Security devices - Case studies

The MiY reader allows for fast authentication, which is critical for the operation of a very busy seaport SSA Marine, the company that manages the Port of Long Beach in Southern California, was having difficulty finding a security card reader to meet security requirements of TSA’s Transportation Worker Identification Card standard. The Port of Long Beach is the second-busiest seaport in the United States and a leading gateway for trade with Asia. It employs 30,000 peopl...

Moxa is helping provide safer and easier travel along the Gateway Bridge One of the world's leading LED lighting designers has chosen Moxa's ioLogik E1212 Ethernet remote I/O for the Gateway Bridge upgrade project in Brisbane, Australia. The $1.88 billion project is the largest bridge and road project in Queensland's history, comprising the refurbishment of the existing Gateway Bridge, along with the construction of a second Gateway Bridge, including a dedicated pedestrian an...

TELEGANT developed an easy-to-use, but comprehensive surveillance system especially for residential complexes During the German Democratic Republic (GDR) times, enormous housing complexes often sprang up overnight - buildings that in their original condition today would be neither architecturally appealing nor offer tenants an attractive environment in which to live. However, it does not have to be this way, as proven by the residential complexes at Györer Straße 1-...

Aviation security officials will use AS&E’s Sentry Portal cargo inspection solution to inspect air cargo pallets American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of an order for one Sentry™ Portal cargo screening system from a government agency to protect an airport in Asia. Aviation security officials will use AS&E’s Sentry Portal carg...

The JCECA purchased the NICE solution to support the existing Harris P25 VIDA digital communication system NICE Systems recently announced that it has successfully implemented its IP radio recording solution for three Colorado public safety agencies. NICE’s recording solution was purchased by the Jefferson County Emergency Communications Authority (JCECA) in order to support the Harris P25 VIDA digital communication system that is in place. The JCECA purchased the NICE s...

The Identicom device allows users to discreetly raise a 'Red Alert' if they feel unsafe Family Mosaic, one of the largest providers of homes and supported housing services in London, Essex and Sussex, has implemented over 900 award-winning Identicom devices to protect lone working staff. Connexion2, manufacturer of Identicom, was awarded the contract through a robust and competitive tender process in May 2012.  Family Mosaic has been a customer of Connexion2’s Iden...

Connexion's Amber Alert' voice message function is used as part of the process of assessing risks dynamically Smurfit Kappa Recycling, part of the world’s largest fiber-based packaging group (Smurfit Kappa Group) has underlined its commitment of care to its drivers by adopting the market leading lone worker security device, Identicom. Supplied by Connexion2 with ‘Man Down’ detection, the Identicom solution comprises of fixed and inclusive monthly billing, inc...

Christie MicroTiles lobby display welcomes visitors while the Video Wall monitors global threats on-screen Two Christie MicroTiles video walls and three Christie DHD800 1-chip DLP projectors are helping keep watch at FishNet Security in Overland Park, Kan. FishNet Security is the largest information security solutions provider in North America, with clients in energy, financial services, government, healthcare, retail and other industry sectors. FishNet Security, which serves...

Reveal's RS3-SX has full HD recording, automatic microphone sensitivity and pre-record function Body worn cameras have been rapidly growing in success, something that Reveal Media, manufacturer of the RS3-SX, RS2 and RS1 body worn cameras, has been experiencing for the past six years. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has just committed to investing £4 million into purchasing cameras for police cars. With the RS3’s many accessories it can be used as an in-car ca...

Hytera provided prototype of Hytera DMR mobile radio MD78XG to ILPAP for trial To Greeks, trolley bus is a major travel tool. Hytera supplied ILPAP, one of the most important trolley bus operators in Greek, with a robust wireless communications system, covering all the 23 routes run by ILPAP in Athens and Piraeus areas. The 23 trolley bus routes run by ILPAP cover more than 350km with 80 million annual passenger rides. To enhance operation efficiency and better serve passenger...

Winsted's console incorporates custom Versa-Trak monitor poles that offers a framework for CCTV monitors Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has helped equip a police command center at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. As one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy, Devonport is the largest naval base in Western Europe and the Navy’s sole nuclear repair and refuelling facility. Winsted was commissioned to provide a console tha...

ECTOCRYP® Black uses a common commercial off-the-shelf hardware architecture The National Security Agency (NSA) has approved ECTOCRYP® Blackvoice encryption device to encrypt secure voice calls up to and including those classified as top secret on U.S. government communications networks. EADS North America has been working with NSA and the device recently underwent NSA evaluation and received its Approval to Operate, which is equivalent to the agency’s Type 1 des...

32 Bosch Praesideo Power amplifiers were deployed to handle the power requirements of loudspeakers To ensure clear and reliable passenger communication at all times and all over its large area, the International Terminal of the Adnan Menderes Airport, Turkey, relies on technology from Bosch. Since its installation by the Bosch partner Ateksis, the Praesideo fully digital public address and voice evacuation system allows the broadcast of different live and pre-recorded messages...

The video surveillance system at the Posco-Malaysia steel factory will be installed by Sensorlink Sdn. Bhd. Their new, state-of-the-art system uses a combination of 1.3, 2 and 3 megapixel cameras, as well as 8 megapixel panoramic cameras, all provided by Arecont Vision. Arecont Vision's camera models feature advanced capabilities such as day/night viewing and use H.264 video compression technology to minimize system needs related to bandwidth and storage. The video surveilla...

