Case studies
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China upgraded the security level for Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (Banco Provincia). Banco Provincia is a publicly owned Argentine bank operating 342 branches and is Argentina's second-largest by deposits and total assets. Banks strive to safeguard negotiable & non-negotiable assets Banks strive to safeguard their negotiable (cash, bonds, etc.) and non-negotiable...
The easy-to-use solution ensures instant identification and requires no codes to be remembered Princeton Identity has recently implemented an iris recognition system at Brevillier Village, a long-term care and independent residential/retirement facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, that will make access control procedures easier and more convenient for both residents and staff. Iris recognition technology According to Jean LaFuria, Vice President of Residential Services, Brevillie...
The surveillance system provides a safe and secure shopping and working environment SSAIB, the UK and Ireland’s security, fire, and telecare certification body, has confirmed that, following an in-depth audit, major High Street retailer Marks and Spencer has achieved the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Certificate of Compliance. In a move personally praised by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter, M&S voluntarily sought the certification and is...
Vanderbilt’s integrated security installation is providing flexible protection for Raymarine facilities Vanderbilt has worked with value added partner Network Security and Alarms Limited, an expert installer of electronic security systems, to develop a comprehensive yet efficient and cost-effective security solution for Raymarine's new purpose-built headquarters in Portsmouth. The installation, which incorporates tightly integrated access control and CCTV systems, is pr...
Bolton Wanderers FC installed Vanderbilt CCTV systems supplied by Thorne for over a decade Recently upgraded by security system specialist Thorne Access & Security, the CCTV installation at the Bolton Wanderers football ground, which uses equipment from Vanderbilt Security Products, is not only providing a dependable foundation for all safety and security operations in and around the ground, but is also helping the club to save money. The club, which prides itself in taki...
The certificates give the necessary identity proofing to ensure that consumers can confidently engage with their care providers Secure identity solutions IdenTrust, part of ASSA ABLOY Group company HID Global, is participating in a program to make it easier for healthcare consumers in the US to share their personal health information with medical professionals via secure email. Through the Partnership for Patients Program (P4PP) launched by collaborative non-profit associatio...
Vehicle owners with smart devices inNigeria will have a secure way toprove their identity using mobile IDs Using HID goID, HID Global’s new secure identity solution, the mobile IDs will be issued through the Nigerian Police Force’s Biometric Central Motor Registry vehicle registration card program. The program provides real-time access to information about vehicles and their owners through mobile readers powered by ASSA ABLOY’s award-winning Seos technology....
Users will be able to check in quickly, choose their room, pay for their stay and use their smartphone as a key Scandic, the Nordic region’s largest hotel chain, is to test digital check-in and mobile room keys at selected hotels in Stockholm using tailor-made solutions developed by ASSA ABLOY Hospitality. Guests at Scandic have had the possibility to check out online since 2013. Now, those staying at selected Scandic hotels in the Swedish capital will also be able to c...
Honeywell's Comprio D1 combines advanced audio management, flexible architecture in a compact design Located in the historic Scottish city of Inverness, the Drummond School is a purpose built educational facility for those with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. With a capacity for over 90 pupils in 20 classes, it has provision for nursery, primary and secondary education and aims to provide its pupils with an educational experience that promotes their independenc...
Despite slow economic growth and pressure on margins, the banking industry has bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis. The assets of the largest 1,000 banks in the world are estimated to be in excess of US$100 trillion and in the USA alone, banks earned $40.3 billion in the first quarter of 2013, the highest ever for a single quarter. Although the use of online banking continues to grow, there is still a vast worldwide network of bank branches. The USA leads the way with in the region of 82...
The system provides an ideal balance between security and convenience You want a security system that can solve your problems today, but you also want to plan for tomorrow. Vanderbilt integrated security systems are designed with the future in mind, making it easy for you to add new functionality, as and when you need it. The world-renowned Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London treated its first patient in 1852. It currently offers the widest range of paediatric s...
Maxxess eFusion solution helps AirPortr to meet the airline industry’s security demands To make life easier for airline passengers, US-based security specialist Maxxess has delivered an innovative surveillance solution for travel technology company AirPortr at three London airports – paving the way to expand the pioneering luggage transfer service worldwide. The AirPortr service is the first of its kind in Europe. It provides an easy, convenient way to transfer lu...
EtherWAN’s EX78000 Series PoE switches were employed for a subway infrastructure project A massive transportation system in the United States moves millions of passengers daily across its almost 500 stations. With safety as a priority, passengers must have access to up-to-the-minute information, as well as be able to instantly report emergencies. After more than a century of operation, a major metropolitan subway recently found itself using an antiquated system for the...
StaySafe monitors the location, safety status of lone working staff whenever they begin a timed session via the app Ericsson is a provider of technology, infrastructure and services to telecommunications operators around the world. As the world’s largest supplier of mobile networks, Ericsson provide mobile and broadband connections to more than 2 billion people globally. Remote communications In the UK, Ericsson has a team of over 500 lone workers who carry out mainten...
The ievo fingerprint readers ensure safety of the 33,000 fans of Middlesbrough FC A Newcastle-based manufacturer of fingerprint readers has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the 33,000 fans who regularly fill Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium. Stadium security As part of the £5m investment the club made for the start of the current football season and their promotion to the Premier League was a focus on improved site security for staff and fans a...
