Case studies

The pilot scheme has resulted in a 90% reduction in traffic around schools during drop off and pick up times The London Borough of Havering has introduced Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to crack down on dangerous driving and parking during the school run. This is the first pilot scheme of its kind to use Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) making anti-social driving a criminal offence in areas around schools. To enforce the new scheme, a Videalert CCTV-based traffic enforceme...

IDIS DirectIP offered a proven and revolutionary approach to HD surveillance Mechatherm International, based in the West Midlands, designs and supplies specialist casthouse technology, including all types of melting furnaces and casting equipment, predominantly for the aluminium industry. Founded in 1973, the company also provides air recirculation heat treatment and reheating furnaces for flat, rolled, forged, extruded and cast products. With designs customised to suit indivi...

The Matute not only hosts soccer fans from across Peru, it also serves as a destination for global soccer matches The Alianza Lima soccer club, based in Lima, Peru, is one of the most storied soccer teams in South America. As the oldest soccer club in the Peruvian First Division with over 115 years of history, Alianza Lima has been home to many internationally recognised players, including the namesake of the club’s current stadium, famous striker Alejando Villanueva. Th...

The implementation of a video surveillance system would enhance both the security of staff and products In 1998, with a passion for music the DJ Bax brothers started renting and selling DJ, PA and lighting equipment from their attic. Today the company turns over more than 100 million Euros, employees over 400 staff and stocks more than 600 brands with countless musicians, DJs and producers choosing to order their gear from Bax-shop both online and in-store, making it one of th...

The system also integrates into Dar’s own front end system that gives staff operational notifications With a famous slogan, “Dar, and it is fresh,” Dar offers a wide range of waste management and public space services, supporting a variety of customers from residents, organisations, as well as a large number of government municipalities. These services range from waste collection and recycling through to street cleaning, pest control, landscaping and the main...

The IDIS solution has given MOL the powerful, highly effective surveillance system it required In early 2016, Secom plc, a fire and security specialist, was appointed to deliver a customised high-definition video surveillance solution for a new customer, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). As one of the world’s leading shipping companies, MOL is listed on the Nikkei and is part of Japan’s Mitsui Group, the major multinational corporate conglomerate.MOL has been navigating the...

IDIS’ integrated surveillance infrastructure provides comprehensive cover at the school’s estate Situated on a World Heritage site within the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral, The King’s School, Canterbury is England’s oldest school, dating from 597AD. As a co-educational independent school, it offers a 21st-century education within an illustrious historic setting to more than 820 students aged 13-18, including boarders and day pupils. The school estat...

The IDIS security system installed by Trigion helped reduce crime, health and safety incidents at GLU Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht (GLU) is a creative and safe school that specialises in various multi-media disciplines as well as communications, media management and marketing. With approximately 2,100 students, GLU is located in Utrecht, The Netherlands and as at any education establishment the protection of its staff and students is of paramount importance, which saw the school fi...

Recent vehicle tragedy at Mardi Gras emphasizes need for pedestrian protection at large events Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that, reacting to tragedies in Nice, France and Berlin among others where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, Delta's temporary vehicle barriers were erected in New Orleans' French Quarter to restrict vehicle access t...

The IRIS Cam system integration with Genetec Clearance allows efficient video evidence collection & management Point Blank Enterprises, a manufacturer of soft body armour and related protective solutions, announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract by the North Miami City Council to provide the North Miami Police Department with IRIS Cam body worn cameras, together with a collaborative case management system from Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-archite...

High reliability has been a top concern when it comes to challenges faced in city surveillance Surveon recently announced that the police unit in southern Taiwan has adopted 4000+ Surveon IP cameras for city surveillance application. To ensure the protection on lives and properties of citizens, the police unit in southern Taiwan planned to upgrade its inner-city surveillance system that needs to be fully integrated with the control center, branches, sub-station junctions and t...

Boise Airport is an important air transportation hub for Idaho and the Pacific Northwest Genetec Inc., a provider of open-architecture, IP security solutions announced that Boise Airport (BOI) has recently overhauled its security infrastructure with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and other third-party applications. With the help of CompuNet, an Idaho-based value-...

The ASR systems will replace the 30-year-old radars which were used until now in military air traffic control The modernisation of air traffic control at German military airfields through the installation of the ASR-S (Aerodrome Surveillance Radar, Series) by Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security (EBS), in future HENSOLDT, has gained in momentum. The delivery of an ASR system to the German Air Force’s technical training centre South (Untermeitingen) at Lagerlechfeld...

The project follows sustainable building practices to minimise its carbon footprint with water-saving technology Multinational property and infrastructure company Lendlease is using IP video entry and access control from Urmet at a 16-storey apartment block and townhouses surrounding the largest park to be built in London for 70 years. Urmet Elektra INOX entry panels South Gardens is part of widespread regeneration at Elephant and Castle in the south-east of the city. T...

SouthGate Shopping Centre is an outdoor destination/retail park area located in central Bath. Opened in 2009 it boasts 96 shops, restaurants and large underground carparks. As an extensive space, it is essential that the CCTV equipment is up to date and effective to reassure staff and shoppers of their safety. Peter Parkinson, SouthGate’s deputy general manager says: “Hikvision fulfills our CCTV needs completely. With the platinum service any maintenance or call-outs are included in...

At present, the United States Border Patrol operates 71 traffic checkpoints, including 33 permanent sites along the border Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that not only is it developing new products to take on the increased protection of vehicle checkpoints between the United States and Mexico as part of the Trump Administration's plan to better secure the border but it is...

Matrix Video Surveillance solution for Healthcare provides instant alerts on suspicious activities, thereby safeguarding the visitors as well as patients from dangers Hospitals have large number of people coming in and out daily, which increases the risk of security breaches in the form of crimes and break-ins. Matrix Video Surveillance solution for Healthcare provides instant alerts on suspicious activities, thereby safeguarding the visitors as well as patients from dangers....

Göttingen University Medical Centre protects waste management staff with the latest in personal protection communications Multitone Electronics plc, a provider of design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems, announces that it German-based team, Multiton Elektronik GmbH, has supplied and installed its EkoSecure emergency signalling system to protect waste management staff at the Göttingen University Medical Centre in Germany. Maximum em...

Kentec’s Syncro XT+ control panels are a leading multi-area addressable extinguishant control panel solution A new life safety system based around Kentec’s Syncro XT+ addressable extinguishing control panel technology is being installed in the new 4 billion Kroner (Euro 407m) terminal at Norway’s Bergen Flesland International Airport. Bergen Flesland’s new terminal will treble the airport’s capacity and will include a new dedicated train line con...

Security officers will use SmartTask-enabled smartphones to scan unique NFC checkpoint tags at key locations Omni Security has adopted Skillweb’s employee scheduling and mobile workforce management solution SmartTask to monitor and coordinate its manned guarding team. SmartTask will enable the company to replace a number of existing software systems—including workforce management, patrol monitoring, and reporting tools—to create a single platform that ca...

Jemez Technology awarded “Technology Innovation Partner of the Year” again by Axis Communications Jemez Technology’s Eagle-i Edge advanced video analytics solution for real-time threat detection and tracking has been deployed as an integral part of the security technology selected by The City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to protect the more than one million fans expected to experience the 10-day Super Bowl LIVE event at the city&rs...

The SoloProtect lone worker solution is BS8484 and EN50518 approved Serco is a service and outsourcing company and has been delivering essential public services for more than 50 years. Serco makes a difference to the lives of millions of people around the world. In 2012, Serco Group plc, announced that it had signed a contract with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to deliver the COMPASS project, providing accommodation, associated services, and transport for asylum applicants in t...