Case studies

Bosch’s video solution gives security personnel a clear view of all protected areas Bosch Security Systems has delivered and installed a comprehensive video surveillance solution in the MesseTurm, one of Frankfurt's most prominent high-rise buildings. The 63 story MesseTurm, which was designed by star architect Helmut Jahn and completed in 1990, is home to many international companies and chancelleries. Besides numerous offices, MesseTurm features a conference area and a...

SPG Keyless  is a keyless entry system which allows members to use their smartphone as a key ASSA ABLOY Mobile Access for Hospitality went live recently when Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. introduced SPG® Keyless, a keyless entry system allowing Starwood Preferred Guest® members to use their smartphone as a key. Rolling out to Aloft, Element and W Hotels across the globe, SPG Keyless makes its official debut in 10 hotels in markets including Beijing...

The integrated Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher® key control system enables complete control of access to individual keys There are hundreds of specialized tools used on a daily basis at the United Airlines jet engine rebuild and test facility, a 20-acre maintenance and operations center adjacent to San Francisco International Airport. United jets are brought to the facility, where more than 1,400 employees work, to have their engines rebuilt. Here a tool used every day might co...

ECKey’s VIZpin service provides electronic access control at a fraction of the cost of traditional access solutions ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that Chester County, PA, has chosen ECKey access control technology to install at their cell tower sites to provide more effective protection for such critical infrastructure. The Protection Bureau, in Exton PA, is overseeing the planning and installation...

Delta’s new DSC 600 protects airport facilities where unauthorized vehicle intruders have no obstacles to stop them Before 9-11, perimeter security was used to provide an extra barrier of protection for an airport and its people typically from hijackers and vandals. Although that is still true today, there is now an added threat. In our present environment, we cannot afford to let a terrorist or deranged attacker get near our airport facilities, people or passengers. In...

IndigoVision’s BX HD PTZ dome cameras manage security at the Mars Mission control room in Bangalore The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently made the headlines with the success of the “Mangalyaan” Mars Orbit Spacecraft, the first space agency to do so on its first attempt. ISRO are a long-time customer of IndigoVision, recently installing IndigoVision’s BX HD PTZ Dome Cameras to manage security at the Mars Mission control room in Bangalor...

G4S will continue to support IUSA’s recent security initiatives to expand its video and card access deployments G4S Technology, an award-winning security and communications integrator, has been selected for the deployment of Phase II in a multi-million-dollar contract with world-leading energy company, Iberdrola USA (IUSA), to achieve a comprehensive, multi-layered, integrated physical security solution that meets all present and future NERC CIP 5 requirements. G4S led t...

SEPTA has 15 KeyWatcher cabinets installed, including ten in bus garages throughout the region Company Profile The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies, with an average weekday ridership across the system of approximately one million passengers. SEPTA service extends throughout the five counties in and around the City of Philadelphia, including one rail line that serves Trenton, NJ. Mode...

Hikvision USA installed an extensive security solution that included an on-site security team and thousands of Hikvision cameras Hikvision® USA, a North American leader in cutting-edge video surveillance solutions, has custom-tailored innovative Video Management System (VMS) software for Omni New York LLC, a leading real estate development company that specialises in revitalising urban neighborhoods. Using an extensive security solution that included an on-site security te...

Urmet was able to deliver the powerful IPervoice IP-based door entry system & IP PoE 7 inch Imodo touchscreens Urmet continues to dominate the high-volume, high-end residential door entry market with the award of another prestigious development contract, working alongside London’s leading property developers, St George. Fulham Reach, positioned on the north bank of the River Thames and with far-reaching views across London, consists of highly specified river-view apa...

Security Center combines video and access control operations to handle multi-branch investigations from a central location Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska has revamped its security operations across all branches using Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast) and access control (Synergis). Established over 100 years ago, Cornhus...

The new video surveillance capacity enables fine-tuning station operations and keeping a better eye on goings-on Ensuring passenger safety is the highest priority for management at Wroc?aw Main Station, the rail hub of one of Poland's largest cities. So selection of a video management system was not a choice that they made lightly. Like other mass transport facilities, the station sees enormous passenger flows. This dictated some of the requirements that management had for any...

With Skyguard’s MySOS, VINCI’s lone working staff are able to call for help at the touch of a button VINCI Facilities, part of VINCI – the world leaders in construction, has adopted Skyguard’s personal safety service to mitigate potential risk to all of their lone workers.            Using Skyguard’s MySOS, Europe’s smallest and lightest personal alarm, VINCI’s lone working staff...

IndigoVision's video technology allows Rio Tinto to control over 200 driverless trucks to move 130 million tons of material When it comes to safety, mining is still seen as one the riskiest industries in the world. Mining giant Rio Tinto recently made the news with its innovative technology approach, making mining safer and more efficient. Using IndigoVision’s video technology, Rio Tinto can now control over 200 driverless trucks to move 130 million tons of material, th...

