Intruder detector case studies
RISCO's intruder detectors protect the sites while preventing false alarmsA leading Cellular Provider in Brazil required a reliable security solution to protect its numerous antenna sites around the country. With over 8000 antenna sites spread around the country, the company is one of the largest cellular providers in Brazil. Remote control over the systems installed on-site from a Central Control Room was also required.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Brazil are usually located in iso...
ProSYS Integrated Security System together with iWISE detectors are installed in each officeLincolnshire County Council in the UK acquired a new office complex in which they sublease offices to different companies. A leading system integrator in the UK contacted RISCO Group to provide a high-end integrated system solution for the project.The challengeThe new office complex consists of 48 offices located on 3 floors; each floor has 2 areas with 8 offices in each area. Lincolnshire County Council...
The Corporation selected ProSYS Security System with integrated access control and IPAn important Power Utility Corporation from the central region of Chile required an integrated security system to protect their remote sites. These sites are responsible for power distribution in their region and contain expensive equipment. Vandalism at these sites caused costly damage in the supply, control and transmission of electricity to businesses and households.The challengeThe Corporation's numerous rem...
Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...
RISCO Group's Remote Site Security Solution was successfully implemented at the antenna sites A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin America in general are usu...
RISCO Group's WisDom Wireless Security System was the choice of the Telecom ProviderIntroductionDuring the past decade, many European countries have deregulated their communications sectors. This has brought many new companies into the telecommunications market and fostered previously non-existent competition for customers. The phenomenon has been particularly challenging to the previously government owned telephony providers who were used to operating alone in the market. Today, with typically...
ProSYS Integrated Security Systems will be installed in over 800 branches of the Belgian Post OfficeThe Belgian Post Office, like many other post offices around the world, provides the dual services of mailing and banking to the community. In Belgium there are 1300 national branches; some of them provide mailing and banking services, while others provide only mailing or only banking services.The challengeThe Belgian Post Office realised that in order to serve its customers better it needed to im...
ProSYS integrated security system is reliable, user-friendly and allows easy expansionRecent increased funding in the Hong Kong Education Department to enhance IT education in the school system resulted in the introduction of PCs, laptops and LCD projectors in over 90% of classrooms. Predictably, these contributed to an increase in break-ins and robberies throughout the school system.The challengeAdvanced security systems, providing a solution to all of the following challenges, were requi...
The town was in need of excellent security, access and intrusion managementVille de Puteaux, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France, is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. It goes without saying this town is in need of some excellent security, access and intrusion management. This is exactly what Entelec will help to achieve, working together with Novadis. The available land area in Puteaux measures 3.19 square kilometre and is inhabited by 44,278 people. This...
C-AllView is a vandal resistant, IP67-sealed PTZ cameraLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has helped protect one of Europe's largest solar farms, in Portugal, using its ground-breaking Radar Vision detection system operating alongside rugged C-AllView PTZ surveillance cameras. Working in conjunction with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech), CBC was asked to devise an operationally effective way of securing this large site contain...
BWWB needed a physical perimeter security solution capable of deterring and detecting intruders 24/7Birmingham Water Works BoardThe Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) in Birmingham, Alabama uses the latest technology at its distributed treatment facilities, from which it delivers an average of 100-million gallons of fresh water a day to its customers in five counties. The company consistently meets and exceeds state and federal standards for safety and quality and takes pride in protecting...
Many of us are familiar with the security measures that banks have in place - cameras, silent alarms, automatic shutters, security guards, ink dyes. What about security smoke? The use of security smoke devices is now an established tactic to protect banks, and is also widely used in the retail sector to safeguard in-store ATM machines. These devices, typically linked to an alarm or a panic button, work by forcing a non-toxic fluid (normally glycol or glycerine mixed with water) under pressure t...
Northumbrian Water Limited invested in its first Datalog Security Management System around ten years agoCortech Developments has been awarded a major contract by Northumbrian Water Limited as part of their programme of security enhancements at numerous water treatment works. The project will involve upgrading multiple sites with the latest version of Cortech's integrated software, Datalog 4.Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) provides water and wastewater services to 2.6 million people in the north...
A pioneering new venture by security leaders Concept Smoke Screen and the UK's largest luxury jewellers Aurum Holdings Ltd has successfully reduced window break-ins and subsequent high value loss. Concept Smoke Screens' unique system is proven to dramatically reduce loss. Aurum is the largest luxury and prestige jewellers in the UK which brands now include Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths brands. Aurum jewellers have been targeted during trading hours. These...
Optex's detectors comply with the British Standard for Detector Activated Remotely Monitored CCTV systemsThe full range of Optex detectors has been installed at 70 Ford Direct forecourts across the country, resulting in a 60 percent reduction in false alarms.The showrooms have been blighted by the nuisance of false alarm activations for many years, until Andy Bromley, Operations Director at P&R Fire and Security, was approached to investigate the problem.Having worked successfully with Optex...
