Security service - Case studies

G4S will have more than 500 of its staff available to give safety and security advice and help everyone enjoy the festivities Events specialists G4S will be on hand this Hogmanay to help ensure the 80,000 revellers in Edinburgh’s world-famous streets enjoy a safe start to 2014. This will be the 20th year G4S Events has provided security and safety management services at Hogmanay, and the company will have more than 500 of its staff available to give safety and security...

Since installing Hikvision DVRs andVMS, West London review stations have been able to route 80% of all incidents Many people know that England has the most intensive CCTV system in the world. In the security world, at this point, it's fairly common knowledge. In fact, it is estimated that there is one camera for every 32 people in the UK. However, what is not commonly known is that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London has the largest "town center" CCTV...

Tavcom’s training program covers a diverse range of subjects relating to video surveillance equipment Tavcom has won a significant contract which will see it play a key role in the implementation of the Middle East’s largest homeland security project. The Kuwait Government is investing in excess of £1 billion on physical security to ensure the safety of people working or visiting key buildings and facilities throughout the country. At the heart of a complete...

Bosch Extreme Environment Cameras are all-environment cameras for harsh weather applications For Norwegian Cruise Line, it was difficult to find cameras that were able to withstand the type of extreme environments that their cruise ships found themselves in at times. “Our cruise ships must be able to withstand storms – when wind can go up to 125 miles per hour. And, we demand the same thing from the cameras that we install in the open deck areas,” explained S...

One of the solutions being implemented is Teleste’s CATVisor EMS, which is an element management software program Since January 2013, Helltec Engineering AG, Teleste’s long-term partner and co-operator in Switzerland, has been working on the technological realisation of the project, taking responsibility for network design and planning as well as for upcoming upgrades, integration and hardware replacements. Based on Helltec’s network infrastructure plans,...

CHQ designed PIDS and the CCTV surveillance strategy for security and protection of the terminal building Marine terminal operator DP World is constructing the UK’s first major deep-sea container port this century as part of a development that will include the largest logistics park in Europe. The London Gateway terminal is on the north bank of the river Thames at Thurrock in Essex, to the east of London. CHQ Security Services are acting as security and risk assessment...

The zoo expanded CyberLock to other habitats and is using it to limit who has access to which animals Security in wildlife parks and zoos is important for the protection of not only the animals, but the employees and visitors, too. A west coast zoo in North America installed the CyberLock system in an effort to better manage access to habitats of dangerous animals, starting with the reptile exhibit. Even before CyberLock, enclosures housing venomous snakes have been marked wi...

Vesper and Pilgrims role is to enable embassy staff to carry out their work with minimum risk or interference Swedish risk management enterprise, Vesper Group has been appointed to secure the Swedish Embassy for Iraq, supported by international security specialist, Pilgrims Group. Vesper, which provides security services to the Swedish embassies in Pakistan and Afghanistan, has contracted Pilgrims as its partner to secure the Swedish embassy in Baghdad. Sweden’s Ministr...

A total of 247 Sentry360 cameras were used to secure the inside and outside of terminal In 2011, JFK airport was ranked the Number 1 busiest International Air Passenger Gateway to the United States. Among the multiple terminals at JFK, Terminal One is the center of international travel, and JFK’s newest addition to the facility. Inside Terminal One, 11 gates and two hardstands are controlled by their own state-of-the-art ramp control tower, which is equipped with radio c...

Raytec LED illuminators have an extremely low power consumption, offer a long 10 year life and require zero maintenance A UK military site has chosen Raytec VARIO White-Light LED illuminators as part of a high security, anti-terrorism operation, concerning 24/7 vehicle inspection. To maintain the highest level of security at all times the military site must inspect all vehicles entering and leaving the site. Security staffs are required to check all vehicles within a gated co...

The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D face reader to provide a convenient biometric solution Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary MorphoTrak, provides 3D facial recognition technology for secure access at The Marque, the most exclusive membership club in Houston, Texas. The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D Face Reader™, to provide a highly secure yet convenient biometric solution that allows members-only access to certain areas of t...

Skyguard’s MySOS device was chosen due to its GPS technology, which sends alarm location during an emergency Based in central London, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises two of the largest hospitals in the UK, employing over 13,000 staff. In April 2011, the Trust took over responsibility for the provision of community services in Lambeth and Southwark. As a result of this transfer, the Trust ‘inherited’ 471 personal safety devices...

The card system is much more convenient and much safer than carrying keys The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is one of the first major public aquariums to place large-scale focus on the ecology and biodiversity of its own region. One of the facility’s two imposing main buildings offers an overview of the Tennessee River from its origins in the Appalachian Mountains to its outlet in the Mississippi River Delta. This regional focus was rare and exciting in 1992 when t...

The exacqVision client software is installed on a video wall in the network operations center IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that Indianapolis-based Community Health Network has installed an exacqVision-IQinVision combined solution to meet their video surveillance needs. Koorsen Security Technology provided complete design and installation services for the project. Established in 1956, Community Health Network is a le...

Regent Samsic’s round-the-clock security operations consists of CCTV monitoring and patrolling Adjoining the M1 freeway, Fosse Shopping Park homes many major retail brands including Marks & Spencer, Next, BHS and Curry’s in 40 stores drawing around 12 million visitors yearly. All shops and food outlets, together with a communal eating area, are situated on the first floor making access easier for shoppers. Free parking for over 2,500 cars helps makes this one...

