Network / IP security - Case studies
Aker Solutions is building model H-6 drilling rigs, the latest-generation of semi-submersible platforms specially designed to conquer the challenges of deepwater drilling operations in harsh environments. They include the MH DrillView™ system for optimal remote monitoring of the operations in action, which has integrated Milestone IP video surveillance software at its core. The latest model, the Aker H-6e, is one of the largest drilling rigs ever, constructed by Aker Solutions in Dubai an...
A combination of detectors from Optex help prevent theft and vandalism at Corner Park GaragesA major garage and forecourt facility in Swansea has found an innovative way of preventing vandalism and theft by using a combination of detectors from Optex Europe, specified and installed by Cardiff-based installer Apollo Alarms. Paul Burch, Managing Director of Apollo Alarms, has been designing CCTV systems for Corner Park Garages in Swansea for four years. Initially he specified a solution...
APS is Arizona's leading producer of electric power and the state's largest electric utility, providing reliable power with quality service at a reasonable cost for over 100 years. APS serves over 1.1 million customers in 11 of 15 counties in Arizona.APS needs to monitor their critical infrastructure and their substations located all over the state and in areas often difficult to reach. APS already had a video surveillance system in place which was equipped with a series of thermal imaging...
QNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions recently announced the release of a mobile network surveillance application, VMobile, for Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch which allows users to connect to QNAP network surveillance systems (VioStor NVR) to monitor the IP cameras and playback the video recordings via Wi-Fi or 3G network connection."With VMobile, users can connect to an unlimited number of VioStor NVR servers and monitor the IP...
Searidge supplied the IntelliDAR system using Lumenera's Le165 network camera to Abu Dhabi AirportLumenera helps Searidge provide mission critical surveillanceSearidge Technologies is a provider of mission critical technology and services in support of Air Traffic Control and Airport Operation markets. Focusing on providing specialized surveillance cameras for applications ranging from hot spot monitoring, airport surface management, to apron management, they chose to partner with Lumenera for a...
Beamforming is a method of directing the radio beam to optimize the signal reception by the subscriber deviceAlvarion Ltd., the world's leading provider of 4G networks in the Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) market, and Open Range Communications Inc, announced the commercial deployment of Beamforming technology in Open Range's network as one of the first 4 Transmit (4TX) Beamforming network in the world. Open Range is a broadband wireless provider using WiMAX technology to deliver wireless broadb...
MissionAt Cambridgeshire's largest waste management park, Donarbon was keen to upgrade its existing surveillance system to help improve health and safety across the site. It also wanted to be able to record all vehicles entering and leaving the park and monitor deposits so that any persistent offenders dumping unsuitable refuse could be identified. At the heart of Cambridgeshire County Council's waste PFI (Public Finance Initiative) contract with Donarbon is the Mechanical and Biological T...
Facial recognition is used for people who are subscribed into a Self-Exclusion Programme for problem gamblingLumenera cameras deployed for facial recognition applications in challenging environmentsLumenera has deployed several surveillance cameras into casinos across North America. These cameras have been greatly beneficial in facial recognition technology due to advanced features such as high dynamic range, low light sensitivity, and easy installation and set-up.Facial recognition is...
A requirement from Boca Juniors was that the surveillance cameras should have pan-tilt-zoom capabilityClub Atlético Boca Juniors, known simply as Boca Juniors or Boca, is a popular Argentine sports club, best known for its football team. Their home field, Estadio Alberto J. Armando stadium, accommodates 50,000 people. To protect the stadium and ensure the smooth running of games and events, a rigorous surveillance solution was needed.ChallengeA requirement from Boca Juniors, the owne...
Customer profile The story of Storsjöodjuret (the Great Lake Sea Monster) is more than 400 years old, with sightings dating back to 1635. The legend tells of two trolls boiling a kettle on the shores of Lake Storsjön, a 300-foot deep lake in Jämtland, central Sweden. Suddenly, a strange black serpent-like creature with a cat-like head jumped out of the kettle and into the water. Today there are some 200 documented witness reports from more than 500 people who have seen Storsj&oum...
