Case studies

The performance of CCTV systems in Chatham, Rochester, Strood, Gillingham and Rainham town centres is being improved using the latest C-Allview high-speed, ‘ruggedised' PTZ cameras from Ganz.  In an ongoing series of upgrades being handled by leading local installer TJW Electrical Ltd, Medway and Maidstone local authority has specified the C-Allviews because they offer improved range, durability and quality of images."We are using the C-Allviews as an alternative to traditional P...

ACTi's PCI encoder cards and video servers are fully integrated with Ortega's VideoSm@t software, enabling a Canadian entertainment centre to incorporate IP based CCTV systems.  The new hybrid DVR system integrates the analog camera and IP camera on the same server.  Using the hybrid DVR system enables simple control interface and effective management over a wireless environment.There are 13 apartment buildings, a mall, commercial buildings as well as an entert...

Fixed focal length lenses from Rainbow are being used for cargo recognition at major harbours on the western seaboard.Ports including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma and Seattle are using manual iris and dc auto-iris lenses from the California-based manufacturer in assemblies created by Rainbow's client Hi-Tech Solutions.  The SeeContainer product from Hi-Tech Solutions features at port recognition projects across the globe, monitoring container markings through proprietary optical...

Juvenile Justice Centre uses CEM solution for state-of-the-art securityCEM Systems, a leading access control brand of Tyco International, announced recently that it has partnered with systems integrator ADT to supply a highly secure, fully integrated solution for the new £16.8m Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor, Northern Ireland. To create a secure environment, ADT installed a CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system with CCTV, digital video recorders...

Millions of pounds worth of equipment was deployed by the broadcasters and TV production companies covering the 2007 Open Golf Championship Carnoustie. To ensure that essential as well as extremely valuable equipment was not stolen or sabotaged, security was high on the agenda.  With millions tuning in to watch one of the most exciting Opens for many a year, it was essential that all of the broadcasting equipment was kept safe and secure and in good working order at all times. Man guarding...

Security specialist Octavian Security has been appointed by The GBA Group to provide manned guarding services for a number of its vehicle import terminals across the UK.  The GBA Group is one of the UK's largest and most recognized providers of logistical solutions to motor manufacturers and shipping lines.  The appointment will involve the deployment of over 40 security officers to provide 24-hour total security for the import terminals."This is a landmark business opportunit...

Over the years, the BMW International Open in Munich has gained a reputation with the world's golfing elite as one of the most important golf tournaments in Europe.  This year for the first time, Regensburg-based company Dallmeier participated, presenting its CCTV/IP solutions for major sporting events.As an organiser of amateur as well as professional golf tournaments around the world for 22 years, BMW recognises the growing importance of the sport for its target audiences.  The 2006...

In the Am Bachgraben retirement home in Allschwil and Schönenbuch (AZB), Interflex AG uses an extensive online and offline security solution for both time & attendance recording and staff rostering as well as to provide efficient access control for residents and staff alike.  Attendance time recording and rostering is handled perfectly for all employees.  A LEGIC badge is used as the ID medium for both residents and staff.  Two hundred residents are accommodated at t...

The Imperial War Museum (IWM) has awarded Bell Security the contract to provide 'next generation', networked and integrated security and fire systems across its estate.  The scope includes the main site in London, Duxford Aviation Museum, Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms, HMS Belfast and IWM North in Manchester.  The project embraces CCTV, access control, intruder and fire alarms, voice alarm and emergency lighting systems, along with provision of a new fibre optic comm...

BT Redcare's i-Witness digital CCTV data storage technology was chosen by Sussex Police because of its ability to efficiently store, retrieve and output evidential quality image data.Problems with analog Sussex Police's Eastbourne CCTV control room is the monitoring centre for the community safety CCTV systems at 12 towns and villages across East Sussex.  The CCTV monitoring runs 24/7 and involves a total of 80 cameras. Before its upgrade to digital, the Eastbourne monitoring centre used an...

Siemens Building Technologies Security Systems has won a contract worth in excess of £550,000 to provide Hertfordshire Constabulary with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) solution at sites throughout the county.  The contract includes the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems, as well as associated work such as traffic management, obtaining planning permission, and liaison with the numerous third parties that have an interest in the project.The success...

