Case studies

The BBC crew used 10 of Bosch's AEGIS CCTV infrared illuminators for the Great Rift documentaryFilming animals in the wild is notoriously difficult, documentary makers can spend weeks waiting for that elusive shot. Filming outdoors, in often difficult conditions presents an extra challenge, and since many animals travel or feed under the cover of darkness, film crews need to make sure the footage they capture at night is every bit as dynamic and effective as that they capture during the day.The...

RM50-AI-30 CCTV lighting units perform excellently even at night and in extreme environmental conditionsRAYMAX IR illuminators are playing a crucial part in the remote CCTV monitoring of winter road conditions and highway maintenance in Estonia.The RM50-AI-30 units have been chosen by the Technical Centre of Estonian Roads because of their excellent night time performance and ability to function in extreme environmental conditions."It's not just the cold that the RAYMAX illuminato...

Delta’s DSC1100 is a unique barricade that uses its mass and structure to stop and destroy the attacking truck Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that Delta barricades at the United State Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, helped retain the attackers. The Delta DSC1000 prevented the bomber’s vehicle from crashing past the pedestrian gates and forced...

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...

AXIS Q1755 network camera is an ideal solution for securing areas where clear images and greater detail are requiredMissionFollowing an unfortunate incident during a tense match with a rival team, Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club decided it needed to review its current and future safety requirements. The club is extremely proud of its family-friendly atmosphere and its well-behaved fans and wanted to take steps to ensure that it maintained this reputation. The club decided to deploy...

Dymax's integrated security systems are designed according to Canadian standards In fulfilling its responsibility to provide failsafe communications to some of Canada's most important businesses, Ontario-based public spaces systems integrator Dymax are using the SpinetiX HMP100 Hyper Media Player to display emergency text as part of an advanced conferencing, public address and voice evacuation system. Rick Kuris, Managing Director at Dymax takes up the story: "Already in use at a large numb...

Axis is providing security to 17 properties across London and the immediate South East region Axis Security, one of the UK's fastest growing providers of integrated security solutions, has been selected to protect a number of properties across the Capital and South East, owned and managed by BNP Paribas Real Estate UK. The contract first started in April 2009 when Axis Security was appointed on competitive tender to provide manned guarding services to one of its central London...

The RSP-100s equips employers to know where their lone workers are when they need assistance and securityThe level of physical violence against NHS staff has failed to improve for the fourth year in a row according to a recent staff survey. It has also been reported that 12% of NHS workers have experienced physical violence from patients or their relatives.Against the backdrop of these statistics it is not perhaps surprising that the NHS as a whole continues to operate a zero tolerance campaign...

Ocularis allows multiple video systems to be unified onto a single IP-based network platformSeeking a powerful solution providing centralised security management and coordination, Purdue University turned to the Ocularis DS video-centric physical security information management (PSIM) system from On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI). Purdue chose Ocularis DS because its open architecture allows them to maintain the value of existing physical security investments at their 2,400-acre campus i...

Proxim's equipment was the only solution that could provide similar performance to leased-line networksProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that the Aqaba Water Company (AWC), the official water treatment and management company of Aqaba-Jordan, has deployed Proxim's equipment to wirelessly connect the components of their water wells network. AWC is utilising both Proxim's point-to-multipoint (PtMP) and p...

ACTi's ACM-3401 fixed dome IP cameras have been installed in various locations on Edgewater CourtThe name Edgewater Court is a perfect description for its first urban apartments and townhouse complex. Edgewater Court is made up of 75 apartments and 25 townhouses and is set on the banks of the beautiful and historic Clearwater River in downtown Fort McMurray. To help ensure the security of the residents at Edgewater Court, Convert Controls Security Systems has selected ACTi products and solutions...

PFN installed a total of 87 VIVOTEK IP3122 network cameras in the hospitalMissionFounded in 1971, Kahrizak Charity Foundation (KCF) in Tehran, capital of Iran, is a private, non-profit charity organization offering free services to patients suffering from physical handicap, special illnesses, and elderly individuals with no financial resources. Many patients suffer from MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and amnesia and require full-time care. Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease that may cause suf...