Omega Seguridad relied on FLIR’s SR series of surveillance cameras, which offer high quality thermal imaging OMEGA GROUP, based in Sevilla, Spain, offers a comprehensive range of surveillance and security services, including the installation and maintenance of systems and equipment for intrusion and fire detection, CCTV, access control, etc. One of the company’s main areas of expertise is perimeter protection of solar parks. As an increasingly important provider of...

Anthem Memory Care addresses the needs of seniors afflicted by Alzheimer’s and dementia Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Anthem Memory Care has standardised on the Brivo OnAir hosted cloud-based access control and video surveillance management solution for their future new care facilities. Key-Rite Security of Denver, Colorado is the dealer and installer for this project. In the United States today, a...

Oncam Grandeye’s technology enables forensic identification of suspicious activity at the touch of a finger The expenses of escalating retail crime, including loss prevention, rocketed to $128 billion in 2011, the equivalent of $200 per family. This spike has forced retailers to increase spending on loss prevention and security by 10%, to $26.8 billion annually. While protecting a company’s assets is one of the most important tasks of the security professional, un...

The KeyWatcher key system is used in casinos for security departments to store and track keys Casino managers, like managers in any other market, leave nothing to chance when it comes to the operation of the business. To protect the bottom line and guard against fraud, they rely on established practices and procedures and industry favored technology such as Morse Watchmans key control and management systems. At sister properties Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort in Scot...

To prevent ticket fraud, parks today can link each ticket to a specific customer with the touch of a finger Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at several amusement parks in China are using their fingers to authenticate themselves on Galasys Technologies stations at entertainment complex gates, ticket booths and member kiosks. At the Beijing children’s park Babyboss, parents’ fingerprints must match their child’s RFID wristband when collecting their ch...

The facilities reflect Tavcom’s determination to maintain its position a leading security training provider Tavcom has completed a major upgrade of the CCTV training facilities at its Bishops Waltham training center. From September 2013, students attending one of Tavcom’s wide range of BTEC certificated CCTV courses will be able to take advantage of unrivalled ‘hands-on’ facilities which provide an immediate opportunity for students to put theory into...

API’s demetalliser and its supporting production line is one of the most advanced in the world Security specialist API Holographics has installed a new state-of-the-art demetallisation line to enhance its capabilities for security applications. Custom built to API’s specification, the demetalliser and its supporting production line is one of the most advanced in the world. While almost all existing demetallisers are separate units retrofitted to existing productio...

INSIDE software enabled Pixela to develop STB that meets security requirements of premium content providers INSIDE Secure announces that its downloadable DRM Fusion Agent software is being used by Osaka-based Pixela Corporation to meet stringent premium content protection requirements for a new Android- based set-top box (STB) developed for Jupiter Communications (J.COM), Japan’s largest cable TV provider. The INSIDE software is compatible with Android on any platform, s...

Hytera's PD78X/PD70X digital portables, MD78X mobile radio and DMR Trunking Pro System were used during the event The 14th World Championships in Athletics was held in Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow during 10th-18th August. Over 2000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 47 competitions and the total volume over these 8 days reached 380,000 people, including guests of honor, athletes, fans, and representatives of mass media. Hytera's communication solution was used to make sur...

The project included reusing existing security camera hardware as well as offering latest IP camera technology With over 11,000 employees and nearly $2 billion in revenue, the Brazilian transport manufacturer Randon Group has selected IndigoVision to provide an IP video security solution for its assembly plant in Guaralhos, with plans for future expansion to all locations. The security project requirements were reducing theft, providing real time monitoring from multiple,...

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment have been using the Morse Watchmans key control systems since 2001 The Tohono O’odham Nation’s three Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment locations feature gaming amenities, technological advances and entertainment options unsurpassed in Arizona. For the Nation, reinvesting in their properties is key to ensuring that they remain competitive. Their investments also encompass back-of-house operations, including a pendi...

The contract is worth approximately $32 million U.S. dollars Elbit Systems Ltd., announced recently that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $32 million U.S. dollars (approximately $35 million Australian dollars) to supply the Australian Federal Police (AFP) with an Investigation, Intelligence and Incident Management (IIIM) Solution to be supplied over a four-year period. Bezhalel (Butzi)...

Axis will cover the 24-hours a day, 365 days a year security requirements with 208 weekly man-hours British Pipeline Agency Ltd (BPA), a leading UK pipeline operator and consultant, has chosen Axis Security, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of bespoke security solutions, to provide CCTV monitoring and access control to its purpose-built security control center in Kingsbury. Security responsibilities at the Kingsbury Oil Terminal site are considerable, covering the pipe...

The redevelopment at API has seen the opening of a dedicated visitors’ suite API Holographics, one of the world’s leading providers of holographic-based security solutions, has completed the first phase of redevelopment at its site in Salford. The £3million investment into the high-security manufacturing site follows on from last year’s joint venture business launch API Optix s.r.o., which increases the high quality origination options available to...

Wavesight will manage the physical surveys, network desigh/layout and overall commissioning of the system OCS has been selected by Lincolnshire Council to supply, install, commission and deploy the communication infrastructure in a major fiber-to-wireless switch-out and IP camera upgrade in the area of Boston. In its tender, the council challenged the industry to come up with a solution capable of meeting a broad set of requirements that would effectively reduce its overall OP...