Case studies

Viscount will secure sites for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, recently announced that it has been awarded additional contracts to secure U.S. Federal Government facilities in Washington, D.C., and Ohio for the Department of Homeland Security – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). “We are proud...

With VideoEdge Hybrid recorders in place, CCSD’s safety officers will have faster search capabilities American Dynamics, a Tyco Security Products brand that is part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, announced recently that Cherokee County School District (CCSD), located in the Atlanta metro area, has chosen its American Dynamics video security solutions to secure its schools and other facilities. One of the largest public...

Western State Hospital (WSH) is a state psychiatric hospital which is licensed and operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. In late 2013, patients and staff moved into the brand new $140 million dollar facility, located in Staunton, Virginia. WSH offers individualized treatment to people with mental illness and substance abuse needs. The original facility was built in 1828 at a location nearby and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places...

A dynamic video management system keeps constant track on the entire fleet by overseeing activity on all bus routes With a 650-strong fleet of buses and more than 350,000 passengers daily, Lothian Buses operates the largest bus network in Edinburgh. Managing 55 routes, numerous depots and ticket stations is a daily challenge and the Siemens Building Technologies division stepped in to provide an integrated, intelligent monitoring solution. A dynamic video management system fro...

 AEOS’ decentralised intelligence allows for watching and storing images locally AEOS from Nedap is the first software-based security management platform. AEOS, which we developed in-house, uses generic controllers. Via Nedap's software, AEOS controllers can accommodate functionality for access control, intrusion detection, video management and locker management. All functionality and authorisations are stored on the controller level of the system. So your platform&...

The SALTO access control system provides a standalone networked locking solution for over 130 doors As Western Australia’s largest not for profit aged care and retirement village provider, Bethanie is committed to providing a warm, social and engaging environment in which seniors can enjoy a vibrant, energetic and social lifestyle. The company’s mission is to make a real difference to people’s lives, and one of the ways they strive to achieve this is to offe...

Traka systems are designed to accommodate between 5 and 24 radio spares and manage up to 180 keys Just as Police Forces across the country take pride in serving their communities, so too Traka takes pride in serving the police with asset management solutions that can control keys and access to everything from police vehicles to lockers; used for managing access to equipment such as radio terminals, gas, breathalysers, dragon lights and even firearms. Here we look at how these...

Hikvision’s 3MP turret network camera, 960H hybrid DVR, and 8ch 7608 Embedded NVR were installed at the facility Hikvision, a worldwide leader in video surveillance products and solutions, partnered with Imperial Surveillance, a full-service security company, to protect operations at Midwest Foods, one of the North America’s largest food distributors. The project allowed the end-user to upgrade the existing technology to create a hybrid system and a gradual upgrade...

Hikvision solutions have allowed franchise owners to better understand the day-to-day operations Throughout South Africa, international QSR (quick-service restaurants) brands are exploding. These quick-service restaurants (better known by their colloquial term: fast-food restaurants) find this explosion of business opportunity is also a wet pit of business danger. Jorge Marques of Buffken PTY Ltd., and a QSR On-Site IT Support Manager, notes: "We do have tremendous business gr...

Hikvision cameras were chosen to help improve security at the centre In most countries, dependency issues are either quietly ignored, misunderstood, or lumped into a general deviant-behavior bin. In any of these cases, the financial commitment dedicated towards treatment options is generally... less than stellar. In the UAE, this is not the case. The National Rehabilitation Center, located in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, is a prime example of this commitment. Not only does th...

Unum installed its first security revolving door Boon Edam TourLock 180+90 at their Portland, Maine location Through a decades-long partnership with Boon Edam Inc., Unum Group has standardized its approach to building entrance security for its multiple locations across the United States. Unum is a leading provider of financial protection benefits for employees, including disability, life, accident and critical illness insurance that it markets under the Unum and Colonial Life...

QSG integrated antennae, radio and lightning protection into compact radio units Across the UK, ANPR cameras provide the police with critical data for crime prevention and prosecution. Retrieving this data quickly, securely and cost-effectively - from fleets that often stretch across whole counties - is a challenge many forces face. At Cleveland Police the response to this challenge seemed obvious. The Force explored technical options and specified a solution that would invol...

School authorities and budgeting committees are realising the importance of prevention over response Competent access control is the prime mover of school safety. From primary schools to the largest colleges, prevention and deterrence are the keys to protecting our most valuable asset, our children and young people. Access control was once just a big-city concern, but today many suburban and rural schools are just as interested or even more interested in access control than th...

Philip Morant School and College is also using door handles from Alpro’s Impressionist range The Philip Morant School and College in Colchester, Essex, is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The school is a high achieving 11- 18 academy that was rated as ‘outstanding’ in its last Ofsted inspection. The Alpro closers have been fitted on doors manufactured by Essex-based IDF Aluminum Ltd. Major works at the school have seen the creati...

The e-ID cards for Nigeria are equipped with a wide variety of built-in visible and invisible security element Trüb AG, one of the worldwide leading providers of high security identity and travel document solutions, has been selected as supplier of the new multi-purpose e-ID card for Nigeria. This highly unique electronic card is a combination of a national Identity Card complying with the ICAO standards and a MasterCard complying with the EMV standards for payment cards....

