Case studies

  Alvarion's wireless network provide connectivity for different environmental control applicationsThe challengeDoñana National Park was looking to interconnect the control and recording system near the Doñana Palace and establish a video surveillance system for transmitting real time data in order to monitor and control the migration of birds and habitat conditions of protected species throughout the park. Using conventional radio links such as GPRS and GSM, the park sou...

  Important library archive made safe by Siemens technologySiemens Building Technologies has designed and installed a complete safety and security solution for one of the oldest and most important library archives in the world.Siemens has supplied a fully interoperable system comprising intruder detection, video surveillance, fire detection and a danger management system to protect Bibliotheca Albertina, the main building of the University Library in Leipzig, one of the oldest German u...

   ADPRO solution from Xtralis was installed at 20 restaurants of McDonalds in known trouble areas The challengeWith over 1000 sites, McDonalds is one of the leading quick service restaurant chains in the UK. As with many other restaurant and hotel chains in the United Kingdom, McDonalds have had their fair share of unruly patrons, gangs of youths and homeless vagrants who harass or assault staff and disturb restaurant guests. McDonalds wanted to prevent their restaurants fro...

  Xtralis's ADPRO interactive video monitoring solution reduces theft and vandalismThe challengeMelbourne's Cheapest Cars sprawls over 5.5 acres and is one of the fastest growing car retailers in Melbourne, Australia. With a simple business philosophy of "providing unbeatable deals and service on the widest range of quality cars in Melbourne" the business has continued to thrive and expand.Their security system consisted of dogs, PE Beams, an assortment of CCTV and VCRs, and...

  T-Mobile has greatly reduced the threat of violence, robberies and theft across their high street retail outlets after installing Xtralis's ADPRO FastTraceThe challengeWhen the German owned telecom giant T-Mobile burst on the UK retail scene a few years back they did it with such speed and efficiency that most people would be forgiven for thinking that T-Mobile has always been one of UK's largest Telecom Retail chains. Today the company have 129 retail outlets across the country...

 Alvarion is the sole equipment provider for the City of Geneva's extensive wireless broadband networkMobile BroadbandAfter providing broadband to the police department buildings, city officials recognized that extending that network to police officers while on patrol would greatly increase their effectiveness in fighting crime. They decided to provide real-time, high-speed connectivity to the seven police vehicles in the city enabling officers to send and receive data messages, still image...

  Xtralis' ADPRO remotely monitored video security system installed in local fast food outlet The challenge In South Africa, a local KFC outlet was experiencing numerous break-ins, where the criminals were stealing cash that had been deposited into the drop safe for the Cash In Transit vehicles due for collection the following day.KFC had previously installed alarm systems but repeatedly the criminals were too quick for the armed response to apprehend them as they were able t...

    ADPRO video security system installed in Hospital car parksThe challengeHospital car parks are typically very busy, especially during visiting hours. Late at night they become lonely, poorly lit areas, tempting assaults, vandalism and theft. Staff on night shifts often have to rely on security guards to escort them to their vehicles, therefore leaving other areas unattended.The cost of having additional security staff on hand might be tolerable for larger hospitals, but is not...

 State-of-the-art HID access control system delivers high level of security and protection in a single card solutionBackgroundAs supporting venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing Sport University (BSU) Track and Field Training Center and BSU Integrated Training Facility, as well as the athlete's apartments, cafeteria and auxiliary training facilities require a high level of security to ensure that the athletes are able to carry out their daily activities in preparation...

   BMW Park Lane, world's most prestigious car dealership groups installed ADPRO FastTraceThe challenge BMW Park Lane is one of the world's most prestigious car dealership groups, so the company was only willing to consider a highly reliable and sophisticated security system with a fi rst-class reputation to guard its high profile London sites.However, BMW Park Lane had to ensure that any system complemented its existing network, providing a cost effective and practical solution....

  Krosno city center square, with video surveillance and hotspot over wireless infrastructureThe challengeTo quickly build an effective network, taking into account Krosno limitations on cost, deployment time, and strict regulations prohibiting digging and trenching in the heart of the city. A wireless network was the obvious answer, particularly since Krosno was given ten 3.5 MHz channels in the 3.5 GHz band as part of the Polish government's efforts to encourage telecom development....

 Hikvision's digital video recording provides high quality surveillance and secured environment for the armored trucks of China Merchants Bank head officeWith crime tactics become more diversified and intelligent, it is more and more important and critical to use new technology to detect crime in armoured trucks in banking industry. China Merchants Bank, one of the biggest state-owned commercial banks in China, has been using mobile surveillance products to guarantee the absolute...

