Case studies

Croma Photobase has recently completed the rollout of its "Touch & Go" biometric security system to 13 cash deposit centres around the UK for a major financial institution.  The sale reflects increased acceptance within the banking industry that biometric solutions are now reliable and sophisticated enough to operate at business critical sites. "Touch & Go" (T&G) is a scaleable security platform.  The recent release adds active/passive tag technologies for monitoring and t...

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the fastest growing North American west coast gateway and the second busiest airport in Canada.  With the expectation of serving 16.9 million passengers in 2006 and handling 235,000 tonnes of cargo, Vancouver International Airport Authority is in the midst of a construction program that will see CDN$1.0-billion spent by 2010 on new and expanded facilities to help ensure the airport remains a "Premier Global Gateway". Currently at capacity,...

Singapore Airlines is reportedly one of the world's leading carriers with 16 million passengers per year flying its top-ranked gateway spanning five continents and 59 cities.  Widely known as a symbol of service excellence, Singapore Airlines is committed to providing customers with the best flying experience through an innovative product and service offering.First class security ...Safety and security is seen by Singapore Airlines as a top priority.  As a sign of this commitment and w...

JVC's VN-C625U IP network dome cameras are integrated in a state-of-the-art deployable camera system that uses 3G mobile phone technology.  The camera systems are designed by ClearView Communications based in Chelmsford Essex, UK.  Crime prevention officers, local authorities, developers and housing associations are currently using the system for a variety of applications including vandalism, fraud, theft, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.  The ability to rapidly deploy d...

Magal recently announced that a major water authority based on the east coast of the US has selected Magal's DreamBox solution to safeguard the utility's multiple-sites from hazardous threats and malicious activity.  The order was placed by a nationwide system integrator, which will also install and provide full support for the product.DreamBox is a state-of-the-art, intelligent video, and audio and sensors management platform.  As an integrated solution of hardware and softwar...

Schiphol, Amsterdam's International Airport, is using IndigoVision's advanced IP Video analytics to prevent accidental or malicious intrusion onto runway and hangar areas.  With over 20m passengers passing through the Netherlands' busiest airport each year, the airport operators were keen to deploy the latest technology to help improve the safety and security of aircraft movements. The analytics algorithms, which are part of IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video soluti...

Technion University's school security program uses ioimage intelligent-video for protection from attacks and more The Technion Israel Institute of Technology is the oldest university in Israel.  Founded 1924 the university campus is located in Haifa's Neve Sha'anan neighborhood on Mount Carmel.This post secondary school encompasses 1,325,000 square meters, which includes approximately 85 buildings. The university's landscape and terrain presents several security challenges.  The securi...

Narita deployment of 27 GE CTX to be largest CT-based inline luggage screening installation in AsiaGE Homeland Protection Inc., a business of GE Security, today announced that it has won a contract to supply 27 CTX 9000 DSi advanced technology explosives detection systems for checked luggage screening to Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA).  Narita International Airport is one of the largest international airport hubs in Asia, serving more than 31 million passengers per year.&nbs...

New adaptable infra-red illuminators supplied by CBC (Europe) have been installed at Eggborough Power Station to improve the night time surveillance of security camera images monitoring the British Energy-operated, 2GW coal-fired power station located near Selby, North Yorkshire.The IR/500 series long-range infra-red LED illuminators supplied support 13 pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) CCTV cameras.  These cameras survey various access gates around the site perimeter as well as various entry points and...

Enhanced CCTV coverage with over 100 cameras plus the latest digital recording and networking facilities covering areas, including Kings Cross, Finsbury Park and the new Emirates stadiumTyco Traffic & Transportation, part of Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions, has installed an upgraded CCTV system that is helping the London Borough of Islington improve safety and security. A new, enhanced command and control room replaces the old Kings Cross control room that opened in 1997 and had run out...

