Video Surveillance software case studies

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 networks, powered by Milestone Systems’ XProtect open platform video management software (VMS). For this city of nearly 60,000, with much of its economy based on tourism, the results demonstrate the power of community-drive...

Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guests. Traditional surveillance systems Challenges - As th...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announced the successful deployment of a cloud-based video surveillance system at a Texas county polling facility that transformed citizen access to election monitoring while reducing both installation time and costs. Working with systems integrator Sology Solutions, the county deployed Milestone's XProtect video management software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide citizens with real-time access to ballot han...

In the City of Genoa, a technology journey started with the vision of becoming a true smart city, long before it was a global trend. That dream has leaped forward: Genoa has joined Project Hafnia, a groundbreaking initiative by Milestone Systems and NVIDIA, to shape the future of video AI. From civil protection to smart transport, from license plate readers to AI-powered analytics, Genoa is building a city that learns, adapts, and grows. Now, with Hafnia, Genoa steps into a new dimension, hel...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announces the release of a new case study detailing how the City of Hartford, Connecticut, used integrated video technologies and real-time data analysis to improve public safety and investigative outcomes dramatically. By combining Milestone’s XProtect video management software (VMS) with gunshot detection, license plate recognition, and video analytics, the Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Com...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specializes in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced a collaboration with the City of Tucker, GA, an Atlanta suburb, to upgrade the lighting infrastructure on the city’s public trail and park system with a smart solution designed to enhance visibility and connectivity. The City of Tucker selected Comcast Smart Solutions to implement a fully-integrated video analytics, WiFi, and lighting solution into ex...

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 gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple to protect members and staff against gun-related threats. Founded in 1862, it is the oldest Jewish congregation and synagogue in Los Angeles, California. Grow...

In a power station, where a fire could trigger a grid shutdown affecting up to 25% of Ireland’s electricity supply, the need for early fire detection isn’t just a matter of efficiency; it’s an essential part of national stability. This reality was made starkly visible during the April 2025 blackouts in Spain and Portugal, which left millions without power, disrupted hospitals and rail systems, and sent shockwaves through Europe’s energy sector. While the root cause rema...

Summer is here, and with it comes the height of music concerts and festival season. As thousands of music fans gather at venues worldwide, security professionals face increasing challenges in protecting these large-scale events. Milestone Systems, a globally renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), is helping security teams leverage integrated technology solutions to enhance safety and create seamless experiences for the thousands of fans attending these events. Comp...

The port city of Imperia in north-west Italy has become a popular tourist destination over the years. In order to better secure both the city and the port area, Imperia decided to expand its video surveillance system. At the heart of the system are Dallmeier’s Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras. Imperia is a pretty city in the province of Liguria and is located in the northwest of Italy on the Riviera di Ponente. Originally an industrial town, Imperia has developed over the years int...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced that Binghamton University, a nationally recognized research institution and one of the four university centers of the State University of New York system (SUNY), has successfully implemented the Genetec™ Security Center platform to unify its security systems, streamline operations, and better support the safety of its expanding campus community. Binghamton University selects Genetec Spread across 93...

Forklift collisions cost UK businesses over £100 million annually in workplace injury claims and equipment damage, according to HSE statistics. SharpEagle Technology, a globally renowned provider of industrial safety solutions, has announced a significant breakthrough in warehouse safety across the UK. Facilities that adopted SharpEagle’s Radar Blind Spot Detection System have reported up to 70% reduction in forklift-related accidents, marking a major milestone in workplace safety....

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Berrien Springs Public Schools (BSPS) in Michigan to mitigate gun-related violence. The company and district are also partnering to present ‘Lunch & Learn: Protecting Schools from Active Shooter Events,’ an i...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced that Nicker Management, a fast-food franchise operator in the Los Angeles area, has successfully implemented Interface’s Virtual Security Guard solution. By deploying Interface’s advanced security technology, Nicker Management has enhanced safety, reduced operational costs, and provided a secure environment for employees and customers....