  Herb Chambers Car Dealer relies on modern surveillance equipment to prevent theft and vandalismThe challengeUntil September 2003 there were many potential hiding places on the sprawling Herb Chambers car lots, comprising of five dealerships side by side. The buildings and lots were covered by a single security guard, which was neither efficient or cost effective, plus a few video cameras linked to an outdated, cumbersome closed-circuit television (CCTV) system. In the 10 years p...

 Cortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in HartlepoolCortech Developments and Vicon have collaborated to provide Cleveland Police with an integrated security system for their recently opened custody suite in Hartlepool."A custody suite places demands on systems which are very different from most security applications. It is a fast and frenetic atmosphere with the s...

  CCTV-Surveillance system installed in the City of HuaLian JiAnMissionHualien County is approximately 4628 sq. km and has a population of about 350,000. Four hundred years ago, the Portuguese sailors went past the East Coast of Taiwan, fascinated by its beauty, and called it "FORMOSA." Hualien County, facing the immense Pacific Ocean in the east and leaning against the grand Central Mountain Range in the west, is famous for its beautiful scenery. The natural resources in Tar...

 Elbit has deployed the EVT Vertex Networked Video Management and recording software suit to monitor the border around JerusalemEVT, a developer of networked video management and recording software, today announced that ElbitSec a subsidiary of Elbit group has deployed the Vertex Video management and NVR software suit for its border protection project around the city of Jerusalem. The installation marks the first defence deployment of EVT's software.Elbit Security selected EVT as part of a...

Bawadi Mall deploys Optelecom-NKF's range of proven fiber-optics transmitters and receiversOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance products and solutions, today provided an update of their ongoing video surveillance project at the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.The Bawadi Mall opened its first phase of development to visitors on January 29th of this year. At 861,000 square feet the two-level shopping mall, when completed, will be the largest in the eastern regi...

 Sun Microsystems deploys Dedicated Micros digital video security solution Digital, networked, CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including its high performance DV-IP Servers, are playing a key role in allowing Sun Microsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, to not only enhance the security of its offices worldwide but also, crucially, to realize an impressive return on investment which, to date, has resulted in savings which run into millions of dollars.T...

 TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring systemImportance of Securing Products in HypermarketTESCO is one of the most popular hypermarkets in Europe. Most of the TESCO hypermarkets come with at least over 30,000 sq. ft. Illegal acts, such as shoplifting, will easily occur in such a large store. Thus, security problem has always been an important issue to TESCO. TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring system, and safeguards the store...

  Live streaming cameras in bear park to broadcast live imagesMissionAfrican.com, ranked as one of the top African wildlife sites on the web. It pioneered the live web cam to broadcast live images. This was a world first and fast gained popularity worldwide. Technology has moved on and we are proud to bring you the first of our live streaming cameras on the African Wildlife Channel.To meet the main aim that the bear park wanted to achieve was to draw more attracting more visitors...

 Improving the security management system in FEWC buildingMissionFEWC office building- a local commerce office building in Taiwan, that wanted to install advance surveillance system throughout the building including intersections and basement, which were considered to be security-risk areas. This installation also aimed at complying with the local security policies regarding security management in all provinces that were business centres in Taipei His-Chi.FEWC commerce office building was l...

  A major transit authority in Singapore selected EverFocus Mobile Networking MissionSBS Transit is Singapore's largest public bus transport operator with a fleet of more than 2,700 buses(90% of the market). They wanted to find a surveillance solution could; prevent crime on bus, collect evidence when accidents occured, stop private cars that infringe bus lane and help the management team understand the health status of each bus and position easily.Several transportation auth...

  Taipei City Bus Department selected EverFocus Mobile Networking DVRs( EDR810M) and Security Digital Cameras (ED300)MissionTaipei City Bus Department wanted to choose an surveillance system to improve safety and security in their transit systems, or to view and share real-time information on traffic and road conditions. As a result, they benefit from:(1) A safer environment for passengers and staff (2) Less vandalism, violence and fraudulent insurance claims (3) Real-time access to li...

Telecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company first installed EDSR400 and EQ350 cameras  MissionTelecomunicaciones de Mexico (Telecomm) a state-owned telegraph company is the largest payment network in Mexico with 1,554 government telegraph offices nationwide. These telegraph offices offer services in check cashing, bill payment, international money transfers and credit applications.SolutionEverFocus has been working with Telecomm since 2004. They first installed...

 Local crime awareness day held at Elephant and Castle shopping centre First Security played its part at a local community crime awareness day, held at Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre last weekend, alongside the Met Police and the British Transport Police. The day was organized by the Shopping Centre Manager, Mike Knell and was sponsored by the shopping centre owners, St Modwen Properties along with Global Aware International and Signcraft.  The event was opened with...