Education security applications - Case studies

SALTO GEO (Global Electronic Opening) cylinder was selected to be installed at the college The customer St Paul's College in Sydney, Australia, is an all-male Anglican residential college and affiliated with the University of Sydney. Founded in 1856, it is Australia's oldest university college and has nearly 200 residents, of whom about 150 are undergraduates; with the remainder being graduates undertaking further study or holding university positions. The college has a subs...

SALTO Virtual Network wire-free system was chosen to push and pull data from the university’s “hot spot” entry points Oglethorpe University is an independent liberal arts institution located in Atlanta, GA. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, the university is consistently listed among America’s best colleges by The Princeton Review and Forbes.  Students at Oglethorpe enjoy a faculty dedicated to teaching, small class sizes, and a rich trad...

Milestone VMS allows authorized staff to monitor for safety, security and disciplinary actions at any time Milestone XProtect open platform video management software (VMS) is the basis for an integrated security system in the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). Since each school previously had a stand-alone system, the security was upgraded to connect all 26 buildings in the district on one IP network. Paul Mahon, Director of Construction and Maintenance for TCAPS, par...

SALTO offers security solution that provides full audit trail accountability to resolve any access issues SALTO Systems is pleased to announce that Gloucestershire’s Royal Agricultural University has implemented a rolling security programme to upgrade and replace all its mechanical key operated locks with a SALTO RFID electronic access control solution. Established in 1845 the Royal Agricultural University, president HRH Prince of Wales who lives at nearby Highgrove...

The solution includes American Dynamics’ video management system to manage the museum’s Illustra IP domes Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that the Exploratorium, a ground breaking interactive science museum and modern learning laboratory, has chosen its video and access control technologies as part of a unified security solution for its new state-of-the-art facility o...

The facial recognition can handle crowded environments and allows the attendant to easily identify visitors University of San Francisco (USF) founded in 1855, is listed as a Tier One National University in the 2013 U.S. News & World Report and has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the seventh straight year. As of September 7, 2012 (Census Date), USF enrolled 10,017 stud...

Samsung Techwin’s SRD-1670DC records in real time high quality 4CIF images across all of its 16 channels Samsung Techwin DVRs are at the heart of new CCTV systems installed by Link CCTV Systems at eight University of London Halls of Residence buildings. The University of London is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognized globally as a world leader in Higher Education. It consis...

RISCO Group's SynopSYS allows easy integration with intrusion detection, access control, video monitoring, and fire systems East Surrey College is a further education college in Redhill, UK that caters to over 9000 students. The college’s new state-of-the-art campus features a wealth of facilities including a two-story Learning Resource Center, an indoor Winter Garden and indoor sports facilities including a full size sports hall and fitness room. The Challenge East Su...

ASSA ABLOY hardware for the openings throughout the building include Sargent exits, mortise locks and door closers Designed for net-zero energy efficiency, the Kohler Environmental Center (KEC) – a boarding school in Wallingford, Connecticut – features CURRIES Hollow Metal doors as well as a range of other ASSA ABLOY hardware including exits, mortise locks and door closers. Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the KEC is a stunning 31,325 square foot, LEED Pl...

Axis was chosen to supply a video encoder and HDTV network cameras Mission St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Liverpool needed to replace its existing, inflexible and slow analog CCTV system with a more effective and robust IP-based surveillance solution that could be easily accessed remotely. The school had a limited budget, so needed a cost-effective, user-friendly solution that was easy to install and would provide high quality images that could clearly identify...

MedVu is based on a customized integration of Milestone XProtect Enterprise, XProtect Transact and XProtect Smart Client Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), has provided the underlying technology for an integrated new learning technology system called MedVu - a ground-breaking video capture system for medical students enrolled at the University of St Andrews School of Medicine.  MedVu enables St Andrews’ medical stude...

MOBOTIX M12, M22, and Q24 cameras were installed covering all key buildings and doorways MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Chigwell School that is helping to protect students, staff and property across the 100 acre site. Chigwell School is a Co-educational independent school that has existed on its original site since its foundation in 1629. The school maintains facilities f...

   Arecont Vision Megapixel Cameras to work in collboration with Exacq Technologies NVR platform The surveillance system at Lake Forest High School now includes a total of 89 Arecont Vision cameras, including an assortment of 1.3 megapixel and 3 megapixel single sensor cameras as well as 8 megapixel panoramic cameras. Arecont Vision cameras send digital video signals across the school's IT infrastructure to two servers running network video recorder (NVR) software...

A total of 21 Samsung cameras have been installed, 16 of which are SND-3082 Day/Night network domes Gingerbread Corner, which is located in Croydon, Surrey, was England’s first latchkey scheme. It was established in 1976 with the objective of providing quality childcare for single parents of children aged between 5-11 after school and during school holidays. 37 years later, Gingerbread Corner has evolved and grown. It now provides year-round child-care for more than 160...

Mul-T-Lock’s Integrator master key system has been specifically designed for environments like schools Mul-T-Lock and Blackheath Locksmiths have upgraded the security system at Woodhill Primary School, by creating a bespoke master key solution to offer complete key control and ultimate peace of mind for all who attend. Woolwich based Woodhill Primary School is in the top 12% of schools nationally for the progress pupils make in key stage two and is undergoing expansion...

