Network / IP security - Case studies
Executive summary The increasing value of images produced by CCTV cameras as admissible evidence by police forces in court was a driving factor in the Metropolitan Police's decision to deploy a mobile CCTV van around its Westminster constituency. Capturing high definition images of any incidents, as well as proving a deterrent to any would-be criminals, the van can be deployed to cover any eventuality the police come across. Customer challenge Police in London manage a variety of different th...
NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System protects Gran CasinoKeeping an eye on the multifaceted aspects of a casinoTo provide protection for the integrity of both clients and employees, Gran Casino deploys the NUUO surveillance system in all sectors of the complex, such as the Gaming Space, Cash registers, parking lot, hotel, etc. Video Surveillance is the backbone to security and control of this complex. NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System (C...
ACTi IP cameras and ONSSI software chosen for IP video surveillance by famous French Cheese MuseumCegelec is an integrated group providing technological services to companies, public and local authorities. They have chosen ACTi IP cameras and ONSSI NetDVMS Security Management Software for IP video surveillance in Lons-le-Saunier, France, the subsidiary of famous French Cheese Museum, in September 2008.In view of increasing crime rate, La Maison de vache qui rit, the famous French Cheese Mus...
Andel's Hotel Lodz adopt VIVOTEK IP surveillance solutions to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties MissionAndel's Hotel Lodz is a 4-star deluxe design hotel in Lodz, Poland's second largest city. Conveniently located in the city center and on the grounds of the Manufaktura art and culture center, the hotel offers a perfect environment for vacation or business conference. In order to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties, the manager planned to install a survei...
The challengeThe Crime and Disorder Act was introduced in the UK in 1998. This placed a duty on local government and other organizations to work to reduce crime and the fear of crime.Swindon neighborhood groups were dissatisfied with the level of property vandalism, drug-related crime and general safety of residents within their area. The five Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cabled systems operated by the Swindon Borough Council plainly weren't adequate to monitor and protect crime areas within...
A large amount of VIVOTEK network cameras were deployed in the Kindo Bakery chain storesMissionKindo Bakery is the largest bakery chain in Vietnam with over 60 branches in operation across the nation. In order to improve customer satisfaction, the manager wanted to manage the stores in a more efficient way, including staffing, display of commodities, etc. The manager was struck by the idea of installing a surveillance system so as to understand customers' shopping behaviour and then de...
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has chosen the Pelco Endura 2.0 IP video systemPelco Management is pleased to announce that Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has chosen the Pelco Endura 2.0 IP video system. Built to accommodate the growing number of international flights to this booming metropolis, this new airport will serve more than 25 million passengers a year.The new Endura 2.0 system will have more than 1,300 cameras, of which approximately 900 are Sarix megapixel c...
City Inn Manchester now has a high-quality, advanced surveillance system from AxisMissionFollowing a spate of thefts that its existing analog-based CCTV surveillance system failed to pick up, City Inn in Manchester, UK, decided to upgrade its system for a higher quality, more advanced solution. The hotel approached Axis partner Kings Security to provide a solution with extensive camera coverage and increased recording capacity. As the analog system was a recent investment, the hotel was keen to...
Conway has been producing pan and tilts longer than any other current UK provider UK-based CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products has updated its flagship pan and tilt to include features that facilitate the unit being supplied for installation directly onto legacy systems.Pan and tilts have a heritage going back to the 1970s and remains a cornerstone of applications where limited lens options mean domes cannot always provide suitable images. Locations such as prison perimeters, motorw...
Axis cameras help reduce or prevent acts of violence or vandalism in UK schools and collegesWith reports of vandalism, truancy and violence in schools constantly in the headlines, the education sector is keen to find ways to curb destructive acts and unruly behaviour. The increasing use of IP-based network cameras has proven to help reduce willful damage to school property. Refurbishment costs are reduced, delivering a measurable return on investment and staff and pupils benefit from a nice...
Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...
Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...
