Network / IP security - Case studies
IndigoVision's integrated IP video solution is providing state-of-the-art CCTV surveillance for the new £5 million Automotive Centre of Excellence at Gateshead College. The centre provides automotive, manufacturing and logistics training and includes a vehicle showroom, workshops and specialist welding facilities all fully supported with extensive IT.The college wanted a leading edge networked based solution to CCTV surveillance and chose IndigoVision over alternative IP based sy...
Zandar Technologies has successfully teamed up with security systems integrator, Guardian Security Services to upgrade the video system used to monitor a chemical facility in Ohio, USA. Recognizing the need to scrutinize the site for potential threats, Guardian wanted to ensure that it could clearly monitor perimeters, parking lots, entry points, and busy internal areas to secure the site. The result of this partnership is increased security for the chemical facility.Guardian Se...
Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high quality multi-source display and management solutions, has upgraded its video surveillance and monitoring system for a Central Florida water utility. Although the majority of the surveillance system was installed in 2003 by local experts SiteSecure, Inc., Zandar and SiteSecure teamed up again to update the system, providing full network access for the operators and a custom User Interface based on Zandar 's...
Axis Communications were selected as part of an innovative home digital television service Video servers from the global leader in network video Axis Communications were selected as part of an innovative home digital television service called Digital Bridge, which was officially launched in Shoreditch this week. Video streams gathered from analogue-based Pan Tilt Zoom dome cameras are being routed into Axis 241S Video Servers by leading Axis solution partner CNL (Compute...
ACTi's Video Server, SED-2100R, and Transcoder, SED-3200, has enabled Bari Soccer stadium in Italy to incorporate IP based CCTV systems. Incorporating with EL.MO's DVR, Matrices and monitoring solutions, the new system allows centralized control and high integration of different CCTV systems. The use of wireless AP's also allows long distance transmission of video & control data, providing simple & cost effective solution over LAN environments. The CCTV system includes 2...
Axis Communications is one of the suppliers included in a major subway and commuter train security project being undertaken by the Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company Limited (SL). SL has decided to install Axis 225FD network cameras. The value of the initial order is estimated at approximately SEK 2 M, with the potential for additional installations.The Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company Limited (SL) has decided to install Axis network cameras in the subway syste...
IndigoVision's IP Video technology provided the platform for the entire CCTV system at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. The system, spanning the entire Olympic site, consisted of 500 cameras managed by ‘Control Center', IndigoVision's enterprise video & alarm management software. The system was designed and installed by Elsag, one of Italy's largest system integrators, and represents the second Olympic Games protected by an IndigoVision solution, following from the...
Installation at Cobo Center showcases a complete IP platform with ProCurve Networking by HP DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan utilized their recently upgraded DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center to provide critical surveillance and security during the Super Bowl Week of festivities held at the Center in February. The Cobo Cen...
Chemical terminal achieves improved security, response, and staff productivity DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that Intercontinental Terminals (ITC) has installed the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) as a central element to upgrading critical security needs at this high-security chemical terminal installation. ITC handles a multitude of industrial chemica...
Laser Village training facility monitors and records with flexible, scalable system DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Orange County Sheriff's Department is using the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) platform to improve training effectiveness at its "Laser Village" training facility in the city of Orange, CA. The installation was completed by HCI, I...
New iSOC V5 open standards security platform debuts at ISC West show DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, recently announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has standardized on the intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) security platform as Los Angeles County continues the rollout of upgraded security systems and management to its many facilities. The LA County Sheriff'...
Founded in 1884, Temple University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has over 34,000 students and 5,500 staff spread over five US campuses and several overseas locations. The main campus sits on 114 acres located in the centre of the city, making for a highly urban university setting-interesting and exciting on the one hand, but one that poses security challenges and issues of student and staff safety on the other. The ChallengeThe Philadelphia main campus has more than 150 build...
A girls' college has shown that CCTV is not only useful for crime prevention - it can be used as a staff training tool, too.Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Thornton Heath, Surrey has invested in the latest video surveillance technology from Vicon to enable it to remote monitor the performance of trainee teachers via CCTV cameras.The college, which has more than 900 students studying at its secondary school and sixth form centre, invests heavily in the ongoing...
Remote video surveillance and clear image capture are crucial security measures required to monitor and protect business property and assets, and can be instrumental in the investigation and tracking of key scenes, should an incident occur - as was recently demonstrated by the clear images produced during the raid on a Securitas depot in Kent.Now, video surveillance specialists P&R Fire and Security Ltd will be integrating the Mini-Bold alarm monitoring software from Bold Communications into...
Shenzhen TsingHua Experiment School, with combined primary, secondary and pre-university, located at BaoAn District of Shenzhen, PR China, has lately installed a LEGIC technology based multi-functional contactless smart card system through TsingHua Mao Wu Co.The system services over 5,000 teachers and students, has one card issuing centre, and manages five major buildings in the campus, the Lecture Building, Office Building, Multifunctional Building, Dormitory and the Gymnasium. ...
Video management technology is helping Hertfordshire County Council reduce vandalism and crimeSchools in Hertfordshire are benefiting from smart thinking and innovative ADPRO security technology to deliver a remote monitoring solution to cut down on vandalism and crime. The Council is now looking at extending its innovation beyond schools and deploying it to protect any Council owned amenity from Play Centres and Athletic Tracks, through to Car Parks and Cemeteries.At the heart of the solu...