CRYPTO-MAS allows Radian to guarantee authenticated access to its remote usersSocial housing and care services group Radian has selected CRYPTOCard's CRYPTO-MAS solution - delivered through partner Armadillo - to protect its servers and network from unauthorized remote access. Protected by CRYPTO-MAS' two-factor authentication service, Radian's staff can now securely access the company's network when logging on remotely, able to work in the same manner as if sitting at their desks - a key benef...
APT designed and installed a custom made Executive Barrier System with extensive barrier armsAPT Security Systems has custom built and installed a barrier access system that includes Optex detectors at a Somerset caravan and camping park so the park can accept the larger American tourer, whilst keeping visitors secure from the threat of break ins and burglaries.Fairways Touring Caravan and Camping Park is a quiet family oriented Caravan Park on the edge of the Polden Hills, Somerset, which has s...
RAYMAX Infra-Red LED illuminatorRaytec's latest generation of RAYMAX Infra-Red LED illuminators have been used to enhance night-time security at The Port of Lisbon, Portugal. The low energy illuminators improve the performance of the port's surveillance system by providing excellent images during the hours of darkness up to 200m (656 feet). Thanks to their combination of reliability and robustness, the RAYMAX illuminators also stand up well to the rigours of the coastal environment including sal...
Avalarm surveillance installation featuring Lumenera's Le175 Digital CameraAvalarm is a leading provider of security and communication systemsAvalarm is a distributor of security and communication systems in Ilmajoki, Finland supplying industry leading solutions to the Finnish security market. Focused on providing top quality products, Avalarm, thoroughly tests all their products to ensure the highest standards are met.Surveillance system required day/night imaging solution to ensure youth safet...
Johnson Controls global headquarters holds bright prospects for LEED Platinum certification on expansionA growing number of companies increasingly measure their performance using the triple bottom line indicators of economic, social and environmental impact. Johnson Controls, Inc. demonstrates these values in its products and services, and the construction and expansion of its headquarters campus in Glendale, Wisconsin is providing a showcase for its efforts. Johnson Controls wil...
Network Video Technologies' award-winning unshielded twisted pair (UTP) CCTV camera Hybrid Video™ transmission technology, has been specified by Spectre UK Ltd, at Redhill School in Arnold, Nottingham, England.Dedicated to providing a secure and safe learning environment for its pupils, staff and visitors, Redhill School's management chose Spectre UK for the design and implementation of an integrated security solution that would encompass a site-wide CCTV system, access control technology...
The Hotel chose SALTO's Aelement RFID hotel lock for its sleek looks and cutting edge designGuests at the RRC Hluboká, a new 5-star hotel and spa complex located in the heart of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic, can now experience the latest in contactless access technology with SALTO's new Aelement RFID hotel lock.The first hotel in Eastern Europe to install Aelement, the RRC Hluboká provides accommodation via 36 elegant and luxuriously appointed rooms where guests can rel...
King Khalid University Hospital has integrated the AC2000 SE system with a fire alarm systemCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) security management system has been chosen to secure access to King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded to CEM Approved Reseller, Best InfoTech Solutions. The dedicated university hospital opened in 1982 provides 800 patient beds, over 20 operating rooms and fully equipped/staffe...
SynopSYS' open platform enables connection with additional systems such as access control and videoA leading communications provider in Israel provides a wide range of services such as mobile network, Internet Wi-Fi, and telephony to millions of customers. They required an integrated management platform to control and monitor their service centres across the country.The challengeThe communications provider owns and operates over 100 service centres throughout the country that vary in size,...
Mirasys' surveillance infrastructure helps to monitor CCTV footage on-site and remotely via a central control roomMirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced that the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has installed a centralised Video Monitoring System coupled with Mirasys NVR recorders across 18 disparate underground stations to protect the underground construction, tunnel and train system. This surveillance infrastruct...
