Security management - Case studies

The control room furniture designed for Warrior Insight is from the standard range of MDesk-Technical modules Warrior Insight, a risk management specialist based in Kenya, has chosen Custom Consoles MDesk-Technical for installation at its Nairobi headquarters. The desks house the operational infrastructure for a newly built video surveillance control suite. "Custom Consoles has a global reputation for the robustness, ergonomic excellence and attractive styling of its control...

Kentec’s unique tamper resistant window was chosen to protect the fire alarm panels from unauthorized access to its controls A major expansion by the UK’s leading gym operator has seen new fire safety systems, using Kentec fire alarm control panels, installed in new premises across the country to protect users and staff. The Gym Group is the UK’s largest gym operator with in excess of 500,000 members, just six years after it first opened its doors. The c...

WESMAR’s sonar products also have the ability to be configured permanently at entrances to marinas, ports and harbors A new partnership between leading maritime security company MAST and cutting edge marine sonar systems provider WESMAR has been established to protect super yachts and the maritime industry from security risks. MAST For Bespoke Security Packages For The Maritime Industry Phil Cable, CEO of MAST, said: “Global threats to assets and personnel op...

see bigger image The system allows UK Power Networks to make transition to a solution built around smart keys and electronic cylinders LOCKEN, leading developers of cable free access control, whose unique solution concentrates on power, intelligence and communication in one smart key, is working with UK Power Networks to secure its electricity supply infrastructure. LOCKEN Digital Access Control System LOCKEN equips more than 1,500 UK power distribution facilities with...

The solution reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor Sovereign Fire and Security has recently completed a state of the art building management system at Ty Admiral in Cardiff. The new access control and lift destination system reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor. The system, which has been developed together with TDSi and the lift manufacturer OTI...

The centralized time-attendance and access control solutions has made the group’s most of the attendance process accurate and faster Introduction: Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its diversified businesses include resources, logistics, agri-business and energy sectors. Managing employee’s attendance and timing from a central place is critical for them. They wanted to have centralized time-atte...

The perimeter security systems to include intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and public address systems Senstar, the world’s largest manufacturer of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) is pleased to announce it has been chosen by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide perimeter electronic security systems for a number of NATO camps of varying sizes and will include the FlexZone ranging fence-mounted sensor for intrusion d...

Umeå targeted a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in the new Äldrecentret Teg When the city of Umeå, Sweden, needed a modern electronic locking system to secure a new assisted-living facility, it turned to Tidomat and Aperio® from ASSA ABLOY. The city demanded more than just stringent, user-friendly security. Umeå targeted a new gold standard, a sustainable solution to keeping its most vulnerable residents safe in...

TBS’ 3D-Terminals were integrated with a full access control system from Securiton Swisscom’s newest data center is the crown jewel among the 24 centers operated across Switzerland and provides the highest standards in terms of performance, availability and security for their customers. Completed at the end of 2014, it is the largest data center of Swisscom and one of the few data centers in Europe certified for maximum availability and top ratings for energy effic...

The AMG transmission installations cover a distance of 99 kilometers, including part of the Manchester Smart Motorways Scheme AMG, the British manufacturer of CCTV transmission solutions, announces that they have completed the supply of a range of hybrid transmission systems for P&D Specialist Services which covers the M1, M3, M60 and M62 motorways. In total, the new AMG transmission installations cover a distance of 99 kilometers across all four motorways. The M1 implemen...

St John wanted to ensure that their lone workers were better protected whilst visiting and travelling between customers Charitable healthcare organization St John New Zealand have launched the StaySafe smartphone app and surrounding cloud based monitoring service to protect their lone workers. The app will be used to monitor their medical alarm representatives who install, test and service emergency medical alarms for 40,000 vulnerable or elderly customers across New Zealand....

The security solution includes the platform for Securitas to further develop its aerodrome fire and rescue services Securitas has been awarded a contract to provide a security solution for leading aircraft manufacturer, Airbus. Securitas To Develop Aerodrome Fire & Rescue Services The security solution will provide many specialized services and includes the platform for Securitas to further develop its aerodrome fire and rescue services. Securitas has been providing...

Genetec software secured SPEC’s 32 substations, seven offices and tower site for radio communications Genetec™, a manufacturer of open platform, unified IP security solutions recently announced that South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC), a fast-growing electric cooperative in Texas, has chosen Genetec Security Center software to help secure its 32 substations, seven offices and a tower site for radio communications located across 6,600 square miles of Texas. No...

emerald touch screen reader and controller provide clear visual color image indicating card’s status Introduction Whether you’re a frequent international traveler or only use your passport occasionally, chances are, you’ve traveled through London’s Heathrow Airport. This can be said with good reason: LHR has the highest number of international passengers in the world. In 2013 alone, 66.5 million international passengers traveled through Heathrow Airpor...

ISIC France chose HID Global, with its complete portfolio of card issuance solutions and ID card printers/ encoders HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that International Student Identity Card (ISIC) France, a leading student ID organization, has selected the company’s FARGO® HDP5000 and DTC4500 card printers/encoders as well as its AsureID® 7 ID Card Personalization Software Development Kit (SDK) for secure card i...

