Case studies

iOmniscient’s Facial RecognitionSystem can recognise multiple facesin crowded and uncontrolled scenes iOmniscient has successfully installed its Facial Recognition Software in conjunction with Cisco’s Video Management platform at the University of San Francisco, California, to improve physical security in residence halls. USF required a technology that could accurately manage access to their halls of residence halls without being intrusive and causing an...

Gloucester Services is based in theCotswold countryside, on the edge ofan area of outstanding natural beauty ASSA ABLOY UK is supplying products to an environmentally-friendly motorway service station that has been designed to reflect the local landscape. Gloucester Services is based in the Cotswold countryside, on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty and great care has been taken to minimise the environmental impact of the development and to preserve the views f...

Regardless of available budget, every school should keep students and staff safe through improved physical security School leaders face unprecedented security challenges that require them to stay current on the latest security technologies and protocols. Unfortunately, many of K-12 buildings are antiquated and access to funding for upgrades is limited. In advance of National Safe Schools Week (October 19-25), Allegion plc has identified three critical security practices to hel...

The facility required high performance security and access control to help improve day-to-day operations Manchester Central Library has been supplied with innovative Aperio® wireless locking technology from ASSA ABLOY, Access Control, a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions.  The Manchester City Council (MCC) building is the biggest public lending library in Britain after Birmingham’s; it celebrated its 80th birthday this year, but...

The success of the new system, with its sheer size and scale, is a landmark achievement for Sancom and Hikvision Hikvision has enabled the modernisation of Shenzhen Bao’an Airport to be completed through the implementation of an analogue surveillance system Shenzhen is located in the delta of China’s Pearl River and is one of Guangdong provinces major cities, one of the fastest-growing in the world. Bordering Hong Kong to the south, it was established as China...

Besides the look, the VARIO i8-3 940nm LED panels were chosen for the ease of specification and installation On a large private estate in Vancouver, Canada, Raytec is at the heart of a best in class 24-7 HD CCTV system for a residential client. Colin Bradley, President of specialist audio video integration company Coastal Integrated Technologies in Vancouver, who was responsible for designing the system explains: “From the outset we knew that high quality illuminati...

The institution implements Verint software to optimise processes and work performed in back-office operation Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading financial services institution is gaining greater visibility into the effectiveness of its annuities division with Verint Back-Office Workforce Management™. The solution — which includes forecasting and scheduling for back-office operations functions, as well as performance management and desktop and...

The organisation already leverages Verint’s workforce optimisation software Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading insurer in the U.S. and Canada is implementing Verint Customer Feedback™, part of the company’s Workforce Optimisation solution and broader Customer Engagement Optimisation suite. Today, the organisation already leverages Verint’s workforce optimisation software, including workforce management for back office, desktop a...

Alpro Functional 97 pull handles feature an offset bracket that allows staff keyed access to the premises An ibis hotel and associated retail units in central Manchester are using satin stainless steel finish pull door handles from Alpro. The units are Alpro’s Functional 97 pull handles which are particularly applicable to hotel and leisure applications since their wide diameter (38 mm) makes them suitable for both general users and those who may have an impaired abilit...

Samsung’s SNO-6084R bullet, SNV-6084R dome and SND-6084R internal dome cameras have been installed at the studio The very latest Samsung Techwin video surveillance technology is playing a key role in helping create a safe and secure environment for all who work on a site which first opened to the world of film in 1913. Situated in South West London, Twickenham Studios offers a bespoke service to all media, including film and television, and can claim to be the only Londo...

The systems are comprised of 3xLOGIC IP and hybrid appliances, cameras and business intelligence software 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced the planned nationwide deployment of the company’s VIGIL surveillance systems at over 1,200 Murphy USA convenience store locations. The new systems, currently being rolled out, are comprised of 3xLOGIC IP and hybrid appliances, cameras and business intelligence software...

The Q19131-E thermal network cameras are equipped with VTrack intrusion video analysis software Mission The new photovoltaic solar park at Castello d’Argile (Bologna), with an overall power output of two megawatts, produces electricity that is then fed into the national electricity grid. Located in the open countryside and with practically no lighting, the solar park needed an intrusion detection system that ensured precise and effective control of the entire perimeter,...

