Retail security applications - Case studies

Iris ID’s non-contact solution provides highly accurate identification using the iris to authenticate employees Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, has announced its IrisAccess® iCAM7000 identity authentication system has been installed for employee time and attendance at all Sharjah Co-Operative Society retail stores in the United Arab Emirates. The retailer operates 26 stores with more than 3,000 employees throughout Sharjah, a UAE state, and the cap...

The limited resolution of Eden Shopping Centre's old surveillance system meant that not all critical areas with completely covered Eden Shopping Centre, a large retail and entertainment complex in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has taken the giant leap from an analogue to a HD video surveillance system. Upgrading the recorders, matrix, and priority cameras has provided the centre with enhanced optical clarity, high-definition images and the flexibility of future-proofing the s...

Ryman required smart video surveillance to deter shoplifting and provide business intelligence The recent installation of tailor made video surveillance systems at 51 Ryman Stationery stores perfectly illustrates how Open Platform technology can elevate video surveillance from just being a security system, to a smart solution that can deliver so much more. The client: Ryman Stationery Ryman was established in October 1893 when a young Henry Ryman flipped over the ‘Open...

Each Illustra camera comes pre-installed with exacqVision Edge video management system (VMS) software Tyco Security Products has announced that The PC & Wireless Shop in Canandaigua, NY, has selected an array of Illustra Edge high-definition 1080p IP cameras to provide in-store surveillance capabilities. Remote surveillance via smartphone By strategically installing Illustra Edge cameras around the 5,000-square-foot building, The PC & Wireless Shop addressed the chal...

Qognify solution analyses and manages data, in order to anticipate and mitigate risks Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced that TIM Brasil, one of the largest Brazilian mobile phone operators, has implemented a new security and operations solution in its physical stores throughout Brazil. In order to care and provide better security for its customers and staff, the operator will be the first in Brazil to use the Qognify solution to analyse and manage data, in or...

Boot Barn wanted a solution to provide higher-resolution video to streamline & to reinforce their investigative and operational efforts Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Boot Barn, America’s largest Western and Work Wear retailer, is deploying its video and situation intelligence solutions at various retail store locations to enhance operations and loss prevention efforts. Customer Boot Barn has been outfitting America since 1978, and today has more...

The extremely detailed high contrast thermal images allow easy and reliable intruder detection FLIR thermal imaging cameras have proved to be a premium security solution for companies throughout the world. One company that utilises thermal imaging cameras from FLIR to secure its premises is the well-known watchmaker Fossil. To secure its European headquarters – located near Grabenstätt, Germany – Fossil opted for FLIR thermal imaging security cameras. &ldq...

It is a sad reality that civil disorder and the accompanying looting of commercial premises is an issue that every business owner that works on the high street is aware of and should be prepared for. Whatever the cause, whether it is anarchist march or disorder triggered by some sort of social issue, rioting, looting and criminal damage can spread faster than the authorities can often mobilise and deploy resources to keep up. Especially in these days of social media rioters can co-ordinate the...

The Vanderbilt solution will aid theft prevention, incident evidence retrieval and ensure staff and visitor safety The designer outlet at Bridgend in South Wales approached BWS Security systems to provide a full upgrade solution to their existing CCTV system. As the existing site had a mixed cabling infrastructure it was essential that the proposed system was able to utilise this to the full. Following extensive consultation with the client’s operational staff it was d...

To avoid retail shrinkage, SeeTec BVI Retail provides an option to connect the video management system to ERP or POS systems If you believe recent surveys to be true, commercial damage in Germany caused by retail shrinkage accounts for about 3.8 billion Euro per year – this is one per cent of the total turnover of this industry. More than half of this is caused by shoplifting. Another 40 % of the total amount can be related in equal terms to employees and suppliers. The...

It was essential to be able to recognise the details of the license plates of cars at the gas pumps Ukrainian gas station chain parallel relies on German-made 390 IP cameras Drivers in Ukraine are united by one thing: The Parallel and Gefest gas station chains that operate a network of 117 regions in the Ukrainian cities of Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk as well as in the Crimea. 116 convenience stores and 22 car wash facilities supplement the sale of fuel. P...

Onsite Guardian installed MOBOTIX M24M Allround and D14D DualDome megapixel surveillance cameras The customer Situated in Hammond, Louisiana, Ross Downing Buick, GMC and Cadillac of Hammond is a leading regional, independently owned automobile dealership specialising in new and used vehicle sales, loan financing and service. With hundreds of cars in its lots at any given time, it is critical that Ross Downing keep a close eye on its infrastructure, personnel and investments....

Dakota Security Systems installed MOBOTIX Q24 cameras within the massive showroom at the Kenly location The Iowa 80 Group, a chain of the largest truck stops in the world, has been serving the professional truck driver since 1964. With locations in Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina, the Iowa 80 Group provides a variety of amenities, which include everything from fuel, truck accessories and truck washes to chiropractic, dining and hair-cutting services, that truly make its loca...