  LYYN is providing its security services to Birmingham City Council in UK LYYN has recently delivered its first real-time video enhancement unit (LYYN Hawk Portable) to Birmingham City Council. The LYYN Hawk Portable unit can be connected to any one of Birmingham City Councils' vast array of different CCTV cameras that are used throughout the city and its boundaries. The customer chose the LYYN Hawk Portable as it can easily be relocated and installed into any one of Birmingham C...

 The military communications project is an IMOD's efficiency initiativeElbit Systems Ltd. ("ESLT") announced recently that it was awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to supply, upgrade and provide maintenance under the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) communications equipment project. The project is valued at approximately $280 million, of which approximately half is designated for the supply of new communication systems over the next five years, and th...

  Cassidian will work with the Emirates to support the integration of the equipment into the ECCS networkCassidian announces the contract win for an agreement with Emiraje Systems LLC for the provision of ECTOCRYP cryptography products for the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Command and Control System (ECCS). Cassidian will provide ECCS with a version of the award-winning UK developed product ECTOCRYP. Under the agreement Cassidian will also work with the Emirates to support the inte...

  The in-house locking system pylocx is exactly what Knurr/Emerson had been looking for There's one challenge for all manufacturers of outdoor containers: how is it possible to supply containers and systems with energy in an effective way and with low costs? Knürr / Emerson has several ways to do this. In the future the company wants to set more on regenerative ways to produce it - for example by using solar or wind energy. To achieve this goal the container needs an own fuel...

  Complete door opening solution by ASSA ABLOYASSA, a part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has supplied a complete door opening solution, as part of a £14million redevelopment project at the University of Northampton.The refurbishment, which consists of an £11million project to create a new home for the School of Science and Technology and a further £3.5million extension of the School of Education, is part of a larger project desi...

 Dundee Heritage Trust and ADT partnered to sponsor the installation of radio fire protection system on RRS Discovery  ADT Fire & Security, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, has formed a partnership with the Dundee Heritage Trust to help protect one Europe's uniquely designed vessels. The RRS Discovery was declared one of the most important historic ships in the United Kingdom by the National Historic Ships Committee in 2000. Visited by...

  Axis Security will take on responsibility for a number of important duties at The Sage Gateshead venue Axis Security, one of the UK's leading providers of integrated security services, has secured a contract to provide around the clock security at The Sage Gateshead, a prominent live music venue and education centre in the North East of England, designed by Sir Norman Foster and home to Northern Sinfonia, orchestra of The Sage Gateshead. Well-known for delivering essential se...

  Cinema City is now secure with integrated solutions provided by RISCO GroupCinema City is the largest and most visited multiplex cinema in Israel, comprised of 26 theaters, shops, restaurants, special halls, and VIP lounges. The site not only shows movies but also hosts cultural events and lectures.The challengeCinema City is a mega-multiplex that receives thousands of visitors each day and houses a wide variety of facilities. Cinema City therefore required a high-end security soluti...

 Finnish Government Shared Services Centre is now secure with the access touch systems provided by IDESCO The Finnish Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR (Palkeet) recently introduced a new, integrated time & attendance system across their branch of offices. The Timecon 22 system, supplied by system provider Niscayah, utilizes Idesco's Access Touch touch screen terminal for both time & attendance and access control. Palkeet are also now using the wide range of oth...

 Grand Pier pavilion is secured by high security cylinder range from Mul-T-Lock The Grand Pier has recently been rebuilt after a fire destroyed the structure of the original pavilion in 2008. Newly re-opened, the owners were anxious to ensure high security systems were installed to protect the £34 million investment. Local architectural iron mongers and locksmiths, AIW Key Centre, recommended a high security cylinder range from Mul-T-Lock, allowing the owners to retain and ext...

Enfield Council has invested in Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices for staff at the Borough's social care department Social care employees of the London Borough of Enfield can now go about their work safe in the knowledge that help is close at hand should they find themselves at risk.Enfield Council has invested in 100 Romad RSP-100 lone worker protection devices manufactured by Brentwood based Geonovo Ltd, to provide protection for staff who work within various sections of ...

 Aperio locking system from Assa Abloy has been installed and interfaced to the system at Wallace collection in London   ASSA ABLOY Access Control's innovative Aperio locking solution has been installed and interfaced to the current Access System by Secure Access Technology Limited at the Wallace Collection in central London to secure its Conservation Department. The Wallace Collection is a national museum in a Grade II Listed historic town house in the capital with over 25 room...

 Cognitec Systems is a leader in face recognition technology and systemsCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Nero as the face recognition provider for Nero Kwik Media. Nero Kwik Media is a free media management application that makes it quick and easy for consumers to find, organize, edit, play and share music, photos and video clips between a computer, tablets, mobile phones and online social networks.Cognitec's fa...

  Frode Haugseth has been associated with Chiron since 1999 as an independent distributor for the company Responding to significantly increased demand for its IRIS alarm signaling technology in Norway Chiron Security Communications has appointed Frode Haugseth to its customer support and commercial team.Frode has been associated with Chiron since 1999 and as an independent distributor for the company over the last six years has played a key role in helping Norwegian customers upgrade...

 AMG will provide transmission systems to refurbished Victorian built Blackwall Tunnel under Thames in London AMG Systems Ltd. announces that it has been selected to supply the transmission solution for the refurbished Victorian built Blackwall Tunnel under the Thames in London. Following a series of tunnel fires in the European Alps in 2000, the European safety regulations for tunnels were changed and Transport for London (TfL) announced a £70 million refurbishment programme over...