Frontline Security Solutions has helped a leading Surrey school install a high specification CCTV system boasting 44 camerasSunbury Manor School has 1070 pupils and shares its grounds with a local leisure centre.  Frontline Security Solutions was awarded a contract to design and install a CCTV system that would take advantage of the latest technology.  As part of that process, Frontline carried out a full site survey and then conducted a product evaluation session for the school, which...

The police intend to expand a groundbreaking scheme that will see small and medium-sized businesses gather local intelligence on suspicious persons and activities for the benefit of all.The move was disclosed by Detective Constable Ian Mansfield, Counter Terrorism Security Adviser to the City of London police, at a Reliance Security Services conference in London on November 14th. The police are hoping to build on the success of Project Griffin, an innovative scheme that has involved private secu...

Budapest has adopted IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution to provide citywide CCTV surveillance.  The new system is helping the Budapest authorities increase public safety with remote monitoring of public places, tourist spots and car parks.The system was installed by IndigoVision's local partner Erando Ltd, and consists of 68 dome cameras monitoring the 14th District around central Budapest.  At the heart of the system is ‘Control Center', IndigoVision's enterpri...

Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has been able to put a sophisticated NetVu Connected wireless CCTV solution to the test for the RML sports car team which emerged victorious - for the second time in two years - in the LMP2 prototype class at the Le Mans 24 Hours, the endurance race held at what is the most famous sports car venue in the world. The CCTV equipment provided for the Le Mans 24 Hours was configured to cover the large articulated race truck used to transport the team's MG Lola EX...

Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution image processing and control systems, has announced the successful installation of numerous Predator VC16 MultiViewers in an innovative new security and surveillance monitoring demonstration facility at Computacenter, Europe's leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK.Zandar Technologies has long been developing and expanding their range of MultiViewers...

4D Solutions will install ioimage's intelligent video appliances as a key component of the airport security systemioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances designed for simplicity in installation and operation, announced today that it has been selected by 4D Security Solutions, Inc., to enhance perimeter security at JFK International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International and Teterboro airports.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) selected Raytheon as the prime...

The General Electric Company of Libya has upgraded security at its headquarters with the latest DVRS, lenses and matrix controllers from CBC (Europe) Ltd.GEC, based in Tripoli, is responsible for the generation and supply of power to 1.1million customers across the country with the stated aim of using the latest technology to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.The latest security upgrade project, handled by leading Libyan integrator Al Saraya, gives GEC significantly improved surveill...

The BackgroundThe Port of Cork is one of Ireland's largest and most economically important ports.  Over 3,000 ships and 10 million tonnes of cargo pass though the Port of Cork each year, making it one of the busiest ports in Ireland.  The value of goods received and dispatched from the port is in excess of €35 billion annually.  With 99 per cent of trade by volume moving through the country's ports each year, the efficient and effective operation of facilities is esse...

ADT's electronic article surveillance (EAS) system helps flagship UK Holiday Park put customers firstSince 2000, Devon Cliffs Holiday Park has been through a £13.5 million redevelopment, giving it the opportunity to rejuvenate its retail outlets - and put the focus firmly back on customer service.Nestling on the cliff-top at Exmouth, with uninterrupted sea views and its own private beach, Devon Cliffs has more than 1,800 static caravans, as well as touring pitches.The challengeOpen fro...

Beijing deployment of GE CTX 9000s to help protect Olympic Athletes and visitors; will serve as regional model for baggage screening installationsGE Security Inc., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co., today announced a contract to supply seven CTX 9000 DSi advanced baggage screening systems to Beijing International Airport's terminal three as part of the city's infrastructure investment for the 2008 Olympic Games. When installed in the new terminal, the GE Secu...

Cablecom Networks Co., Ltd, a system integrator in Thailand, successfully implemented 14 units of ACTi CAM-6110, MPEG-4 IP high speed dome camera in Chiang-Mai tunnel.  Cablecom chose ACTi's IP speed domes, because of the superior video quality and high zooming power.  To monitor traffic situation in the tunnel, good video quality, high zooming together with day night function are the necessary requirements.  In remote control centre, ACTi's Streaming Activator offers 16-Channel r...