Security access systems - Case studies

  Johnson Controls specialize in security management systems Roger Williams University, an independent liberal arts university in Bristol, Rhode Island, has implemented an efficient, cost-effective way to manage security access for students, faculty and staff across its 140-acre campus. Systems integration enabled the university to move from a manual process to an automatic one, enhancing security procedures and operational efficiencies across the campus facilities.Project highlig...

 HID's SmartID and EDGEPlus E400 IP-based access controllers have been installed at 290 dental colleges across IndiaHID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that the company's network access control and biometric reader solutions have been selected by the Dental Council of India (DCI) to streamline their time and attendance management system. The new, centralised identification system with biometrics also increased overall security by eliminatin...

 The control centre in municipal police building is equipped with an advanced video surveillance systemMissionIn early 2006, the municipalities of the Sierra Norte de Madrid suffered from a huge wave of thefts in the town halls and CAPIs (centres for public access to internet), with 25 out of the 42 towns of the Sierra being affected. This situation, which also partially involved urban vandalism, resulted in a plan to install an analog video surveillance system for protection of the main mu...

 Glenmorangie needed a user-friendly, unobtrusive system that could manage the movement of over 100 personnel Nortech Control Systems has recently had its Norpass3 access control system installed at the new bottling facility of world-famous whisky producer, Glenmorangie.The renowned whisky manufacturer, which has been ‘pursuing perfection' since 1843, has recently relocated its bottling plant to new premises.When deciding on a personnel access solution for the plant, it was important...

 Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair standalone system installed at BMW showroom in Wollaston Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair standalone system has been supplied to the BMW showroom in Wollaston, by access control specialists Lock-tec, as part of an overall refurbishment programme.Smartair provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring a traditional access control system. The BMW dealership has recently undertaken a complete...

 Following the Shanghai and the Tianjin metro, TDSi is selected to supply Beijing Metro with access control equipment TDSi has won the contract to supply access control equipment for 12 stations on the 22km Da Xing Line on the Beijing Metro.Working closely with STY, one of its reseller partners in China, TDSi has secured an order for its EX series controllers, EXprox VR readers and EXgarde PRO access management software system. Commenting on the contract John Davies, TDSi's Managi...

 Idesco will provide advanced access control technology to Kuopio prison in FinlandIdesco was recently chosen by the Kuopio Prison in Finland to supply its access control readers during the renovation and expansion project of its prison building. Construction of the new building has been completed and renovation of the old complex will follow during the next few months. System provider Niscayah Oy will maintain its role as installer of these systems through the renovation phase as well. Ide...

 Quantum Secure SAFE suite automates the compliance of key NERC standards CIP 004-3 through CIP 006-3Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States has selected the SAFE software suite for its physical identity, access and compliance management, including audit, attes...

 SightLogix intelligent video systems offers cost savings and improved perimeter security to seaportOverviewOriginally, this major seaport had designed a perimeter security system calling for 80 megapixel cameras mounted 300 feet apart. However, several practical problems arose when the port security project went out for bid. First, much of the perimeter was in areas with little or no lighting, making the megapixel technology ineffective, while cutting down on each camera’s range, lea...

 Nottingham Trent University has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control management Grosvenor Technology's JANUS access control system is at the heart of an advanced integrated smart card system at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Over the last 10 years, the university has deployed the JANUS system for their campus-wide access control and has developed it into one of the most sophisticated integrated access and student management systems in the education sector. The...

  Roger Williams University now has an enhanced identity management security solution Roger Williams University is an independent liberal arts university located on 140 acres of New England coastline in Bristol, Rhode Island. In an effort to become more efficient with time consuming and costly key management and security access assignments, the university worked with Johnson Controls to implement an identity management solution. By integrating existing but disparate sy...

  HID's OMNIKEY readers will be used along with a smart card embedded identity card to authenticate network logon HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has secured an 85,000-unit order from a major U.S. government agency for the company's OMNIKEY contact smart card readers for network authentication. The order follows a series of investments that have positioned the company to deliver one of the most comprehensive physica...

 ADT will deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2ADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announces that SITA, a premier provider of global information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport industries, chose it to deliver a fully-integrated security and access control solution within Dublin Airport's new Terminal 2 (T2). T2 opened its doors in November 2010 and has the capacity to...

 Safe houses have unusual and demanding requirements which must be considered when providing a security systemSafe houses play an essential role in protecting vulnerable families, but ensuring the security of a safe house is a difficult and challenging task. A leading Liverpool-based social housing landlord has, however, found that an integrated electronic security system based on equipment from Siemens Security is providing an effective and dependable solution at one of its most sensi...

   CEM Systems has upgraded the security management system of Hong Kong International Airport CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that they have received a $2m contract to upgrade the CEM AC2000 security management system at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). HKIA has close to 900 aircraft movements, serves over 155 worldwide destinations everyday, and last year had over 46 million passengers pass through the airport making it o...

