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In Lok Ma Chau, five PZ6122 PTZ Cameras with enclosures are used for outdoor surveillanceMissionHong Kong is one of the world's busiest ports, as well as one of the most dynamic business, capital and is governed under a "One Country, Two Systems" arrangement by the People's Republic of China. Between the two territories, a number of checkpoints have been set up by the government for travellers. Two of the busiest of these checkpoints are Lok Ma Chau in Hong Kong's Frontier Closed Area...
ASL Safety & Security's 2U VIPA powered ViPET product provides a VoIP bridge for Gautrain UK-based ASL Safety & Security have been awarded a contract for the supply of IP-based BS 5839-8-compliant long-line public address and voice alarm equipment for the £2bn Gautrain Rapid Rail Project in South Africa. The contract includes provision of a complete PA/VA solution including ASL's Customer Information System and iVENCS operator user interface. Gautrain is a 150-ki...
Ensuring excellent transit The city-state of Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most densely-populated nations in the world. Its Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail network forms the backbone of the city's public transport system. The Government is currently expanding the network through the introduction of the Circle Line (CCL), a fully-underground orbital line connecting all the MRT routes into the city, at a cost of $6.7 billion. Set for completion in 2010, CCL will be 33.3 km long with 29 st...
Nailsea School in North Somerset, a One School Pathfinder project in the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has installed a stand-alone electronic access control solution from SALTO Systems. As the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, BSF aims to rebuild or renew nearly every secondary school in England. Its role is to ensure that secondary pupils learn in 21st-century facilities and investment enabling them to do so will be rolled out to every part of En...
The giant panda is one of the most recognised and studied animals in the world today. When China gave the Taipei Zoo two giant pandas in December 2008, the Taiwanese public responded enthusiastically. The Taipei Zoo, which is owned by the Taipei City Government, has now selected MESSOA's SDS710M PTZ speed-dome cameras for monitoring of the pandas' zone. These cameras feature integrated auto-tracking software that provides zoo staff in the security control room with 24-hour surveillance of the pa...
The management set out demanding requirements for the CCTV system which were met by IndigoVisionExcalibur City, a themed shopping and entertainment complex in the Czech Republic, has deployed IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution to enhance the security for its customers and staff. The new upgrade has transformed the surveillance operation, having replaced poor-performing analogue/DVR equipment with a distributed network-based digital video system.Excalibur City is situated near to Znojm...
Virtual Service has used its expertise to develop Virtual Doorman, a leading access control systemHikvision's video compression boards are being used at a major residential building in New York. The block is one of a set of three adjoining riverfront structures in Manhattan that has attracted residents such as Calvin Klein and Nicole Kidman. The buildings were designed by Richard Meier, one of the 'New York Five' groups of celebrity architects who sprung to fame in the seventies. The newes...
Singapore Power upgraded its remote surveillance system with VIVOTEK's VS7100 video serversSingapore Power, a leading power station organisation in Singapore, recently upgraded its remote surveillance system with VIVOTEK's video servers. Previously, they had used single channel capture cards and self-developed application software to remotely view the operation room of each commercial building from their headquarters. However, as the scale of their business expanded, they found that there...
The IP7138 network cameras were deployed indoors to offer wide coverage with exceptional detailsMissionThe city government of Asheville, North Carolina, decided to transit to digital surveillance systems due to the recognition of IP surveillance as the wave of the future and the versatility of their applications. After careful evaluation, the government chose VIVOTEK's IP7138 megapixel network cameras and FD6111 fixed dome cameras along with NUUO's cost-effective DVR/NVR recording system for the...
EDF has opted for MPEG-4 compression offered by PZ6122 IP cameraBackgroundHydroelectric power has become increasingly popular due to its environmental friendliness, and EDF, a leading power company in France, has demonstrated its hydroelectric and hydraulic expertise by conducting construction of over 600 hydroelectric schemes across France and worldwide. One of EDF's most important projects, the hydroelectric plant situated 2000 metres above the sea level in the Savoy region, has made full use...
