Wireless security - Case studies
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its solution has been selected by Iowa’s Murray Community School District to identify illegally brandished guns on campus and help protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Murray Community School District serves 300 students in Murray, Iowa in grades pre-K-12. The district provides an educational envir...
In the heart of Aalborg is a lovely and well-kept private home. Here lives a family of five who in 2016 would rent out their basement to utilise the home’s square metres. WHY – To access the basement, the tenants must go through the back door. The family and the tenants thus share the same entrance at the back of the house. Therefore, the family was looking for a solution on how they could give the tenants access to the basement without them also having access to the family&r...
The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. ALCEA is the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Critical Infrastructure. The ALCEA Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution has...
Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technology solutions for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Town of Braselton, Georgia, with smart video camera technology with AI capabilities to improve public safety and emergency response. The deployment of smart video camera technology at the Town Green and Braselton Park will provide the town with real-time visibility into its community spaces, and insights into traffic pattern...
Riga Sports Arena is a municipal facility maintained by the city of Riga, Latvia. Covering a total area of 21,821 square metres, the arena accommodates 2,500 spectator seats. It houses several training halls, including a large athletics arena, a training and warm-up hall, a weightlifting hall, and a sports field. Challenge Enhance security by replacing inefficient guards with technical equipment Riga sports arena faced a significant security challenge, relying on two guards who worked only ni...
Wetlands, the "kidneys of the Earth", are considered one of the three major ecosystems on Earth, along with forests and oceans. Hosting a diverse range of terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal species, wetlands serve as crucial habitats for numerous bird species. Red-crowned cranes Beautiful Wetlands vs Critically Endangered Cranes The Red-crowned Crane is considered as the "God of Wetlands" and is highly sensitive to environmental changes. It is one of 14 bird species in China classified...
Tenant and homeowner expectations in the multi-residential sector are evolving fast. Digital access offers a solution that fits a contemporary ethos blending design, functionality, technology, and sustainability. STAY by Kronos is a fast-growing developer and service provider in Spain’s build-to-rent (BTR) property sector, where business is booming: Investment grew over 17% between 2021 and 2022 alone. Such high-profile success attracts more providers who compete for location, quality, an...
Helsinki Airport is a busy transport hub, with a network of flights connecting Finland with cities across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Managing access in such a dynamic environment is a challenge. This challenge extends to the control of access to cupboards, drawers, and cabinets where travel documents are stored — in the spotlight after new EU guidance on logging access to these documents. Previously, security for cabinets in Helsinki’s check-in area required airport managers to issue...
Pears Jewish Campus is a seven-story education and culture complex that covers over 80,000 square feet, in Westfälische Strasse, Berlin, Germany. The building was designed by renowned architectural firm Tchoban Voss and constructed over a five-year period. It is the largest Jewish campus in Europe, encompassing a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school, a cinema, sports and events halls, art and music studios, co-working office spaces, as well as a kosher restaurant. Paxton’s lat...
As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theatres at their Orchard Theatre site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theatre was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...
The Dutch powerhouse Kramp is one of the biggest suppliers of parts and accessories for Europe’s agricultural sector. Founded in 1951, focusing on simplifying life for those who work the land, Kramp boasts a staggering 590,000+ products, from tractor gears to stable shovels. Kramp’s success hinges on its robust infrastructure. A strategically located network of 11 distribution centres across Europe ensures prompt deliveries, while 24 sales offices provide localised customer support....
The Greening Campaign, founded by Terena Plowright, has set its sights on an ambitious goal: to make the entire United Kingdom greener, one community at a time. This initiative seeks to address a pressing concern—the widespread lack of awareness about the importance of energy efficiency within homes. According to Citizen’s Advice, the average UK home loses approximately £350 each year due to poor insulation. This loss escalates to as much as £951 annually for the le...
A well-known fashion label has effectively expanded its presence in various markets by establishing exclusive brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, large format stores, and engaging in e-commerce. With a widespread network comprising more than 200 exclusive brand outlets, 1300 multi-brand outlets, and 60 large format stores, the brand delivers modern clothing with a dedication to delivering top-notch quality at affordable prices. Under the guidance of its dynamic leadership, the brand has emerge...
2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has upgraded a residential project in the UK to improve security and enable residents to take calls on their phones when they are not at home. Sperry and Gilbert House Sperry and Gilbert House are residential units providing both private and social housing flats. The buildings are part of a larger complex though each apartment block is standalone. The two blocks share a main gate and there is access t...
Air Power East, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience as a premier distributor of Atlas Copco, specialises in providing high-quality compressed air systems to various industries across East Anglia. Under the leadership of Jason Sewell, the company has established a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient solutions. However, they faced a significant challenge in ensuring their systems were completely leak-free, a concern shared by their clients, including an agri...
