CCTV observation system case studies
The challengeThe Georgian Town Palace located in the heart of the City of London plays host to ceremonial banquets and international dignitaries visiting the capital.As a high profile venue, its security facilities need to be of the highest standard. Therefore, the managing authority for Mansion House - the Corporation of London - specified three Digital Sprite digital multiplex recorders. Installers, Classic Security Solutions has implemented the upgrade, along with the installation of 12...
When South Sioux City, Nebraska wanted to provide local police and the 911 emergency center remote monitoring of public and school district video cameras, it looked to Vicon's ViconNet IP video solution. They had just implemented a city-wide wireless internet service, and when they found that the ViconNet system was totally compliant, they moved ahead with the installation. "We are a very aggressive city," says Lance Martin, Communications Director for South Sioux City. "We write a lot of grant...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Background Panaxia is one of Sweden's largest security logistics companies with responsibility for more than 450,000 secure deliveries last year alone. The company's customers include major high street banks, retailers and fuel stations. Customer challenge/business needs Panaxia's business is built on its ability to secure other people's valuables, which calls for a robust, reliable and consistent approach to the creation, construction and management of its security infrastructure. The...
Established in 2009, the Port of Taipei is an important transport hub for cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. A designated free-trade zone, the port is becoming an important East Asian trans-shipmentcentre. To better serve the importers and exporters who utilise its facilities, the port offers automated loading and unloading of container vessels and also provides trading services. Despite the global economic downturn, the Port of Taipei's trading business sales have grown rapidly on a year-on...
One of the largest shopping malls in the Gulf region opened its doors last year to an array of visitors. Since then, customers and sightseers alike have flooded into the Bawadi Mall to shop and admire the natural lighting and spacious atmosphere that makes this elegant edifice unique. Yet with dimensions of over 80,000 m² (861,000 ft²) as well convenient access to the Al Ain City's main network of highways, designing and inaugurating the Bawadi Mall required being able to reliably and...
Albacete Velocity Circuit chose Honeywell video products as they gave the best image qualityThe clientThe Albacete Velocity Circuit, originally called "La Torrecica", opened to the public in 1990 with motorcycle races taking place in a specifically created race circuit.The history of the circuit dates back to the period before the Spanish Civil War. During the 1950s, various different motorcycles were introduced as well as sidecars that raced on the city's ring road and later in the pa...
Zodo gains scalable, data archive to support growing video surveillance system with Overland's productsZodo's-Bowling & Beyond is one of the busiest bowling centres on the West Coast, boasting 24 lanes, an arcade, pro shop as well as a full-service, highly popular restaurant and bar. After the Goleta, California-based facility was purchased by Kinko's Inc. founder, chairman and avid bowler Paul Orfalea along with other Kinko's executives, the business was transformed into a 25,000-square foo...
Mission The Caisse d’Épargne banking group needed to cost-effectively extend the benefits of surveillance monitoring into 70 regional branch offices throughout France. The new surveillance system needed to meet the banks high expectations for security, reliability, and quality. Solution Up to three Axis network cameras were installed directly to the existing networks within each regional bank. Using standard frame relay protocol, the bank headquarters can access surveillance imag...
artec technologies delivered soft and hardware products for the video surveillance system at Al Ain MallIn the City of Al Ain, located in the eastern Region close to Dubai, the Al Ain Mall was built in 2001. The first International Standard, family oriented retail and leisure facility in this region covers an area of 108,000 sq. m. featuring two levels of retail, dining, entertainment outlets and covered car park area for around 1000 cars. It also encloses 5 entertainment facilities all under on...
The hybrid surveillance solution combined analogue video, fibre optics and EthernetInfinova recently announced that analogue video, fibre and Ethernet have been combined to create a best-in-class hybrid surveillance solution for the 222-acre Nanjing Olympic Sports Center, one of China's largest. The sports complex consists of several best-in-class public sports venues including a large multipurpose stadium with a capacity of 80,000, an indoor gymnasium with a capacity of 15,000, an aq...
G.S. Kelsey Limited turned to a CCTV solution comprising Optex detectors to prevent plant theftsA 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...
SNP Security combined MOBOTIX and Overland Storage Snap Server in a joint solutionBased in Sydney, Australia, SNP Security is the largest privately owned security firm in Australia, with over 85 years of security experience. SNP Security provides integrated security solutions, including personnel services, electronics and monitoring services. Companies of all sizes and industries use SNP Security to protect their infrastructure, including Australia Post and Sydney Airport - a client of over...
Allegria Hotel and Spa tries to maintain highest levels of safety and securityRunning a hotel is a complicated business; there's a reason why hospitality management is a course of study at many dedicated schools and institutions of higher learning. Besides all the staffing issues across a broad spectrum of services and attending to a multitude of guest needs, you must also ensure the safety and security of all involved. And if your location is a beachfront resort on Long Island, it's magnified e...
