Case studies

Project management for large building designs benefits from both collaboration and effective digitalization. On a landmark new office development in central Brussels, ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio™ software helped achieve the ultimate goal: excellence in design, balancing cost, delivery time, and sustainability concerns. Quatuor Quatuor is a multi-purpose office, events, and coworking space in central Brussels, with an innovative design, certified Outstanding by BREEAM. Designed and...

Eager tourists have flocked into Japan after borders were reopened for international tourism in September 2022, and the visa-free entry program was reinstated in October 2022. According to statistics released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan welcomed close to a million international tourists in November 2022.  Although local shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants celebrate the recovery of tourism, the pandemic has prompted a heightened sense of awareness among to...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that its solution will be implemented by Klamath Falls City Schools to offer proactive protection for students and staff against gun-related threats. ZeroEyes’ A.I. technology is being layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras, where it will identify brandished guns and dispatch alerts to safety personnel...

Boon Edam Inc.’s secured entry solutions are proving effective for risk mitigation and regulatory compliance at essential data centers around the world. Layering Boon Edam secured entry solutions at all data center perimeter entry and exit points and critical internal access points provides the strongest possible physical security measures to mitigate against unauthorized access. Physically secure access points “Data center managers are tasked with three critical respons...

Latvia has a burgeoning community of drone enthusiasts with around 6,000 registered pilots, an increase of more than 60 percent since 2021. However, there are many more who are unlicensed. The Civil Aviation Agency, which regulates the use of drones in the country in line with wider European rules, says around only half of the pilots registered qualify to fly an unmanned aircraft. Challenge with drone  “We face a real challenge in Latvia with drones due to the risks in crowded area...

Presbyterian High School is a 57-year-old school in Singapore and was initially known as Li Sun High School with only 150 students. Presbyterian High School is a sprawling campus of 3 hectares and has more than 1200 students and staff members. This campus stands out as a striking landmark in Ang Mo Kio and is a choice school for many.  Challenge As schools grow in size, the security risks increase. To ensure the safety of students and faculty and to prevent outsiders from entering t...

The Ministry Of Municipality And Environment (MME) in Doha Qatar has nearly 100 scheduled buses for transferring employees and officials. In recent years, transportation costs are increasing, and managers need to ensure only employees could get on the designated buses. It is also a good plan to maintain employees’ health under COVID-19.  Challenge However, although the bus driver is easy to manage, and the time of buses is simple to schedule, it is not enough to reduce the cost and...

Transport for London (TfL) announced that it will be introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to its Oyster and contactless users this year. Usernames and passwords, which is the authentication that TfL currently uses for users, have long been the default method of online authentication, but have been proven to be ineffective at mitigating modern cyber-attacks. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) By requiring MFA, Transport for London (TfL) is providing extra security for its users, when a...

Senstar, a provider of sensing and information management solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a major oil pipeline project in Africa. The project will reinforce the security of a major pipeline. Perimeter intrusion detection system “Senstar will provide a comprehensive perimeter intrusion detection system with the aim of equipping multiple sites with innovative fiber optic technologies. Together with local partners, we will...

OnPoint Electrics has fitted Mul-T-Lock’s innovative vehicle security solution, MVP2000 to its company van, following a break in that resulted in a significant loss of tools. Says Jon Dawson of On Point Electrics: “The crime was committed in less than 20 seconds, with my van in full view of obvious CCTV systems, in broad daylight, in front of a busy leisure center. None of these elements seemed to act as a deterrent.” Meeting customer requirements  Jon Dawson adds, &ldq...

A new multi-million-pound leisure center owned by Great Yarmouth Borough Council is fire-safe, due to a partnership approach with Secur-It specifying Comelit-PAC’s integrated solution. The new £26 million Marina Centre leisure complex on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, was designed to replace the old 1980s built center. With work starting in January 2021, it reopened in August 2022. Operated by Freedom Leisure, the new facility boasts a six-lane swimming pool, learner pool, and aqu...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has developed an end-to-end border control solution comprising kiosks and eGates. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has commenced the installation of IDEMIA’s technology in eight international airports, providing a completely seamless traveler journey. Self-service biometric kiosk solution In 2019, IDEMIA won the phase one contract to upgrade the major Australian airports’ old arrivals systems In 2019, IDEMI...

Continental Tyres ranks among the top 5 automotive suppliers worldwide. With their expertise in mobility, transport, and processing, they keep developing as a foreword to bettering the world. Since bringing in the first tread pattern tyre in the world, they strive for automotive safety for the last 140 years. Addressing asset and material challenges The major challenge that the factory faced was that without an access control system, the entire asset and materials were unsecured and easily acc...

