Case studies

The DSC7000 beam barricade meets and exceeds Department of State standards for closing time requirements Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that its MP5000 and DSC7000 quick-deploy vehicle barricades will soon be used to defend forward operating bases (FOB) in Afghanistan. A national emergency DPAS (Defence Priority Allocation System) order, issued as part of the Picatinny Arsenal p...

Infinova's V1044B IR illuminated day/night IP65-rated cameras are used for lane monitoringInfinova announced that peripheral ring roads, expressways, interchanges and toll plazas on the outskirts of Bangalore developed by NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) are now using a variety of Infinova cameras as part of a customised independent vision-based solution created by Infinova and DELOPT (Deepti Electronics & Electro-Optics Pvt. Ltd.) to be installed at all eight plazas and thei...

For Bristol, an integrated solution was deemed necessary to create an effective, single surveillance solutionHome to over 411, 00 people, the city of Bristol is the United Kingdom's ninth most populous city. From medieval town to cutting-edge cultural city and tourist destination, Bristol is a forward thinking city that leads the way in innovation and design. Its rich history of visionaries and pioneers, such as the city's most famous son, Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, st...

Royal Holloway's management first turned to CCTV in the mid 1980s to provide basic securitySituated 19 miles west of London, Royal Holloway University of London in Surrey enjoys an international reputation for the highest quality teaching and research across the sciences, arts and humanities.Founded by Victorian visionary, Thomas Holloway, its picturesque surroundings have provided countless opportunities for many generations of students and continue to provide the launch platform for many diver...

The Honeywell BMS includes access control and RFID tagging to monitor productivity and movementsHoneywell announced that it has been selected to install an integrated building management (BMS) solution at West Cheshire College's new Chester and Ellesmere Port campuses to manage the operations, provide an improved experience for learners and teachers via innovative learning and assessment techniques, and improve the college's capacity to manage its resources effectively. Designed to support West...

WV-NW964 fully functional IP cameras monitoring pitch and seating areasFrom humble beginnings in 1898, Portsmouth Football Club has grown to become a top English side, finishing the 2006-07 season in the top half of the Premier League table. Narrowly missing qualification for the European Cup by just 2 points, they have ensured their place in this year's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Playing at their original Fratton Park ground throughout the club's 110-year history, the stadium has undergon...

Eight Panasonic WV-CW960 colour dome cameras are installed at Earby and Barnoldswick town centreAll town centres throughout the country face the tough task of ensuring security and safety for its residence. Often the needs of one town centre differs greatly from that of another and most larger cities now employ surveillance systems to combat the issues. However, similar issues also affect our rural areas. Crime is equally as disruptive to residents and visitors; we take a look at how the varying...

Synectics' SynergyPro software and Modular Digital Recording System are deployed at the casinosSynectics has been selected to provide their award-winning SynergyPro command and control technology to government owned casinos in Sweden.The Svenska Spel (Swedish Games) organisation operates casinos across Sweden, in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Sundsvall. Each gaming facility has been operational between five and eight years, and employs a legacy surveillance system. Wishing to upgrade the...

The surveillance system involved the deployment of the latest evolution of Synectics' SynergyPro control softwareSituated close to South Africa's east coast, the city of Pietermaritzburg has earned the reputation of being one of the southern hemisphere's foremost cities of culture. Established in 1838, and now home to a population of 230,000 people, it is a dynamically commercial, educational and industrial centre, attracting many companies to relocate to the area; drawn by a quality of life not...

Effective surveillance room technology from Synectics is helping to protect the streets of PeterboroughHome to more than 160,000 residents, in tandem with a £1 billion regeneration of its city centre and its surrounding areas, Peterborough is currently undergoing rapid expansion. Traditionally known for its manufacturing capabilities, the city is also developing an increasing reputation within the service and distribution industries, alongside growing visitor numbers to its historic landma...

The clear HD camera images are recorded and archived in XProtect Video Management Software from MilestoneMilestone XProtect™, the world's leading open platform IP video management software, is being used to record and archive video of the orca whale called Morgan, while he is at the Dutch ‘Dolfinarium' located in Harderwijk. Secured by Web, a Certified Milestone Partner, has made the innovative solution so the curious public can see live video streaming from an Axis high definition n...

A York Minister Police Officer holding Romad's RSP-100Established in 627AD, York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe. Many thousands of visitors make their way to the Minster every year either to attend one of the three daily services or to enjoy the extremely impressive architecture, as well as learn about its fascinating history.One of the interesting things about York Minster is that it has its own Police Force - one of only two cathedrals in the world to do so. York Mi...

NW Systems Group installed a single high resolution megapixel quality MOBOTIX camera at the boat yardMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV installation which is helping to keep a record of the restoration of the Medway Queen, often called the "Heroine of Dunkirk," which rescued 7000 stranded troops from the beaches. The Medway Queen Preservation Society has diligently worked to restor...