Siveillance™ SiteIQ™ ensures surveillance of very large areas with only one displayBodø airport is situated in Norway's Nordland province. It has a runway with a length of 2,794 meters and a width of 45 meters, running east - west. In addition to flights to Oslo and other larger Norwegian towns, regional airlines fly from Bodø to the Lofoten islands. In 2007, the airport counted about 1.5 million passengers. To monitor security-related areas indoors and outdoors,...
Club's Grace Road ground deploys advanced CCTV and PA technology from Bosch Security SystemsWhen Leicestershire County Cricket Club was looking for an upgrade to its existing CCTV system, it turned to local fire and security specialist Squirealarms Limited. Squirealarms designed, commissioned and installed an integrated wireless CCTV and communications system for the club's Grace Road ground, featuring advanced CCTV and PA technology from Bosch Security Systems.Grace Road is a 6,500 capacit...
IndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been deployed at the new arc Shopping CentreIndigoVision's complete IP Video system has been deployed at the new arc Shopping Centre in Bury St Edmonds. The integrated surveillance solution interfaces 24 CCTV cameras with door entry intercoms and plant equipment, allowing the Centre's security team to respond quickly to incidents and problems.The £100m, 265,000 sq ft arc Centre opened in March 2009 and is the UK's newest shopping complex. The Cen...
CCTV system from Chubb Security is protecting Manchester's newly built Wright Robinson CollegeA comprehensive CCTV system from Chubb Security is protecting Manchester's newly built Wright Robinson College from unwanted acts of vandalism, and boosting the school's administrative function. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Wright Robinson is a specialist college of Sport and the Arts and a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. In 2007 the...
NUUO network video management system and megapixel cameras from IQinVision deployed by Toyota dealerIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the largest Toyota dealer on the entire Balkan peninsula has deployed a NUUO network video management system and megapixel cameras from IQinVision. The integrator in charge of system design and installation is Maxtel Ltd.Upwards to 50 IQeye came...
IndigoVision High-Definition (HD) IP Video solution has been deployed to protect the Aqaba Logistics VillageAn IndigoVision High-Definition (HD) IP Video solution has been deployed to protect the Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV), which is a tax-free hub located in Aqaba, Jordan, adjacent to the country's only container port. Both IndigoVision's HD and standard 4SIF resolution IP cameras have been installed to provide blanket CCTV coverage with the minimum number of cameras - one of the many a...
Melbourne Cricket Ground deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solutionGenetec announced recently that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia has selected and successfully deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solution to protect the historic sporting venue and the 100,000 sports enthusiasts who visit the stadium on a regular basis.With a circumference of 1.2 km, the MCG is considered the eighth l...
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia has chosen Pelco, Inc. as the provider for its digital video recordingPelco management is pleased to announce that Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Ethiopia - Ethiopian Airport Enterprise (EAE) - has chosen Pelco, Inc. by Schneider Electric as the provider for its digital video recording. As the most advanced airport in the east Africa region, the new Endura video surveillance system will be used for security monitoring as well as impro...
Daycare Webwatch uses VIVOTEK video servers to convert analogue CCTV cameras into a digital systemMissionBased in Toronto, Ontario, Daycare Webwatch is changing traditional childcare services and giving parents peace of mind when their children are in someone else's care. In today's working environment, as more households consist of dual income and single parent families, the daily rituals of childcare have been increasingly outsourced. Since 1999, Daycare Webwatch has addressed this concern and...
Xtralis donates an ADPRO remote video surveillance and perimeter protection solution to the GAFIRSXtralis, a leading provider of intelligent fire detection and security technology, recently announced that it is donating an ADPRO remote video surveillance and perimeter protection solution to the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS) to support the service in its mission to provide free marine rescue cover in the Solent.GAFIRS is a registered charity, independent of the Royal Nationa...
Nuon awarded Siemens the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for its new power station at EemshavenNuon has awarded the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for the new Nuon Magnum power station to be built in Eemshaven to Siemens Building Technologies. This project involves an amount of about € 3.5 million.One aspect of the order involves the complete telecommunication infrastructure covering telephony, UHF radio, audio/video, the office network and meteorology system. T...
IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at Grand Canyon West Resort, ArizonaAn innovative wireless surveillance system is helping to cut crime and provide a safe and secure environment for visitors to the Grand Canyon West Resort, Arizona. IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at multiple sites, providing an integrated surveillance solution across a wide area. Grand Canyon West is a popular tourist destination on the west side of the Ca...
Raytec's Fusion IR illuminators have been deployed by Vaisala at its first roadside monitoring stationRaytec's Fusion IR illuminators have been deployed by Vaisala at its first roadside monitoring station to provide full 24-hour surveillance using only renewable solar and wind power.The unit's batteries are charged during daylight hours by a combination of solar and wind energy and remain topped up after dark from wind energy alone, sufficiently enough to allow regular snapshots after dark. The...
