Case studies

 Techniche have recognized thepotential of corner-mounted camerasSydney-based CCTV integrator Techniche Security & Surveillance has introduced a corner-mounted camera in response to the increasing necessity of reducing self-harm in Australian prisons.  While safe or "Muirhead" cells have been designed to eliminate potential hanging points from light fittings and plumbing, the need to check for possible suicide attempts on CCTV also requires cameras where ligature points h...

Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...

The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change.Said Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...

Identification technology from LEGIC responsible for security within the grounds of the University St. GallenTop-level decision makers from economic, scientific and political spheres came together for the 39th St. Gallen symposium to discuss current economic topics over three days. Besides the World Economic Forum in Davos, this symposium represents one of the most important international economic events with participants from over 70 countries. Identification technology from LEGIC Identsystems...

The extensive range of CCTV equipment offered by Siemens deployed at Preston North End ClubThe challengeProviding effective security for football grounds is a complex task in which closed-circuit television plays a central role. On match days, the major challenges are to ensure crowd safety, to provide early warning of potential problems before they have time to escalate and, wherever possible, to identify potential miscreants before they even enter the ground.Even on non-match days, football gr...

The Dorchester's surveillance security enhanced with Milestone, ACTi and Axis security productsThe challengesThe constant traffic of guests, staff and deliveries demands vigilant attention. High-profile clients like celebrities, diplomats, politicians, royalty, business leaders and society patrons have heightened concerns about their safety. Paparazzi and fans, tourist groups seeing local sights, concerts in the park or demonstrations in the city streets can add more activity for the securi...

Arc Light Project has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation managementThe award winning Arc Light Project, a "state of the art" direct access shelter aiming to address the issue of homelessness in York, has chosen a SALTO access control system to provide advanced accommodation management.First set up in 1999 Arc Light has recently moved, with the help of £1.65 million in funding from Central Government (the Housing Corporation and the Department o...

Nedap and Assa Abloy's first "wireless online" solution implemented at MürdterNedap N.V. Security Management has realised a seamless integration of Offline cylinders in its access control system, in corporation with Assa Abloy. The first "wireless online" solution has been implemented at Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH."Mürdter Metall- und Kunststoffverarbeitung" is active in the automotive industry as a manufacturer of plastic and met...

Sony Europe and Forest Guards battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning CCTV systemA group of kids from California have beaten over 140,000 other entrants to a global innovation competition on climate change with their idea to battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning system utilising CCTV and internet technology. The finals of the competition, taking place in Copenhagen in May, caught the attention of Sony Europe and the Forest Guards project was so impress...

 L-1 Enterprise Access solutions  enabled RTA to tighten security measures and reduce HR costsThe challengeThe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai was formed in 2005 in order to build secure public transportation infrastructure for one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In order to increase security and lower costs, the RTA wanted to increase the security at the entrances to its offices and restricted areas. Employees were trading access cards, which were tied into th...

Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...

Mobotix cameras installed at Forum Health Centre to provide a comprehensive security systemThe Forum health centre is an 8-doctor GMS practice, contracted by Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust to provide primary health care to the residents of North East Coventry. The centre currently has 13,500 patients listed and provides them with services from modern purpose built premises in Wyken.The centre has been the victim of a number of burglaries in the past, which have proved costly and have led t...

Kent Police enhanced Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®Kent Police have transformed their ageing, isolated Custody CCTV systems into a force-wide network based Custody CCTV solution utilising Visimetrics FASTAR and VADER Digital Evidence Recorders®. Visimetrics Custody CCTV solution provides Kent Police with real-time video and audio recordings within key areas such as the charge bar's, intox and fingerprint rooms while maintaini...

 Optelecom-NKF announced its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) projectOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video solutions, announced today its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) project in conjunction with Scientechnic, a leading project engineering and system installation company based in Dubai.The introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) technology in Dubai has be...