Just a few short years ago Kaukauna Utilities, a provider of electrical power and drinking water in Kaukauna, WI had one camera. Just one. It was analog and not attached to any recording device. Today they have 18 IP camera domes and two IP video servers, with plans to expand. Yet their financial outlay has been very small. Their expansion plans include buying off the-shelf computers and inexpensive cameras, but their technology is cutting edge. How did they do it? Beta Testing One of Vicon&r...

The Vicon system allows for video coverage of four buildings and the surrounding areas As a 150 year-old, family-run business, Sabel Steel places a high value on trust. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, the company boasts six steel service centers, two scrap yards, a rebar fabrication division and a wholesale center. Yet despite its size, this progressive, independent company, owned and operated by fifth-generation members of the Sabel family, prides itself on personal ser...

With DuraPIN technology, access will only be granted to owners of authorized keys UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY, Security Solutions, the global leader in door opening solutions, is providing its keyULTRA™ system for buildings owned by Paragon Community Housing Group. keyULTRA At Paragon Community Housing Group The award-winning provider of affordable homes offers housing solutions for first-time buyers and also provides sheltered and supported accommodation for the eld...

CP PLUS provided central monitoring software solution to monitor health and functioning of all DVRs set up at central location The world of banking is changing. Not only are criminals finding new and cleverer ways of conducting their crime, but financial institutes are also facing stronger demands for cost-efficiency and compliance in day-to-day work. Banks have many security challenges, with particularly ATM crimes on the rise. The best surveillance solutions deter criminals,...

The contract includes supply and installation of Tetra network with 40 dispatcher stations  Airbus Defense and Space’s Tetra technology has been selected as the new standard for the digital radio network infrastructure of the Military Police in Brasília - responsible for maintaining public order in the Federal District. The new Tetra network will replace the old analog radio system. The contract had been awarded to the Brazilian telecommunications company Lig...

HHS Program Support Center selected Securityhunter to provide security services via one of its BPAs Securityhunter has been awarded a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Program Support Center (PSC).  The MATOC was awarded through the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for the PSC, which is a fee-for-service agency. The award is f...

For ANPR systems, Dahua 1.4 and 11 megapixel HD traffic cameras are adopted at intersections on main roads Tricity, in Polish Trójmiasto, is an urban area consisting of three major northern Polish cities —  Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot, situated adjacent to one other on the coast of the Gdansk Bay, Baltic Sea; covering an area of 414.81 square kilometres, accommodating nearly 1 million commuters each day. These three cities are tagged with multiple identities, su...

Sony cameras were considered superior in terms of accuracy and reliability Background Pihtipudas is a municipality with 5000 residents, located in Central Finland. It is an important rest stop for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), because the driver's resting periods are strictly monitored with a digital tachograph. Most of the trucks on Finnish national road 4 stop or stay overnight in Pihtipudas, while some of the drivers living in the area also use the rest area to store their...

The Axxon Intellect PSIM-powered system has proven itself effective at preventing theft and other incidents Securing railway and port facilities is always difficult, and especially so in the case of intermodal transport. Theft and human-caused disturbances are a serious threat to transport operators, who must combat the threat of disappearance and misallocation of valuable resources. The Port of Yuzhny, working in collaboration with leading Ukrainian integrators, found the...

The new system not only produces better and quicker investigations, it also allows the college address more issues When Ramapo College of New Jersey began to transition from a primarily commuter college to a residential college two years ago, it quickly became clear that their current video system wasn’t going to cut it. “We’ve had an ongoing construction program,” says Robert O’Brien, security director of the college. “Just about every yea...

Local viewing and control from each of the cottages is accomplished via Kollector Digital Video Recorders Since its inception over 20 years ago, Youth Villages has been providing guidance for troubled children and their families through an array of rehabilitating services including in-home counseling, residential treatment facilities, and adoption and foster care programs. A non-profit organization, Youth Villages boasts 41 facilities spanning six states where children are tre...

Winsted delivered solution based upon Prestige Sight-Line console with stand-alone M-View media wall Leading control room furniture manufacturer Winsted has equipped a stunning new control room at Bulgaria’s leading security provider SOT 161. Delivers focused range of security services Specializing in delivering a highly professional and focused range of security services, SOT is Bulgaria’s largest security provider, with 4,500 security staff, protecting over 85,...

Vindicator products are also approved for operation across the Air Force’s data networks Honeywell recently announced that its newest generation of Vindicator® Command, Control and Display Equipment (CCDE) has been certified to protect critical assets at U.S. Air Force bases worldwide. The Air Force awarded the certification after exhaustive qualification, testing and evaluation. Vindicator solutions have been on the USAF-approved equipment list without interruption...

Vicon SurveyorVFT 35X outdoor domes have been deployed to monitor activity in the center’s car park Tesco Extra, Carphone Warehouse, KFC, Nationwide and Greggs are among the eighteen retail outlets at Willow Brook Center, Bradley Stoke which has car parking for over 1000 cars. “We are located close to Junction 16 of the M5 and whilst visitors from outside the Bradley Stoke will be most welcome, we wanted to ensure that thieves and potential trouble makers were dete...

The images are transmitted to the police headquarters in Turin, to enable a quick response, if required It is estimated that more than two million pilgrims will be in Turin for the Exposition of the Shroud which is taking place in the city’s cathedral from 19 April to 24 June, 2015. As it did in 2010 for this extraordinarily wide-reaching event, the Enzo Hruby Foundation, in collaboration with Samsung Techwin, is once again providing support to protect the relic and...