MyCrane is the first and only global platform for online crane rental. Its innovative platform connects customers and suppliers around the world, radically simplifying the crane search and rental process. MyCrane also offers an online marketplace for the sale of cranes, spare parts, and other lifting equipment. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, MyCrane is the fastest growing startup in the crane industry. Notoriously fickle industry A Cloud Above: Meeting Needs and Disrupting I...

Protecting multiple assets in remote and urban locations is nothing new for G4S security professionals in Nigeria, as they cover thousands of square kilometers across the country. To make sure the correct staff is deployed to the appropriate locations, the team uses G4S’s Risk360 platform to stop thefts, and criminal damage and support the police in making arrests. Keeping connected  Since January 2019, G4S has worked across the south of Nigeria deploying 40 security teams to prote...

In a testament to the positive impact of unifying security systems, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shared the experience of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). APD has chosen Genetec™ Security Center, Genetec Citigraf™, and Genetec Clearance™ to enhance public safety in the most populated city in New Mexico. Real-time information “Investing in the Genetec solutions allowed us...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, has announced that Granite School District, one of the largest school districts in the United States, has selected the CompleteView Video Management Platform to deploy in more than 130 schools, administrative offices, and other facilities. The open video data platform will help the Salt Lake City area school district manage its security and surveillance operations. Cameras integration with CompleteView Over the next sev...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneer provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that São Paulo Metrô in Brazil has deployed its SecurOS® FaceX solution to protect passengers traveling on Line 3-Red, which features approximately 1,400 cameras deployed across 18 transit stations as well as the Itaquera and Belém railyards. The facial recognition solution was implemented last month by the Governor of the State of São Paulo at the...

Sharry is excited to announce its entry into the Spanish market where it delivered smart office technology to smart, the first intelligent building in Spain. Sharry is digitizing access, parking management, and visitor experience at the building. All features are conveniently accessible in a white-labeled mobile application developed by Sharry, whose software is already used by skyscrapers in NYC. As Sharry continues to expand its presence internationally in the US, UK, and CEE, Spain marks ano...

With student welfare an ever-present concern among the nation’s parents and educators, Hosanna Christian Academy becomes the latest school to rely on Athena Security for campus safety. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana school, which serves children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, has installed Athena Security’s Weapons Detection System to detect guns and weapons. Athena Security’s frictionless detection systems have a slim footprint for screening as people enter the building. Traf...

The London Legacy Development Corporation has awarded G4S a four-year contract to provide security services for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park including all the open spaces, parklands, and venues including London Stadium, and a framework agreement to G4S for the provision of security services. The framework will be used by the London Legacy Development Corporation, LS185, and Stratford Waterfront. Contract details This is a four-year agreement, worth in the region of £12 million....

Though the goals and objectives of the school are an essential part of its ethos, so too is the right physical setting. The school exterior is the first thing people see when they approach the facility; how it looks will influence people’s perception, so the right balance must be struck. When the fencing is specified appropriately, it elevates the school’s aesthetic, as it appears smart, and well-maintained and gives a sense of security, demonstrating the quality of standards and ca...

A global pioneer in the development of vision-based human activity recognition software Kepler Vision Technologies announced its partnership with Belgian medical device company Innomediq. This partnership will see UZ Brussel (University Hospital Brussels)  use Kepler’s Night Nurse technology to monitor the well-being of elderly patients. Kepler Night Nurse (KNN) solution The Kepler Night Nurse (KNN) solution is a computer vision-based body language detection system able to detect fa...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneer and leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its SecurOS® UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance System) solution was deployed to protect stadiums and other venues throughout Qatar that are hosting matches and events as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 40 UVSS units’ installation In partnership with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Qatar-based systems integrator Gulf Network...

Courts have been shifting to virtual court proceedings using video teleconferencing for a variety of reasons including cost and safety. The COVID pandemic forced more courts to adapt. Without being able to meet safely in person, the pandemic caused a rapid adoption of remote courtroom proceedings. The key challenge is how to deliver multiple video streams easily and reliably to all parties. Court Video Conferencing Services (CVCS), a specialist in courtroom AV solutions, solved this challenge w...

LiveAction, a provider of network monitoring, and security software announced Bausch + Lomb, an eye health company is successfully using the LiveNX platform to gain deep insights into its global network and mission-critical applications to streamline troubleshooting and reduce meantime-to-repair by 70%. Bausch + Lomb Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes co...

Every year, more data storage is required to meet the demands of Britain’s expanding population. With this, security is essential to comply with privacy regulations, avoid information loss, and safeguard against terrorism and espionage. As the need for a West Midlands data center increased, a robust perimeter security solution was essential, particularly following the development of leisure facilities adjacent to the site. Fencing, gates, access control, and automation were installed to c...