Security Assessments - Case studies

Comelit-PAC has successfully upgraded the access control infrastructure at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Blackpool Victoria Hospital is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the Northwest, providing essential healthcare services to thousands of patients each year. As a pioneering medical facility, ensuring a secure and efficient environment is a top priority. Integrated PAC Access Central Security technology wo...

In 1979, nine districts and five cities in Bavaria, Germany, founded a joint association for the disposal of residual waste. They targeted future-oriented, environmentally friendly and economical fulfillment of local statutory obligations. Now with 17 association members, ZMS (Zweckerverband Müllverwertung Schwandorf) disposes waste for around a fifth of Bavaria, almost two million citizens. They also use the energy generated by the waste power plant as efficiently as possible. Different...

Crime analysts at DeterTech, a trusted security partner to renewables and the police, have identified the unwanted import of a crime type more commonly seen in mainland Europe and North America. The theft of copper cabling from inside wind turbines has historically been rare in the UK. However, this has dramatically changed over the past month. There have been 9 reported offenses since 14 April suggesting an organized group is targeting the industry.   Wind farm complex The targeted...

Forklift collisions cost UK businesses over £100 million annually in workplace injury claims and equipment damage, according to HSE statistics. SharpEagle Technology, a globally renowned provider of industrial safety solutions, has announced a significant breakthrough in warehouse safety across the UK. Facilities that adopted SharpEagle’s Radar Blind Spot Detection System have reported up to 70% reduction in forklift-related accidents, marking a major milestone in workplace safety....

Omnilert, a pioneer in AI-driven safety solutions and AT&I Systems, announced that Amerant Bank has chosen Omnilert’s AI technology to help bolster the security at all of its locations in Florida. AT&I Systems, a longtime security partner of Amerant Bank, was chosen as the security integrator. Omnilert’s software, which recently received the full SAFETY Act Designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will be integrated into more than 160 exi...

VIVOTEK, the global pioneering security solution provider, has played a pivotal role in enhancing campus safety at CDO Newton, a renowned educational institution in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, that helps guide students in taking their first steps toward the job market. As CDO Newton expanded its facilities, ensuring the security of students, staff, and visitors across a larger, more dynamic campus became increasingly challenging. To address this, CDO Newton turned to VIVOTEK's state-of-the-art AI se...

Jacksons Fencing has successfully completed the installation of an innovative sound reduction barrier and security fencing system for Matthews Haulage at their Essex logistics facility. The project, completed in 2024, was designed to address the haulage company's dual needs for noise control and site security, providing a durable, compliant, and efficient solution. Robust security Matthews Haulage, a long-established player in the transport and logistics sector, sought to minimize noise...

World Trade Center (WTC) Amsterdam is home to more than 300 companies. The commitment of its security team to providing a safe working environment in WTC’s fixed and flexible offices goes without saying. However, building managers wanted more from their access solution. More than just an office space, WTC Amsterdam has complementary onsite facilities, including childcare, a gym, physiotherapy clinic, bar/café, dry cleaning service, and more. All its facilities must be cleaned and s...

New investment of the highest standard. Three buildings, 69 premises in total. The project wants to ensure consistency in the use of smart home devices for controlling lighting, air conditioning, roller blinds, and more. To achieve this, each apartment is equipped with a Gira G1 smart home panel (KNX system). Additionally, the project is looking for an intercom system that can secure the entrances and integrate seamlessly with Gira G1.   The solution Oaza Mokotów is a high-end re...

In Japan nearly two in five office workers work from home a minimum of once a week, particularly if they work in IT or consultancy, according to Nikkei research undertaken in 2023. When a global IT company announced they would be leasing out four floors in their Tokyo office last year, in response to changing working habits following Covid, G4S approached them to be their security provider. They had already been doing access control and meet and greet at the eight-storey building for the l...

Mul-T-Lock is working with Charnwood Lock and Key for Loc8me, a premier student accommodation management agency to provide dedicated master key systems enabling secure and efficient access for maintenance of its growing property portfolio. Since its establishment in 2008, Loc8me has grown to have over 6,000 tenants living with them and they manage over 2,500 properties across Loughborough, Bristol, Durham, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, Hull, Leicester, Liverpool, and Birmingham. Hi...

Client, a prominent regional R&D institution under MeitY, plays a crucial role in advancing India's technological landscape. With a focus on IT, electronics, and related sectors, the organization leads in cutting-edge research, driving innovation to meet global trends and market needs. As a key player in high-end R&D, they have been pivotal in propelling India’s IT revolution, consistently expanding their expertise in emerging technologies. They utilize their knowledge and creativ...

With a stock of over 13,000 apartments and an ambitious new residential development program, GWW has been helping to make Wiesbaden affordable for a broad range of population groups over more than 70 years. Digital access is helping them meet the needs of the future with confidence and flexibility. Being the city’s largest provider of housing goes hand in hand with an aspiration to make a measurable contribution to living together in an urban environment. GWW’s corporate culture...

