Warning Devices - Case studies

The Centre for Contemporary Art based in Ujazdowski Castle is a space that uses art to help visitors reflect on the world. It aims to invite discussion about some of the pieces, where different art disciplines blend together in creative experiments. To achieve this, the space - which is located at the heart of Warsaw, Poland - hosts events, exhibitions, a cinema, a bookshop, a library, and an art residency program. The Centre for Contemporary Art, Ujazdowski Castle, needed a system that was fle...

Whether football at the Bundesliga level, corporate conferences, or cultural events: the Kia Metropol Arena in Nuremberg, Germany, opened in 2021, has impressed visitors with its flexibility, space, and unmatched visibility for over 4,000 spectators across four stands.  Integrated solution  Due to the cost-effective solutions planned and implemented by Bosch, the arena is highly secure, while at the same time, providing crystal-clear sound for all its events. The building makes the...

Remote location, 24/7 access requirements, multiple users - automation was the answer for the owner of this storage facility who needed to prevent false alarms and ensure around-the-clock security for its customers. Located in rural Somerset, Dan Riddle, Owner of Southwood Secure Storage, wanted to secure a new storage container facility. Various challenges particular to the case meant that no off-the-shelf product or service ticked every required box. But, close teamwork between the client and...

Rize–Artvin Airport is based off the coast of Rize Province, northeastern Turkey. It is a commercial airport serving primarily Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet, and Pegasus Airlines. The airport was constructed on ground reclaimed from the Black Sea. It is expected to serve around two million passengers annually once travel returns to pre-pandemic levels. Protecting buildings, the runway, and people The safety of passengers and staff is vital to the airport experience" As a completely new...

The Delta Electronics (Thailand) PCL new Plant 7 in Wellgrow Industrial Estate, Chachoengsao received the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification in the New Construction category from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The certifications categories include Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Water Efficiency, Innovation in design, and Regional Priority Credit. For this green building, V...

Dr. Martens is an iconic British brand founded in 1960 in Northamptonshire. Originally produced for workers looking for tough, durable boots, the brand was quickly adopted by diverse youth subcultures and associated musical movements. Dr. Martens has since transcended its working-class roots while still celebrating its proud heritage and, six decades later, “Docs” or “DMs” are worn by people around the world who use them as a symbol of empowerment and their attitude. Wo...

Esbjerg’s new “A Place To” housing complex focuses on sustainability. It aims to maintain a green profile throughout its life cycle. The developer is a Premium Member of Green Building Council Denmark, an organization that promotes sustainable construction and sought efficient access control in keeping with A Place To’s contemporary style and sustainability ethos. Over 300 apartments are divided between three towers. These connect with common areas which offer multiple o...

Interface Systems, a globally renowned managed service provider, delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, has announced that WKS Restaurant Group, one of the fastest growing multi-brand restaurant franchisees in the US is deploying Interface’s Virtual Guard interactive remote video monitoring solutions across its major restaurant brands, including El Pollo Loco, Wendy’s, Denny’s, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts...

The first signs of fire can be spotted 24/7 even in challenging outdoor conditions on a manufacturing complex, due to an algorithm-driven video camera, AVIOTEC. Risks to people and premises The fundamental purpose of manufacturers is the efficient output of parts and products for delivery to partners or consumers. These vast work environments, however, pose huge challenges to safety managers. They not only accommodate a large workforce whose occupational safety must be protected from identifie...

The need for a motorway to link the cities of Vicenza and Treviso in Italy emerged in the 1970s as the Venetian countryside became increasingly urbanized, while the opening of the European Union to the east in the 1990s also brought more traffic across the region. To address this, the first stone of the Pedemontana Veneta or “SPV” toll highway was laid in November 2011 in Romano d'Ezzelino, and in 2012 work began on the first stretch of the 2.6-billion-euro road. Once completed in M...

