Education security applications - Case studies

 GANTNER access control solution secures WIFI Campus in Dornbirn/AustriaKeyless and yet extremely secure - such is the image of the access control for the new training and knowledge centre at the Scientific Research Institute (WIFI) at the Chamber of Commerce in Dornbirn. Central control, several tenants in a single building, a high volume of visitors, the widest possible range of authorisation models and connection to a modern personnel time management recording system all make additional...

 Mobotix IP cameras are used by University of Bedfordshire to record progress of redevelopment project at its Luton CampusThe University of Bedfordshire is using two Mobotix cameras installed by Lynx Networks to record the progress of the extensive redevelopment project at its Luton Campus. Time-lapse photography, taken automatically over 18 months, will allow the University to show a film of the demolition and construction of the new Student Centre and St...

Noor language School deploys IP surveillance system with Vivotek's network camerasMission Noor Language School in Egypt had been seeking to prevent campus crimes and violence and protect the lives of the faculty and students. Apart from campus security concern, the administrator also hoped to reduce accidents such as sport injuries or lab incidents. Arabian Information Systems, VIVOTEK's distributor in Egypt, thus helped the school deploy an IP surveillance system with VIVOTEK's network cameras...

 The University of Cardiff benefits from Cortech's Datalog security system Cortech Developments have recently installed their Datalog 4 SMS at Cardiff University as part of a large scale security project managed by integrator ADT, which involved online intruder IP integration. The University is recognized in independent government assessments as one of Britain's leading research universities. With a circa 26,000 students and circa 6,000 staff, Cardiff University academic community is t...

Geutbruck CCTV system provided solution for security problems on school campusHaving already suffered break-ins, thefts, graffiti and broken windows, an extremely expensive flood was the final straw. The management of a multi-school campus in Tarp, north Germany decided enough was enough. Rather than continue funding refits and repairs it was decided to invest in prevention and detection. The 600,000 euro bill for the complete refurbishment of a building which followed a weekend when s...

 Myrasys video surveillance solution protects Campion SchoolChallengeThe Campion School needed an easy to use solution to identify and monitor their visitors. Students leaving the premises without clearance had also become a growing problem.SolutionFor a future proof investment, the scalable Mirasys V series with remote viewing possibilities was installed together with Arecont cameras. The installation was made by Classwatch.ResultsThe property and assets of Campion School are now protected...

The on-campus police department needed a surveillance system to supplement officers on patrolCalifornia State University, Long Beach, one of the nation's largest public universities, is watching over its campus with a wireless video surveillance system similar to those used at Super Bowl XLII and in metropolises such as Chicago and Dallas. The system, which employs wireless networks from Firetide Inc., helps alleviate safety concerns ranging from auto theft and vandalism to traffic flow and cong...

  Merchant's Academy has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO SystemsMerchant's Academy, the newest of the Government's 47 privately sponsored academies, has chosen an electronic security solution from SALTO Systems to provide smart access control throughout the school.   The £23 million Bristol based academy, which opened in September 2008, has been built on the site of the existing Withywood Community School. In common with other schools in the academy pr...

  SALTO Systems provides advanced access control management for schoolSALTO Systems has been selected by Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre to provide advanced access control management. The Academy awarded the contract to West Midlands based SALTO Inspired Business Partner Custom Technology Ltd.Shireland Collegiate Academy and Sixth Form Centre is an 11-19 Trust School categorized as ‘Outstanding' by OFSTED. The Academy's highly successful Strategic Partnership w...

 SALTO new access control system installed in the American University in Cairo (AUC)The American University in Cairo (AUC), after a decade of planning and five years of construction, has relocated to a prestigious location in New Cairo, Egypt. Created by an international team of architects, the new $400 million campus covers an impressive 260 acre site. To secure staff and students, the new campus required a proven, future proof access control security solution that would provide 24/7...

SALTO access control solution - E2000 chosen to secure Merton college SALTO Systems has been selected by Merton College Oxford to provide advanced access control management within their new Finlay Building administration centre. Merton College is one of the 38 independent Colleges and Halls that work within the University of Oxford.  Founded in 1264, it is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford and has just over 300 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in residence at any time.The Col...

 The electronic map provides the best graphical management of the monitoring locations and the alarmsQNAP Security recently announced its digital network surveillance (NDVR) server VioGate-340 is adopted by the Chinese Culture University (CCU), Taiwan to set up a large-scale emergency alarm system. In an area of nearly 111 hectares, 55 surveillance servers and 42 emergency alarms are installed to enhance the campus security. The VioGate-340 NDVR supports GPIO devices and the emergency...

 Schlage Everest Primus Level 9Z core key system installed in Bellevue school district Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that the Bellevue (WA) School District has centralized its access control by combining electronics and high-security keys to improve security while also making it easier to manage and control access at several levels.  Although a security system was in place, the District recently undertook steps to finalize an upgrade of the system by pu...

  Theia's wide angle lens to be installed in Murrieta Valley Unified School DistrictMurrieta Valley Unified School District in southern California has awarded a contract to upgrade its security system at 18 schools and an administration facility. The system specified Theia's award winning ultra wide lenses. At one of the district's high schools a security system upgrade will replace 170 existing analog cameras with just 43 IQinVision megapixel cameras using ultra wide lenses from...

  Beaumont implemented a new IP-based video surveillance system powered by OnSSIThe Beaumont Independent School District incorporates more than 30 K-12 schools housing nearly 20 thousand students, in addition to several administration buildings. To keep track of activities during and after school hours, deter criminal activity and insure safety and security for pupils and staff, Beaumont implemented a new IP-based video surveillance system powered by the advanced video control and mana...