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport has significantly improved its safety by installing state-of-the-art video technology from German manufacturer Dallmeier. The Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras are used for comprehensive monitoring of the movement area. A major hub for domestic flights Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) is located about 10 kilometers west of the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the municipality of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. It mainly h...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that its solution has been deployed by Michigan’s Williamston Community Schools to protect students, staff and visitors from gun-related violence. Centered in Williamston, the district educates over 2,000 students from Williamstown, Locke, Leroy, Wheatfield, Alaiedon and Meridian townships. It comprises five schools:&nb...

There are well over 1,200 road tunnels in Norway. Camera-based incident detection is the preferred way to keep these tunnels safe and support tunnel operators in organizing a fast incident response. Camera-based detection Gradually introduced since the nineties, camera-based detection is well established. Both visual and thermal imaging cameras have proven to be a fail-proof solution for 24/7 automatic incident detection inside tunnels. With the latest camera technology upgrade of the Damsg&a...

Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Windsor Port Located on the Detroit...

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company announced its collaboration with Clery Center to support programs and initiatives that help create safer higher education campuses across the U.S. “Our continued collaboration with Clery Center enables Allied Universal to expand its position as a security provider for higher education campuses,” said Mahsa Karimi, director of higher education for Allied Universal. Campus safety awareness and training “The Cler...

To combat persistent retail crime and deliver peace of mind to workers in the bustling North Leroy Street business district, the City of Fenton Police Department has deployed a new AI-powered video surveillance system with camera-sharing technology to accelerate response time during retail heists or other emergencies.  Deter, detect, and apprehend criminals Fenton is a small city with 12,000 permanent residents, but Chief of Police Jeffery Cross estimates that 60,000 people pass through t...

CCOM Global Technologies, experts in managing video surveillance on cruise liners is leveraging Pimloc’s Secure Redact privacy platform, the world’s pioneering automated video redaction AI software solution, to ensure the privacy of uninvolved individuals when disclosing footage to third parties or in response to subpoenas.  The security challenges onboard cruise ships – effectively small towns with up to 5,000 ‘residents’ are huge, and Secure R...

Opened to mark the 100th anniversary of Bauhaus’ founding, the Bauhaus Museum Dessau is a comprehensive public presentation of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation collection. On show for the very first time, this valuable collection includes around 49,000 cataloged exhibits and is the second-largest Bauhaus collection in the world. Transparency and simplicity Located in the center of the city, the museum is a building within a building – a suspended concrete structure inside a glas...

Ibstock Place School, a private London co-educational day school nestled in beautiful grounds with a mix of historic and contemporary architecture, faced several challenges. They needed to expand CCTV coverage, ensure guaranteed video retention periods for specific areas at certain times, enhance remote access and event alerting capabilities, and prepare for future analytics integration.  The challenge Ibstock Place School identified several challenges with their existing system: &n...

Victoria University City Tower is the largest vertical campus in Australia, consolidating all of the University’s operations and campuses in the CBD into one location. The 32-level building brings together select universities and TAFE courses located in the CBD. Courses include business, education and English, but also trades such as health and beauty. EQUANS were engaged as the audio-visual integrator for this construction project, supplying and installing multiple audio-visual systems...

The Ballarat GovHub is a new, unique multi-use government building housing up to 1,000 employees from various departments across five storeys of high-quality office space in the heart of Ballarat. The development aims to support the revitalization of the Ballarat Central Business District by generating growth and to attract private sector investment. EQUANS were engaged to deliver audio visual technology solutions to meet a performance-based specification. The Ballarat GovHub includes over 50 s...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been adopted by Cardinal Local Schools in Middlefield, Ohio to protect its students, faculty, and staff from gun-related threats. Gun-related violence Gun-related violence remains a significant and growing problem in the United States, affecti...

Since 2024, Maringá, a city of approximately 500,000 residents consistently recognized as the best city to live in Brazil for over 6 consecutive years, has further strengthened its reputation by addressing the growing need for public safety. Smart surveillance solutions In this pioneering project, ALCA NETWORK and ALLNET were responsible for the project design and partnered with VIVOTEK, the global provider of security solutions, to implement one of the most advanced smart surveillance...