CCTV software case studies

IDIS video solution revolutionises public surveillance in Bristol

An end-to-end IDIS video solution has overcome performance, quality, and affordability challenges that had hampered public space surveillance in Bristol city centre. The upgrade, which tackled a growing list of problems including degraded picture quality, unreliable transmission and data storage, and poor usability, has been completed at Temple Quay and Glass Wharf by KIS Fire & Security.   GDPR-compliant video surveillance The successful project is enabling significant operatio...

Town of Braselton teams up with Comcast Smart Solutions to enhance safety and security in parks and recreational areas

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technology solutions for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Town of Braselton, Georgia, with smart video camera technology with AI capabilities to improve public safety and emergency response. The deployment of smart video camera technology at the Town Green and Braselton Park will provide the town with real-time visibility into its community spaces, and insights into traffic pattern...

Crystal Mountain Resort's success with Verkada physical security tech

Crystal Mountain Resort is Washington's largest winter and summer getaway. For over 60 years, the picturesque resort near Mount Rainier has drawn millions of sports enthusiasts around the world. An early adopter of new technology, the resort was also the first in Washington to install a high-speed, detachable quad chairlift, Rainier Express. Technology solution needed As the resort's Director of IT, Perry Turner is in charge of protecting over 400,000 guests and 2,600 acres of land all y...

Exploring remote security solutions with Verkada in San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo (SLO), the gem of California's central coast, is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, historic architecture, and vibrant community life. Quiet but lively, it is also home to the California Polytechnic State University, located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Ensuring safety and security Because of its distance from major metropolitan areas, SLO has retained its rural, small-town character, along with a bustling downtown and beautifully preserved Spanish Missi...

Real-time security analytics by Winston-Salem Police Department with Verkada

The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), is dedicated to proactive, data-driven approaches to law enforcement. Through initiatives like "Smart Policing," a collaboration with the local community and Winston-Salem State University, the department aims for systemic change in crime reduction and community safety. Real-time intelligence Lieutenant Ben Jones oversees the Real Time Crime Center (R...

UAE-based construction company partners with Anviz to optimise smart attendance

As the UAE's economy progressed, its territory became the world's experimental zone for pioneering construction technologies. The continuous rise of the construction industry has introduced a large number of labourers to stations on construction sites.  How to systematically manage workers under regulations, while ensuring the rights and interests of both workers and enterprises is the main problem currently faced by NGC on its way forward. The customer Nael General Contracting (NGC...

ASSA ABLOY's bespoke security solutions for Amdocs campus

With approximately 29,000 employees worldwide, Amdocs is a pioneering global software company providing services and solutions to communications and media companies. When building a new campus in Ra’anana, Israel, their large site with four office buildings and three underground floors required a door closer solution tailored to every door, considering their different size, type, and usage. Finding a single supplier to meet all their needs was a challenge, but they succeeded.  Site...

Royal Jersey Laundry and HID deliver cost-saving, efficient linen tracking for London's luxury hotels

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that Royal Jersey Laundry has introduced a new tracking feature of HID’s linen management platform at each of its 5-star hotel customer sites to guarantee that drivers drop off and collect precise linen stock and that costly errors are avoided. Linen tracking This new feature replaces a paper-based system used by drivers for the management of cages filled with clean/soiled linen delivered/collected at customer sites. I...

Luxurious 4 star resort & casino boosts profitability with IDIS video tech

The new GoldenEye Hotel and Resort on the Bulgarian and Turkish border, Europe’s largest casino development, opened in 2024 by BC Industries is providing enhanced security with more efficient guest services thanks to a 600-camera video surveillance solution from IDIS.  The advanced camera system combines 24/7 visibility over gaming tables and public areas, fault-free image capture and recording of UHD video footage, a more efficient real-time monitoring platform for mu...

Senegal fertiliser industry leverages Matrix communication solution

The client functions as a prominent producer of phosphate fertilisers in Sub-Saharan Africa. They began mining phosphate rock in the early 1960s and started producing phosphoric acid in the late 1980s. Their extensive industrial facility, located in Senegal, includes various sites such as Mining, an Acid Plant, a Fertiliser site, and a power plant. They mainly export their phosphoric acid to India and distribute their fertiliser products within West Africa and globally.  Client's requirem...

Amthal plants seeds of high-performance security for Hertfordshire Garden Centre

Amthal has worked with Hertfordshire Garden Centre to install additional IP CCTV across its retail site and upgrade existing systems, including its intruder alarm solution, for the safety and security of staff and visitors. Based in Redbourn on the outskirts of St Albans, Hertfordshire Garden Centre is a small, independent retail premises, serving as a cherished hub for home and gardening enthusiasts. IP CCTV, intruder alarm system Amthal has worked closely with the team to ensure a secure op...

Canyon Hills Community Church takes proactive security measures with ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection platform

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be deployed at Canyon Hills Community Church to protect its congregation against gun-related threats.  Canyon Hills Community Church Located in the suburbs thirty minutes north of Seattle, Canyon Hills Community Church is a non-denomi...

IIKL-Blake Fire & Security install wireless SmartNet-Pro Range at Dartford theatre

As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theatres at their Orchard Theatre site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theatre was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...

i-PRO cameras are key to school safety at Murietta Valley District Schools

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that the Murietta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) in Riverside County, CA, has undertaken a project to modernise its first-generation surveillance system to new high-resolution i-PRO network cameras, and the i-PRO Video Insight video management system (VMS). MVUSD serves 23,000 students and has nearly 4,000 employees. It comprises 11 elementary s...