Three Predator VC12 MultiViewers from Zandar Technologies are helping drivers and passengers on a New York railway line to ‘mind the gap'.  The MultiViewers are part of a $1.3million CCTV system that has been installed at Syosset station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in Nassau County, to improve passenger safety and reduce the risk of accidents.Each of the station's two platforms has been fitted with 12 CCTV cameras and three 46-inch LCD flat-screen monitors that receive...

Largely unheard of before the 2002 release of the Jodie Foster-starring thriller with the similar name, panic rooms are becoming increasingly popular domestic security features with UK celebrities and the super rich.Security consultants representing a number of high profile sports and entertainment celebrities approached Adams Rite's Tina Ainsworth recently, enquiring about the potential application of the company's HS range of ultra-high security locks in panic rooms for their clients' residenc...

IndigoVision has been awarded a prestigious multi-million dollar contract to upgrade two casinos to a fully digital CCTV operation using the company's complete end-to-end IP video solution.  The Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun in Tucson, Arizona, which are operated by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, will have their current analog/VCR CCTV systems completely upgraded.  The system will be deployed in full compliance with local Gaming Board regulations.  IndigoVision believes this t...

Broadcast PixTM Inc., an exhibitor at this year's IBC convention in Amsterdam this September (Hall 7; Booth 116) announces the recent instalment of its Slate™ 1000 digital production switcher within the newly upgraded television studio at Police Headquarters in Lincolnshire, UK.  Located in the East Midlands of the UK, the territory patrolled by the Lincolnshire Police Force represents one of the largest police force areas in England and Wales.  The Slate 1000 was sold through th...

Microsoft Ireland has recently installed Fastlane plus R400 MA turnstiles from Integrated Design Ltd..  The Campus, based in Sandyford, Dublin, first opened its doors in Ireland in 1985 with a small manufacturing facility employing just over 100 people.  Since that time, Microsoft Ireland has grown to encompass 4 distinct operations, employing over 1,200 full time employees and 700 full-time contract staff.To protect this increased volume of employees, the security on site was upgraded...

Nighttime safety and security at a waterside leisure park in Gillingham, Kent, has been improved with a new lighting system that also reduces light pollution.The installation at the Gillingham Strand, carried out by TJW Electrical Ltd, uses a combination of Ganz IR infra-red illuminators and Ganz WL white light illuminators. The infrared models allow high quality black and white CCTV images to be captured without ‘spilling' visible light into neighbouring residential areas.Light pollution...

Located on the perimeter of Heathrow Airport, the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel is a modern, elegant hotel.  One of the largest hotels in the UK, it offers a wide range of facilities including 649 comfortable bedrooms, a 28 room dedicated conference centre catering for up to 700 delegates, Business Centre, health club, brassiere restaurant and lounge bar.Ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel’s day-to-day running requires a not insubstantial measure of professional management,...

Visimetrics Digital Video Recorders have formed part of the £15m refurbishment of the 55000 sq ft Casino at The Empire in London.  Installed by London Clubs own Technical Security Department, the new surveillance system utilizes the Visimetrics FASTAR Real Time MPEG2 DVR for all gaming, reception and cash handling areas.  Recording from the perimeter cameras is handled by the VADER High Speed Time Lapse DVR.Both machines use the highly robust Linux operating system and offer 8 ch...

The City Council (DCC) has selected AMG Systems to provide its fibre optic transmission network for traffic management and controlAMG Systems Ltd. has been contracted by Dublin City Council (DCC) to supply its new innovative fibre optic transmission system Guardian-LiteTM 3700 for traffic management and control of Dublin City and surrounding motorways.This announcement follows AMG's breakthrough in launching the world's first fibre optic transmission system to integrate Ethernet with high qualit...

Vari-focal lenses from SENKOADL are being used by one of Europe's largest automotive component manufacturers in south-western Germany on a machine vision application.                     The lenses, which have a focal length of 7.5~50mm, are from SENKOADL's "pro" series.  They are being used here with 1/3" double progressive scan cameras from videotronic infosystems.The client,...