Biometric Security - Case studies

CityFitness is one of the largest fitness gym chains in New Zealand. With almost 50 gyms across the country (average area: 5,000 square metres), each facility is open 24/7 and accommodates a huge number of people daily.  A tailored automatic speedgate solution that is secure, reliable, and efficient is imperative to ensure quick access to their facilities and prevent unauthorised individuals from entering the gyms.  Integration with a third-party platform  CityFitness has an ex...

Banking premises require a robust security infrastructure to safeguard sensitive financial information, customer data, and valuable assets. When a pioneering investment bank in Finland needed to enhance the protection of its archive room, it turned to PACOM’s cutting-edge VIGIL CORE security management platform.  An archive room A bank’s archive room is a designated location, often in a basement, which is designed for the storage and preservation of critical documents, custom...

The City of Houston’s Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) at West Gray is on a mission to be a pioneer in providing meaningful opportunities for citizens to fully participate in accessible sports, recreation, and wellness activities. With a capacity of 350 people, the MMSC has become an anchor site for the disability community in the Houston area. According to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, residents with disabilities in Houston make up about 10% of the total...

Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, this venerable university stands as one of the oldest in the country, tracing its roots back to 1881. Honouring a forward-thinking ruler, it has evolved into a prominent public institution that provides a diverse array of academic programmes spanning arts, sciences, engineering, and management. Dedicated to delivering top-notch education and cultivating a culture of research and innovation, the university features a sprawling campus and holds a distinguishe...

Chopin Airport in Warsaw, named after the famous Polish composer Frédéric Chopin, has recently undergone an impressive improvement in acoustic technology. System features The installation of an extensive Praesensa system from Bosch Building Technologies marks a turning point in the way information and music are transmitted and played in the airport building. The new system features advanced loudspeaker technology and a high level of automation, providing outstanding sound qualit...

Seznam, also known as Seznam.cz, is one of the largest internet providers and search engines in Czechia. It operates more than 25 different services under associated brands including email, search, advertising, a contact directory, and an app, with millions of unique visitors per month. To provide these services it operates two data centres; Nagoja, which takes up an area of approximately 1,200 square metres, and Kokura, which has recently been expanded with a new data hall.  AI-powered c...

A multinational corporation, headquartered in Mumbai, ranked among the Fortune 500, is sustained by an exceptional workforce exceeding 187,000 individuals from 100 different nationalities. The corporation is founded on the principles of creating value for stakeholders, with a history of over seven decades of responsible business practices.  Need for a modernised solution Their enterprises have evolved into global pioneers in various sectors including metals, pulp and fiber, chemicals, te...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Canada, has unified its security operations based on Genetec™ Security Centre,  Sipelia™, AutoVu™,  and Mission Control™. With the Genetec platform, the security team at Yorkdale has been able to enhance operational efficiency, better collaborate with local police, and take a more proact...

Gallagher Security is proud to be securing the world’s largest commercial office building as India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) officially opens its doors this week. Described as a ‘one-stop’ destination for over 65,000 diamond professionals, the newly opened SDB is a 15-storey complex, spread across more than 35 acres, and comprising over 7.1 million square feet of floor space. SDB is the world’s largest single complex, consisting of nine towers and containing an...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions and systems integrator Wireless Guardian, who develops its patented security technology, announced the successful deployment of the SecurOS® UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance System) for vehicle screening at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. UVSS units Engineers from the two companies worked with local law enforcement authorities along with officials from the stadium manage...

IDEMIA has been selected by ACSA to implement its solution in South Africa’s three main international airports: OR Tambo, Cape Town, and King Shaka including the border clearance process using the latest e-Gates technologies. Interconnected with all the major airlines in the world, South Africa is a key country when it comes to air transportation in Africa. ID2Travel The four-year project started in October 2023 and will be deployed in three phases. As soon as 2026, nine South African a...

To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organisation’s changes over time.  Access management system Resstende, an Italian sun protection manufacturer known for roller-shutter systems, needed such a solution. With over 60 employees and a yearly turnover of €12.4m, the...

On the occasion of INTERPOL’s 91st General Assembly – and 100th anniversary – the world’s largest international police organisation announces the launch of its enhanced BioHUB, powered by IDEMIA’s newest Multibiometric Identification System (MBIS). Multibiometric Identification System This latest version, MBIS 5, integrates new generation algorithms, which provide a higher matching accuracy rate with a shorter response time and a more user-friendly interface. The...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s licence cards and personalisation services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution.  This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland's transportation systems. Configurable solution Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable sol...

