oriented detailed solutions at excellent value for the money, "good looks" describes the pioneering design concept. "Dedicat...
Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...
On August 14, 2003, New York City and much of New England experienced a blackout. No lights, no air conditioning, no electricity. In all, one quarter of the nation was without power for several days because of an energy grid malfunction. Though it was not the product of a terrorist attack, thankfully, the blackout demonstrated what could happen if the nation's energy systems are assaulted. It was because of instances like the blackout, and other threats to the energy system that energy distribut...
Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...
Access control specialist TDSi is working closely with Storage King, one of the UK's fastest growing self storage operations serving both business and the general public, to install a tailored access control solution at each of the company's sites. The first complete installation is now in operation at the company's Tyseley site in the West Midlands and is already delivering key security and operational benefits to the management team. Historically Storage King had employed conventional intrude...
Waterford Township utilize IQeye megapixel cameras to better protect its valuable water resourcesIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, today announced that Waterford Township, MI, is utilising IQeye megapixel cameras as part of a comprehensive IP video solution to better protect its valuable water resources. Tallahassee, Florida-based Mainline Information Systems was selected to provide video surveilla...
Classwatch system uses Mirasys software to secure new Stockwell Park High School in South London Recently, teachers at the new Stockwell Park High School in South London unveiled the latest in school surveillance equipment, demonstrating a system they say has already made a major impact on safety throughout the school. Classwatch, an audio visual system that uses software from surveillance specialist Mirasys, has been installed around the new school and promises to transform the effect...
The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analog CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled an...
The Robinson Bours family founded Industrias Bachoco in 1952 in the Mexican State of Sonora. It has grown to become the largest poultry company in Mexico. The company's headquarters are located in the city of Celaya, in the state of Guanajuato. Their main products lines are: chicken, eggs, balance feed and swine. Industrias Bachoco has processing plants that operate in conjunction with other 700 facilities located in nine complexes located throughout Mexico. Business objective: Industrias Bach...
The aim of the session is to explore ways businesses can aid in prevention of attacks Personnel from Octavian Security will be updated on the latest in counter terrorism measures at a special briefing with Nottinghamshire Police.The multimedia session, being hosted by Octavian Security, is part of Project Argus, an initiative launched by the National Terrorism Security Office.Taking people through a simulated attack, the aim of the session is to explore ways in which businesses across the countr...
Wigan Council installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras to upgrade securityWigan Town centre experiences the same anti-social problems as every small town in the country and when the existing camera network was in need of upgrading, Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras for the project.Wigan Council approached UIS as it has proven expertise on a number of previous installations, including work on several high sc...
The challenge The Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analog CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled and managed by the officers of the Guardia Urbana alone. The solution After issuing a public...
Since early 2007 Dutch newspaper publisher PCM has occupied a light, spacious and transparent building made largely of glass. It shares the 33,000 square meter INIT building on Oostenburgereiland in Amsterdam with a variety of other companies. Divided by wide ‘streets', the overall impression produced is of an indoor town, complete with its own parking garage as well as large outdoor car park. Additional security for PCM staff is provided by an IP-based CCTV system designed by local s...
IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, located in California's great Central Valley is installing only IQeye cameras in all its bank branches. To further improve F&M Bank's IP video surveillance program, IQeye511 cameras will be installed in 22 F&M Bank branches, covering lobbies, teller windows, and ATMs. Taking advantage of the IQe...
Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...
The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change.Said Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...
The extensive range of CCTV equipment offered by Siemens deployed at Preston North End ClubThe challengeProviding effective security for football grounds is a complex task in which closed-circuit television plays a central role. On match days, the major challenges are to ensure crowd safety, to provide early warning of potential problems before they have time to escalate and, wherever possible, to identify potential miscreants before they even enter the ground.Even on non-match days, football gr...
The Dorchester's surveillance security enhanced with Milestone, ACTi and Axis security productsThe challengesThe constant traffic of guests, staff and deliveries demands vigilant attention. High-profile clients like celebrities, diplomats, politicians, royalty, business leaders and society patrons have heightened concerns about their safety. Paparazzi and fans, tourist groups seeing local sights, concerts in the park or demonstrations in the city streets can add more activity for the securi...
Sony Europe and Forest Guards battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning CCTV systemA group of kids from California have beaten over 140,000 other entrants to a global innovation competition on climate change with their idea to battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning system utilising CCTV and internet technology. The finals of the competition, taking place in Copenhagen in May, caught the attention of Sony Europe and the Forest Guards project was so impress...
Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...