 Fluidmesh provided wireless network security infrastructure to ensure student and campus security  It was a great challenge to find, despite the obstacles, a creative, cost-effective security solution for Keene State College, which needed a CCTV system to monitor its most remote parking area on campus and ensure student safety, particularly at night. Among the obstacles: the parking lot had no fibre backbone. There were also physical constraints including an old railroad tre...

 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...

Zhuhai City Jinwan District People’s Procuratorate is located in Sihucheng District, Zhuhai city. Built in 2009, it houses of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Code of Conduct Bureau, Policy Department, General Office, Inspection and Supervision Department, Public Complaints Department, Commercial Crime Prevention Department, Civil Administrative Procurator Department, and Prosecution, Claims and Procurator Department. As an important judiciary and law enforcement authority in China, Jinwan Dist...

Elekta Steel IP digital video door panel communicates with Urmet's Atlantico audio handsets at ImageIPervoice, from specialist security and telecoms manufacturer Urmet Domus, has been the choice of door entry and access control installation for the Image project, a fabulous mixed-use development of one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of Hemel Hempstead by Dandara. This scheme also features landscaped gardens and a range of shops and office accommodation combining new build and restoratio...

VIPL was contracted by the NMC to connect 18 octroi collection stationsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that Vidarbha Infotech Pvt.Ltd. (VIPL), a telecom and IT solutions provider, has selected Proxim's point-to-multipoint (PtMP) solutions to provide a city wide wireless network to enable automated tax collection and eGovernment initiatives in the city of Nagpur, India. VIPL utilised Proxim's Tsunami...

The Honeywell BMS includes access control and RFID tagging to monitor productivity and movementsHoneywell announced that it has been selected to install an integrated building management (BMS) solution at West Cheshire College's new Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses to manage the operations, provide an improved experience for learners and teachers via innovative learning and assessment techniques, and improve the college's capacity to manage its resources effectively. Designed to support West...

Joose will be responsible for the installation of five Trophy FT access control controllers at the siteGallagher Security is celebrating another global success with the installation of its first Trophy FT PowerFence™ system in China securing the Governments Research and Development Centre for Fighter Aircraft. As Gallagher's exclusive distributor in China, Joosee Smart Technologies will be responsible for the installation of five Trophy FT controllers protecting a site of 1.2 kilometr...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies worked with architectural ironmonger Price & Oliver on this projectBriton door closers, door furniture and lock cases have been supplied along with CISA cylinder locks for the New Testament Church of God, a £5m new-build church in Birmingham. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies worked closely with architectural ironmonger Price & Oliver on this project which was designed by Paul Henry Architects. In order to meet the tough specification re...

AC2000 Lite is a feature rich, yet affordable access control system for installations up to 128 doorsCEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that the CEM AC2000 Lite security management system has been chosen to secure access to Nucleus Connect's Central Offices in Singapore. The contract was awarded to Tyco Singapore, who installed the CEM AC2000 Lite systems.Nucleus Connect is a wholesale provider of broadband services, selected by Info-communications Development Authority of Si...

Proxim's equipment was the only solution that could provide similar performance to leased-line networksProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that the Aqaba Water Company (AWC), the official water treatment and management company of Aqaba-Jordan, has deployed Proxim's equipment to wirelessly connect the components of their water wells network. AWC is utilising both Proxim's point-to-multipoint (PtMP) and p...

 Some of the Proxim Tsunami QB-8150 wireless backhaul links operate at upto 40 km hopsProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that RDL Comunicacoes, Ltd., a Sao Paulo-based WISP, has deployed Proxim's unlicensed WiMAX and wireless backhaul technology to enable broadband service in 10 cities throughout Brazil. Utilising a combination of Proxim's Tsunami(TM) QuickBridge and new Tsunami QB-8150 radios fo...

The deployment is currently being expanded to cover 10 additional sites with 30 more camerasProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems, recently announced that the state of Bolivar, Venezuela has deployed Proxim's point-to-point wireless technology as part of a large, integrated public safety network in Bolivar City. The network, which connects both state and local police, the National Guard, state transportation and public safety agencies, utilizes...

The KeyWatcher key control system was installed with its unique KeyPro performance software Organization Profile Based in the heart of North Staffordshire, the hospital serves a population of over half a million patients around the areas of Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands. Part of The NHS Trust, the hospital currently runs over two sites; The Royal Infirmary and the City General. Both sites provide an extensive portfolio of emergency, gene...

Morse Watchmans KeyWatcher system is installed in the briefing room within Public Safety Department at the University Company Profile Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college, founded in 1831, and located in Middletown, CT. It is one of the nation’s most highly ranked colleges with approximately 2700 full time undergraduates and 200 graduate students, as well as more than 400 part time students. High Street, which is the old center of campus, was once descr...