Commercial security - Case studies

Genetec software secured SPEC’s 32 substations, seven offices and tower site for radio communications Genetec™, a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions recently announced that South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC), a fast-growing electric cooperative in Texas, has chosen Genetec Security Center software to help secure its 32 substations, seven offices and a tower site for radio communications located across 6,600 square miles of Texas. No...

G-WalknView is used to make it possible for live streams and recorded video to also be viewed on the go using an iPhone or iPad Whiskey surely isn’t a typical German product whereas video security is. However: The "Birkenhof Distillery" in the Westerwald region is quickly becoming one of the top distilleries in Germany. Started in 1848 with a traditional grain distillery, in 1999 an award-winning fruit distillery was added and in 2002 with Fading Hill a whiskey disti...

Sony cameras were considered superior in terms of accuracy and reliability Background Pihtipudas is a municipality with 5000 residents, located in Central Finland. It is an important rest stop for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), because the driver's resting periods are strictly monitored with a digital tachograph. Most of the trucks on Finnish national road 4 stop or stay overnight in Pihtipudas, while some of the drivers living in the area also use the rest area to store their...

ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs are being used at Urban Village development Secured Alarm Systems are installing access control equipment from ACT at a £25m regeneration project in Swansea, Wales. The integrator is using ACT door controllers, door stations and proximity fobs at the Urban Village development, an ongoing project that has already transformed the High Street and Strand area of Swansea with a set of mixed-use commercial and residen...

Danfoss with Nedap applied its ‘one company, one way’ strategy to central strategy and program for security and access control Danfoss, an international supplier of mechanical and electronic components for various industries, gives the green light for the international roll out of AEOS, Nedap’s security platform. The next five years this platform will be introduced globally at all 80 locations. In 2014, Danfoss together with Nedap applied its company strategy...

TBS partner, United Systems, deployed 36 2D-Terminals increasing Dhofar Insurance’s efficiency and productivity Dhofar Insurance has 25 years of experience in delivering a wide range of insurance services in every region of the Sultanate of Oman. The company has a network of 45 offices, spreading from the major cities to the remotest areas. Dhofar Insurance was searching for a progressive Time & Attendance biometric solution that would allow employees to log-in in o...

The system allowed Specialized to set up flexible access control and monitoring options at multiple locations MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Specialized Bicycle Components in the UK to secure access to its headquarters, workshop and showroom protecting high value engineering tools and concept models. Specialized Bicycle Components Specialized is one of the most famous cy...

The upgraded and extended fire and security system provides the highest level of protection of staff, visitors and vehicles The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum, the UK’s largest motor museum and home to the country’s most comprehensive collection of the World’s greatest cars, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a Kentec fire alarm control panel.  Following a recent £5m refurbishment, the prestigious Hayne...

Oncam surveillance cameras deliver a comprehensive view of IBS-Mapei’s loading areas, one-way system and site perimeter Oncam, the security division of Oncam Technologies, announced recently that IBS-Mapei, a leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry, has deployed Oncam’s 360-degree surveillance platform to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Safeguarding the workplace while maximising operations is crit...

The solution uses the benefits of an automatic biometric system to efficiently manage a dynamically altering workforce Suprema announced the deployment of a biometric time and attendance solution across Caribou Coffee chains in the United Arab Emirates. The project involves management of more than 300 employees across 50 locations throughout the region by automating the process of manual data capturing. Al-Sayer Holding, a major trading company in charge of Caribou Coffee...

The fire door holders ease access for residents & protect them during fire emergency Agrippa fire door holders are proving to be the perfect solution for a number of the UK’s leading care home operators, to ease access for residents whilst protecting them in the event of a fire emergency. A spokesperson for one leading UK care homes operator where 29 Wire-free Agrippa Fire Door Holders are in use confirms th...

Oil rig operators can observe critical tools while safeguarding employees, and can ensure safe and reliable system management The Challenge Monitor equipment from the remote outer-edges of the offshore oil rig to increase safety, prevent incidents and ensure operational excellence across the site. The MicroPower Solution 16 solar-powered, wireless cameras 4 MicroPower receiving hubs Benefits Quick installation to meet construction deadline and overcome physical...

MicroPower’s solar-powered design allows users to place cameras in areas with limited infrastructure The Customer Founded in the mid-1980s, this logistics company is a leading provider of small package ground delivery services to the United States and Canada. It employs more than 65,000 employees and delivers more than 4.5 million packages on average per day. With services throughout North America, including home delivery and highvolume corporate packages, the company h...

The objective is to improve communication between sites through a fully redundant internal communication systems The Customer Founded more than 130 years ago, this regulated, investor owned public utility provides energy service to 3.4-million people across 4,100 square miles, spanning two counties and 25 communities. Its parent company is a Fortune 500 energy service holding company whose subsidiaries provide electricity, natural gas and a wide variety of value-added pro...

MicroPower’s wireless surveillance camera is now equipped with an IR illuminator to ensure complete day/night functionality As the economy continues to improve, signs point to a robust business environment for new construction and property renovations. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau, total construction activity for July 2013 accounted for $900.8 billion. These projects include complex planning and often engage multiple public...

