Case studies

The relics of Saint Nicholas are held in the sacred care of the Basilica di San Nicola Following their translation from Myra to Bari in 1087, the bones of Saint Nicholas were laid to rest in the former Benedictine church and entrusted to a detail of armed watchmen. Today, the task of guarding the precious remains of the patron saint of Bari has been taken up by the “electronic eyes” of Dallmeier’s HD cameras: the Papal Basilica di San Nicola, the Dominican mo...

Images from 100 plus cameras installed across six toll stations are recorded locally on Wavestore servers Almost nine years after it was opened, the M6toll has had its video surveillance system upgraded in order to increase recording capacity and comply with changing data security requirements.  The 27 miles of the M6toll allows drivers to bypass one of Europe's most congested motorways. It was built and is operated by Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), a private company...

HDCVI has an advantage in installation and costs  The video surveillance segment has enjoyed great progress over the past few years and there is no denying that HD is currently very popular and the industry is becoming more active, with companies trying hard to lead in this trend. The three main HD solutions, namely, IP HD, HD-SDI HD and analog HD have been intensively discussed on their limitations and restrictions, to decipher which one will be the optimal solution in t...

The system makes it possible for train drivers to have access to live video images of critical areas Averaging 1.6 million passengers per day, the Taipei Metro, also known as the Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, is one of the busiest transportation systems in Asia and has become an important driver for business and lifestyle in the island nation. A CCTV-based onboard video surveillance system has been in place on a number of Taipei Metro carriages since 2010 to help ens...

The Cathedral contains many treasured items and a surveillance system is needed  Background The Cathedral of Andria, in the Puglia Region of Southern Italy, is a priceless artistic and historic treasure, for which a CCTV video-surveillance system was requested. Dating from approximately the 12th century, the Cathedral contains a famed precious relic, “The Holy Thorn”, believed to be one of the thorns from the Crown of Thorns forced on the head of Christ b...

Gemini software is widely used in private control rooms for alarm and CCTV monitoring JD Sports Fashion Plc is established as the leading UK specialist retailer of fashionable sports and casual wear with over 900 stores, mainly bearing the JD Sports brand, and around 10,000 group employees.  The Company also owns stores in France and Spain and earlier this year acquired the assets of outdoor clothing and camping equipment company, Blacks Leisure. As one of the highest pr...

Cosway uses Schlage's GT-400 that opeartes on the NOVAtime 4000 Workforce Management application Cosway Company (Carson, Calif.), which manufactures fully-integrated, full-service personal care products, has relied on Employee Management Solutions (Palm Desert, Calif.) to implement the a software application and time clock hardware that lets Cosway easily manage and maintain its round-the-clock workforce. Cosway is using Schlage’s new GT-400 biometric hand geometry time...

BAM installs ASSA ABLOY Cleanroom doors as well as fire-rated Cleanroom screens ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, part of ASSA ABLOY has supplied and installed its high performance cleanroom doors throughout one of the largest Biotech manufacturing sites in the world. The Dublin-based facility manufactures, tests and develops medicines for patients worldwide and demands an environment that meets the stringent requirements of cleanrooms, as well as the sensitive nature of its work....

Opengear enables Layer42 Networks to monitor its distributed IT infrastructure equipment including core switches Opengear (www.opengear.com), a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions, recently announced that Layer42 Networks has deployed the company’s cellular out-of-band solutions to assure Internet connectivity and co-location services worldwide. With Opengear’s IM4200 & ACM5000 cellular out-of-band management solutions, Layer42 Net...

Mul-T-Lock high security solution deployed at the Glen Eyre and Bencraft Halls of Residence As part of an ongoing complete security upgrade across six campus sites, the University of Southampton has specified Mul-T-Lock’s patented security master key suites for their Halls of Residence. Mul-T-Lock has maintained a direct working partnership with the in house locksmith team at the University of Southampton for 14 years, supplying 1000’s sets of Nemef Locks, handles...

The Avigilon HD 1 MP cameras monitor activity at all main entrances, teller wickets, vault doors, and ATMs Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that Your Neighborhood Credit Union (YNCU), a member-owned financial cooperative with more than $680 million in assets and 16 branches across Southwestern Ontario, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to protect itself from theft and fraud. YN...