From sporting events and shows to parties and concerts, whatever happens at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, up to 12,700 spectators can be on hand to cheer on their idols. The venue is extremely popular with spectators and event organisers alike, not only because of the great variety of events on offer but also because of its size and central location in the Ruhr area.  Bosch upgrade To ensure that event-goers continue to benefit from the highest standards of safety and se...

Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, Netherlands, offers a broad range of educational and integration programmes. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its 16 locations. A new location on Onderwijsboulevard in 's-Hertogenbosch was designed to be a model modern educational institution and this included its access control. Need for a modern locking solution The imposing new building has modern rooms that provide opportunities for consultation, collaboration in small and...

Vorbasse Market, known as 'Denmark's Biggest Family Tradition', is visited by up to 250,000 people every year. It began in 1730 as a horse and trader market and this continues, with the area hosting up to 500 horses, 650 traders, and more than 200 small animal traders annually. It has also expanded to include a campsite, one of Denmark’s largest traveling fairgrounds, and an entertainment programme that includes DJs and live music.   The challenge at Vorbasse Market The team a...

Christ’s Hospital School has a long history. It first opened its doors to 380 pupils in November 1552, at that time located in Newgate Street, London.   In 2022 the school needed to replace their obsolete security system with a new solution that would be simple to manage while maintaining the security of the site, staff, and pupils.   Requirements  The school has around 900 students, over 95% of which board. With 18 boarding houses on site, all requiring differe...

Traka’s intelligent key management system has been installed at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to achieve its objectives for more efficient security processes to benefit staff on a 24/7 basis. Kingston Hospital Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth, and Sutton.  In its most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) review, it was rated as “Outstandin...

Traka’s intelligent key management systems have been installed at Loughborough University, to achieve its objectives for more efficient processes and controlled access for contractors across the 523-acre single-site campus. Standing as one of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, and the best in the world for sport-related subjects, Loughborough offers top-class facilities with integrated security innovation for the students, staff, and visitors. 25,000 keys operation Alo...

CyberArk, the identity security company announced that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has selected the CyberArk Identity Security Platform to power its mission-critical identity and access management modernisation initiatives and improve security for its more than 27,000 staff and students. Protecting access The top-performing modern university in Scotland, GCU has campuses in the centre of Glasgow and London and is well known for its academic teaching and research programmes, especi...

Safeguarding and streamlining access into and through education premises is a formidable task. Each user group has specific needs, from teachers, management teams, and cleaners to IT staff and students. Perimeter entrances, and indoor and outdoor spaces all require different levels of security.  Visitors to the premises want a controlled, efficient flow through the site. Staff need timely access to teaching rooms. Student access to the library or IT suite must be filtered and mon...

The Cepa Evleri Incek project is being implemented in Incek, one of the developing regions of Ankara, Türkiye. There are a total of 188 flats in the project, which consists of 2 vertical and 2 horizontal blocks. There are 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 flats in the project, which consists of 24 floors of vertical blocks and 4 floors of horizontal blocks. In the Cepa Evleri İncek project, the size of the residences varies between 70 square metres and 255 square metres.  Project highlights Th...

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard developed by the RecFaces company. The entrance to the building is controlled by software that identifies visitors by face.  Id-Guard Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces. It instantly detects a person in the video stream and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real-time and sends notifications about...

There are two truisms of K-12 schools that exist currently; first, safety and security are core objectives, and second, school budgets are tight. K-12 schools have traditionally been perceived as safe havens where children can learn and develop as they begin their life journeys. Violence, vandalism, and theft Unfortunately, K-12 schools are increasingly being subjected to violence, vandalism, and theft. Teachers are expressing growing concerns about their safety as they intervene in physical...

Alarming increases in vehicle thefts, unsolved traffic collisions, and stolen cargo in the Mexican State of Tlaxcala, motivated the Executive Commission of the State Public Security System (CESESP) to expand and upgrade its video security system. To counter the rise in crime, the CESESP sought a flexible, scalable, open-platform video management system (VMS) that could seamlessly incorporate existing cameras as well as over 800 new cameras and edge devices from a range of hardware and software...

Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick is a state-of-the-art leisure centre that originated as a purpose-built arena for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The facility played host to the highest number of medal events compared to any other, showcasing both swimming and diving competitions. The newly constructed complex included a competition pool for swimming and diving, a temporary pool for swimming and para-swimming warm-up, and an area dedicated to dry-dive training. Reclaiming the...

Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centres in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...