Classwatch system uses Mirasys software to secure new Stockwell Park High School in South London Recently, teachers at the new Stockwell Park High School in South London unveiled the latest in school surveillance equipment, demonstrating a system they say has already made a major impact on safety throughout the school. Classwatch, an audio visual system that uses software from surveillance specialist Mirasys, has been installed around the new school and promises to transform the effect...
The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analog CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled an...
OnSSI's cutting-edge video management software is used to detect radiation in dirty bombsOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and Defentect are working together in a research demonstration project run by San Diego State University's Homeland Security Program and the SDSU Immersive Visualisation Centre ("Viz Centre") that focuses on technologies and best practices needed to address the illicit transport of radiological materials used to make dirty bombs. The project creat...
The challenge The Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analog CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled and managed by the officers of the Guardia Urbana alone. The solution After issuing a public...
Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...
L-1 Enterprise Access solutions enabled RTA to tighten security measures and reduce HR costsThe challengeThe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai was formed in 2005 in order to build secure public transportation infrastructure for one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In order to increase security and lower costs, the RTA wanted to increase the security at the entrances to its offices and restricted areas. Employees were trading access cards, which were tied into th...
Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...
Arecont Vision helps Salem High School improve video surveillance with fewer camerasA hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solv...
Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...
Milestone IP video Surveillance helps to monitor park entrances to ensure greater safety for wildlife Milestone Systems is the IP video management software being used by South Africa's Kruger National Park to ensure greater safety for wildlife and tourists. The open platform system is easy to upgrade and scale over time and geography.Poachers and speeding cars hitting animals in the park are the number one security challenges for the leading national park of South Africa. The tourism supports ma...
Bonifacio Hospital deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE systemIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Bonifacio Hospital, on the island of Corsica, has deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE video management and storage system. The use of megapixel camera technology allowed the hospital to reduce by more than 50% the number of...
IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournamentIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournament in Buenos Aires to provide security surveillance throughout the event. Copa Telmex is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in Latin America and is an ATP World Tour 250 series event. The competition is staged every year on clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club loca...
Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham CollegeWorking with partner Telewest Business, leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham College that delivers improved flexibility, cost savings and video quality over their previous system.The Oldham College is in the process of producing strategy that will see 70% of the college's building portfolio being re-built with plans for a £...
The Challenge of protecting musical treasuresAs the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers.Unique...
Hojstrup Housing Association, Denmark, installed Milestone video surveillance to reduce vandalismAt a residents meeting in the spring of 2008, an overwhelming majority in Vollsmose's Hojstrup Housing Association voted for increased surveillance. This has resulted in a quantifiable decrease in episodes of vandalism - and thereby notable savings in their operational costs, which can be used for more beneficial initiatives."For years we had video surveillance in our elevators, and...
Barco's CMS software enhances each facility's collaborative workflow, and provides real-time monitoringVisualisation pioneer Barco announced that two key U.S. facilities, a government agency in Georgia and an electric and gas company based in the southeast have installed the Barco CMS suite in unique implementations that provide each customer with collaborative, real-time working environments. Installation and integration for both facilities was performed by Norcross, Georgia-based CriticalSpace...
The Benetton Megastore can be protected by means of video surveillance so as to reduce shrinkageThe Benetton Megastore relies on the IP-based software platform Observer from NETAVIS.With more than 1.000 m² the Benetton Megastore in Vienna's Kärntner Straße offers its customers the complete fashion collection of the Italian label. In order to develop the success of the company further, it is vitally important to keep the shrinkage as low as possible. Moreover it is essential...
Huanshan Creative Cultural Park in Taipei is now secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution Huanshan Creative Cultural Park, with her mixed offerings of both art/music exhibitions and campaign venue is now pleased to be secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution, featuring superior day/night video performance and flexible deployment for future extension.Situated in the city centre of Taipei, Huashan Creative Cultural Park is one of the most popular destinations for worldwid...
