Retail security applications - Case studies
The cameras can be used directly with DVRs on a stand-alone basis or used in conjunction with LPR software systemsRaytec's latest Voyager 2 ANPR cameras have been installed at the busy Eldon Square shopping centre in Newcastle to improve security and traffic management. In an extension to an existing ANPR system, shopping centre managers wanted more control over access to service areas, limiting traffic to deliveries, staff and authorized contractors. Eldon Square is home to more than 100 stores...
115 IQeye HD megapixel cameras watch over MAXI ICA's premisesIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that the largest supermarket chain in Sweden ensures personnel safety with video surveillance from more than 100 IQeye HD megapixel cameras managed by Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software. MAXI ICA Superstore in the Swedish city of Umea has invested in a securi...
The challenge With over 1000 sites, McDonald's is one of the leading quick service restaurant chains in the UK. As with many other restaurant and hotel chains in the United Kingdom, McDonald's have had their fair share of unruly patrons, gangs of youths and homeless vagrants who harass or assault staff and disturb restaurant guests. McDonald's wanted to prevent their restaurants from being favoured by these groups. They wanted to proactively protect the safety of their staff and the families th...
Mission Shoprite, one of South Africa's leading food retail chains recognises the need to ensure that its stock is monitored by the latest security systems on the market and that its patrons and staff are offered state-of-the-art peace of mind. Mindful of this, approximately thirty Western Cape stores were initially identified for an upgrade to their existing video surveillance. Solution C U Live, a company specializing in off-site monitoring specifically for the retail industry, was requeste...
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...
The access control system includes 71 access control terminals covering 99 entry pointsSpar Slovenia is one of the largest employers in Slovenia. Spar's success story began in 1991 when they started with just one retail store; today, there are 63 altogether across Slovenia. Spar has been using Spica's time management and access control system, Time&Space, since 1993.Centralised time recordingIn 2005, Spar introduced SAP business software integrating a number of business applications includin...
The client required high-resolution images from CCTVs at cash tills to secure itself from fraudsHikvision's two-megapixel network cameras have been installed at supermarkets across Denmark to reduce theft and protect staff. The client, Kiwi Mini Pris, is a discount shopping chain with over 500 outlets throughout Denmark and Norway. The customer required IP-addressable cameras across its premises, insisting on installations that would provide maximum protection against shrinkage without detr...
The manufacture and distribution of paint creates a demanding surveillance environment which IndigoVision fulfilled Prodec, the Moroccan manufacturer and distributor of paint, has deployed an IndigoVision distributed IP video system to monitor its factory and HQ in Casablanca and its branch network throughout Morocco.The networked surveillance system allows Prodec's security team to centrally monitor a wide range of activities to ensure their business is safe, secure and well managed. The manufa...
The Group decided to equip all of its POS locations with video surveillance systems to prevent shrinkageMissionTroch Group, headquartered in Poitiers, France, is a family business that has been growing for the past 25 years and now has 20 locations throughout Western France (Saint Malo, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, etc.) retailing high-end, ready-to-wear men's clothing.Faced with an outbreak of inventory and cashier-related shrinkage, the Group decided to equip all of its points of s...
The anti-theft system is comprised of an XProtect Corporate and two IQinVision IQeye megapixel camerasIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQeye HD megapixel cameras are being deployed in an innovative Swedish project to cut down on costly gas station "driveaways". The expanding project is being implemented in cooperation with Milestone Systems and Niscayah.The Swedish Fue...
Axis's state-of-the-art surveillance system provides security for the showroomMissionLocated 5 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, Yarra Honda opened new premises in March 2009 and is Melbourne's only inner city Honda dealer. The team at Yarra Honda wanted to take the best preventative measures to ensure the security and integrity of their new inner city Melbourne premises, and the wide range of Honda models and other vehicles kept there, by installing a full IP security and surveillance solut...
The largest supermarket chain in Sweden ensures personnel safety with video surveillance from more than 100 IQeye megapixel cameras managed by Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software.MAXI ICA Superstore in the Swedish city of Umea has invested in a security system with 115 megapixel cameras from IQinVision. The servers handle a total of about 2,200 images per second and Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise software makes it easy to manage, view and export the video.I...
JD Sports Fashion Group is going to use Samsung CCTV cameras exclusivelyJD Sports Fashion Group currently has over 450 stores throughout the UK. The majority of the stores are operated as JD Sports outlets although the company also trades under the Banks, Scotts and Size fashion brands. "We carried out extensive research and tested a wide range of CCTV equipment before deciding which manufacturer to commit to," said Tim Edwards, Group Loss Control Director. "It was clear tha...
Axis Security provides an around-the clock presence at the centre with patrolling and monitoring CCTVAxis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, is protecting visitors and staff at Woking's Peacocks Shopping Centre. Comprising half a million sq ft of retail and leisure space, the centre is home to a mix of 72 retailers, six cinemas, two theatres and five main anchor stores.With an average footfall of 170,000 per week and a catchment of 66...
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies supplied two single and one double steel doorsets. (Photograph courtesy of off-site specialist Yorkon.)Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has broken its own timescale record in supplying Martin Roberts steel doorsets to off-site specialist Yorkon for a project to help the flood-hit community of Workington in Cumbria.With both vehicle and pedestrian bridges over the river Derwent swept away during the flooding, the town was effectively cut in two. Work...
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies supplies Interflex software to Bullring, BirminghamA complete overhaul of the Contractor Permit to Work system has been rolled out at Bullring, Birmingham, using Interflex software supplied by Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.The Interflex 6020 Contractor Permit to Work and Visitor Administration system replaces the existing and archaic full paper trail system by integrating the existing paper forms and procedures into an electronic software format. The I...