The desire to improve the quality and efficiency of the technologies for post-match press conferences has seen an increasing number of sporting arenas investing in their press facilities. The recently completed new stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, is a venue that has made this a priority right from the start, with the installation of a CCS 1000 D Digital Discussion System and an Integrus Wireless Language Distribution System from Bosch Building Technologies. UEFA equipment standards...
Protecting booths at trade shows is a challenge. After all, exhibitors want a constant stream of high traffic, especially from people they are meeting for the first time. It’s why they attend such large-scale fairs. Relying on exhibition-provided security is sadly not enough. Individual stands need their protection for areas where valuable equipment, product samples, or confidential commercial documents are kept. Innovative, modern solution Barcelona-based ExpoFactory s...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a positive detection of an illegally brandished firearm in Hobbs, New Mexico that has resulted in criminal charges. At 6:35 p.m. MDT on November 30, 2023, ZeroEyes alerted the Hobbs Police Department and Eagle I.C. dispatch centre of an illegal gun detection captured on a security camera in the parking lot of Del Norte Pool. The Z...
Racehall, located in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Denmark, is renowned as the world's longest indoor go-karting track facility, providing an unparalleled experience to all its visitors. Racehall is for everyone, big or small, amateurs or professionals; it is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of visitors' experience is exceptional. This commitment includes maintaining high standards of quality equipment, prioritising safety, and offering top-notch service. Challenges Ensuring the safety and s...
Boosting its safety credentials in the French market, global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has successfully helped safeguard La Tour Pleyel – a 129 m skyscraper undergoing major restructuring ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. The iconic venue, which is due to complete in spring 2024, is being turned into a multi-purpose complex in the Plaine Saint-Denis and Greater Paris area – requiring a comprehensive fire safety solution to protect workers and site assets during the constru...
360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has been chosen to supply the camera surveillance technology for a historically important English Heritage site, at the Transit Shed, Exeter Quayside. Installed by Select Electrics and specified by Derek Maltby of Global MSC Security, the inclusion of additional CCTV was required to monitor the Exeter Quayside area, covering the canal side, shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions. ...
Baylor University announced the launch of NFC wallet-based mobile credentials on its campus in collaboration with CBORD. This move positions Baylor as a trailblazer among Big 12 universities and exemplifies the institution's dedication to enhancing the campus experience for students, faculty and staff. Technological advancement Dan Park, president and CEO at CBORD, conveyed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating: “This alliance with Baylor University signifies our commitment to technolo...
The brokerage firm stands as one of the largest in India, providing a range of investment services including online and offline trading, mutual funds transactions, demat accounts, portfolio management services, insurance, fixed deposits, and loans. The firm is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. It is also registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Merchant Banker. Challenges The Brokerage firm was initially using telecommunicat...
An IDIS end-to-end retail branch network solution has been adopted across all of Konyalı Saat’s 40 store locations in Türkiye as well as at the pioneering retailer’s warehouse and workshop where high-value watches are repaired, serviced, and calibrated. Konyalı Saat is one of Türkiye’s pioneering independent retail chains in the luxury watches and jewellery sector, with 40 stores selling a wide selection of top brand Swiss-made timepieces, silver and gold acces...
Overview: Due to the pandemic and Delta cases in Israel, the first hospital in Israel for treating coronavirus patients was established. The hospital needed to offer more beds and create more special wards for the infected patients. The head of the hospital requested for an advanced system that could monitor patients on-site or remotely to protect the doctors and nurses from cross-infection in the hospital. Non-contact communication Challenges: Lack of devices for contactless communicati...
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...
Xtract One Technologies, a pioneering technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI, announced its SmartGateway System has been selected to protect the new 11,500-capacity CPKC Stadium, as a result of the Company’s partnership with Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League. Enhanced patron experience CPKC Stadium is being built by construction partners, J.E. Dunn and women-owned Mona...
The major challenge that this power giant faced was major issues in their existing attendance management solution provided by a competitor. The issues included difficulties in managing shifts, resulting in confusion and errors in shift assignments. Additionally, the face recognition feature of the system experienced delays, pioneering to prolonged response times and potential discrepancies in attendance records. These challenges hindered operational efficiency, impacted employee productivity, a...
In many small businesses, the task of handing out and tracking keys is laborious and time-consuming. And because mechanical locking requires a keyholder (or keyholders) to be present, staff absences or vacations cause a problem —including unnecessary waiting around for an important door to be opened. A simple, familiar solution is offered when businesses make a simple switch to digital PIN locking. “We had a door with a classic lock and key,” explains Tom Smeets, owner of fami...
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...
