Home automation - Case studies

Country Court, a respected care home provider in London, has recently completed the opening of its latest and flagship care home, Camberwell Lodge, in collaboration with Jacksons Fencing. Nestled in the heart of Southwark, London, this partnership represents a significant milestone in combining state-of-the-art security measures with sophisticated living spaces within the care sector. A sanctuary of security and style As the newest jewel in Country Court’s crown, Camberwell Lodge expand...

The Cepa Evleri Incek project is being implemented in Incek, one of the developing regions of Ankara, Türkiye. There are a total of 188 flats in the project, which consists of 2 vertical and 2 horizontal blocks. There are 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 flats in the project, which consists of 24 floors of vertical blocks and 4 floors of horizontal blocks. In the Cepa Evleri İncek project, the size of the residences varies between 70 square meters and 255 square meters.  Project highlights Th...

Robots do monotonous workflows and less pleasant, repetitive tasks with brilliance. Combined with image processing, they become “seeing” and reliable supporters of humans. They are used in quality assurance to check components, help with the assembly and positioning of components, detect errors and deviations in production processes, and thus increase the efficiency of entire production lines. An automobile manufacturer is taking advantage of this to improve the cycle time of its pr...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) solutions for highly dynamic environments, has successfully partnered with a prominent social media provider to effectively optimize the organization’s use of space across campuses for enhanced productivity and improved employee experience. Improve space utilization The social media giant faced the critical need to improve space utilization across their campuses, which comprised numerous conference rooms, cafe...

Gunnebo Entrance Control solutions have been installed at travel software and technology specialist Sabre’s remodeled office in Uruguay, to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees, clients, and visitors. As a global technology company serving the travel industry, Sabre’s innovative software has revolutionized the way personalized travel experiences can be delivered, pioneering to an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Entrance control requirements With its vis...

Overview The largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is the epitome of a city where progress meets tradition. Since the inauguration of the 21st century, the city has rapidly grown, with iconic landmarks and business centers populating it. Known befittingly as the Global City, it is the most populous Emirate, and is home to 35,32,000 people as of 2022. As a part of the city’s metamorphosis into one of the prime international destinations, the visionary leaders of the city have develope...

The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island located off the coast of Doha, Qatar, and is known for its luxurious residential apartments, villas, and high-end retail shops. Tower 11 is the only residential tower within its parcel and has the longest driveway that leads to the building. The tower is a testament to modern architecture and offers residents exquisite living spaces with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding area.  Tower 11 features an array of amenities including a...

The situation - Based in Mongolia, ‘Mandala Garden’ town is the first town with comprehensive planning that has advanced the standard planning established in the construction industry and includes many innovative solutions, in addition to daily human needs, in harmony with the landscaping and engineering infrastructure of the town. Within the framework of social responsibility, the ‘Animal, Water, Tree – AWT’ concept aimed at preserving ecological balance and crea...

Comelit-PAC’s latest integrated video door entry systems have been installed at premium development, Landmark Place, a 16-story building that comprises predominantly residential dwellings, with retail at the ground and first floors. Located in the heart of Cardiff city center, Landmark Place was the city’s first skyscraper development, which features 280 high-end apartments, mixed-use luxury facilities, and a 24-hour concierge service. Comelit-PAC Comelit-PAC was specified vi...

An eight-building, a premier office park in Indiana offers 1.2 million square feet of office space. Along with a 14,000 square foot center with amenities such as a concierge to handle tenant errands, a 6,200 square foot fitness center, a conference/training center for up to 100 people, and cafes, there is an on-site auto spa and walking paths & bike share. Challenges After a series of facility intrusions, General Manager (GM) and Assistant PM wanted to improve oversight across the complex...

Continental Tyres ranks among the top 5 automotive suppliers worldwide. With their expertise in mobility, transport, and processing, they keep developing as a foreword to bettering the world. Since bringing in the first tread pattern tyre in the world, they strive for automotive safety for the last 140 years. Addressing asset and material challenges The major challenge that the factory faced was that without an access control system, the entire asset and materials were unsecured and easily acc...

Every year, more data storage is required to meet the demands of Britain’s expanding population. With this, security is essential to comply with privacy regulations, avoid information loss, and safeguard against terrorism and espionage. As the need for a West Midlands data center increased, a robust perimeter security solution was essential, particularly following the development of leisure facilities adjacent to the site. Fencing, gates, access control, and automation were installed to c...

Since the beginning of October, all the agents at the security company SOS Cash & Value have been equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency of its mission-critical teams on the ground. Sensors integrated into the monitoring center The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value's security guards wear during their mission throughout Switzerland is equipped with env...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, is pleased to announce that the UK arm of international defense and security company, Leonardo, has selected Rizikon, Crossword’s supplier assurance, and third-party risk management platform, to assist in their assessment of cyber risk in their supply chain. Leonardo will utilize Crossword’s Rizikon platform to enhance visibility, automation, and efficiency in their assessment o...