Allegion upgraded the hotel guest roomdoor locks to CISA eSIGNO locks Allegion, formerly known as Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, has completed a project to install a new access control system at The Grand Hotel Verona in Italy. Originally the town house of the aristocratic Reichenbach family from Austria, The Grand Hotel Verona is a four star hotel with 65 guest rooms, situated a short walk from the Plazza Bra and the Roman Arena. The access control systems on the hot...

The University of the West of Scotland(UWS) is one of the country’s largestmodern universities Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software (VMS) and network cameras from Axis Communications are helping all of the campus locations for the University of the West of Scotland to more efficiently manage security through one unified surveillance solution, designed, delivered and maintained by Boston Networks. The University of the West of Scotland (UWS)...

NBCPS uses Security Center to manage network cameras from Axis Communications and HID door readers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that North Bend Central School District (NBCPS) has chosen and installed Genetec Security Center to better protect its elementary and junior high school students. North Bend Central School District serves a community of 1,200 residents in the southwest corner of Dodge County, Nebrask...

Dahua FW450D is a 520TVL waterproof IR camera, which adopts 1/3" SONY Super HAD CCD II It is a truth universally acknowledged that an object attracts people’s eyes always worth a great deal. Jewelry, a word of alluring, is worth a lot; therefore, how to upgrade the security level is one of the top questions jewelry stores always seek to resolve. Tanishq, promoted by the Tata Group, is a prominent jewelry brand in India. It offers traditional as well as trendy designs in...

VIVOTEK’s FE8172V, IP8372, IP8362, and FD8335H IP cameras were installed at the company Upgrading a 100 year-old facility with a top of the line surveillance system Like many companies before it, Shakelli Dairy Company started out small. Before making a splash in the food industry, Shakelli grew from roots planted in the northwestern Iranian town of Tabriz – a city that today boasts a population of almost 1.5 million people. Steady development throughout the early...

Oncam Grandeye’s 360-degree technology allows situations to be intelligently interrogated The loss of inventory due to employee theft, shoplifting, paperwork errors, or supplier fraud – cost retailers more than $34 billion in 2011, or more than 1.4% of their total sales, with shoplifting accounting for 35% of those losses alone. Oncam’s customized solutions are designed to meet today’s demanding security and operational requirements. We help retailers...

CNL Software partnered with e-Thele SQD Networks to provide security management system for the South African hospital CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions have been chosen to provide a comprehensive security management system for a hospital facility in South Africa. Healthcare security is facing in...

Airbus Defense and Space has improved the air traffic control and air defense capabilities of Indonesia's 15,000 islands Airbus Defense and Space provides the Indonesian Air Force with the latest aircraft identification and air surveillance equipment, thus improving the air traffic control and air defense capabilities over the country’s more than 15,000 islands. The company has been awarded a contract by SBL Star Technology Pte Ltd., Singapore, to deliver two of its mono...

ACTi's Mobile Vehicle solution provides active monitoring and displays a live feed in-vehicle to deter criminal activity Today, Mobile Security has become much more significant for many reasons. Passengers, drivers, fleet operators and managers are each looking for a means to increase personnel and passenger safety on the road, protection against false accusations or insurance scams, and cargo security. ACTi’s Mobile Vehicle Solution is designed for use in environments...

The school decided to deploy the VIVOTEK network cameras because of their superior image quality The Prairie Hill School District is a gateway community on the North East state line. The District is part suburb and 100% committed to offering the finest instructional program in the area. It believes that an effective instructional program requires a school environment where student safety is top priority. To ensure the safety of its students, as well as staff, the Prairie H...

SALTO’s electronic locks were installed throughout college including classroom, faculty building, and perimeter doors Each campus is different however, and each must develop a strategy tailored to its own unique circumstances. The measures used to achieve this should reflect the character of the college and its educational needs as well as the demands of good security. What is appropriate for one campus may not suit another. Each will have its own unique problems and req...

The Morse Watchmans KeyWatchersystem stores keys in a tamper-proofelectronic cabinet The Westfield name in retail is synonymous with prestigious properties that offer an efficient and dynamic environment for retailers and a quality shopping experience for consumers. With a portfolio of 104 shopping centers globally, Westfield is also a leader in ensuring the protection and safety of staff and contractors in back-of-house and operational areas using state-of-the-art security te...

The Axxon Enterprise platform was selected for its ability to integrate any make and type of equipment SIM Group, a member of the Russian Car Dealer Association, has been on the national market for 15 years. The group is an official dealer of Suzuki, Kia, Renault and Hyundai vehicles. In 1998, the SIM showroom was among the first in Russia to be awarded official dealer status for Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. Today, seven state-of-the-art SIM car retail and service centers provide a...

Milestone’s IP video managementsoftware was used for loss preventionand to assist retail operations management MilestoneXProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital...

The Guardian24 solution enables users to quickly and easily log their visits when they are going out in the community One of London’s leading housing associations continues investment in their staff’s personal safety by protecting 400 of their employees with Guardian24’s lone worker solutions. Approximately 70% of Notting Hill Housing Group’s (NHHG) staff have aspects of their role where they are required to work out of the office in the community....