Facility security - Case studies
Xtract One Technologies announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Nova Scotia Health to strengthen security measures and provide AI-powered weapons detection across facilities province-wide, with an initial order of 25 systems. Nova Scotia Health, in tandem with its nurses’ union, is working to modernize and strengthen security across its facilities to ensure a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Adopting and deploying advanced technolo...
Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, has been selected by Seton Hall University™ to provide campus security programs. This moves strengthens the University’s commitment to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. New security program Allied Universal will deliver comprehensive campus security services, including trained personnel, safety patrols, and emergency response su...
In an emergency, first responders, School Resource Officers (SROs), and responsible parties need to gain access to campus buildings to assess alerts and potential threats. With Connect ONE®’s new Emergency Response Platform (ERP), included with any service level at no additional charge, first responders and SROs can view cameras, unlock doors and outputs, activate task functions, initiate lockdown and see recent activity. Connect ONE ERP Connect ONE ERP unifies multiple school syste...
Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving more than 530 students from preschool through 12th grade, Bethesda Christian School is recognized among the top private schools in Texas. Modern safety and security systems High...
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, a pioneering oncology treatment center in São Paulo, Brazil, recognized for its history of innovation, announces that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care. A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras throughout the Center’s corridors, complex care units, and parking lots, embracing a more hol...
Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that Brigham Young University's (BYU) has optimized its security operations with the Genetec™ Operations Center work management system. Located on a 560-acre campus in Provo, Utah, BYU is home to nearly 34,000 students and over 5,000 faculty and staff. Enhancing campus security A robust security team of officers, supervisors, trained students, and staff ensures campus safety The university’...
Melbourne Sports Centers - Parkville (previously the State Netball and Hockey Center) is the premier home for netball and hockey in Melbourne, Australia. The center caters to athletes starting from a grassroots level up to the international elite level of competition and acts as the hub for athlete development, major sports programs, sector education programs, and sports administration. The $64.6 million redevelopment is the centerpiece of the Victorian Government’s record investmen...
Nestled in the scenic countryside near Umberleigh, Northcote Manor Country House Hotel & Spa combines award-winning accommodation, fine dining, and a tranquil spa. This 18th-century country house is devoted to providing elegance and security for its guests. Partnering with local locksmith experts, Keyhole Surgery upgraded its security management by installing a Mul-T-Lock MTL™300 master key suite. MTL™300 master key system Mul-T-Lock’s MTL™300 master key system off...
The Springvale Community Hub is the latest multipurpose community facility in the City of Greater Dandenong, Melbourne. Including a public library, community rooms, learning areas, occasional care facilities, exhibition space, conference facilities and large landscaped public spaces - the Community Hub will facilitate community engagement, consultation and education, while encouraging social interaction and use of the public spaces. EQUANS supplied and integrated the latest audio-visual technol...
High-quality skin care products, developed using the latest technologies and manufactured sustainably: the international Babor Beauty Group is represented in more than 70 countries with its sought-after beauty brands. Research and development as well as production take place at the company's headquarters in Aachen, Germany, while filling and logistics are located just a few miles away in Eschweiler. Use of digital process In 2023, the family enterprise inaugurated a cutting-edge product...
Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas supports more than 65,000 students and 7,000 staff. It's five campuses and smaller regional learning centers connect students and staff, expanding the reach of learning for the community. Colleges' challenge Alamo’s challenges included leveraging technology to support its high standards of safety and security as a priority for its campuses. They were tackling a technology gap among users across the diverse landscape of the larger S...
Geutebrück video security provides comprehensive protection for professional users, from perimeter security to process documentation. The open platform for video management G-Core offers a variety of interfaces to third-party systems and is the basis for integrated security systems. The latest integration with Commend's communication solutions supports efficient communication and security for users from various verticals such as banking, industrial production, police and corrections author...
The client functions as a prominent producer of phosphate fertilizers in Sub-Saharan Africa. They began mining phosphate rock in the early 1960s and started producing phosphoric acid in the late 1980s. Their extensive industrial facility, located in Senegal, includes various sites such as Mining, an Acid Plant, a Fertilizer site, and a power plant. They mainly export their phosphoric acid to India and distribute their fertilizer products within West Africa and globally. Client's requirem...
Installers JTI Brandbeveiliging was contracted to help make safety a number-one priority at a pioneering food manufacturer in The Netherlands. They achieved this by choosing Hochiki Europe’s marketing pioneering fire detection system, Latitude, alongside waterproof devices from the ESP range. This comprehensive solution ensures the highest level of fire protection throughout the facility, giving the food manufacturer peace of mind and allowing them to focus on what they do best: producing...