  St Michael's School in Hatcham, New CrossSt Michael's School was founded in 1872 as an orphanage in Hatcham, New Cross. In 1925 the school moved to a Victorian mansion in Otford near Sevenoaks. The school is set in 90 acres of lovely Kent countryside. St Michael's has grown considerably over the years, with the addition of new facilities, including a sports hall and swimming pool complex. St Michael's now has in excess of 400 pupils, both prep and pre-prep.Christine Young, the bursar...

  The Free University of Bozen relies on the multi-functional campus card with LEGIC technologyIdentification, access authorisation and time & attendance are standard with every e-card system. The extended solution of the University of Bozen/Bolzano also includes an electronic payment system, a library card, printing and copying card as well as internet access, a voting card and much more, depending on requirements and wishes. Contactless LEGIC technology makes this possible and al...

  National Star College, CheltenhamNestling in beautiful grounds at Ullenwood Cheltenham, National Star College is a registered charity and national independent specialist college for young disabled students. The college helps students to achieve their goals and fulfill their potential through innovative programmes of education and independence training. Over the years the college's facilities have improved to enable students with more severe and complex conditions to attend. In order...

  SALTO Systems has supplied a smart access control solution for the new Student Life Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo)Home to almost 3,800 students, The University of Hawaii at Hilo is a state university established in 1947 as a branch campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  The school officially became a four-year baccalaureate institution to be known as UH Hilo in 1970.  UH Hilo's mission is to establish itself as a comprehensive university with an...

   University of Bradford opts for Panasonic system to improve securityThroughout its recent period of frenzied development, the University of Bradford has evolved to become a progressive, forward thinking educational establishment, with a firm belief in offering leadership on sustainable development and community issues. The university has around 10,000 students enrolled, of which almost a third are mature students.  Almost 25% are international students, and they come from over...

  ioimage's video analytics solution was  installed at the construction site of a $104.5 million high school in California ioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, announced its video analytics solution was recently installed at the construction site of a new, $104.5 million high school for the Poway Unified School District (PUSD) in Southern California to protect the site and construction materials from theft and vandalism.Systems integrator HowTec Video Security Sys...

 The integration of LEGIC technology allows the combination of many different applications on one single credentialFor the introduction of new printer and copier systems as well as for a multi-functional credential for personal identification, the educational institute BFB Bildung Formation Biel/Bienne trusts in Océ (Switzerland) AG and LEGIC Identsystems Ltd.  One single credential allows for printing and copying, access to the building, payment in the restaurant and at vending...

  The University at Buffalo has a very widely distributed multi-campus environment with varied security needsThis 7-campus university in upstate New York manages food services that total $20 million annually from vending machines, convenience stores, cafes and restaurants.  Loss prevention is an important part of this, centrally handled with efficient network surveillance from Milestone Systems, the global leader for open platform IP video management software. The largest campus l...

  The SNUH Clinical Research InstituteSNUH Clinical Research InstituteSince its establishment in 1885, Seoul National University Hospital has been one of the nation's finest medical facilities.  One of the many excellent medical research departments in SNUH, the Clinical Research Institute is the first specialized organization for clinical research in Korea.  The operation units in CRI include 3 research wards, 6 outpatient clinics, pharmacy department, clinical laboratory/co...

 Little Chute Area School District in Wisconsin Little Chute Area School District focuses its strengths and resources on developing the individual talents and skills of its students. Based, as the name would suggest in Little Chute, Wisconsin the school consists of three buildings that serve the needs of elementary, middle and high school students.The Little Chute Area School District is committed to providing an environment that provides a quality learning experience for all. With app...

  The University of Wales, Newport is now equipped with secure access control by SALTO SystemsThe Caerleon Campus of the University of Wales Newport has chosen SALTO Systems to provide secure access control for its purpose built student accommodation village.  The university awarded the contract to approved SALTO Inspired Business Partner Gem Security Centre Ltd.The University of Wales, Newport was admitted to the University of Wales as a University College in April 1996...

IP-Surveillance technology is proving its worth in terms of real Return on Investment (ROI) in contrast to traditional, analog-based CCTV systems.  This was the conclusion of a study based on a large IP-Surveillance installation completed in the last month at Knowsley Community College, near Liverpool.The bulk of the savings came from ongoing system maintenance costs.  With a standalone analog-based CCTV system the college's estates management team would have been obliged to purchase a...

Creating knowledgeWhen and under what conditions do banner clouds occur?  How high is the snow at the Zugspitze peak, Germany?  What is the resulting reflection rate of the Zugspitze plateau needed for evaluating the measured ultra-violet radiation?  How much have the European and American continental plates moved away from each other last year?  These are some of the questions that keep the scientists at the Meteorological Institute of the Ludwig-Maximilian University in Mu...

   New College, Oxford, selects SALTO Access Control systems to protect its students and staffNew College, Oxford, has selected an advanced access solution from the leading manufacturer and supplier of access control equipment within the education sector, SALTO Systems, to upgrade their security requirements. The College awarded the contract to approved SALTO Inspired Business Partner, Smiths Security. One of the largest colleges in Oxford, New College was founded in 137...

 An increasing number of forward-looking schools and colleges opting for IP surveillance  Axis Communications' network cameras and video encoders have been installed as part of a major overhaul of security systems at Landau College in Derby, following its promotion to Academy status in 2006.  Axis partner Structured Technology Services Ltd (STS) was invited to create a centralised and proactive Internet Protocol (IP)-Surveillance solution to replace an inadequate and ageing C...