Teleste's video security monitoring system offers real time operations throughout the network The federated nationwide video security monitoring system covers the whole Paris area and the 100 biggest cities in France. The SNCF video security system covers the whole Île-de-France area including the city of Paris. It has further expanded into the whole French covering area with a total of over 20 million inhabitants. Case in brief The SNCF system consists of over 13,...

MOBOTIX cameras were integrated into the internal network of Deutsche Bahn using individual IP addresses Attractive and Safe Arrival and departure, welcome and farewell, staying and shopping – a train station is not just a traffic hub, a building or a site of transition. It is quite a complex operation designed to serve numerous interests, desires and functions. About 5,800 active train stations are located in Germany. Since Deutsche Bahn (DB, German Rail) was privatize...

iOmniscient’s Facial RecognitionSystem can recognize multiple facesin crowded and uncontrolled scenes iOmniscient has successfully installed its Facial Recognition Software in conjunction with Cisco’s Video Management platform at the University of San Francisco, California, to improve physical security in residence halls. USF required a technology that could accurately manage access to their halls of residence halls without being intrusive and causing an...

Gloucester Services is based in theCotswold countryside, on the edge ofan area of outstanding natural beauty ASSA ABLOY UK is supplying products to an environmentally-friendly freeway service station that has been designed to reflect the local landscape. Gloucester Services is based in the Cotswold countryside, on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty and great care has been taken to minimize the environmental impact of the development and to preserve the vie...

Regardless of available budget, every school should keep students and staff safe through improved physical security School leaders face unprecedented security challenges that require them to stay current on the latest security technologies and protocols. Unfortunately, many of K-12 buildings are antiquated and access to funding for upgrades is limited. In advance of National Safe Schools Week (October 19-25), Allegion plc has identified three critical security practices to hel...

The facility required high performance security and access control to help improve day-to-day operations Manchester Central Library has been supplied with innovative Aperio® wireless locking technology from ASSA ABLOY, Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions.  The Manchester City Council (MCC) building is the biggest public lending library in Britain after Birmingham’s; it celebrated its 80th birthday this year...

The success of the new system, with its sheer size and scale, is a landmark achievement for Sancom and Hikvision Hikvision has enabled the modernisation of Shenzhen Bao’an Airport to be completed through the implementation of an analogue surveillance system Shenzhen is located in the delta of China’s Pearl River and is one of Guangdong provinces major cities, one of the fastest-growing in the world. Bordering Hong Kong to the south, it was established as China...

Besides the look, the VARIO i8-3 940nm LED panels were chosen for the ease of specification and installation On a large private estate in Vancouver, Canada, Raytec is at the heart of a best in class 24-7 HD CCTV system for a residential client. Colin Bradley, President of specialist audio video integration company Coastal Integrated Technologies in Vancouver, who was responsible for designing the system explains: “From the outset we knew that high quality illuminati...

The security team at the school manages recorded HD video captured by VIVOTEK cameras using Exacq VMS 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...

The institution implements Verint software to optimize processes and work performed in back-office operation Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading financial services institution is gaining greater visibility into the effectiveness of its annuities division with Verint Back-Office Workforce Management™. The solution — which includes forecasting and scheduling for back-office operations functions, as well as performance management and desktop and...

The organization already leverages Verint’s workforce optimization software Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading insurer in the U.S. and Canada is implementing Verint Customer Feedback™, part of the company’s Workforce Optimization solution and broader Customer Engagement Optimization suite. Today, the organization already leverages Verint’s workforce optimization software, including workforce management for back office, desktop a...

Tesa SMARTair wireless technology is easy to install and it supports all leading RFID technologies When one of Australia's most prestigious schools needed to upgrade to 21st-century security, it turned to Tesa SMARTair™ wireless access control. Nearly 100 doors in the school's new annex are protected by electronic handles and readers, and RFID smartcards have been issued to school staff. SMARTair™ is a self-contained access control system that allows security...

Alpro Functional 97 pull handles feature an offset bracket that allows staff keyed access to the premises An ibis hotel and associated retail units in central Manchester are using satin stainless steel finish pull door handles from Alpro. The units are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which are particularly applicable to hotel and leisure applications since their wide diameter (38 mm) makes them suitable for both general users and those who may have an impaired abilit...

Samsung’s SNO-6084R bullet, SNV-6084R dome and SND-6084R internal dome cameras have been installed at the studio The very latest Samsung Techwin video surveillance technology is playing a key role in helping create a safe and secure environment for all who work on a site which first opened to the world of film in 1913. Situated in South West London, Twickenham Studios offers a bespoke service to all media, including film and television, and can claim to be the only Londo...