The store installed two IP7160 Fixed Cameras, boasting crystal-clear resolution of up to 2 megapixelsMissionNascimento Construção, a prodigious construction store located in the city of Caucaia do Alto in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, took a momentous step recently when it decided to update its analog surveillance system with the latest, state-of-the-art network cameras. VIVOTEK's TC5330 & PZ6112 as well as their wireless counterparts were chosen for this solution, wit...

9,000 surveillance cameras will be installed across Madrid's public bus serviceThe Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT) has chosen Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, to deliver network surveillance cameras for Madrid's public bus service. EMT has chosen Axis to help support its aim to become Europe's best public transport company. The €20 million project will involve the installation of more than 9,000 cameras in 2,300 buses. The surveillance system i...

Attendees were treated to five excellent presentations from experts in biometrics and security industryBanknote Watch, in association with West Mercia Police, organized a successful seminar for police forces from the Midlands and surrounding areas to learn about how stolen banknotes can be identified and traced back to a scene of crime.Fifty representatives from 15 forces attended the Unique Taggants Information seminar, which took place on 18th March at the West Mercia Police Headquarters. Uniq...

Pirean is a leading delivery partner for security and service managementPirean, a leading delivery partner for security and service management, announced the completion of a project for City University to increase the security and reduce the cost of managing web-based applications as a platform for the delivery of University services. The Pirean implemented security solution uses IBM Tivoli technology to enable the secure delivery of a range of portal and collaborative services to 25,000 st...

The first VIVOTEK CCTV camera installed at the facility was a PZ7111MissionPeterson Middle School, located in VIVOTEK USA's hometown of Sunnyvale California in the heart of Silicon Valley, is located in the Santa Clara Unified School District with an enrolment of around 900 students. What is unique about the school is the 1.8 acre Science Nature Area to teach students at the school and district about the natural world, science, and the environment. Twenty years ago, Computer and Science teacher...

The province deploys 2,000 CCTV cameras, 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modemsInfinova announced that, since 2005, basically all of the 1,500 miles (2,500 km) of expressways in service within China's Shaanxi province are using Infinova products for security surveillance. This includes over 2,000 cameras, approximately 100 video matrix switching systems plus fibre optic modems. For intelligent, safe and efficient highways, China is leading the way."Effective highway vide...

Smart, secure and innovative, XS4 provides a totally wire-free networked electronic access control solutionA brand new high tech research building at Ireland's Cork Institute of Technology has been equipped with SALTO's wireless XS4 access control system to create a totally keyless environment.Research is a core dimension of CIT and all main research activity is primarily (though not exclusively) organized around three strategic research clusters. One of these is the new Nimbus Centre for Embedd...

VIVOTEK's IP surveillance system reinforces hospital security and management efficiencyMissionSecurity is a top priority for a hospital and the Egypt-based General Authority for Health Insurance Hospital is no exception. The hospital suffered significant property losses and a perceived threat to patients' lives posed by theft and vandalism of medical equipment. Furthermore, managing the growing number of staff and patients and keeping operations under control weighed heavily upon the hospital ma...

 Some of the Proxim Tsunami QB-8150 wireless backhaul links operate at upto 40 km hopsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that RDL Comunicacoes, Ltd., a Sao Paulo-based WISP, has deployed Proxim's unlicensed WiMAX and wireless backhaul technology to enable broadband service in 10 cities throughout Brazil. Utilising a combination of Proxim's Tsunami(TM) QuickBridge and new Tsunami QB-8150 radios fo...

SALTO Systems supplied access control products and stand-alone locks using RFID Mifare cardsThe Theatre Royal Stratford East opened in 1884, and since then it has undergone many changes including the restoration of its beautiful Victorian-era auditorium to provide seating for up to 460 people on three levels. The refurbishment project provided the theatre with both technical facilities and public areas fit for the 21st century.Its latest upgrade plan is to improve security in key areas of the bu...