Amthal has worked closely with contractors in the fit-out for the new NQ64 arcade bar in London, ensuring staff and guests can enjoy the retro arcade games and classic consoles safely and securely. The new addition in Soho, NQ64’s eighth UK venue, now offers a choice of over 30 original arcade games including Time Crisis, Guitar Hero, Dancing Stage, and Pac-Man, alongside a selection of gamer-themed cocktails. Starting From Scratch In the build, contractors Clarke Gough ripped out the e...

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has been appointed by Goldsmiths, University of London to deliver a comprehensive review and assessment of its security systems, as well as managing its ongoing maintenance requirements. Goldsmiths teaches a wide range of subjects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, and is home to more than 10,000 students. Situated in Southeast London, the university has a large campus with more than 90 buildings including a state-of-t...

Think back to the last time user stayed overnight or attended a conference at a major hotel or hospitality provider. Chances are the hotel room had fresh linens, the shower had hot water, the on-site restaurant had good food, and in general, users felt safe during their stay. This is the typical experience that users have come to expect from a hospitality provider.  Challenges with hotel operations Providing a pleasant and comfortable stay, however, is no simple feat. The equipment...

ACRE International's SPC protects the museum, which promotes information on maritime subjects comprehensively and interactively by employing multimedia techniques. Intrusion detection SPC is ACRE International's flagship intrusion detection product. It helps protect the museum's main attractions, such as their permanent interactive room called "People-Ships-Ports."  Another exhibition, "Boats of People of the World," is a rich collection of boats varying from an Eskimo kayak to a Ve...

Qognify, a provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announces that Prague Airport, a. s. has selected Qognify EIM (Situator) to interconnect its security systems and provide security control room personnel with a single incident management interface, as well as the ability to verify the validity of identification cards using mobile devices throughout the airport. Prague Airport, a. s. is a company that operates Václav Havel Airport Prague in the Czech Republi...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, announces that UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, has standardized its video surveillance operations on the Salient CompleteView Video Management Platform, enabling campus security and safety staff to protect the campus population of 32,000 with a 24/7 view of its video surveillance and integrated access control operations. Using CompleteView, UMass Amherst is centrally monitorin...

3DX-Ray Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of a ThreatScan-LSC system to the United Kingdom’s Thames Valley Police. The ThreatScan-LSC system has been purchased to support the Thames Valley Police Specialist Search Unit, for operations at public events. This system provides the unit with the capability of identifying the contents of suspect bags and packages quickly and accurately, in their core mission of keeping the public safe. ThreatScan-LSC system 3DX-Ray Ltd’s ThreatScan-LS...

As one of the manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam in Europe, The Vita Group has several production sites and UAB Vita Baltic International operates the largest foam manufacturing plant in the Baltics.  Its products are used in several applications including soft furnishings, mattresses and pillows, orthopedic accessories, and sound insulation products.  Foam blocks manufacturers At its large site just outside the village of Jurgiškiai in a rural area of the Alytus Dis...

Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China, covers an area of 2,579.2 square kilometers and is known as the ‘Kidney of the Yangtze River’. Since the implementation of the national policy pertaining to a ‘ten-year fishing ban’ in the Yangtze River, aquatic biodiversity in the lake has been effectively restored. Gradually, the once ordinary fishermen have now become ‘patrolling fishermen’ to protect the aquatic environment of the lake. They dili...

Securing valuable outdoor locations and managing their ever-moving team of service contractors is a challenge common across the infrastructure sector. It demands an electronic locking system with robust hardware and simplified key management, which saves administrators’ time and cuts the number of wasted journeys contractors must make. EV charging stations Comfort Charge is a Bonn-based Deutsche Telekom subsidiary that operates charging stations for electric vehicles throughout Germany....

G4S is the market leader in Ecuador and provides peace of mind for many leading banks, through G4S-designed technology and a highly-trained workforce, which meets rigorous international standards. In Ecuador, G4S is the preeminent provider of security for the country’s banks. Through the combination of highly trained people and G4S’s proprietary software application - CVP (Virtual Control of Posts), the company provides an unrivalled security offering. Securing Ecuador’s bank...