Building security - Case studies

FBR has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP cameras 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions, recently announced that Foodbank of the Rockies (FBR), located in Denver, Colorado, has substantially upgraded their security system with an expanded 3xLOGIC NVR and new IP cameras. iCAM Video Management Solutions, Inc., a security integrator, has been instrumental in providing design and installati...

ISONAS’ Crystal Matrix software integrated with Telecenter U PA system allows immediate lock down David Long, Technology Director for Palestine Independent School District describes the ISONAS PowerNet™ Reader as the “Swiss Army Knife” of access control. David was faced with a dilemma when it came to his district’s access control system – he was tired of paying someone to service and update his old proprietary system as the districts needs e...

The ISONAS system provides ability for assigning access permissions on door-by-door basis for individuals or groups Since its establishment in 2004, Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care has optimised the quality of life for individuals in the final stages of terminal illness. Heart 'n Home has become the leading hospice provider in Idaho and Eastern Oregon, having served over 2,500 patients since opening in March of 2004. In addition to the original office in Fruitland,...

Salamander fire door holders improve ventilation in the building’s corridors in case of fire emergency Geofire's Salamander range radio-controlled fire door holders have been installed at one of London’s most prestigious apartment complexes, The Whitehouse Apartments SE1, to legally hold open fire doors and improve ventilation in the building’s corridors, while protecting occupants in case of a fire emergency. The customer The Whitehouse Apartments SE1...

Genetec Security Center combines video surveillance, access control, ALPR systems into one central monitoring The challenge The City of Lakeland in Florida has recently standardised its security operations with Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that combines video surveillance, access control and automatic license plate recognition systems into one central monitoring and management platform. Located between Tampa and Orlando, the City of Lakeland is home t...

CCFL replaced its existing access control system with Viscount Freedom, installing 100 readers  Customer Founded in 1985, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL) is an evangelical mega-church with more than 25,000 worshipers and nine regional campus locations across Florida. The main campus itself spans a 75-acre area with five buildings including Calvary Christian Academy, a pre-K to 12th grade school that serves 2,000 students. With more than 1,000 staff, volunteers, stu...

ProTrans has realised considerable benefits from integrating the Milestone open platform with ISONAS Pure IP ProTrans improves safety, security and productivity with integrated video and access control Solution “Because we have more than 250,000 square feet and handle so many valuable pieces and parts, we wanted both high definition cameras and synchronisation between the video and the access control. The systems integrator I worked with introduced us to Milestone and I...

The main floor entry reader is programmed to automatically open during normal business hours In 2007 a pair of clever entrepreneurs, Susan Evans and Jacob Sayles perceived a need for people like themselves; solo workers who don’t have a permanent office, but who miss the vibrancy and community of a populated work space. To cater to a growing population of Seattle’s nomadic workforce, Evans and Sayles decided to open one of Seattle’s first “coworking&rdq...

The new system allows administration of all facilities to be done remotely from a single site One Touch Direct, headquartered in Tampa, FL provides expert direct marketing program development and call center solutions in both the B2B and consumer market segments. The company provides. The One Touch Direct mission is to increase their clients’ revenue by acquiring new customers as well as increasing revenue from existing customers. The One Touch Direct focus on results is...

The current office space utilises 3 readers; one on each of the exterior doors in the front & back of the building In 2009 Jeff Park, a Chicago-based entrepreneur, needed to set up office space for a Korean-based pharmaceutical company’s US operations in Chicago. To fulfill this requirement for his own needs as Director of U. S. Operations for PharmaTech LLC, he leased space in a downtown office building in Chicago, IL. Ultimately, he expanded the offices to provide...

Along with PowerNet, the system installed at community also includes ControlByNet’s iFlashback remote IP video surveillance Located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, the community of Flowers Crossing is situated in the town of Lawrenceville, approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. This large suburban community contains almost 550 homes with multiple recreational facilities, including swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, a community clubhouse, and many beautifully...

ISONAS system secures access to Vocational Educa-Center and Early Childhood Education building The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (DIISD), located in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an administrative unit consisting of 6 separate districts with a total of 16 schools. The DIISD operates on a consolidated services or “consortium” basis for many of its cross district requirements. One such consortium is the District’s Technology department,...

Residents can communicate quickly between the blocks just by dialling extension numbers Introduction Binayak Group is a Kolkata based real estate firm providing a wide range of residential and commercial projects. For an upcoming project on multiple residential towers, the firm wanted to set up a communication network. They wanted an IP based intercom system to minimise cabling costs, and also wanted the communication system to be scalable for future expansion and manageable...

