Network / IP security - Case studies

AILA was fitted with 100 IP8362 and 42 SD8362E cameras and La Isabela International Airport with 25 IP8362 and 5 SD8362E Background: Higher Level Security Is Needed for Combating Crimes in Airports Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is the largest city in the Caribbean region. The city accommodates some of the largest and busiest international and domestic airports in the Caribbean, such as the Las Américas International Airport (AILA) and the La Isa...

VIVOTEK IP cameras were selected for their high-resolution 2 to 5 megapixel video recording capabilities Background: A comprehensive surveillance system protects workers under perilous working environment Mines are challenging environments. The terrain where mines operate is cruel and the working conditions are perilous. Every element in a mine can impact the operation. The safety and security are of paramount importance. Hence, the regulations and requirements are extremely...

A total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services at the event Police Scotland has recently announced details of the security suppliers selected to deliver a safe and secure Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. Following a robust and competitive tendering process, which examined key factors including capability and value for money, a total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services...

QSG used the BCDVideo equipment for an estate security solution as part of a larger project for a UK police force Quadrant Security Group Ltd (QSG) has become the first integrator in the UK to use equipment from BCDVideo, the US-based manufacturer of purpose-built Internet Protocol (IP) video recording servers. The highly resilient equipment was used for an estate security solution as part of a larger project for a UK police force, where a high quality and resilient solution...

To help protect against future break-ins, Critical Edge installed an Axis small system Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently celebrated the National Humane Education Society’s “Be Kind to Animals Week” by announcing Jonesboro, Arkansas-based systems integrator Critical Edge has donated a IP-based, small system solution with AXIS Camera Companion and Axis network cameras to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society after hu...

The increased resolution from the new HD cameras allows Royal Docks to reduce the total number of cameras by 15% Challenge The Royal Docks Management Agency is responsible for the security of one of the largest enclosed docks in the world. 13 meters deep and 4km long, the docks cover an area the size of central London, an entire acre of which is land. This leisure water haven is managed from a security base in the King George V Control Center, which also provides security...

Dahua's digital surveillance software-mobile offers real-time monitoring, playback and GPS Dahua vehicle surveillance solution includes a full product portfolio ranging from the front-end cameras to back-end storage devices, along with in-house CMS and necessary accessories. The solution further ensures the driving safety and simplifies the work on fleet dispatch and management; in addition, its footage could also be served as an evidence for some special occasions. What a Co...

SRM-872 NVR offers a ‘mobile’ ONVIF compliant video surveillance monitoring and recording solution The new Samsung Techwin SRM-872 mobile network video recorder has been engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions experienced on buses, trams, trains and trucks. Developed in response to increasing demand from the transport sector for robust IP network based solutions, the SRM-872 network video recorder, working in conjunction with two Samsung Techwin camera mod...

Teleste VMX video management, recording and storage solution is the heart of the CTA video system CTA, the second largest public transportation system in the United States, provides nearly two million rides every day. Since 2005, Teleste has helped the CTA build an IP video transmission, management, recording and storage system that allows operators to view and control cameras during daily operations and to respond quickly in the case of any type of emergency.  As of tod...

Raytec’s VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting is deployed for high quality CCTV images at night VARIO Infra-Red LED lighting from Raytec has “exceeded expectations” as part of a high security IP CCTV system to protect an exclusive, multi-million dollar residential property in Unley Park, Adelaide, South Australia. Due to the size of the site, stretching over two roadways, a wireless Panasonic IP camera system was installed, but high quality, reliable lighting was ne...

Illustra HD dome cameras enhance the ability of loss prevention personnel to track individuals throughout the store Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company recently announced that Century 21, a high-fashion, low-price retailer with stores in New York and New Jersey, has chosen an end-to-end American Dynamics IP video surveillance solution as part of a unified loss prevention program for its newest store at...

VIVOTEK’s MD7560D network cameras were deployed for their vandal-proof design Modern Transportation, Better City Environment Szeged, a history-enriched city with a present population of approximately 163,000, is ranked one of the largest cities in the southeast regions of Hungary. In reflection of its history, Szeged experienced numerous negative social events in the 19th and 20th century, primarily caused by either natural disasters or wars. Following these negative e...

Along with Fluidmesh, Mobile CCTV also installed security systems from Pelco, Arecont, Dedicated Micros and NVT The Cheltenham Festival takes place every March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, and usually attracts well over 200,000 people. The festival runs four days and has grown into the biggest meeting in the National Hunt calendar. It usually coincides with Saint Patrick's Day, and is particularly popular with Irish visitors. There's a whole lot of betting goin...

The hospital required an intercom system that was future-proof and which had a range of intercom stations Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, the flagship hospital for the Heart of England NHS Trust, has chosen Castel to supply an IP-video intercom solution throughout its large modern hospital estate. Recently updated in 2000 to a 737-bed capacity, the hospital is still being developed with new and upgraded buildings, services and security systems. Lyrico, the system installers,...