A total of 54 IP cameras now cover the three levels of the Jade Hall while remaining 107 monitor the compound Thought to produce around 90 percent of the world’s jade and gems, Myanmar is particularly famous for its ruby, jade, and sapphire stones. The colour and quality of the country’s gems have made them popular around the world and they fetch record-breaking prices at international auctions. Some of the biggest sales are held in the Mani Yadanar Jade Hall in My...

Panasonic cameras are connected to Milestone XProtect Enterprise, which shows all activities going on in shopping centre Less theft and reduced vandalism – these are just some of the advantages a new shopping centre in Copenhagen called Spinderiet has realised using the latest networked technology for IP video surveillance from Milestone Systems and Panasonic. The centre has also experienced a noticeable preventive effect on rowdy youth from nearby neighbourhoods. In a...

A PC running Milestone XProtect Professional monitoring software displays and records video data from AXIS network cameras Mission HiQ Lifestyle is a fitment centre in Germiston, South Africa fitting tires, batteries, shock absorbers and exhausts. Like most such centres, it is wide open to the public and a hive of activity most of the day, with customers coming and going and staff constantly handling stock that has wide appeal and is highly tradable. Also like most such centr...

The entire mall is monitored from thecontrol room, where operators canproactively identify security risks Centaurus is a mixed use real estate development project designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins. The three 41-storey buildings house offices, a 5-star hotel, and residential apartments, with the luxury Centaurus mega mall running between and connecting the towers. The interior design of the residential building and the shopping mall was courtes...

The Euler Group employees are able to view the camera images using the MOBOTIX App on their smartphone Whether specialising in new or used cars, dealerships are always a popular target for break-ins and theft. The Euler Group BMW dealerships in Kaiserslautern and Landstuhl are no different. Criminal damage caused by people breaking into vehicles or removing rims used to occur nearly every day. The Euler Group implemented MOBOTIX video security solutions as a preventative measu...

For the building frontage, IDF Aluminium fabricated powered pedestrian sliding doors using Alpro deadlocks IDF Aluminium has installed transom closers, hook locks and armoured keeps from Alpro at a new-build Asda store in Wealdstone, north London. The supermarket opened in the summer and is a 9,000-sq-ft site with ‘click and collect’ for the company’s clothing range, a bakery and rotisserie. For the building frontage, IDF Aluminium fabricated powered pedestr...

Each Milestone Husky manages eight to ten Vivotek cameras located inside and outside the branches for optimal surveillance Milestone Systems Network Video Recorder (NVR) solution is successfully being used by Dunkin’ Donuts in Iceland to optimise security and avoid defacement of their branch properties. The popular chain restaurants are located in the city centre of Reykjavik, Iceland, where big city annoyances such as graffiti and window smashing can be a problem. Dunk...

Anviz fingerprint terminals EP300 and T60 are installed in sales outlets to monitor employees’ time attendance for wheels showrooms Anviz has provided Khivraj Groups in Chennai, India, a professional access control and time attendance system. The fully-customised setup puts together Anviz’s biometric-based terminals to meet the needs of Khivraj Groups. Installation site: The devices were installed in the sales outlets of Khivraj Groups in Chennai. Background vs....

The 180-degree view was suitable for monitoring 4180 microsoftcounters, customer engagement, and acquisition Microsoft recently expanded in the retail market by deploying kiosks in over 30 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The success of that campaign has since sent Microsoft’s attention to physical retail stores into overdrive. Microsoft chose Sentry360’s 180-degree panoramic mini-dome camera for this deployment in 2013, and has successfully deplo...

Amthal provides ultimate peace of mind and new stores can be opened on a much tighter timeframe Amthal Fire & Security partners with Jollyes Petfood Stores through its ambitious growth plans, maintaining all fire and security services as it expands its store services across mainland UK. Since its launch in 1971, Jollyes has grown into one of the largest chains of pet food superstores with 56 Jollyes stores across the UK, celebrating its newest opening in Perth, Scotland....

ACTviquest highlights intruder attempts to restricted door anywhere on site to operators and presents with camera feeds in relevant zone Dante Group has installed ACTviquest, an integrated access control and video management solution, at the £100m Manchester Arndale shopping mall. Unique in the security industry, ACTviquest from ACT enables users to operate cameras and access control from a single platform as part of a unified suite. The Arndale is the third largest cit...

Burger King saw enhanced productivity with accurate attendance calculation using matrix centralised solution Project highlights Burger King, the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world, has around 150+ outlets all over India. The popular food chain faced challenges in terms of accurate attendance tracking of employees with no fixed shift timings at nearly 30 locations in Mumbai. Matrix provided them with a web based time-attendance solution that helped them over...