Perimeter protection - Case studies

3xLOGIC, Inc., a globally renowned provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, has announced the successful installation of the 3xLOGIC VIGIL CLOUD solution for this growing company. Chariot Automotive Group sells new and pre-owned vehicles at five locations in north-central Indiana, USA, along with quality parts and exceptional customer service. A nearly perfect 5.0 rating on Google underscores the fact that Chariot Automotive Group prides itself on delivering a positive customer e...

A forest fire (also known as wildfire) is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire in an area of combustible vegetation, such as forest, grassland or prairie. It is often caused by human activities or natural phenomenon, like lightning. Nevertheless, according to a World Health Organization report, in 50% of wildfires recorded, the cause that triggered them is unknown. Mountainous regions, like Rizhao in Shandong Province of China, are vulnerable to forest fire. Recognized by the United Nations in 20...

Globally renowned sensor solutions specialist, HENSOLDT will bring its latest technology capabilities in Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) into the upcoming IFF modernization program of the South Korean armed forces. HENSOLDT was awarded by the renowned South Korean defense company, LIG Nex1, two contracts worth approximately €10 million, to deliver 20 MSSR 2000 ID secondary radars, including test equipment and related services. Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems The Identi...

Ariztía is a renowned food production company in Chile, with its headquarters located in Melipilla and more than 10 production plants. Its products have covered both domestic and international markets. Ariztía’s facilities were in urgent need of a security solution to prevent the theft of animals and raw materials on its farms and some plants. At the same time, it also needed a security system to supervise the production and operations in the plants, in order to improve effi...

Thousands of businesses and individuals in the Lazio region of Italy log on to Meteo Regione Lazio online and on social networks daily, for a real-time view of local weather conditions. To give them crystal-clear, full-color, HD video images of the weather, even at night, the company has deployed the latest generation of Hikvision DarkFighter cameras across its network of 373 weather stations. Real-time visibility of fast-changing weather conditions Individuals, companies, and entire industri...

Part of the tranquility that comes with holiday parks is the stunning, natural surroundings, attractive on-site accommodation, and plentiful resources. To maintain this, parks must rely on robust security and safety systems, which play a huge role in safeguarding beauty spots from harm, protecting people and property. Tom Ambler, Leisure Sales Manager at wireless solution experts, Ramtech, discusses a decade worth of site security at Scampston Park Lodges, and how holiday park owners can utiliz...

G4S manages the toll station operation of the Storebælt Link in Denmark, also known as the Great Belt Bridge in English, ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of up to 56,000 vehicles a day. Storebælt Link The Storebælt Link in Denmark straddles the Storebælt strait - or Great Belt in English - a stretch of water which divides Denmark into two. Danes are extremely proud of their bridges, which are some of the greatest civil engineering wonders of the modern world....

In the town of Mistelbach, close to Austria’s borders with Czechia and Slovakia, a voluntary fire service has been in operation for 140 years. In that time, they have not only fought the dangers posed by fire, but also provided first aid in special operations, such as vehicle recovery and rescues. Disaster assistance service A disaster assistance service is also in place, in order to provide regional aid in the event of a disaster and to support, or relieve fire brigades on major assignm...

Silverstein Properties, a renowned real estate development, investment, and management firm, has introduced contactless access to its 7 World Trade Center office building, located in New York City, USA, through an employee badge in Apple Wallet. Silverstein Properties’ employee badges in Apple Wallet allow users to easily access its office buildings, tenant floors, fitness centers, and amenity spaces, using their iPhone or Apple Watch. Starting at their 7 World Trade Center office space,...

Patriot One Technologies (Patriot One/the Company) have announced that The U.S. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has selected the Company’s Multi-Sensor Gateway patron screening solution for use at its headquarters building, located in Washington, D.C., to secure employee entrances and gateways. Multi-Sensor Gateway solution This next-generation patron screening solution will play an important role in improving employee safety, while providing them with a more convenient experience,...

Digital Barriers, a UK-based provider of IoT surveillance and security technologies, has announced that it is one of the technology providers used by the award-winning Channel 4 hit series ‘Hunted’, to give the hunters access to the latest cutting edge techniques. The show includes both a civilian and celebrity series, where contestants try and evade capture from a team of expert hunters, usually former police, intelligence officers or armed forces. Live-streaming body worn cameras...

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...

Art&Co., the world’s renowned online art auction for COVID-19 relief that connected art, finance and support groups, brings continued relief to COVID-19 victims a year on, via blockchain technology provided by LuxTag. LuxTag's blockchain solution Records of funds raised and dispensed to seven charities and various artists were documented using LuxTag's blockchain solution, providing a perpetual audit trail. The receiving charities providing healthcare, food, medicines and guidance to...

Capco, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consultancy, specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services industry worldwide. With a growing client portfolio comprising of over 100 global organizations, Capco operates at the intersection of business and technology, by combining innovative thinking with unrivaled industry knowledge, in order to deliver end-to-end data-driven solutions and fast-track digital initiatives for banking and payments, capital m...