Dallmeier helps to coordinate the activities of emergency response units at Emmendingen, Germany The Technisches Hilfswerk (THW) is a non-profit emergency response organization called into action in the event of disasters or accidents. The local chapter of Emmendingen was founded in 1965 and can look back on many years full of action. With more than 70 active helpers and 30 reservists as well as a 30-head youth group the Emmendingen chapter is the largest THW location in the r...

28 Air@-EL300 wireless elevator CCTV sets were installed in the building The Samsung Life Insurance HQ building(41 floors including 7 underground levels, height 150m), located in Seoul, Korea, is a piece of modern architecture that was completed in 2007. During the early stages of 2008, the CCTV video for elevators was interrupted due to the tearing of coaxial cables and a resulting noisy picture. As a result, the elevators were put out of service and caused inconvenience to...

Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system  When faced with persistent theft and vandalism issues and a limited viewing experience for its congregation, Bristol Cathedral enlisted the help of Sony and Ten Ten Systems to provide a unique, high quality IP surveillance system that would enable them to better monitor security and produce more interactive processions Background Historically an Ab...

The City of Pittsboro Police Department deploys a civic surveillance system using Avigilon's HD surveillance system Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete outdoor wireless backhaul systems, recently announced that the City of Pittsboro Police Department located in Pittsboro, Indiana, has deployed a Civic Surveillance system, using the Proxim Wireless Tsunami® MP-8100 series radios and antennas and Avigilon’s innovative high-definition surveillanc...

The Creamery deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that The Creamery, located in San Francisco, has deployed IQeye HD megapixel cameras, along with software from Prism Skylabs to improve the customer experience at the cafe. The Creamery, in San Francisco’s SoMa district, is well worth the long line you’ll find at the counter on sunny week...

Christie Matrix StIM™ LED illuminated projection system replaced the simulator's calligraphic CRT projectors Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, has played an instrumental role in helping the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) Wedgetail AEW&C 737 (E-7A) Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to retain its FSD-1 Level 5 accreditation with its new visual system. Thales and Christie Digital Systems Australia Pty. Ltd. (Christie’s new Australia...

Scene Analyzer will provide mobile surveillance including the ability to monitor vehicle and people movement PureTech Systems announced recently the selection and installation of its Scene Analyzer edge device on several mobile platforms to help the City of Blainville, Quebec, Canada. It will provide mobile surveillance including the ability to monitor vehicle and people movement throughout the city. The deployment, procured through the City of Blainville police department...

Bosch's hemi-directional loudspeaker used at Olympic site An extensive range of high quality loudspeaker technologies from Bosch Security Systems, including the technically innovative hemi-directional loudspeaker, has been installed at a new £38 million regional sports facility in Basildon, Essex.   The recently opened Everyone Active Basildon Sporting Village is both a sporting and leisure facility for the local community and has been named...

Bosch products chosen for security at  London Southend Airport An entire portfolio of technologies from Bosch Security Systems - including the PLENA range of Public Address/Voice Alarm (PA/VA) technology - is being installed at the new Stobart Rail operated railway station at Stobart Group’s London Southend Airport to protect the safety and security of passengers and staff.   The station and airport, which was acquired by the fam...

The Bosch FlexiDome cameras are installed within the building to monitor the reception A CCTV system comprising the very latest Bosch Security Systems cameras, domes and digital video recorders (DVRs) has been installed at Horwich Town Hall to better monitor the movement of staff and visitors throughout the building. Bolton Council’s Corporate Property Services department approached Skelmersdale-based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) to install the system to coincide wit...

Arecont Vision urroundVideoAV8185DN panoramic day/night cameras have been installed at the Lagadar facility Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, recently announced that Gistex has chosen Arecont Vision megapixel camera solutions because they deliver better resolution, clarity and depth of field than competing camera solutions. The company has deployed Arecont Vision cameras to view and monitor production activities at two textile manufac...

MobileCamViewer offers secure, reliable carrier-grade cell phone-based video surveillance Phillip Frandler, principal at CIF Property Management, manages over 450 commercial and residential units, but when security issues plagued his personal residence he installed the MobileCamViewer application from mobiDEOS to be a click away from his home. Phillip was already looking into mobile surveillance technology when an unhappy, now former tenant vandalised his property following a...