Established in 1952, a cluster of educational institutions situated in Meenambakkam near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, holds a prestigious position as one of the nation's oldest and most esteemed establishments. Throughout its history, it has developed primary and secondary schools alongside colleges in Chennai, providing an extensive selection of courses spanning science, arts, commerce, and business management. By 2016, it had transformed into a prominent research and post-graduate institution,...
A well-known fashion label has effectively expanded its presence in various markets by establishing exclusive brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, large format stores, and engaging in e-commerce. With a widespread network comprising more than 200 exclusive brand outlets, 1300 multi-brand outlets, and 60 large format stores, the brand delivers modern clothing with a dedication to delivering top-notch quality at affordable prices. Under the guidance of its dynamic leadership, the brand has emerge...
The desire to improve the quality and efficiency of the technologies for post-match press conferences has seen an increasing number of sporting arenas investing in their press facilities. The recently completed new stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, is a venue that has made this a priority right from the start, with the installation of a CCS 1000 D Digital Discussion System and an Integrus Wireless Language Distribution System from Bosch Building Technologies. UEFA equipment standards...
In 2023, Tenterden Town Council completed the successful installation of vandal-proof fencing at a recreation ground situated in St Michaels village, in the borough of Ashford, Kent. The new fencing and gates enhance security around the groundskeeping equipment storage building, to provide convenient access and ensure the grounds can be neatly kept for all users of this cherished community space Creating a sanctuary Situated in the idyllic village of St Michaels, a stone’s throw from Te...
On Saturday, the 27th Of January, 2024 an intoxicated man managed to gain access to The Indira Gandhi International Airport’s runway, he was soon after arrested on the tarmac of the runway by the Central Industrial Security Force and then handed to the New Delhi police force. Luckily this man was only drunk, what if he was a determined criminal or even worse a terrorist, think about what damage could have happened in the time between the perimeter being breached and by the time he was arr...
Located in downtown Houston, Texas, USA at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), the Houston Living Lab (HLL) serves as a testing ground for city departments and partners to test and validate new technology. In 2017, the Houston First Corporation (HFC) established the lab following a successful collaboration with Milestone Systems and several other security manufacturers to rapidly deploy video technologies for nearly one million attendees at the Super Bowl Live festival. Now HLL develo...
The City of Houston’s Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) at West Gray is on a mission to be a pioneer in providing meaningful opportunities for citizens to fully participate in accessible sports, recreation, and wellness activities. With a capacity of 350 people, the MMSC has become an anchor site for the disability community in the Houston area. According to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, residents with disabilities in Houston make up about 10% of the total...
Metrasens, a provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications announced its collaboration with Moore Public Schools (MPS), Oklahoma's fourth-largest public school district. Together, they aim to bolster safety measures across the district by deploying Metrasens Ultra detection systems, ensuring a secure environment for extracurricular events at 35 campus sites and various large venues. Safety and Security Committed to maintaining the highest safety and security stan...
Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. Challenges The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult to keep t...
To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organization’s changes over time. Access management system Resstende, an Italian sun protection manufacturer known for roller-shutter systems, needed such a solution. With over 60 employees and a yearly turnover of €12.4m, the...
Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) security solutions, was chosen by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to analyze footfall to support the passenger journey with the ultimate goal of enhancing operational efficiencies. Quanergy’s technology is delivering accurate data-driven insights for YVR’s Domestic Check-in and Security Screening facilities. Real-time insights “Through the implementation of Quanergy’s solutions,...
Canterbury Christ Church University, an educational institution with a rich history spanning back to 1962, has recently taken significant steps to enhance security measures on its esteemed campus. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on academic excellence, the university partnered with Jacksons Fencing in 2023 to fortify its facilities. Canterbury Christ Church University Originally established as a teacher training college, Canterbury Christ Church University achieved university...
Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centers to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. Support and service “From past...
A recycling company specializes in processing corrugated paper in large “railroad-car-sized” amounts. This process entails sending the cardboard to a shredder and ultimately, producing craft paper, which creates high levels of heat. When the metal bands that hold the cardboard bundles together are cut, there is potential for a spark to be created, resulting in a fire hazard. Need for proactive measures To avoid increases in their insurance rates, it was acknowledged that more...
Alarming increases in vehicle thefts, unsolved traffic collisions, and stolen cargo in the Mexican State of Tlaxcala, motivated the Executive Commission of the State Public Security System (CESESP) to expand and upgrade its video security system. To counter the rise in crime, the CESESP sought a flexible, scalable, open-platform video management system (VMS) that could seamlessly incorporate existing cameras as well as over 800 new cameras and edge devices from a range of hardware and software...
Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centers in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...