CyberLock security systems record openings and unauthorised attempts to open narcotic safes Clark County Fire Department has implemented the CyberLock system of electronic lock cylinders and programmable keys to manage and control access to their controlled substances. As the largest fire department in the State of Nevada, Clark County provides emergency services to an area encompassing 7,910 square miles that includes the Las Vegas Strip and neighbouring resort township...
Axis's IP video surveillance is an effective anti-shrinkage solution for pharmaciesMissionEchassons Pharmacy, located in a very busy shopping mall in Longpont-sur-Orge, France, suffered from extremely high shrinkage. A €20,000 inventory shortfall spurred the owner, Mr. Confaits, to install video surveillance cameras to help locate and eliminate the causes of the shrinkage.SolutionVidéoconsult, an Axis Solution Gold Partner specialising in shopping centres, met Mr. Confaits' needs by...
Timothy jewellers are firm believers in the adage that ‘you can't have too much security'MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems, have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which is helping to protect safety at Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery, a specialist in handcrafted jewellery. The family run business is one of the most respected in the region and famous for its computer aided design and rapid prototyping...
BreezeACCESS VL network is cost-effective and requires just two communication pointsAbout JRTTBased on the "Reorganisation and Rationalisation Plan for Public Corporations" adopted by the Japanese cabinet in December 2001, JRTT (Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency) was founded on October 1, 2003, as an Independent Administrative Agency by integrating the Japan Railway Construction Public Corporation (JRCC) and the Corporation for Advanced Transport and Technolog...
One of the uses of Salto's access control system is to secure the schools laptop computersNailsea School in North Somerset, a one school pathfinder project in the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has installed a stand alone electronic access control solution from Salto Systems.As the biggest-ever school buildings investment programme, BSF aims to rebuild or renew nearly every secondary school in England. Its role is to ensure that secondary pupils learn in 21st-centur...
The network was built using a combination of BreezeACCESS VL and BreezeACCESS 900 system About the city of FresnoFresno is California's sixth largest city with a population of 475,000 and is lined with many trees throughout its 105 square miles.The challengeCreate a "mobile office" for police officers enabling them to access database information, file paperwork and reports and complete other office-related functions from their vehicles.Create secure metro-wide coverage at a fraction o...
Using NVT's PVD technology saved money as there was no need to install fused spurs at each camera pointEpsom Downs Racecourse is the home of one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar - The Derby Festival. Each year horses and riders travel from countries across the globe to test themselves against the historic course, with the event attracting thousands of fans. With crowds of over 20,000 attending each day, the course's security managers use a CCTV network consis...
The anti-theft system is comprised of an XProtect Corporate and two IQinVision IQeye megapixel camerasIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that IQeye HD megapixel cameras are being deployed in an innovative Swedish project to cut down on costly gas station "driveaways". The expanding project is being implemented in cooperation with Milestone Systems and Niscayah.The Swedish Fue...
The Casino evaluated various IP video systems before finally finding the right solution with IndigoVisionChinook Winds Casino Resort, Oregon, is an excellent example of how a gaming surveillance operation has been transformed following the installation of a digital IP video solution. The surveillance revolution was achieved when an end-to-end integrated 500-camera system from IndigoVision was deployed to replace the ageing analogue/VCR equipment. The system was installed by IndigoVision's...
Airberg Ltd. has deployed Avigilon HD Surveillance System to conform with government regulationsAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, today announced that Airberg, the UK's leading specialist food exporter has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to comply with government-regulated security requirements, ensure asset protection, and provide a safe working environment for employees at its headquarters and neighbo...