Bosch’s DiBos DVR allows administrators to view video streams from several cameras at one time Penncrest High School is a four-year school in Media, Pennsylvania. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is recognized for excellence in education by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Currently, 1350 students are enrolled in grades nine through twelve. Penncrest's curriculum includes 150 courses, emphasising proficiency in basic...

The Genetec Omnicast solution optimizes camera functions, even on the oldest models Founded 175 years ago, the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), just like its home city, is intrinsically cosmopolitan, and a gateway to Europe and the world. This thoroughly multicultural university, that offers programs in all disciplines and at all levels, is also a major research center recognized by the international academic community. This free-thinking university, a private insti...

School security is probably one of the most sensitive issues facing today’s head teachers and trustees Pioneer School in Basildon, Essex, is a specialist school aimed at providing pupils with severe learning and physical disabilities with a range of facilities that will enable them to prepare for independence in adult life. Formerly two separate special needs schools – Elmbrook School and Moat House School – the schools amalgamated to form Pioneer School bas...

Surveon's NVR2000 series is the only NVR on the market that has a built-in H/W RAID controller Megapixel solutions are a key trend in video surveillance. However, high I/O, huge capacity, and stability of the overall solution tend to be challenges for SIs.Surveon'sNVR2000 series is the only NVR on the market that has a built-in H/W RAID controller. The simple and reliable megapixel solutions made possible by its excellent performance, 50TB capacity and lineup of enterprise meg...

Caddo Parish has installed around 4,000 cameras to date IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that the Caddo Parish Public School system, in Northwest Louisiana, has made a major commitment to utilising IP video surveillance throughout the entire school district. This major, on-going project is being managed and installed by Stanley Security Solutions. Prior to upgrading to IP megapixel surveillance, Caddo employed a variety...

The University of Salamanca is the oldest university in Spain. Together with the University of Bologna, Oxford University, and Sorbonne University, it is one of the four oldest universities in Europe. The university includes a technology park, with research and design laboratories as well as offices for developers of innovative products and technologies. A recent addition was made to the technology park: an ultra-modern multifunctional four-story building with over 8,900 square meters (approxima...

The pilot program in Calhoun County is scheduled to launch at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year Affigent, an IT solutions provider and value added reseller (VAR) focused on the federal, state, and local governments, recently announced the launch of its pilot program with Calhoun County Schools in Alabama. The solution consists of a duress alarm system that helps to prepare and protect all staff, personnel, and first responders in the event of onsite incidents and emer...

Over four Metasys Access Controllers and seven Johnson Controls card readers manage the campus security system Frederick Community College is an associate degree, two-year institution serving more than 14,000 students each academic year. The 110-acre campus has 10 buildings, including a new library and academic center. Challenges Design a technologically advanced facility to accommodate rising enrollment. Increase the operating efficiency and comfort levels of existin...

The Metasys system is used to maximize the efficiency of HVAC equipment installed Broward County Public Schools is the sixth-largest public school district and the largest, fully accredited public school district in the nation. Focused on reducing its energy consumption and utility budget, the district engaged Johnson Controls in a performance contract to make energy saving infrastructure improvements at select facilities. The improvements are designed to provide operation...

Deployed by Johnson Controls, Cisco’s VoIP system improves capability for emergency response Houghton-Portage Township School District is committed to excellence. From its curriculum and instruction to its facilities, the district strives to provide an exceptional learning environment for all students, both now and in the future. Maintaining this focus, the district teamed with Johnson Controls to leverage community support through a bond referendum, coupled with a perfo...

SALTO XS4 uses RFID technology to communicate with the central access control database stored on the college’s server Strode College is one of England's top performing colleges for further and higher education, offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses, training and leisure courses for the community. It has a range of high quality general and specialist learning environments and resources to support students in their studies. Most of the on-campus faciliti...

MediaSolv was selected to design, install and configure the new digital video system Coastal Carolina University (CCU) had a fast-growing student population and a video system that was not keeping pace. Its goal was to keep the campus safe during a period of rapid growth and manage the volume of video being generated. Nestled in the quaint community of Conway, South Carolina, in the shadows of Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University, is the fastest growing public university...

Omnicast is managing almost 500 fixed Panasonic cameras Over a hundred years ago, eight independent elementary schools in the city of Raytown, Missouri, a suburb of Kansas City, consolidated to offer the best education for their community. Today, their commitment to academic and social excellence continues to be the foundation of the school district known as Raytown Quality Schools. With enrollment reaching almost 9000 students, Raytown Quality Schools comprises ten elementary...

Over 221 CyberLock electronic cylinders installed in the elementary and middle schools  Ensuring a Safe School Environment Southampton School District (SHSD) is nestled in the beach village of Southampton, New York. As part of the summer colony known as The Hamptons, it has a mix of middle-income neighborhoods, rural farms, and an affluent estate section. The village is anchored by the elementary, middle, and high schools which are at the very center of community activit...