VIVOTEK cameras were installed across both the interior and exterior spaces of the YAS Commercial Center Matching state-of-the-art security with style in Iran’s capital The ancient city of Tehran has been rebuilt to reflect modern ideas and innovative designs many times throughout its history; however this constant evolution has always adhered to strict aesthetic standards. Continuing this spirit, VIVOTEK camera systems, offering the absolute latest in surveillance tech...

The equipment installed in control room operators' testing area at Tavcom training center includes Communicator Pro and Mini devices Students participating in one of Tavcom Training's Alarm Systems courses will be able to gain practical hands-on experience of alarm handling within a control room environment, thanks to equipment donated by WebWayOne. The equipment installed in the control room operators' testing area at Tavcom's training center in Bishops Waltham, includes Com...

Argus Control installed ECKey Bluetooth readers to manage access to the inventory room ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that Argus Control, located in Brasilia, Brazil, has implemented ECKey access control technology to provide low cost, highly effective control for its product inventory. “We were having issues of equipment being taken from the inventory without any documentation,” explained Cr...

Several HID R40 iCLASS contactless smart card readers were used for identification purposes Fully integrated, scalable identification and security system implemented at prominent Moscow multifunctional business complex Capital Plaza, a new modern multifunctional complex in the center of Moscow offers an optimal environment for business development and commerce. Located in a prestigious area in the heart of Russia’s capital, the 49,000 square mile business center boasts t...

"The only witness is a surveillance camera which caught the young man staring directly into the lens." Arecont Vision released footage of their surveillance camera installed at Wells Fargo drive-in ATM in Arlington, Texas of a robbery and kidnapping which was released to several media outlets. See more megapixel cameras from Arecont Vision here.

The fire safety system will provide a complete building system solution with flexible cause and effect capabilities An iconic new visitor and education facility being added to the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne, on the famous white cliffs between Dover and Folkestone in Kent, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a Kentec fire alarm control panel. From early 2015 the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust’s iconic new Wing visitor and ed...

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors supplied Powershield fire, acoustic and personnel doorsets to the project Security Doors, a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has designed, supplied and installed over 700 steel doorsets at Canary Wharf. 25 Churchill Place is a 23-story skyscraper, which is one of the most energy efficient buildings on the iconic London business district and is expected to achieve ‘excellent’ BREEAM rating. Previously de...

Over 140 Aperio E100 escutcheons from ASSA ABLOY have been installed at the site The Technology Park Písek is a science and technology center built inside the Czech Republic’s former Žižkov barracks, in South Bohemia. It opened in autumn 2013, after a total investment at the site of 450 million CZK (Czech Koruna). The Technology Park operates around the clock, 7 days a week. It will be home to multiple businesses in the technology sector, so access control n...

OPTEX easy-to-install SL-QFR Beams provide 100m range wire-free perimeter security YC Leisure, a caravan site outside Doncaster in the UK, experiencing security problems with the occasional break-in and a number of stolen caravan hitches needed a new effective security system suited for a very large area, and able to distinguish between wildlife and ‘real’ intrusion. Initially, the 34-acre site opted for a straightforward solution; it installed visible sensors to...

The main objective was to monitor and improve the control of stock and personnel, in addition to prevent any theft A Paraguayan company dedicated to the import and commercialisation of auto parts, needed a surveillance system to monitor the safety of their facilities, theft prevention and most important, the control of the staff and merchandise. The project was located in Fernando de la Mora, a city located in the Central Department, and is part of the metropolitan area of As...

Bosch’s video solution gives security personnel a clear view of all protected areas Bosch Security Systems has delivered and installed a comprehensive video surveillance solution in the MesseTurm, one of Frankfurt's most prominent high-rise buildings. The 63 story MesseTurm, which was designed by star architect Helmut Jahn and completed in 1990, is home to many international companies and chancelleries. Besides numerous offices, MesseTurm features a conference area and a...

G4S will continue to support IUSA’s recent security initiatives to expand its video and card access deployments G4S Technology, an award-winning security and communications integrator, has been selected for the deployment of Phase II in a multi-million-dollar contract with world-leading energy company, Iberdrola USA (IUSA), to achieve a comprehensive, multi-layered, integrated physical security solution that meets all present and future NERC CIP 5 requirements. G4S led t...

Hikvision USA installed an extensive security solution that included an on-site security team and thousands of Hikvision cameras Hikvision® USA, a North American leader in cutting-edge video surveillance solutions, has custom-tailored innovative Video Management System (VMS) software for Omni New York LLC, a leading real estate development company that specialises in revitalising urban neighborhoods. Using an extensive security solution that included an on-site security te...

The organization already leverages Verint’s workforce optimization software Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading insurer in the U.S. and Canada is implementing Verint Customer Feedback™, part of the company’s Workforce Optimization solution and broader Customer Engagement Optimization suite. Today, the organization already leverages Verint’s workforce optimization software, including workforce management for back office, desktop a...

Warrior’s security arrangement with BG includes alarm and CCTV systems and the provision of a substantial guard service “We are delighted at Warrior Security to have been commissioned to provide a range of security solutions to multinational gas and oil giants BG Group. Our provision of services for the British-based company commenced on September 1st at locations across Tanzania that include Lindi, Mtwara and Dar es Salaam.” The hydrocarbon industry bri...