At Sonatrach, Entelec and OTN provided solutions from telephony to video surveillanceEntelec's first Algerian project will be a co-operation with OTN Systems and is by order of Sonatrach, the largest oil and gas company in Africa. Entelec is proud to announce that it will deliver licenses, development, project design, management & engineering to monitor 320 OTN network nodes in Algeria. Sonatrach is an Algerian government-owned company formed to exploit the hydrocarbon resources of the...

ADFC will be making use of the Sky-Walker Integration Platform for their surveillance needsAbu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, is growing every nanosecond. Due for completion this year is the Financial Centre, also known as Sowwah Square. This enormous project contains no less than 460,000 square metres of built up area, divided between four office towers, the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, retail space and parking space. Both Entelec as manufacturer and Site Technology as system provider are p...

Mobotix IP cameras withstood wind, rain, snow, salt, and even volcanic ashThe Mobotix surveillance camera that Securitas mounted on top of Valahnukur in collaboration with Mila gets a good picture of the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajokull glacier, whose clouds of ash have recently closed down airports all over N-Europe. You can watch the eruption on a live webcast here, which now has had over 1.5 million hits."Securitas and Míla began their collaboration somewhat before the erupti...

The town was in need of excellent security, access and intrusion managementVille de Puteaux, a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France, is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. It goes without saying this town is in need of some excellent security, access and intrusion management. This is exactly what Entelec will help to achieve, working together with Novadis. The available land area in Puteaux measures 3.19 square kilometre and is inhabited by 44,278 people. This...

The National Archives has installed a total of 58 static cameras and 41 PTZ cameras from Panasonic The National Archives, based in Kew, London, houses 900 years of UK history. From the Doomsday Book to present documents, it has records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to recently created digital files. The National Archive building has recently undergone a change, with the family records centre moving from Islington into its premises to create the largest collection of UK histori...

Mansfield control room benefited from the installation of Synectics' SynergyPro CCTV softwareThe Nottinghamshire town of Mansfield lies on the River Maun and is the main town in the Mansfield local government district, with a total population of around 160,000 inhabitants spread throughout an area that comprises the major towns of Mansfield Woodhouse and Warsop.Mansfield itself is renowned for its large market square, which forms the focal point of the town's shopping district, with the surround...

Three SynergyPro workstations have been deployed to control and fully integrate the multi-vendor systemLocated 32 miles north of London, the unitary authority of Luton is home to a population of over 200,000 residents. A regenerating area with major town centre building projects currently underway, visitors can enjoy pedestrians' areas and the recently refurbished Mall Arndale shopping centre, both containing a diverse range of restaurants, shops, bars and clubs.Keen to provide a secure town cen...

The Museum has deployed a Synectics CCTV command, control and digital recording systemDesigned by one of the 20th century's most successful architects, the new Islamic Art Museum of Doha represents the first of its kind in the Gulf and will become the centre of excellence for the Islamic culture genre. As part of the multi-million pound construction, the 45,000 square metre museum features the latest in high-end security and surveillance, the keystone of which is a comprehensive Synect...

Pointer installed 14 Panasonic i-Pro WV-NP240 Series cameras covering the cooperage's cask storage areaOne of the largest producers of Scotch whisky, Edrington Group, operates from a number of locations around Scotland that cover every facet of Scotch whisky production, including distilling, blending and bottling. One of the vital elements in the whisky production process is the continual supply and maintenance of oak casks used to mature the company's products. This task is undertaken at the Gr...

Strategic Operations relies on OnSSI's video management system during an After Action ReviewStrategic Operations, Inc. (ST/OPS) in San Diego is enhancing the effectiveness of their unique tactical military training with OnSSI's IP video software. The company stages military training exercises employing Hollywood-style special effects and actors playing enemy combatants, all captured by 30 cameras set up in a simulated Afghan village. After trainees participate in a complex wartime scenario, Stra...

Panasonic WV-CL274 static CCTV camera with housingOne of the largest leisure developments in the UK, Bradford Leisure Exchange, provides the city of Bradford in West Yorkshire with an entertainment complex that caters for thousands of visitors each week. Comprising 205,000 square feet of prime leisure space, its tenants include a Cine UK multiplex cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's, Nando's and a large Holiday Inn hotel. With a multimillion pound annual turnover, Bradford L...

Panasonic WV-CW960 CCTV discreetly mounted on the hotel's natural surroundingsSet amongst some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside, the five-star DeVere Cameron House Hotel offers a sumptuous rural retreat. Its comprehensive facilities and breathtaking location are not only popular with tourists but also host many corporate entertainment events, as well as team building and training courses. It's not difficult to understand why the hotel is the first choice for many blue-chip companies, fin...

Security and the safety of their staff and members is paramount to The GymThe Gym is a rapidly developing chain of venues that offers their customers flexible and accessible gym membership. With 11 sites in major cities across the UK, The Gym is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, providing a modern health club for people on the move. All day, every day, gym members can access the premises using an eight digit PIN code they receive when they join The Gym online. This means that The Gym is co...