Vilsbiburg, close to Munich in Germany, is the location of the Flottweg SE headquarters and production plant. Here, the separation technology specialist builds plants and machinery for solid-liquid separation on a site covering about 110,000 square meters. In 2021, the company inaugurated its new Factory II, expanding its production area by approximately 18,000 square meters. A decisive element in protecting its business premises of just over six hectares and maintaining its status as an Author...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Sonny’s The CarWash Factory had integrated Genetec™ AutoVuTM Sharp V ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) cameras into its point-of-sale (POS) solutions used by car washes to create a frictionless retail experience for consumers, new marketing opportunities, and more efficient operations. Sonny’s is one of the world's larg...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has announced the completion of a project to expand the scope of its services with CCN-CERT, the Information Security Incident Response Team (CERT) of the National Cryptologic Centre in Spain (CCN), which is accountable to the Spanish National Intelligence Centre. CCN-CERT has expanded its use of Crossword’s cloud-based breached account mining platform, Trillion, to protect its entire publ...

Commvault, a global enterprise pioneer in data management across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments announced expanded protection for Kubernetes workloads, including fully automated management, replication, migration, and security enhancements, across its entire portfolio. Enterprise-grade protection The new features, delivered through Commvault Complete™ Data Protection and Metallic® offerings, provide customers with simple management and enterprise-grade protection for hybri...

Whether football at the Bundesliga level, corporate conferences, or cultural events: the Kia Metropol Arena in Nuremberg, Germany, opened in 2021, has impressed visitors with its flexibility, space, and unmatched visibility for over 4,000 spectators across four stands.  Integrated solution  Due to the cost-effective solutions planned and implemented by Bosch, the arena is highly secure, while at the same time, providing crystal-clear sound for all its events. The building makes the...

Esbjerg’s new “A Place To” housing complex focuses on sustainability. It aims to maintain a green profile throughout its life cycle. The developer is a Premium Member of Green Building Council Denmark, an organization that promotes sustainable construction and sought efficient access control in keeping with A Place To’s contemporary style and sustainability ethos. Over 300 apartments are divided between three towers. These connect with common areas which offer multiple o...

Konica Minolta combines in-house video analytics expertise and intelligent MOBOTIX video technology with COPA-DATA's established IoT software platform, Zenon, to create new potential in production workflows. For several years, Konica Minolta and MOBOTIX have been working on video monitoring of processes and operations in various environments, such as industry and production. Data collection and structuring  "For regulated process monitoring, it is necessary that all information and even...

Think back to the last time user stayed overnight or attended a conference at a major hotel or hospitality provider. Chances are the hotel room had fresh linens, the shower had hot water, the on-site restaurant had good food, and in general, users felt safe during their stay. This is the typical experience that users have come to expect from a hospitality provider.  Challenges with hotel operations Providing a pleasant and comfortable stay, however, is no simple feat. The equipment...

The Great Northern Tower is an impressive 72-meter (236 feet) high-rise tower block that has been tailor made for residential living. With 25 floors, it is home to 287 self-contained apartments, located in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom (UK). An effective door entry system plays a critical role in convenient, secure and flexible access control, as well as the safety and wellbeing of residents. The tower block has a concierge service too that also requires specific authorization for ent...

With so many substations distributed across such a vast area, threats such as trespassing, vandalism, and sabotage were always top of mind for Alabama Power’s security team.  Their goal was to implement high-quality camera installations at all their worksites, unifying the entire system so that even the most remote locations could be monitored from a centralized, analytics-enabled platform. To achieve this, they looked to Motorola Solutions’ Video Security & Analytics suite...

UV-Concepts develops and manufactures innovative no-touch disinfection solutions using the ultraviolet UV-C germicidal wavelength of 254nm.  Their flagship product is the UVE™ UV-C Enclosure, a purpose-built platform for the disinfection of primarily portable medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare environments. Safety with RFID reader Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been in the spotlight for decades, but with the COVID-19 global pandemic, infection control...

From the air, it looks like any other modern housing estate, with circles and rows of white houses grouped neatly around a central plaza. A closer look reveals that every house has solar panels on its roof. When the users reach ground level, they notice the careful landscaping, the abundance of trees, and the absence of utility poles. This futuristic complex is the result of a major Panasonic initiative aimed at creating entire communities that are eco-friendly, secure, and comfortable to live...

Becorp is a disruptive force in Barcelona’s domestic rental market. At a growing portfolio of multi-home complexes, they offer contemporary apartments with inclusive on-site resident services, such as concierge, swimming pool, gym and co-working. Having used mechanical lock-and-key security in past projects, Becorp are aware of its drawbacks, in both cost and management time. For a planned new build-to-rent development in the city, they sought a modern electronic alternative. A keyless so...

The Kalyani Group had promoted Kalyani Wheels as a part of its diversification plan. Kalyani Wheels then had a technical collaboration with Lemmerz Werke, Germany. Subsequently, Lemmerz Werke became a joint venture partner and the new company was christened as Kalyani Lemmerz Ltd (KLL). The company manufactures Wheel Rims for utility vehicles, light and heavy commercial vehicles and tractors. Wheel rim technology Lemmerz is a pioneer in wheel rim technology and supplies to automotive manufact...