Abloy UK’s electric motor locks offer high security, with a secure external override and manual escape at all times Lock manufacturer Abloy UK has created a bespoke locking solution for ART Security Solutions (ART), to secure up to 1,000 Pod Works quirky phone box workstations across the UK, specifying the EL490 electric motor lock alongside interior and exterior keypads. The Pod Works workstations have been created using iconic red BT telephone boxes, and each typicall...
The interchangeable lens diffuser allows to easily alter the angle of illumination GJD, a manufacturer of advanced presence detection, LED illuminators, and security lighting systems worked closely with HotCam, who is a professional broadcast camera, audio, lighting equipment hire and crewing company. The collaboration required GJD’s LED illuminators to be used during night vision filming for a worldwide television series. Infra-Red Illuminators GJD was brought in to h...
The Redvision PTZ cameras offer superior image quality and highly responsive operation Redvision has played an important part in the protection of Bournemouth and Poole FE College, which has recently received a £12 million investment for upgrade and modernisation of its campuses. The project included constructing brand new buildings to house a Digital Media Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, and new science laboratories, as well as upgrading and renovating existing buildi...
An extensive survey revealed that 72% of paramedics were in favour of wearing BWCs at work Body worn cameras (BWCs) are fast becoming a staple piece of equipment for police officers across the United States. Police forces, such as NYPD, have trialled and adopted BWCs to take advantage of the many benefits associated with greater accountability and transparency, as well as potential cost savings. Yet, unlike the European market where other industries have also bought in to body...
Trigion partners with Batt Cables providing manned guarding with technical security services Trigion Security Services has won a manned guarding contract with Batt Cables – the leading UK cable supplier specialising in the supply, management and distribution of electrical cables and accessories – to guard its premises in Erith, Kent. This is an extension of the contract currently in place for Trigion to provide technical security services, such as mobile CCTV towe...
Cathexis supplies exceptional integration capability, real-time monitoring solution for AngloGold Ashanti Still considered a critical contributor to the local economy, the South African mining sector boasts a total annual income of R550 billion and is one of the country’s biggest employers. With South Africa’s economy built on gold and diamond mining, the sector is an important foreign exchange earner, with gold accounting for more than one-third of exports. Gold M...
Videx expands its presence with Protectorcomms at student accommodation in Cardiff University Videx, provider of door entry systems, has recently fitted out a large scale student accommodation development in partnership with Welsh installation company Protectorcomms for Cardiff University students. The development consists of 320 apartments as part of an ongoing accommodation project, which is designed for those who have chosen to live and study in Cardiff City. VX2200 digita...
With a history stretching back to 1776, Iceland Post was founded following a decree from King Christian VII of Denmark, demanding an Icelandic postal service. Two years later, biannual sailings were introduced between the two countries, establishing a connection which continues to this day. In 1873, the first Icelandic stamps were issued and the postal system was placed under local administration, finally becoming an incorporated company in 1998. With a distribution network that reaches 99.5% o...
Security personnel manage the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution in the Ballpark Operations Centre and Event Command Centre using the Avigilon Control Centre network video management software (NVMS) with High-Definition Stream Management (HDSM) technology. Target Field installed a combination of 170 fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras throughout the facility, installing Avigilon HD cameras ranging from 1 MP to 16 MP at all entrances/exits, concourses, gates, back-of-house areas, pa...
Using Predator Hybrid cameras, The Oracle security team can view all aspects of the shopping centre Looking to move to a totally IP surveillance camera network in the future but wanting to upgrade their current analogue cameras now, The Oracle shopping centre, Reading, is fulfilling both criteria—by installing the innovative Predator Hybrid camera from CCTV design and manufacturing company, 360 Vision Technology. Network cameras Opened in September 1999, the first phas...
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China cooperated with Eiffler Industrial Company for video wall surveillance project in Caracas, Venezuela. The customer Eiffler Industrial Company is the supplier of Petroleo De Venezuela S.A. which is also an oil exploration equipment manufacturer. Its products cover oil exploration, production and process. This cooperation has brought more opportunities and possibilities for...
With Nakumatt’s expanding branch and distribution network, managing the security of both stores and company inventory had become increasingly complex. The mechanical key system was cumbersome and piecemeal. Managers had little insight into who was accessing which secure areas, and when. Lost keys had become more than an inconvenience; they posed a regular and very real security risk. The cost and time required to replace locks was a further drain on the business. Tailor-made master-key sy...
A recent 200-metre addition to Frankfurt’s skyline, Tower 185 incorporates several advanced environmental elements in its design. The original plans specified that the entire building should be equipped with a mechanical locking system. However, with repeated key loss, the management company decided to install a more flexible, user-friendly solution suited to securing a landmark new skyscraper: SMARTair™ wireless access control. Electronic cylinders To date, over 90 electronic cyli...
Mining companies across the African continent have been coping with the problem of illegal mining for years. In their battle against artisanal miners illegally entering their properties and compromising site safety, they have been unsuccessfully looking out for security solutions that are both reliable and affordable. With the turnkey solution from South-African security specialist Secu-Systems, that solution is finally in sight. Mining operators are increasingly confronted with security breach...
The integrated RCS 9500 is a fully IP-based solution for control centres Airbus Defence and Space has landed an order in Germany for the control centre solution RCS 9500 (Radio Console Subsystem) and is supplying the public utility Bonn with 16 of its state-of-the-art radio dispatcher systems. Thanks to this technology, the dispatchers in the central control room of the Stadtwerke are able to coordinate the bus and tram drivers. The new devices replacing the old systems permi...
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