AXIS 206 and 211 network cameras monitor the main trading, office, and outdoor loading dispatch areasMission Favco, a leader in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Australia, was experiencing increasing levels of theft at their Brisbane Markets location. To prevent continued stock loss, the Favco team wanted a surveillance solution to help ensure the security of their high value stock. They wanted a system that allowed them to monitor the front section where customers purch...
artec technologies delivered soft and hardware products for the video surveillance system at Al Ain MallIn the City of Al Ain, located in the eastern Region close to Dubai, the Al Ain Mall was built in 2001. The first International Standard, family oriented retail and leisure facility in this region covers an area of 108,000 sq. m. featuring two levels of retail, dining, entertainment outlets and covered car park area for around 1000 cars. It also encloses 5 entertainment facilities all under on...
"Touch'n pay" demonstrates the usage of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for Self Service ShoppingThe project "touch'n pay" demonstrates the usage of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for Self Service Shopping.By the joint project touch'n pay, operated by NEXPERTS, e24 and other industrial partners plus the University of Applied Science from Northwest Switzerland, from December 2009 customers can shop for goods and services by a simple touch with their NFC en...
The moped trackers from Radiocoms Systems proved very effective David Kelly, Domino's Pizza's National Loss Prevention and Security Manager, explains why the company decided to implement a Lone Worker Protection scheme for its delivery personnel.Domino's Pizza is recognized as the world's leading pizza delivery company. Its expertise and passion for delivering hot and fresh pizzas has earned the company numerous awards and the loyalty of millions of pizza lovers around the world.The compan...
IndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been deployed at the new arc Shopping CentreIndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been deployed at the new arc Shopping Centre in Bury St Edmonds. The integrated surveillance solution interfaces 24 CCTV cameras with door entry intercoms and plant equipment, allowing the Centre's security team to respond quickly to incidents and problems.The £100m, 265,000 sq ft arc Centre opened in March 2009 and is the UK's newest shopping complex. The Cen...
NUUO network video management system and megapixel cameras from IQinVision deployed by Toyota dealerIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the largest Toyota dealer on the entire Balkan peninsula has deployed a NUUO network video management system and megapixel cameras from IQinVision. The integrator in charge of system design and installation is Maxtel Ltd.Upwards to 50 IQeye came...
Axis Communications is supplying network cameras for visitor counting at Tally Weijl, the global clothing retailerAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, is supplying network cameras for people counting at Tally Weijl. Axis Communications is working with Cognimatics, creators of TrueView People Counter™, and Data Components, to deliver the solution, which will count the number of visitors passing in and out of the participating stores. Tally Weijl, a world...
Harrods controls traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using barriers from APT Security SystemsHarrods, the luxury London store, is controlling traffic to its delivery bays and valet car park using a number of barriers from APT Security Systems' new Executive range.Customised in Harrods green, the bespoke access control has been installed at the valet car park in Brompton Place and the delivery bays in Trevor Square and Knightsbridge Court, to manage the flow of traffic and ease access...
This vehicle security marking and registration system protects millions of vehicles against theft"Just how many vehicles on our roads have a stolen identity?" Despite a recorded downward trend in car crime, 66% reduction between 1995 and 2008, Wendy Rowe, Managing Director of Retainagroup has this year seen a significant rise in the number of calls to the International Security Register (ISR) from police, needing to check the details of a suspicious vehicle.Criminals reason that a vehi...
CDC Point S.p.A chose VIVOTEK PT3122 pan/tilt network cameras to secure Cash & Carry chain stores MissionCDC Point S.p.A, the second largest IT distributor in Italy, owns 34 Cash & Carry chain stores across the nation. Through these convenient Cash & Carry points, CDC's resellers are able to obtain the items they need immediately at each location. Originally, the stores were installed with analog cameras for security and management purposes, however, in pursuit of higher management e...
Axxon is launching a video management platform to help reduce employee retail theftAxxon, the market leader in open network video management software in the EMEA region, has announced that it is launching an innovative, low cost retail point of sale (POS) integration module into its Axxon Smart Pro video management platform to help UK retailers tackle the rising levels of employee retail theft. New figures released by the Centre for Retail Research showed that the value of goods...
Axis advises retailers to use latest surveillance to keep shoplifting to minimum during holiday seasonThe six weeks from mid-November to the end of December is peak season for shoplifters. Up to 80 per cent of a whole year's shoplifting takes place in the run up to the festive period and the British Retail Consortium estimates that the total cost of retail crime, including costs for stolen goods, vandalism and measures from CCTV to security guards, is about £2bn a year. And with the knock-...
artec MULTIEYE®NET recorders installed at AL Ain Mall, United Arab Emirates In the City of Al Ain, located in the eastern Region close to Dubai, the Al Ain Mall was built in 2001. The first International Standard, family oriented retail and leisure facility in this region covers an area of of 108,000 sq. m. featuring two levels of retail, dining, entertainment outlets and covered car park area for around 1000 cars. It also encloses 5 entertainment facilities all u...
Leerose Integrated Systems installed CCTV and intruder alarms at GO Outdoors' six new storesThe continued UK expansion of leading outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors has resulted in a major security contract for Leerose Integrated Systems, part of Secure Options Group, with CCTV and intruder alarms now installed at six new stores.Specializing in tents, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and accessories, Sheffield-based GO Outdoors has gone from strength to strength in the recession, benefiting f...
