Retail security applications - Case studies

Avigilon's high-definition surveillance system monitors inventory and defends against customer and employee theft Challenge Protect a high-end watch and jewellery store from internal and external retail theft, while implementing a sophisticated surveillance system that is user-friendly and won’t disrupt the store’s network. Solution The security personnel at the Rolex flagship boutique in Tel Aviv, Israel use the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Enterprise Ne...

Mission Alko is a Finnish state-owned company with a monopoly on selling alcoholic products stronger than 4.7%. Alko is managed and supervised by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Its head office is in Vanda. Alko was formed in 1932 and has 350 stores and 103 sales agents in Finland. A year ago, it was decided that Alko would switch from an analogue surveillance system to an IP-based system in all its stores. Solution Axis partner Securitas was chosen as the total solution provider,...

SD6982A-HN, SD6582A-HN, IPC-HFW3200SP, IPC-HDW2100P cameras and NVR models were chosen by the mall executives Heron City shopping mall is one of the biggest shopping centres in Barcelona, Spain. The mall is stationed with many street-popular brands, along with a wide range of restaurants and a big underground supermarket. Like any place where large crowds of people gather, shopping malls are susceptible to criminal activity. As a local popular shopping centre, Heron has its e...

Skechers’ security staff is able to view, manage, and control recorded video from five VideoEdge NVRs As one of the leading footwear companies in America, Skechers USA Inc.’s latest distribution facility in Rancho Belago, Calif., moves a mountain of shoes each day. This high-volume center is designated as a U.S. foreign trade zone, which requires specific and measurable security standards as set down by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Introduction...

Illustra 625 IP PTZ Dome cameras allows Century 21's surveillance staff to actively monitor activity in their stores Introduction Century 21 opened its first store in downtown Manhattan in 1961 and now operates eight stores across the New York/New Jersey area. The stores are focused on high-fashion, low-price apparel for women, men and children, along with cosmetics, handbags, shoes, lingerie, housewares, luggage and more. Merchandise can range from less than $10 to more than...

Kantech’s EntraPass Global Edition works with O’Regan’s video surveillance system Introduction O’Regan’s is considered to be one of the largest automotive dealerships in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. Representing such car brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and several others, O’Regan’s has operated as a family run company since its inception in 1915 when it established a Ford dealership. Today...

Hikvision’s iVMS software allows Mac’s to connect individual stores to corporate headquarters For the past 50 years, Mac's Convenience Stores have served the needs of Canadian customers throughout a multitude of locations in Ontario and Western Canada. Mac's Convenience Stores offer a variety of products associated with the general convenience store industry, while certain branches also provide gasoline with gas stations attached to their stores. Beginning in 2007...

Milestone’s IP video management software used for loss prevention and to assist retail operations management Milestone XProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital video system is being used...

Wavestore will provide its video recording solution at the heart of the installation One of Europe’s fastest growing consumer electronics retailers has chosen Wavestore to be at the heart of its video surveillance systems.Media Markt, Europe's number one consumer electronics retailer, has over 700 stores in 14 countries throughout Europe with a total headcount of approximately 45,000 employees. Media Markt is synonymous with a unique selection of competitively price...

Tyco Security Products have been installed in six Jordan’s facilities, including retail stores and corporate centre Nation’s leading furniture retailer dramatically improves security measures with comprehensive security solutions from American Dynamics and Software House. This was one unconventional furniture chain that needed a security reupholstering. Jordan’s Furniture was founded in 1918 in Waltham, Mass. Since then, the retailer has attracted record num...

Carrefour upgraded its analogue video recorders to American Dynamics’ Intellex video management system When Carrefour, one of the largest food retailers in the world, expanded its presence of hypermarkets across three continents, they hired security system integrator UTI to establish loss prevention systems within their unique shopping environment. The security company met the challenge, providing one of the most secure hypermarkets, equipped with state-of-the-art video...

