Security access systems - Case studies

Anviz has provided Jordan Kuwait Bank in Amman with a system including Anviz professional access control T60 and management software. With the combination of fingerprint, card, and password, T60 has greatly. Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) was founded in 1976 and has successfully evolved into a medium-sized player in the Jordanian banking system over the last few years. The Bank practices a wide array of commercial banking activities inside Jordan and abroad, and currently operates a domestic network...

“ID cards are used ubiquitously in today’s society, allowing users the convenience of remote identity verification,” said Noel Cordell, Card Bureau manager, Academy Photography. Yet, even before students in Australia learn to spell “ubiquitous,” they can enjoy the benefits of ID cards produced by Academy. Student And Faculty ID Cards Academy Photography, which was the first Australian school photo business to go completely digital, has been in business since 1988...

Pulse Secure, the provider of secure access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has announced that Entegrus has successfully deployed Pulse Policy Secure advanced network access control (NAC), to strengthen overall visibility and access security across their hybrid IT infrastructure. Entegrus, a Canadian energy company, leveraged their existing Pulse Secure virtual private network (VPN) implementation to expedite NAC deployment and fortify their infrastructure in accordance wit...

ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, a provider of door opening solutions, has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets and relevant hardware for the new Silverstone CE Primary School. Working alongside Northamptonshire County Council, local firm pHp Architects and contractor Lakehouse Construction, the UK Specification team helped deliver the full-scale build of the two-form entry primary school.  Products specified included 92 ASSA ABLOY laminate-faced...

Liberty University, a private university in Central Virginia, provides a comprehensive curriculum with a Christian background for more than 110,000 students enrolled across the University’s 17 colleges, schools, and online programs. The safety and security of students and faculty is a priority and has resulted in the implementation of state-of-the-art physical security measures. The LaHaye Fitness and Recreation Center located on Liberty University’s Lynchburg campus is a prime exam...

Pulse Secure, a provider of Secure Access solutions to both enterprises and service providers, has announced that Entegrus has successfully deployed Pulse Policy Secure advanced network access control (NAC), to strengthen overall visibility and access security across their hybrid IT infrastructure. Entegrus, a Canadian energy company, leveraged their existing Pulse Secure virtual private network (VPN) implementation to expedite NAC deployment and fortify their infrastructure in accordance with...

Public security threats along with increasing security demands from users continually pressure security manufacturers to create ever improving technologies. International news constantly peppers the public consciousness with reminders of present dangers. The public wants to know – can these events ever be prevented? Video Surveillance And Intelligence Technologies For everything from safe city projects to home protection, developments are underway all over the world, with their relative...

ProdataKey (PDK), an innovator of cloud-based networked and wireless access control products and services, and Dwelo LLC, a provider of smart-home solutions purpose-built for apartment owners, managers and residents, has announced a partnership that is seamlessly integrating PDK’s cloud access control technology into the Dwelo smart apartment platform. Dwelo’s web and mobile software, which currently offers apartment dwellers the ability to control smart devices such as light switch...

Vicon Industries, Inc., designer and manufacturer of video surveillance and access control software, hardware and components has announced that The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the largest Cathedral and fifth largest church building in the world, recently completed installation of a Vicon Valerus video management system to secure the Cathedral and surrounding 11.3-acre complex in Manhattan.  Valerus VMS As the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, the Cathedral is the site of...

Sports fans and festival goers will enjoy greater peace of mind from vehicle as a weapon (VAAW) attacks with the arrival of a new lightweight rapid-deploy vehicle security barrier (VSB).  The Rapid Defender temporary VSB was deployed in minutes to protect spectators and competitors from VAAW threat at the London Marathon and at football stadia and events the length and breadth of the country.  Rosehill Security, a manufacturer of perimeter security solutions, has created the innovati...

Delta Scientific, manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, has announced that Delta's innovative MP5000 portable barrier systems were selected to protect people attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games held from 4-15 April on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, included 4,400 athletes from 70 Commonwealth nations throughout the world, competing in 19 championship sports. It was the largest sporting event in...

UK perimeter solutions manufacturer, Jacksons Fencing, has recently completed a project at Portsmouth Retail Park, the latest addition to Portsmouth City Council’s investment portfolio. The £17m development aims to generate up to £1m a year for local services, create jobs and contribute to the city’s revitalization. Development and construction firm Simons Group undertook the 70,000 sq. ft. build while Jacksons Fencing won the tender to supply and install fencing and acc...

A Shropshire coach company has beaten the fuel thieves who threatened to wreck their business after 100 years of operation by the same family. AT Brown (Coaches) Ltd of Telford installed monitored pulse fencing (MPF) to prevent break-ins, where burglars were syphoning off diesel from coaches. SPG Security Systems UK Ltd from Crewe installed an MPF from manufacturer Gallagher Security, which has literally stopped the criminals in their tracks. AT Brown was started by Alf Brown in 1916 and is now...

Security expert Abloy UK has supplied the Design Museum in Kensington, London, with over 56 PROTEC2 CLIQ electromechanical cylinders to secure doors within the building and form part of a security system that protects high value assets and exhibits. The Design Museum is an innovative new exhibition center showcasing a number of design features. The building is 10,000 square metres with over 100 staff working at any given time in the building’s three galleries, restaurant, café and...

The government department manages the issuance of ID cards for residents and non-residents, as well as issuance of vehicle registration IDs. The department chose HID Global for its proven reliability and durable ID card printers/encoders to launch an efficient, robust and secure card issuance solution to provide high-quality ID cards for various requirements. Cost-effective And Secure Card Issuance In order to issue a large number of vehicle registration ID cards, drivers licences, and residen...