Mission The General Council of Moselle (French county located near the borders of Germany, Belgium and Luxemburg) wanted to migrate its analogue video surveillance system to an IP-based solution in order to centralise all information collected at the county level. Solution Once the project was approved, the Division of Networking and Information Systems of the General Council ("CG57") entrusted provider and operator NSIP with the mission to consolidate systems. NSIP approached Axis Communicat...
Axis's state-of-the-art surveillance system provides security for the showroomMissionLocated 5 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, Yarra Honda opened new premises in March 2009 and is Melbourne's only inner city Honda dealer. The team at Yarra Honda wanted to take the best preventative measures to ensure the security and integrity of their new inner city Melbourne premises, and the wide range of Honda models and other vehicles kept there, by installing a full IP security and surveillance solut...
CDS Integrated Security Systems have replaced five existing CCTV cameras and installed six new ones to provide expanded surveillance coverage in Slough High Street. Slough Borough Council took the opportunity to replace existing end-to-end fibre-optic links between each camera and the control room, with an extension to a single fibre ‘backbone', and in-conjunction with NVT Hybrid Video™ UTP Transmission Technology.Each relocated camera now features a NVT Single Channel Vide...
Selco relied on Zicam Integrated Security for consultation and specification of the security systemsEstablished in 1895 as a timber mill, Selco has grown from a small family-owned business, to a fast growing, highly competitive, and highly respected trade only builder merchant with branches in key locations throughout Britain.Selco has expanded from twelve to twenty-eight branches across the UK, opening six new branches in the last year in major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Nottingham and Lon...
The largest supermarket chain in Sweden ensures personnel safety with video surveillance from more than 100 IQeye megapixel cameras managed by Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software.MAXI ICA Superstore in the Swedish city of Umea has invested in a security system with 115 megapixel cameras from IQinVision. The servers handle a total of about 2,200 images per second and Milestone XProtect™ Enterprise software makes it easy to manage, view and export the video.I...
A sophisticated CCTV system, specified and installed through Amax Security keeps watch on allFast expanding security and fire systems installer Amax Security, which offers a flexible one-stop service to residential and commercial customers, has provided a range of fire and protective systems for the prestigious Hindu ‘Neasden Temple' in north-west London. Amax supplied the equipment in conjunction with Security Dynamics, a leading CCTV distributor based in Greenford, Middlesex.Opened...
The CCTV system relies on six Optex VX402 and two BX80N BoundaryGard detectorsA building contractor blighted by break-ins and eager to prevent plant machinery from being stolen, turned to a CCTV solution comprising Optex detectors, which paid off by catching a thief in the act.Specified and installed by Scunthorpe based Eyewatch Security, within a month of being fitted, the system had paid back the initial cost, by preventing a teleporter being stolen.Managing Director of G S Kelsey Limited, Bui...
The video surveillance system comprises 48 FlexiDome cameras The prestigious new Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Istanbul has chosen to rely on just one major supplier for its fire alarm, PA/emergency evacuation and CCTV installations - Bosch Security Systems. The 262-room hotel is located in a triangular area bordered by Istanbul International Airport, and congress, fair and exhibition centres. In this ideal location, the hotel naturally attracts a lot of guests, and the owners were determined to m...
Alvarion's wireless broadband network has reduced crime and vandalism in the city by 60%About Rosh-HaayinA city east of Tel Aviv with a population of approximately 38,000 spread across 30 square kilometres, it has seen rapid expansion since 1990 from a small town to a modern and developed city.The challengeTo increase security in the city.The solutionEquipment from Alvarion's BreezeNET product lines used to build a network to connect IP-based video surveillance cameras.The resultRosh-Haayin has...
The reduced response time is achieved by interfacing IndigoVision's IP Video solution with the MERS 999 systemCyberjaya has become the first Malaysian township to deploy a system that allows local police to remotely monitor the location of an incident, immediately after receiving an emergency call. This is achieved by interfacing IndigoVision's IP Video solution with the Malaysian Emergency Response Service (MERS) 999 system, which is part of the overall integrated CCTV surveillance system commi...
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