Global partner Axis Communications has deployed 1,920 cameras in 120 Mudo stores around Turkey Mudo is a leading Turkish retailer, offering clothing, accessories, furniture and home decoration products at 120 locations throughout Turkey. The Mudo brand includes Mudo Collection, Mudo Concept, Mudo Accessoires and Mudo Outlet. Under the guidance of its founder, Mustafa Taviloglu, Mudo has grown from its launch in 1964 as a small gift shop to become a major brand in today’s...

ExacqVision's hybrid server allows Gallery Place to easily transition to new IP technology and still use current equipment Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighbourhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Centre and the Verizon Centre. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being locat...

Transom overhead door closers are designed to be contained within the transom header bar of the door A £100m regeneration project at a leisure and retail complex in Dorset is using overhead transom closers from Alpro. Brewery Square in Dorchester features a multi-jet fountain, an ice rink and a big-screen television which is used to show films and sporting events. The complex is on the site of a former Victorian brewery whose main building is set to be turned into a four...

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to marit...

The CCTV solution includes HD monitor to which IP cameras are directly connected via HDMI outputs As a society, Germany has a well-earned reputation for quality. When German scholars study a subject, they explore every academic option. When German businesses offer a service, they do so with a total commitment and a concern that every aspect be of the highest possible quality. Case in point, when the German giant, DM Drugstores, decided to upgrade their existing CCTV solution...

INSIDE VaultSEcure stores all payment and other mag-stripe card information securely in hardware INSIDE Secure recently announces it is providing security hardware, software and payments industry expertise to LoopPay (DBA Loop), a mobile commerce platform provider launching an innovative m-Wallet solution that works with nearly all of today’s retail point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Loop selected the INSIDE VaultSEcure secure element to enable payment card data storage for...

Dallmeier’s HD cameras keep an eye on everything: the entrance, sales areas, lounge and cashier’s counter It is truly a gemstone set in the heart of the historic district of Regensburg: The court jeweller Mühlbacher presents fine jewellery and exquisite timepieces in their elegant showrooms. A modern video surveillance system by Dallmeier, configured with the highest resolution and adherence to detail, watches discreetly in the background. For well over 1...

The installation of the project is to be carried out by Nedap’s partner Reliance High Tech EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, plan to expand throughout the UK and they are confident that by choosing AEOS, they have a future-proof security system that can grow and expand as they do. After a lengthy selection process, EE selected Nedap because of the modern, versatile design of their access control platform – AEOS. Unique within the mar...

Arecont Vision’s IP-based megapixel cameras cover the drive-in, parking area, entrance, as well as the office area Customer Tiskarna Kostomaj in Celje, Slovenia, is a family-owned and operated commercial printer. Five years ago, the company moved into a new two-story office building which includes additional facilities and a parking lot. Challenge The first attempt by Tiskarna Kostomaj to provide video surveillance for their new building using inexpensive network came...

 The upgrade to the access control system combines ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio technology with Siemens SiPass security At the head office of global testing systems supplier WEETECH, an upgrade to the access control system combines ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio technology with Siemens SiPass security. WEETECH is a global company with offices in over 20 countries. Its goal was simple: to enhance security at its 70-employee headquarters by installing a modern electronic access co...

Surveon CAM2441, CAM1320, and CAM7511 cameras were installed in the retail store Customer House Green is an expanding home improvement supplier in Taipei, Taiwan. Just like any other retailers, thousands of people, goods, and transactions are involved in its daily operation. It needs a new security solution with high efficiency and easy scalability to elevate the chain store management, not just any passive recording establishment. Challenges Employee thefts, shopliftings...

The platform enables remote control and real-time monitoring of the devices located in all 100+ branches Aurum is one of the largest luxury jewellery chains in the UK, offering prestigious jewellery brands including Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths. The chain operates 100+ stores throughout the UK. The challenge Aurum’s jewellery stores had experienced an increase in robberies during opening hours, which led to substantial losses. To combat...