A sophisticated CCTV system, specified and installed through Amax Security keeps watch on allFast expanding security and fire systems installer Amax Security, which offers a flexible one-stop service to residential and commercial customers, has provided a range of fire and protective systems for the prestigious Hindu ‘Neasden Temple' in north-west London. Amax supplied the equipment in conjunction with Security Dynamics, a leading CCTV distributor based in Greenford, Middlesex.Opened...
Criminals today always appear to be one step ahead of the security measures employed to prevent break-ins, raids and thefts. Physical security is destroyed, CCTV deceived and alarms ignored. Question: what solution is there to stop organized gangs committing these crimes? Answer: Concept Smoke Screen's security smoke systems. Can't see it? Can't steal it! Robberies within the banking and finance sector (in and out of hours) are by their very nature fast, targeted and violent and the best way of...
Nuon awarded Siemens the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for its new power station at EemshavenNuon has awarded the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for the new Nuon Magnum power station to be built in Eemshaven to Siemens Building Technologies. This project involves an amount of about € 3.5 million.One aspect of the order involves the complete telecommunication infrastructure covering telephony, UHF radio, audio/video, the office network and meteorology system. T...
Concept Smoke Screen has just received a contract to install a number of E+ series smoke generators in three entertainment establishments in Hunstanton. The security fogging systems will be installed to prevent night-time raids on the offices and adult gaming areas, where the jackpots are often substantial. Triggered by the alarm system, the smoke generators quickly produce a dense cloud of non-toxic, no-residue fog. Initially confrontational, the fog not only catches criminals off-guard,...
Polish yacht manufacturer Delphia Yachts installs Bosch Security Systems flush-mount and Smoke DetectorsThanks to their strength and resilience, polyester-glass and epoxide-glass laminates have become extremely popular with yacht manufacturers. Working with these materials, however, presents a challenge - specifically a risk of fire due to the presence of inflammable solvents such as acetone combined with a dusty environment that can cause problems for fire detection systems. To meet...
Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system Honeywell has been chosen to assist one of the country's most historic and iconic sports venues implement security measures that will allow it to maintain a free-flowing public setting while providing a safe and secure environment. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system to ensure better con...
Suprema provided over 120 units of BioStation and BioEntry Plus fingerprint systems at Jinnah AirportCustomer backgroundCAA is a public sector autonomous organization that works under the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Pakistan. CAA handles all kinds of civil aviation related activities including regulatory, air traffic services, infrastructure and commercial development of the airports. In response to recent international regulation and security requirements on transportation...
The challenge SCT Transport is a privately owned logistics business formed in 1974. It is now one of the leading privately owned logistic companies in Australia. They were the first company to break the century old Government monopoly of the interstate rail network in Australia. Their success is attributable to their willingness to embrace technology and innovation, in addition to their commitment to quality and service standards. SCT Transport facilities are spread over vast areas and as suc...
Honeywell Galaxy Classic intruder alarm system is ideal for small to medium sized Calderón Sport retail outletsThe customerCalderón Sport is a leading company in the Spanish fashion and sports-related industry. It has over 24 years experience both as a manufacturer and a distributor. Currently, Calderón Sport owns 24 stores and has nine franchises located across Spain, with more than 300 employees. All of its stores stock a vast range of sports accessories and top...
IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solution has been integrated with access control and intruder detection IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solution has been integrated together with access control and intruder detection to provide one of Madrid's newest hospitals with a state of the art security system. Opened in 2008, the Infanta Sofía Hospital is located in San Sebastián De los Reyes and was built by the Madrid Regional Government as part of plans to improve healthcare services for towns in Northern...
Sonitrol® audio intrusion detector systems protect over 160 school, college and civic buildingsOldham Council's education department showed enormous foresight twenty one years ago when it pioneered the introduction of its first Sonitrol® installation. The success was instant, saving over £1 million in the first year on reduced vandalism, theft and arson, and it has consistently delivered an annual arrest average of over 50 offenders.Today, over 160 school, college and civic buildin...
Multi-layered security is becoming an ever-increasing focus for retail operations worldwide as they seek to combat crime which can have a significant impact on profitability. A new shopping center in Austria has demonstrated how an interoperable approach, combining video surveillance, access control and intrusion technologies, has been used to address loss prevention. The center, which features some 83 shops and restaurants over an area of almost 40,000 square metres, is operated by...
RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...
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...
According to the BSIA, the size of the Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT) operation in the UK in 2006 was estimated at £1.4 billion to £2 billion being transported per day across a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. Additionally they reported that attacks against couriers had increased exponentially. The industries response has been a CVIT Crime Reduction Charter drawn up with the support of the Home Office in 2007. The Charter laid down the foundations of a partnership of the CVIT industr...