The project is allowing IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospitalISO Integration, the installation arm of Rainbow CCTV, has recently completed a camera surveillance project for the Chapman Medical Centre in Orange County, California.The project is allowing newly-installed IP cameras from Avigilon to operate alongside existing analog cameras at the hospital that are still fit for purpose. ISO Integration has been able to protect its client's investment...
SALTO's access control solution will provide robust and reliable security to the Hargreaves Group SALTO UK and GES Security have won multiple contracts to remove and replace existing access systems in several Hargreaves Group properties in SE England.The Hargreaves Group specialize in commercial and residential property development, investment and management throughout South East England.They have developed over 2,500 homes in East and West Sussex, and developed and retained&n...
H-264 Video Server (PoE) from ProvideoTaoyuan city is the city of national gateway, where the Taipei CKS airport is situated. The Taoyuan Traffic Control Centre takes key position to manage all car flow for the airport, as well as all vehicles traveling to all cities in Taiwan via Taoyuan district.The Taoyuan Traffic Control Centre has built tens of LED information panels along the main roads in Taoyuan city to provide updated traffic information and real-time status to the road users from time...
The new hospital expansion features a IFC2-3030 fire alarm system and P2000 security management systemForward thinking brings wireless controls, systems integration to new hospital expansionUnion Hospital is the largest provider of health services between Indianapolis and St. Louis, serving West Central Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The hospital strives to meet the healthcare needs of the region through compassionate, efficient and high-quality services. In this effort, Union Hospital embarked o...
Viewpoint's technology enables them to communicate, through speakers, with each security camera they installChallenge:Viewpoint CRM, a Lowell, Massachusetts-based integration company, was looking for a reliable and easily deployable wireless system for its monitoring applications which had to support both video and audio in real-time. They were working on a multi-unit housing project in Massachusetts in January 2007 and realised there was no way they could trench 500 yards in a parking lot under...
Lumenera's intelligent camera products use ObjectVideo's OnBoard embedded video analytics softwareLumenera provides 24-hour protectionThe traditional role of the camera in border and perimeter security applications is to provide accurate and rapid assessment of alarms through high quality images, both day and night, and in a variety of lighting and weather conditions.Video content analytics embedded in Lumenera's Li-series cameras improve these conditions by providing specific and timely alerts...
The video surveillance system is aimed to arm the Municipality with powerful tools for effective protective actionsMissionIn 2007, the Municipality of Sliven, Bulgaria, started the implementation of a strategic video surveillance project: 24x7 monitoring of all places of key importance on the territory of the city, to be completed by 2011. This project is a vital part of the local authorities' strategy for safe city environment and a higher standard of life for its citizens.The video s...
Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurized pan, tilt and zoom cameraA high-tech surveillance system, including Vicon's SurveyorVFT pressurized pan, tilt and zoom cameras and a Pilot series matrix switching system with Nova series keypads, is among the many state-of-the-art features onboard the Havila Venus. Dubbed the "Greenest Ship on the Seas," the Havila Venus is an anchor-handling tug supply vessel (AHTS). This ultra-modern addition to the Havila Shipping fleet boasts an advanced hybrid propu...
ASSA electric strikes were fitted to heighten security to the students' accommodation blocksIronmongery and door hardware manufacturer ASSA was the first port of call for local architectural ironmongers John Planck Ltd. to step up security at Chaucer College when a breach threatened to compromise student safety.Home to over 100 young people, Chaucer College in Canterbury is a residential campus built in partnership with Shumei University, Tokyo. Opened in 1992, the College provides higher e...
One VIVOTEK FD8134 Network Camera was installed in the capsule Photo courtesy: Chilevision.clPeople around the world are breathing a collective sigh of relief with the news that the rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean mine workers has been a complete success. The greatest share of the accolades must, of course, go to the courageous miners and their anxious families, as well as the engineers whose ingenuity allowed them to quickly design and build the transport capsule used to extract the work...