 AB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion build a wireless broadband network across the whole of Lincoln cityAB Internet, Lincoln BIG and Alvarion recently announced that they are building a wireless broadband network which will provide fixed and mobile broadband voice and data services across the whole of Lincoln city.The network will operate on a commercial basis and is owned and operated by AB Internet.The network will go live in July 2009 and will be used by a variety of organizations incl...

Arecont Vision helps Salem High School improve video surveillance with fewer camerasA hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solv...

Cansfield High School relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems to enhance securityFollowing a major investment programme at Cansfield High School, Wigan Council now relies on vandal resistant cameras from Bosch Security Systems, which have been installed as part of a new CCTV system to safeguard staff, students and property.Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems was approached by Wigan Council to install a new surveillance system that includes more than 30 Bosch Flexi...

IDL's Fastlane Glassgate speedgates installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in UAEFastlane Glassgate speedgates, from Integrated Design Ltd have been installed throughout the prestigious new Downtown Jebel Ali project in the UAE. Stretching for 11 km along Sheikh Zayed Road with 326 buildings the 200 hectare urban centre, commissioned by Limitless LLC (A Dubai World Company) already has international household names, including Ericsson, Kraft and L'Oreal setting up op...

 GG Steel installed BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe to prevent intruders from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacksA range of proven BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe has prevented intruders at a used car dealership from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacks.Kirton Lindsey-based GG Steel, has been trading from its current site for 18 years and in the last six months had a series of incidents of vandalism, as Sales Manager Andy Lockey explains: &quo...

Chubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campusChubb has installed a new integrated TCP/IP compliant security system that has been interfaced with the TCP/IP local area network at Wakefield College's recently opened Skills Xchange campus, substantially reducing the capital cost and minimizing the disruption that may have resulted from a standard installation. Chubb Security is part of UTC Fire & Security, a un...

Belvedere House deployed Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases Briton 1100 Series slide arm door closers and Briton 5400 Series cylinder lockcases from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies have been used at the stunning new Belvedere House office development in Manchester.Designed by AEDAS Architects in consultation with English Heritage, Belvedere House is an innovative new office building in the hub of Manchester's business district and boasts over...

From the right Product Manager Stefan Poulsen, Branch Manager, Business Brian Soencksen; and PROTECT's Account Manager Peter Moellerhøj with one of the redesigned Fog CannonsAs more and more companies choose to expand the existing alarm system and protect their valuables with fog security, Dansikring Direct has chosen a new supplier of Fog Cannons. The choice fell on Danish PROTECT, who already provides fog security equipment to most of the world.'PROTECT produces the best Fog Cannons'The...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

LEGIC card-in-card solutions run as secure applets on third-party smart cardsIn introducing a new employee badge, MAN Diesel has combined two contactless identification technologies on a single smart card chip. LEGIC card-in-card solutions, the virtual LEGIC advant transponder technology, are the technological core of the badges. The new card includes access control, time & attendance and cashless payments for more than 3,000 employees at MAN Diesel's plant in Augsburg/Germany. What is more,...

Milestone IP video Surveillance helps to monitor park entrances to ensure greater safety for wildlife Milestone Systems is the IP video management software being used by South Africa's Kruger National Park to ensure greater safety for wildlife and tourists. The open platform system is easy to upgrade and scale over time and geography.Poachers and speeding cars hitting animals in the park are the number one security challenges for the leading national park of South Africa. The tourism supports ma...

ASL Safety & Security delivered their Long-Line PA system (iPAM) for use on 40 Docklands Light Railway stationsiPAM is a monitored public address solution which has been created specifically for the demanding conditions encountered on international rail infrastructure projects. The equipment integrates routing, amplification and CIS software functions into a single fanless 2U unit and is engineered to be exceptionally robust, performing equally well over private or public fibre and FTN legac...

 CBC's Ganz Thermal Allview system was the cost effective solution for Power stations A major new installation involving Ganz equipment demonstrates that, in difficult trading conditions, it's not always the usual solutions that prove the most cost effective.The upgrade and expansion of CCTV surveillance at a large power station in the north of England originally proposed the use of multiple PTZ cameras - until CBC (Europe) suggested a simpler alternative. These multiple dome cameras, comp...