Murcia University in southeast Spain, founded in 1915, is the tenth-oldest university in the country. And while history and tradition are important characteristics that define the institution, the latest technology systems are required to support the approximately 30,000 students enrolled each year. One such system is the fleet of buses that transport students around the university and between its two campuses. Murcia University’s bus fleet is owned and operated by Autocares Espuña...

Government regulations continue to step up security demands at federal agencies, requiring identity cards to support multiple identity assurance factors and be validated at entries into a building or location. Because of the cost and infrastructure that goes along with many security upgrades, federal agencies must wait months or, in many cases, years to implement changes. The Federal Aviation Administration—an operating mode of the U.S. Department of Transportation—is no different....

Senegal’s Blaise Diagne International Airport has chosen to minimize its parking lot headaches and secure its massive freight zone with intelligent Smart Surveillance solution from the globally renowned supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision. Officially opened by Senegalese president Macky Sall in December 2017, Blaise Diagne International Airportl Airport (AIBD) covers 4,500 hectares of land located near the town of Diass, 47km from the capital of Dak...

London-based Carphone Warehouse Group PLC is Europe’s independent mobile communications retailer. The company operates across 10 markets and employs over 8,000 people in more than 1200 stores and via online outlets throughout Europe. Its UK market share is over 22 percent. The Carphone Warehouse operates in other European markets as The Phone House, including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Since 1989, the core business has been...

To reduce the overhead of full-scale manufacturing facilities, a popular practice among design companies and large-scale brand name organizations is to outsource all, or a portion, of their manufacturing operations to specialized contract manufacturers. Using this approach, organizations reduce or eliminate the expenses of specialized engineering labor, equipment maintenance, inventory carrying costs, and product testing facilities while increasing efficiencies such as speed of project delivery...

Who among us hasn’t locked ourselves out of the house? And who hasn’t had just a twinge of worry when calling a perfect stranger to unlock the door for us? Jonathan Mead, owner of Mead Services and president of the Maryland Locksmith Association, understands that concern and is doing something about it. “This industry has always had problems with fly-by-night companies or companies operating as an out-of-state representative,” Mead said. “I get calls every month fr...

HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions, is driving biometrics adoption throughout Latin America, and especially in Mexico, ahead of the October 2018 deadline set by the country’s National Banking and Security Commission (CNBV) to deploy fingerprint identification technology across financial institutions. “Banks, government services agencies and commercial entities in Latin America have embraced our biometrics solutions over the past decade because of their speed...

The University of Hull has brought their access control technology into the mobile age. To better serve its students while also increasing security throughout the campus, the university partnered with HID Global, a global provider of trusted identity solutions. The partnership has provided the university more efficient access control to campus buildings and has improved the experience for students and staff. The University of Hull manages about 25,000 student and 2,500 staff identities with an...

Named for Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion, otherwise known as the ‘Swamp Fox’ for his elusive tactics, Francis Marion University wants to be anything but elusive when it comes to security. “This university has used ID cards since day one, back in 1970, when it used simple laminated paper cards to identify its students,” said Paul Dove, Professor and Dean of the James A. Rogers Library, and the faculty member responsible for the ID card program. Even univers...

Just as physicians recommend that their patients obtain treatment early, before a condition worsens, so is Intermountain Healthcare addressing the issue of security early, before problems occur. In addition to providing excellent outcomes for its patients, Intermountain is stepping forward to raise the bar for security systems by providing ID cards that are tied to access control systems. Threats of terrorism and bioterrorism brought a new dimension to health care in the United States following...

The Signature Park Condominium is a seven-year-old development in the West of Singapore. The 928-units residential building boasts resort facilities and is located near a popular shopping and dining district as well as a nature reserve. Located in a high-traffic area, the property can be easily accessed by members of the public, compromising security for the residents. Visitors and others could easily walk into Signature Park. Residential Safety And Security Concerned for the safety and secur...

Students want to fit in. They want to be just like all of their friends. For students at Painesville City Local School District, an unusual point of differentiation came to a head in the cafeteria lines. While most students paid with cash or had their parents prepay their lunches, those who qualified for a free lunch had to share that information with the cashier, often in front of their friends. Many chose a less embarrassing alternative. They just didn’t eat. Painesville City Local Scho...

The FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) Nordic World Ski Championships take place every two years and attract world class athletes from around the globe to compete in more than 20 events. The 2011 World Championships were held from February 23 through March 6 in Oslo, Norway. Nearly 600 competitors from 50 countries took part in the Championships, which were viewed by over 270,000 ticket-paying spectators and more than 300,000 sports enthusiasts outside of the arena. With all o...

For Oklahoma City, it took one day to change the way city officials viewed their security. That day was September 11, 2001. After that day, the U.S. government issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, requiring ‘a common identification standard for federal employees and contractors.’ For Oklahoma City, that meant creating a new system for issuing ID cards to city employees, vendors and contractors. Unfortunately, Oklahoma City was no stranger to emergencies. It ram...

Even religious organizations recognize that in today’s world, planning for any large gathering of members now requires more emphasis on security. This is especially true for an event that draws participants from around the world to discuss church doctrine and policies, and hosts numerous activities for hundreds of children. A denomination of 1.5 million worldwide, the Church of the Nazarene gathers its members every four years to ratify resolutions, elect leaders and worship together. In...