Following a change in employment practices, created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many office-based employees now follow a hybrid schedule, working where they are needed or find convenient. The fast-growing use of flexible offices and co-working spaces is a testament to this emerging trend. With employees coming and going as they please, a change in how security and access control are managed is an urgent, but overlooked aspect that many firms are just waking up to now. Clockwise, renowned office...

Nestled on the Western shore of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio is one of the latest 5-star luxury properties in the Larian landscape. The magnificent resort in Art Nouveau style, which encompasses a late 19th-century palace and a former monastery, has been completely renovated to host 81 rooms, lush gardens with pool, more than 2,000 m2 spa, 2 restaurants, and 90 car places in the underground parking. End-to-end security solutions The Grand Hotel Victoria in Menaggio, wedged...

Gindi TLV, a residential complex in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel, maintains the safety of its community, by using Oosto’s face and object recognition, to reduce contact with surfaces and enforce a policy of density, distance and wearing masks in public areas. Securing Gindi TLV complex Gindi TLV is an innovative residential complex, located in the heart of Tel Aviv, which includes 4 towers, restaurants, cafes, a country club and a mall. The complex has been planned and designed to allow...

A high-definition IP surveillance system from Dahua Technology is providing 24/7 security and operations management at a large freight and logistics hub, located in Cannock, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Dahua IP video surveillance system The 54-camera system has been installed throughout Pentalver’s 37-acre site. The equipment includes 5 MP dome cameras with IR illumination up to 50 meters, 180-degree panoramic domes, comprising an array of four 2 MP cameras each with IR illumination u...

St. George's Church of England Foundation School in Broadstairs, Kent, was founded in 1841. As staff work to educate and enrich the lives of 1,800 children, aged 4 to 19 years old, they focus on values as relevant today as they were over 150 years ago; forgiveness, compassion, and friendship. The school prides itself on its history and Christian traditions. It aims to deliver an atmosphere where every student, member of staff, and individual is appreciated, nurtured, and supported reg...

Anviz’s client, Integrate Security (Integrar Seguridad), is a company that is dedicated to providing electronic security services. Integrate Security has trained personnel to provide the best solution to local and foreign tourism in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with ten years dedicated in this field. The challenge With a diverse set of physical identities and mobility of local and foreign tourists, who access multi-purpose buildings, it’s hard to manage sets of rooms only by keys. Unne...

Compania Naţională de Căi Ferate ‘CFR’ - SA, the state railway carrier of Romania, has invested in an integrated security and safety solution from Johnson Controls, to protect passengers traveling on a new railway link, connecting the Otopeni Henri Coandă International Airport to Bucharest Nord main railway station, in Bucharest, Romania. Securing Bucharest’s new rail link The 2.95 km rail link, which was planned to facilitate the large number of fans traveling from the...

UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is one of 17 campuses within the University of North Carolina system. Founded in 1891, UNCG is the largest and most diverse university in the Piedmont Triad region, serving more than 20,000 students and employing approximately 2,800 faculty members. UNC Greensboro (UNCG) The university is in the heart of Greensboro, which boasts nearly 260,000 people, making it visible within the larger community as well. Landlocked by local streets, the 200-acre campus with 30 buildings...

Platinum Protection Systems, LLC went from personally checking on customers' cameras to verify operation, to setting up email notifications and now instant camera, and server status via exacqVision Integrator Services Portal. Small customers typically do not have the time to monitor their security systems. Therefore, Platinum Protection Systems needed a real-time system, to easily access all of their customer’s surveillance equipment, through one interface. They have deployed more than 1,...

Positive Technologies researchers, Vladimir Kononovich and Alexey Stennikov have discovered vulnerabilities in the Wincor Cineo ATMs, with the RM3 and CMD-V5 dispensers (Wincor is currently owned by Diebold Nixdorf). ATM cyber-attacks With access to the dispenser controller’s USB port, an attacker can install an outdated or modified firmware version (for example, with disabled encryption), to bypass the encryption and make cash withdrawals. Diebold Nixdorf (Diebold Incorporated) has more...

Type of site: Grade A multi-tenant office Location: The Bailey, 16 Old Bailey, London, UK Site size: 115,000 sq. ft over ten floors Client needs: Easy access for users, Touch-free and digital sign-in, Free flowing movement through reception, avoiding crowds and queues, Fast access to other floors via lifts, Visitor management system that can be used by multiple tenants and reception staff easily, Secure and clear intercom/entry phone and door automation for out-of-hours, deliveries an...

Foreign embassies are an essential part of establishing and maintaining peaceful cooperation, and collaboration between countries all over the world. They can also be the focus of tensions, peaceful and violent protests, terrorism, and many other risks, which mean that thorough and effective security solutions are essential to keep people, property, and sensitive documents safe. Foreign embassies Usually located in capital cities, each foreign embassy is the workplace and often residence, of a...