Utah's Park City School District deploys ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that Park City School District (PCSD) of Summit County, Utah has deployed its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution to mitigate gun-related violence. Park City School District (PCSD) Nestled within the mountains of the year-round resort town, PCSD encompasses four elementary schools, a middle schoo...

ZeroEyes' AI gun detection system to boost security at Appomattox Schools

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be deployed at Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS), Virginia to protect students and faculty against gun-related threats. ACPS Comprising four schools - a primary, elementary, middle, and high school -  ACPS educates approximately 2,50...

Teledyne FLIR: Greening campaign's thermal vision for energy-efficient homes in the UK

The Greening Campaign, founded by Terena Plowright, has set its sights on an ambitious goal: to make the entire United Kingdom greener, one community at a time. This initiative seeks to address a pressing concern—the widespread lack of awareness about the importance of energy efficiency within homes. According to Citizen’s Advice, the average UK home loses approximately £350 each year due to poor insulation. This loss escalates to as much as £951 annually for the le...

Pontiac City Schools deploy ZeroEyes to mitigate gun-related threats

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Michigan’s Pontiac School District (PSD) to protect students and faculty against gun-related threats. Pontiac School District (PSD) PSD includes nine schools and takes pride in offering its students work-based learning opp...

Artificial intelligence from Bosch protects Aachen Cathedral

Since the end of 2023, Bosch's artificial intelligence has been safeguarding the world-renowned Aachen Cathedral, which is more than 1,200 years old. Germany's first UNESCO World Heritage site has been equipped by Bosch Building Technologies and the engineering firm planning with an intelligent video solution that protects it against a multitude of potential threats. Intelligent video solution Fires, in particular, can be devastating for such a historic building of inestimable intangible valu...

Facial recognition software from RecFaces shined as the baton-holder for security during Brazilian Carnival 2024

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer played an indispensable role in promoting and maintaining safety during the Brazilian Carnival 2024. The company's one of the best and highly accurate products, Id-Guard, was applied to secure an open-air carnival and turned out to be a great solution to the security challenges faced.  Facial recognition software The cameras equipped with facial recognition software were placed at mobile control checkpoints, which enabled p...

Zayed International Airport revolutionises passenger experience with IDEMIA’s biometric solutions, over one million passengers processed

In a landmark achievement for air travel technology, Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology. Building on a long-term commitment to advancing airport capabilities, IDEMIA has been at the forefront of innovation in th...

Omnilert gun detect integrates with Genetec Security Centre to help speed gun threat response

Omnilert, a pioneer in active shooter solutions, announced that its visual gun detection system, Omnilert Gun Detect, is certified with the Genetec™ Security Centre, an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, communications and analytics. This integration will enable Genetec customers to incorporate visual gun detection technology with their existing surveillance cameras in order to identify gun threats at first sight and ensure a rapid, a...

Historic Munich building adds Assa Abloy's digital key-based access management

Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl. “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.”  Hofbräuhaus Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbac...

Dahua deploys intelligent monitoring solution in a large-scale sports event in Chile

A large-scale sporting event in Chile expects a huge influx of people during their games, prompting the implementation of robust security measures in the venues.  The organisers require an efficient and intelligent security system that can manage the entry and exit of spectators, prevent accidents, and detect and handle any abnormal situations in time to ensure the safety of all people during the event.  Sporting event challenges  The event organisers needed to ensure the safet...

Buffalo Public School District improves security, simplifies infrastructure with i-PRO cameras and recorders

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that the Buffalo Public School District (BPSD) has modernised its security footprint with i-PRO multi-sensor and 360° fisheye network cameras, and i-PRO NV300 network video recorders (NVR). The BPSD serves 28,000 K-12 students out of 70 facilities in western New York. BPSD modernisation project The BPSD modernisation project started with replacing 2% of their older interior PT...

2N brings the latest access control technologies to private and social housing in West London

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has upgraded a residential project in the UK to improve security and enable residents to take calls on their phones when they are not at home.  Sperry and Gilbert House Sperry and Gilbert House are residential units providing both private and social housing flats. The buildings are part of a larger complex though each apartment block is standalone. The two blocks share a main gate and there is access t...

Teledyne FLIR: FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging camera

Air Power East, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience as a premier distributor of Atlas Copco, specialises in providing high-quality compressed air systems to various industries across East Anglia. Under the leadership of Jason Sewell, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient solutions. However, they faced a significant challenge in ensuring their systems were completely leak-free, a concern shared by their clients, including an agri...

A pioneering Indian Power Giant chooses Matrix SATATYA SAMAS-video management software for its centralised video surveillance operations

Renowned as a significant entity in the power industry, the Indian Power Giant stands as a key player in India's public sector power utility domain. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, it specialises in hydroelectric power generation and associated endeavours. With a steadfast commitment to providing clean, sustainable, and cost-effective energy, the Power Giant has successfully executed numerous large-scale hydroelectric projects, making substantial contributions...

BauWatch shares damning report about construction theft sparks urgent call for firms to tighten security

A damning new report shows theft from construction sites is surging nationwide, detrimentally affecting projects, firms and employees. Key findings Spike in cases: Two-thirds of respondents say the rate of theft increased in 2023, as the resale value of goods reached record levels. Criminals are getting smarter: one in three believe crime, including theft, physical violence, harassment and vandalism, is becoming more sophisticated. It comes as reports of criminals using drones to target sit...