The installation of the ISONAS access control system was accomplished by Golden West Technologies Located in the beautiful Black Hills area of South Dakota, the town of Box Elder, SD is home to the Douglas School District. The District employs just over 400 staff and educates more than 2,500 students from 3 years of age through high school. The District has a significant physical plant infrastructure consisting of administrative facilities (District administration building, sp...

The door is also programmed to stop and release the wings if it detects a jam or if it hits an object Boon Edam Inc., the leading manufacturer of security entrance solutions in North America, recently announced that four Tourlock 180+90 security revolving doors have been installed at the headquarters of the largest public utility services in Medellin, Colombia. The doors were installed following very specific technical requirements at Empresas Públicas de Medell&iacut...

The university’s estate team contacted the company as they were having issues with closed doors The James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) is situated two miles south of the city centre and houses the university’s School of Physics and Astronomy. The university’s estate team contacted ASSA ABLOY UK, as they were having issues with closed doors being damaged by trolleys and fire doors being wedged open, making the building vulnerable to the spread of fire....

Traka key cabinets ensure preauthorised contractors gain easy access to areas of the campus at any time Traka, the key and asset management specialist, has helped Coventry University improve the implementation of its contractor control policy, ensuring Health and Safety Standards are met. Introduction With almost 30,000 students, 1,890 staff and 110+ service contracting companies some requiring 24-hour access to the site, Coventry University needed a secure method to manage...

Solution incorporated networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards Amthal Fire & Security has secured Watford Palace Theatre with an access control system incorporating networked control doors, software and proximity ID cards, all installed without compromising on the Grade II listed early 20th Century building. Watford Palace Theatre, opened in 1908, is a 600 seat Edwardian Palace Theatre that has undergone significant refurbishment to offer modern access...

The solution reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor Sovereign Fire and Security has recently completed a state of the art building management system at Ty Admiral in Cardiff. The new access control and lift destination system reduces time spent by staff queuing and improves the efficiency of people getting to their work floor. The system, which has been developed together with TDSi and the lift manufacturer OTI...

Nedap’s uPASS Reach long-range UHF readers in combination with IDTECK elevator384 access control system were installed To optimise the monitoring and management of all vehicles and people access points at the company’s headquarters, the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication group (VNPT) recently upgraded the building’s entire access control and surveillance system. Nedap’s uPASS Reach readers were selected to facilitate hands-free access and elevator manag...

StaySafe Business meets Altwood’s duty of care to their lone workers and accurately monitors their safety Housing and property business Altwood Group use the StaySafe Business app downloaded onto iPads to track employee safety via GPS and alerts. Employees at Altwood Group, who offer a diverse range of property services working with local authorities, private landlords and developers, are often required to work and travel alone. To better meet their duty of care to...

Avigilon’s Access Control Manager and HD surveillance solution helped maintain and improve safety at each school in the district Avigilon Corporation (“Avigilon”), a leading global provider of end-to-end security solutions, recently announced the Liberty Public School district has deployed its end-to-end Avigilon security solution, including access control and high-definition (HD) video surveillance, to improve school safety, accelerate incident response...

User cards can be added to, and removed, from the system, allowing  the centre flexible and convenient security Mul-T-Lock’s SMARTair™ access control solution has been installed at the Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre, to accommodate the unique requirements of its staff and guests at the historic site in Brighton. Home to an international Buddhist community The Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre is home to an international Buddhist community and its...

The solution from Bosch comprises fire & voice evacuation systems, video surveillance, access control, & intrusion detection Bosch Security Systems was chosen as the central supplier for the security systems at Marmara Park Shopping Centre in Istanbul, one of the largest of its kind in Turkey. The shopping centre is completely designed in a galaxy-theme. Space-related lighting, planet models and a theme park for visitors form the individual identity of the shopping cen...

Access control solution alongside & class change systems have been installed St Margaret’s was founded in 1749 and owned by the Clergy Orphan Corporation until 1996 when it became a fully independent school for girls, aged 4 – 18. Today, the school is the UK’s longest running girl’s boarding school and one of the oldest independent girls’ schools in the UK and the oldest in Hertfordshire. Integrated access control solution installed Wor...

eFusion provides unified security & access control for students & hotel guests assuring 24/7 safety Maxxess, a global corporation specialising in the access control sector and recognised for its extensive integration capabilities, has announced the implementation of its innovative security management solution, eFusion, to safeguard residents at Spring Mews, a £50 million prestige development in Vauxhall, London. Maxxess eFusion security management platform Spri...

DVR1604HF-AL from Dahua supports full channel 960H real-time recording and GRID interface & smart search Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China successfully secured Brazil’s Presidential Palace. Background The Palácio do Planalto is the official workplace of the President of Brazil.It is located in the national capital of Brasília which built in 1960. It is a solemn a...