Sophisticated digital Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) technology from Bosch Security Systems has been selected by Advance Integrated Systems (AIS) for the new Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth scheduled to open in Autumn 2006. Central to the installation is the proven Praesideo technology - the world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system characterized by the flexibility in the system configuration, simplicity of installation and high-quality audio reproduc...
Today's CCTV systems are unrecognisable from the basic camera and monitor configurations that first appeared in the 1960s. Here, Bewator's video systems specialist, Jon Hill, takes a look at the development of CCTV technology and examines the capability of the latest generation of systems.The UK's very first video surveillance system was installed by London Transport in 1961. The system was basic, consisting of two, black and white cameras which were connected by coaxial cable to bas...
A cause for concern. Vandalism, arson, theft, bullying and aggressions on staff, child abduction or abuses…Ultimately, it is the responsibility of primary and secondary schools or universities to ensure the safety and security of staff, pupils, and visitors to their premises. Damaged or stolen properties and sick-days taken by teachers after physical or mental ill-treatment by pupils or parents are also costing millions to the education sector every year.But funding a security syste...
Treviglas Community College - in briefTreviglas Community College is a purpose-built 11-18 comprehensive college situated on the outskirts of Newquay in Cornwall, England, and serving more than 1,200 pupils from local villages and towns within a 15-mile radius. The college employs a total of 128 people including teachers, administrative and auxiliary staff. Treviglas – The growth story Opened in the early 1960s, Treviglas Community College has enjoyed continual expansion over th...
Integrators can now enjoy seamless IP integration of intruder and video management systems Rokonet, a leading provider of TCP/IP enabled intruder alarm systems and DVTel Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, have announced successful integration of ROKONET's ProSYS Integrated Security System with DVTel's intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC). ProSYS is installed in thousands of commercial, institut...
Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions - Traffic and Transportation (Tyco), announces a next generation IP Control System offering a fully integrated control platform for security and surveillance applications including CCTV, access control, fire and intruder alarms, communications etc. Called Mosaic, this new ‘hybrid’ system allows seamless control of both traditional analog and the latest IP-based digital equipment for easy integrated control of systems of virtually a...
Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - has strengthened its popular Eco range of entry-level DVRs with the launch of the advanced Eco16.The Eco16 offers small businesses - such as retail outlets - an affordable but extremely effective digital recording solution. With its extra channels it can be connected to up to 16 cameras, comes with a choice of 160GB or 300GB hard drives, and supports record rates of up to 25pps (PAL) 30pps (NTSC). In operation, the NetVu ObserVer software bundled with...
MFI is using a new IP video surveillance system with Milestone XProtect software and Panasonic cameras to manage security and business processes at its home delivery centres. Pacific Computers Ltd. handle the installation, and have added significant value by integrating the software with the entrance gate barriers. This has given MFI cost savings of £110,000 by replacing the physical guard services at two sites.Managing the manufacture, retail sales and distribution logistics o...
March Networks, a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP)-based digital video surveillance solutions, has announced, that one of Australia's largest banks has selected March Networks as the standard for its enterprise wide deployment of digital video surveillance solutions. With close to 900 sites, the bank will deploy the March Networks solution throughout its branches to deliver sophisticated and centralised digital video surveillance that will enhance the safety of customers and employ...
Mission The Caisse d’Épargne banking group needed to cost-effectively extend the benefits of surveillance monitoring into 70 regional branch offices throughout France. The new surveillance system needed to meet the banks high expectations for security, reliability, and quality. Solution Up to three Axis network cameras were installed directly to the existing networks within each regional bank. Using standard frame relay protocol, the bank headquarters can access surveill...
Texas A&M University is a land grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located at college Station, Texas. The university's enrolment numbers approximately 44,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. The school has a 5,200-acre campus among the largest in he nation with more than 100 buildings, a 324-acre research park and a campus value exceeding $1 billion. The Challenge For any university creating a safe environment, around the clock, for student...
Enhanced security in our nation's schools presents a set of challenges DVTeI is very familiar with: DVTel has more than 20 advanced network video installations at the high school and university level- Columbine and other violent school incidents changed everything. No longer ran a Superintendent or Principal be content with a few cameras recording to outdated VCR technology. The good news is that most school districts have IT or other personnel who are Familiar with lP network techno...
When 4.2 million customers rely on you to fulfill more than 1 billion shipments every year, you had better ensure that your security is the best. The solution for DHL Solutions Örebro warehouse in Sweden was a unique system that fully integrates intruder alarms, access control and fire warning systems, not to mention personal attack alarms and environmental functions such as lighting. Further integration of a video surveillance system using more than 120 cameras brings the Ö...
Many financial institutions today still use time-lapse VCRs or first-generation DVRs for lobby, teller line and ATM surveillance and monitoring. Inconsistent recording, questionable reliability, limited remote access, VCR and videotape management, and time-consuming searches are just some of the issues faced when trying to use this video evidence for important functions like dispute resolution and security investigations. When it comes to securing people, property, and assets, f...