Guardian24’s lone working app allows users to raise a panic alarm should their safety be compromised Northern Ireland based charity Addiction NI have chosen to protect their staff who work alone by equipping them with Guardian24’s lone working personal safety smartphone application. The application provides the users with the ability to log in and out of daily tasks and gives them the ability to raise a panic alarm should their safety be compromised. Addiction NI...

The GPS enabled device allows staff to send an SOS alarm to Skyguard’s 24/7 Incident Management Center Tutors delivering education for an innovative national workforce development company have been equipped with Skyguard’s MySOS device, to protect them while working alone. Edudo, which provides tailored work-led education courses to the unemployed and those in work, is thought to be the first company of its kind in the country to offer the state-of-the-art alarms...

Lock Assist recommended SMARTair™ from Mul-T-Lock, an all in one access control system Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair™ locking solution has been installed at The Bull pub to instantly upgrade the security systems in the early 16th Century building to an all-in-one access control solution. Based in the heart of Ditchling near Brighton, The Bull, voted by the Sunday Times as one of the top 10 pubs in the UK has been welcoming travellors and locals for over 5...

The online security system replaces labor-intensive offline and key-based locks Northeastern University (Boston, MA) is improving student safety in a big way by rolling out online door access control on 8,000 doors in its 36 residence halls and other facilities. The online security system replaces labor-intensive offline and key-based locks, better protecting students and improving efficiency. CBORD®, the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to...

IndigoVision’s Control Center video management software gives total visibility of the loading areas Challenge When Royal Shell, Royal Vopak and Greenergy founded Thames Oilport from the purchase of the Croyton refinery complex, they immediately instigated a project to convert the site into a fuel import, blending and distribution facility. Once this project is completed, the new facility will permit sea-going tankers to berth alongside the jetties to offload petrole...

Hikvision design, and install, a solution that addresses these security goals It seems there isn't a week that goes by where some type of horrific school-related incident is in the news. This phenomena isn't linked to any country, but the unfortunate script usually includes someone - often a student - arriving on campus intent on doing harm to fellow classmates and faculty. While this represents the absolute worst case scenario, there is also a less dramatic variety that...

The AXIS Q6035-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is mounted at the top of the tree canopy, some 60 feet high The Scottish Wildlife Trust is harnessing the power of Axis network cameras to provide live video to anyone wanting to track the arrival of a rare osprey as it returns from West Africa, where it spent the winter, to Scotland. The AXIS Q6035-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is mounted at the top of the tree canopy, some 60 feet high, and is focused on one particular osprey’s nes...

IndigoVision’s IP encoders have allowed the Flames to upgrade to IP while retaining their 80 existing analog cameras National Hockey League (NHL) team and previous winners of the Stanley Cup, the Calgary Flames have chosen IndigoVision’s solution to upgrade their existing security system at the Scotiabank Saddledome. IndigoVision’s IP encoders have allowed the Flames to upgrade to IP while retaining their 80 existing analog cameras. This cost-effective migra...

IndigoVision’s solution allows the power station to transmit footage to a remote control room at ultra-low bandwidth Ningxia Zhongwei Tianjingshan has chosen to deploy four of IndigoVision’s NVR-AS 3000s and a total of 80 encoders as part of their new security system. IndigoVision’s solution was chosen for its advanced H.264 compression technology, which allows the power station to transmit footage to a remote control room at ultra-low bandwidth. Anothe...

The solution includes two servers, several remote workstations for operators, and 165 IP video cameras AxxonSoft is active like never before in expanding the customer base of its surveillance products in Africa, including in West Africa. Recently a security system powered by the Axxon Intellect PSIMsoftware platform was installed at Eko Hotel & Suites in Nigeria. Eko Hotel & Suites is a popular accommodation site for guests and tourists in Lagos, with a population of...

Sony announces firms it will be working with to deliver the most content rich World Cup tournament to date At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Sony will be responsible for delivering over 2,500 hours’ worth of live match footage as the theater of soccer unfolds over 32 days, with 64 matches across 2 time zones. Recently, the company has announced the firms it will be working with to realize this goal and deliver the most content rich World Cup tournament to date, with all 64 mat...

 Khalij Hospital commissioned Pooya Fara Negar (PFN), VIVOTEK’s local distributor, to install a security network Background: Patient Safety and Medical Quality are Top Priority  To ensure patient safety and optimize medical quality, a reliable surveillance system is critical for hospitals, especially for those located in highly populated areas. Bushehr is the capital of Bushehr Province, which is located in southeastern Iran. With a population of over 200,000...

Working closely with NCS Technology, the school installed MOBOTIX’s indoor and outdoor cameras MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based security vision systems has released details of a project at Herne Bay High School, a mixed ability Academy, with designated Sports College status, in Kent, that has benefited from long term use of MOBOTIX technology to help build and sustain a thriving educational community. Herne Bay High School is o...