HID Global’s mobile access lets employees open doors with a simple wave of their smartphone Vodafone has entered an exclusive partnership with HID Global to pilot the company’s emerging mobile access solution, allowing employees to physically access the workplace, using just their smartphone. HID Global’s mobile access innovation is secure and cost-effective, and lets employees open doors with a simple wave of their smartphone.   Using contac...

Dahua cameras were mainly installed at crossroads, public entrances, schools gates and elsewhere with high traffic flow Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, is known for its vitality and passion. As a member of the BRIC countries, it has become one of the fastest growing major economies. The country is now the home to more and more international events, don’t even to mention that Brazil is one of the dream destinations to the tourists around the world. However...

Axis and Grantfen developed a solution that combined its network cameras and Genetec’s Security Center VMS Axis cameras have been installed in the prestigious Grade II listed Manchester Town Hall Extension and Central Library as part of a significant redevelopment of the Council’s central accommodation. Axis Communications and partner, Grantfen Fire and Security (Grantfen), developed a state-of–the-art solution that combined Axis network cameras and Genetec&...

Warrior’s security arrangement with BG includes alarm and CCTV systems and the provision of a substantial guard service “We are delighted at Warrior Security to have been commissioned to provide a range of security solutions to multinational gas and oil giants BG Group. Our provision of services for the British-based company commenced on September 1st at locations across Tanzania that include Lindi, Mtwara and Dar es Salaam.” The hydrocarbon industry bri...

VideoEdge Go is a full-featured video surveillance viewer that delivers added value to the system As one of the U.K.'s premier broadcasters, Gabby Logan's job takes her around the world. The former gymnast turned sports presenter began her broadcast career in 1992 as a radio personality, and then quickly expanded into television with Sky Sports, ITV and BBC. Gabby has covered the London Olympics for BBC and England's football team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012. Gab...

The AJAR-tec proposal was based around the American Dynamics VideoEdge® Enterprise NVR next generation IP-Centric solution Crime Scene Investigation — Forensic Centre, Harperley Hall. The Home Office has invested substantially in the redevelopment of Harperley Hall that has been hailed as one of the most progressive in the world. The new facilities, at a cost of £15million, have been designed to teach national and international forensic science students, an...

Each of the facilities with Intellex unit can review video from any of the similarly equipped sites by using the TSYS WAN In the middle of the night, something breaks an infrared beam protecting the perimeter of a critical data centre for the United Kingdom operations of TSYS, the largest third-party processor of international card payments. Immediately, halogen lamps on top of the building light the area. The access control system records an alarm and displays the camera with...

Nigerian eID is the first national project in the world that combines eID functionality with a payment system With 160 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Now this emerging country can claim another title. After several years of preparation time, the National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) has now launched the first national electronic identity card with a payment application. At the end of August 2014 the first residents of...

SmartTask Security, suitable for android smartphones, will replace existing guard tour patrol devices MAN Commercial Protection Ltd has selected Skillweb’s SmartTask Security, the advanced guard management solution, to help better manage and monitor its operatives whilst onsite at customer locations. The nationwide provider of security services will roll-out the solution to around 100 mobile and manned guards following a successful trial which helped deliver service impr...

The crowd control video analytics allow police to identify potential safety threats stemming from overcrowding NICE Systems recently announced that it has deployed its Safe City solution in Nanded, India, a city with over half a million citizens. NICE’s solution provides Nanded’s law enforcement agencies real-time situational awareness for both day-to-day operations and disaster handling. At the heart of the Nanded Safe City project is what has aptly been named th...

ASSA ABLOY has provided a ‘one-stop shop’ for specifiers working oneducation projects Although many believe that Chancellor George Osborne’s pledge to invest £21billion into new schools and the refurbishment of existing buildings by 2021 will fall short of the mark, especially considering the current backlog of repair work, there has been a noticeable rejuvenation within this market. The Security Solutions team at ASSA ABLOY has in particular benefitte...