The project, a collaborative effort between two Australian government entities—Zoos Victoria and Parks Victoria, aimed to monitor seals on protected haul-out structures in the middle of Port Phillip Bay. Zoos Victoria, a world-pioneering zoo-based conservation organization, is dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. With four zoos—Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo, and Werribee Open Range Zoo—Zoos Victoria provides unique and immersive experiences tha...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security Safety Act Designation, announced the expansion of its proactive AI-based gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution across all middle and elementary schools in Florida’s Leon County School District. This decision follows the successful initial implementation of the technology on five Leon County high school campuses. Reliability and accur...

Sharry, a global workplace experience platform built around digital employee badges, has successfully delivered its enterprise solution to London’s new international hub opened by PATRIZIA, a global real estate investment manager. The state-of-the-art mobile access leverages Gallagher Mobile Connect credentials and, through full integration with the Gallagher Command Center access control system, enhances physical security and significantly improves the workplace experience. PATRIZIA&rs...

Minami-Funabashi, Delta Electronics Japan, renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in power and thermal management, needed a cloud-based surveillance system to solve the issue of inefficient warehouse management. VIVOTEK VORTEX has revolutionized the landscape of warehouse and production line management, exemplifying Delta's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Identifying challenge Before embracing VORTEX, Delta Electronics Japan encountered several operational hurdles. Pro...

Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be used by more than four million users daily. Currently, about 11 thousand capture devices are installed throughout the city’s transportation system. Evasion in public transportation...

One of India's fastest-growing entertainment networks, renowned for its iconic brands, offers a diverse array of experiences across multiple platforms. This network profoundly impacts the Indian entertainment landscape, engaging audiences through its on-air, online, on-ground, cinema, and merchandise properties. With a portfolio of over 30 channels, it captivates audiences nationwide with a variety of programming, including general entertainment, movies, sports, youth content, music, and child...

Revader Security was selected by safety & security specialists North to provide over 75 re-deployable CCTV cameras to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham as part of their contract to upgrade the council’s public space CCTV network. Revader’s re-deployable CCTV cameras are all-in-one professional surveillance solutions that combine an HD camera, recording, onboard storage, and wireless transmission in a single compact unit. Fleet of re-deployable cameras They can opera...

Arana Security, a specialist in providing end-to-end security systems for businesses, has chosen Custom Consoles control room desks for a major client in the manufacturing sector. The project includes a main desk and supervisor’s desk from the Custom Consoles SteelBase series plus a MediaWall and auxiliary furniture. Arana Security was founded in 2013 to serve a growing market of smart card solutions and security systems. In 2015 it started to move towards providing clients with the advan...

Jacksons Fencing has recently completed a project with the Kingdom Hall in Hoddesdon, striving to enhance both the safety and visual appeal of its premises. As a place of worship for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Kingdom Hall is meticulously maintained by its congregants to embody modesty and purpose.   Enhancing security and esthetics The primary goal was to bolster security against unauthorized access, vandalism, and theft, while also complementing the dignified exterior of the pl...

Smiths Detection, a global pioneer in threat detection and security screening technologies, announces that it is partnering with Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) to trial the use of the industry-pioneering HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model S carry-on baggage X-ray scanners and the iLane A20 ATRS, the smart automatic tray return system, at two security lanes in the airport. The 3D images produced by Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX will allow some of Zurich’s 2.7 million...

A major European oil and gas company that acquires, explores, produces and supplies chemical and petroleum products had a cybersecurity challenge. Company leadership wanted a better way to quantify and respond to the industry’s increasing levels of cybersecurity risk. Cybersecurity challenges Pioneers were looking for a new way to understand better and improve their company’s OT cybersecurity. As part of this effort, pioneers wanted to compare the company’s current levels...

Around production environments, the main concern was always the efficiency of the production output. The risks of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity were unknown for many years. However, that all changed as the need for knowing what is connected, where it’s connected, and how it’s connected became imperative.  As cybersecurity is a necessity for oil and gas, the integrity of the OT network is very crucial for the safety and operation of the Motor Oil refinery. O...

Hackers gain control of a chemical plant’s furnace control system. They tamper with the temperature settings and cause an explosion. The consequences of an incident like that can be catastrophic, especially since 9.3 million people reside within a 10-kilometer radius of the average chemical plant in the US. Targeting operational technology (OT) systems has become a typical tactic for bad actors. Cybercriminals and nation-state actors see these critical assets as an open invitation to disr...

A distinguished nonprofit organization recently launched a cutting-edge 1000-bed Multi Super Specialty Hospital and Research Center in Surat, Gujarat. This initiative aims to address medical gaps, especially in highly specialized fields. To date, the hospital has served over three million outpatient (OPD) cases and performed surgeries for 800,000 patients. Renowned for its advanced amenities, the hospital attracts patients from local and international communities. It prioritizes serving low-inc...