Commercial security - Case studies

LiveAction, a provider of network monitoring, and security software announced Bausch + Lomb, an eye health company is successfully using the LiveNX platform to gain deep insights into its global network and mission-critical applications to streamline troubleshooting and reduce meantime-to-repair by 70%. Bausch + Lomb Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes co...

Since the beginning of October, all the agents at the security company SOS Cash & Value have been equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency of its mission-critical teams on the ground. Sensors integrated into the monitoring centre The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value's security guards wear during their mission throughout Switzerland is equipped with env...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, is pleased to announce that the UK arm of international defence and security company, Leonardo, has selected Rizikon, Crossword’s supplier assurance, and third-party risk management platform, to assist in their assessment of cyber risk in their supply chain. Leonardo will utilise Crossword’s Rizikon platform to enhance visibility, automation, and efficiency in their assessment o...

Ajax turned the passive environmental monitoring system into an active control system with alarm generation and reporting. Mushroom cultivation is extremely sensitive to the environment, as even small changes in humidity or temperature significantly affect the harvest. Such attention to the climate is also critical for the food industry, wood processing, paper production, etc. Special detectors monitor climate indicators, but for full control, users need to build a system that actively resp...

IDEMIA, the pioneer in Identity Technologies, announced that it has supported SK Telecom, Korea’s telecommunications operator, in successfully migrating its consumer eSIM management platform to the Microsoft Azure public cloud. Completed at the end of June 2022, the migration is in line with the Korean government’s announcement that eSIM services for smartphones will be offered in the country beginning on September 1, 2022, onwards. Smart Connect Consumer Since 2018, IDEMIA has pr...

Vilsbiburg, close to Munich in Germany, is the location of the Flottweg SE headquarters and production plant. Here, the separation technology specialist builds plant and machinery for solid-liquid separation on a site covering about 110,000 square metres. In 2021, the company inaugurated its new Factory II, expanding its production area by approximately 18,000 square metres. A decisive element in protecting its business premises of just over six hectares and maintaining its status as an Authori...

There can be few places where clear and reliable communications are more critical than a tunnel. Connecting the city of Liverpool with the Wirral under the River Mersey, the Mersey Tunnel complex had an aging and faulty emergency public address system that needed replacing to keep users in the road tunnels safe. PAS Sound Engineering won the tender to deliver the project, quoting Praesensa by Bosch as the appropriate solution due to the locations of the racks and the fibre connectivity in the t...

Patriot One Technologies announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by the new world-class $300+ million venue, Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs to secure entrances for hockey games, concert events, and more. Owned and operated by Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for both the sports and live entertainment industries, Acrisure Arena is the latest venue to deploy Patriot One’s SmartGateway following the announc...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Sonny’s The CarWash Factory had integrated Genetec™ AutoVuTM Sharp V ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) cameras into its point-of-sale (POS) solutions used by car washes to create a frictionless retail experience for consumers, new marketing opportunities, and more efficient operations. Sonny’s is one of the world's larg...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has announced the completion of a project to expand the scope of its services with CCN-CERT, the Information Security Incident Response Team (CERT) of the National Cryptologic Centre in Spain (CCN), which is accountable to the Spanish National Intelligence Centre. CCN-CERT has expanded its use of Crossword’s cloud-based breached account mining platform, Trillion, to protect its entire publ...

Interface Systems, a globally renowned managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, has announced that The Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF), a family-owned and operated restaurant chain with over 40 locations across 13 states, has chosen Interface’s suite of managed services to transform its network, voice and security infrastructure. Network upgrade The OSF IT team wanted to standardise network...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its solution would be deployed across the entire PENNCREST School District in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. This marks an expansion of the district’s original February 2022 deployment from three to six schools, following positive early reception. Layered security solution  “The Uvalde shooting raised the conc...

Commvault, a global enterprise pioneer in data management across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments announced expanded protection for Kubernetes workloads, including fully automated management, replication, migration, and security enhancements, across its entire portfolio. Enterprise-grade protection The new features, delivered through Commvault Complete™ Data Protection and Metallic® offerings, provide customers with simple management and enterprise-grade protection for hybri...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announced that MOD Pizza, the fast-casual pizza concept and one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North America, has chosen Interface to implement a comprehensive upgrade of physical security infrastructure for more than 420 of its company-owned restaurants. MOD Pizza By consolidating physical security operations...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Naperville, Illinois Police Department (PD) is closing investigations more quickly and has strengthened community collaboration by modernising its operations with Genetec Clearance™ and by launching a Community Camera Registration Programme. Digital evidence management As part of a project to streamline investigations and evidence sharing, the Naperv...

Focus is a French real-estate company in a booming sector. With offices nationwide, it specialises in business colocation, offering turnkey office spaces and related services. In 2019 alone, the total number of flexible workspaces across France grew by 20%. Access control  Reliable, agile access control is a key attribute of this sector. Different users come and go, at all times of the day. An office’s client group does not stand still. Change is part of the landscape. For these re...

Like other manufacturing factories, the food processing industry relies greatly on efficient communication between the head office and the manufacturing units. However, communication between the branch offices also becomes crucial to streamline the raw material exchange between different units and dispatch the finished goods to the designated locations. Inept communication can lead to product delivery delays and consequential losses. Introduction From a small beginning in 1962, Nilon's India...

Whether football at the Bundesliga level, corporate conferences, or cultural events: the Kia Metropol Arena in Nuremberg, Germany, opened in 2021, has impressed visitors with its flexibility, space, and unmatched visibility for over 4,000 spectators across four stands.  Integrated solution  Due to the cost-effective solutions planned and implemented by Bosch, the arena is highly secure, while at the same time, providing crystal-clear sound for all its events. The building makes the...

Norwegian Police Service has signed a new agreement with Northcom for the purchase of Sepura TETRA radios for use on the Nødnett emergency services network. Audio and power accessories The Police IT Unit (PIT) has approved the deal that provides front line police users throughout Norway with the choice of Sepura’s SC20 and SC21 handheld radios for field officers. At the same time, fleet vehicles and control rooms will be equipped with Sepura’s SCG22 mobile radio. The agreem...

A historic institution in Scotland’s capital city, the University of Edinburgh is among Europe’s top-rated higher education providers and a centre of excellence in research. They also own and maintain over 600 buildings around Scotland, from heritage properties to contemporary architecture. The university wanted to replace its existing Door Closers as part of a drive for quality and standardisation across this estate's portfolio. These had been supplied piecemeal over the years by a...

BriefCam, the industry’s provider of video content analytics solutions announced that its AI-driven video analytics platform has enabled Taiwan’s Taitung County Police Bureau to streamline investigations, reduce the time and manpower required to review evidence, and free up officers for more efficient and effective policing. The company will showcase its capabilities in Booth #2910 at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition, taking p...

Protecting a site that is 15 km squared and has a perimeter measuring 19 km is quite an undertaking. Add in high winds which rule out the use of drones in the area and no phone or internet reception either and have a challenge on hands. This was the situation G4S in Turkey was faced with when they took on a two-year contract in 2022 to secure Öksüt Mine. Based in the middle of the country to the east of Ankara, it is owned by Centerra Gold and is forecast to produce 4 million tonnes o...

A pioneer in AI monitoring software - Kepler Vision has announced a new partnership with Hikvision Spain to expand the use of its technology to three psychiatric hospitals in Spain. This move will see care staff empowered to deliver better and faster care to the patients in the event of falls, and assist those suffering from severe dementia. AI-powered solution The installation will see around 120 patients taken care of using 68 streams in both private rooms and public areas. The AI-powered...

Set to be completed in 2023, the administrative building - ORGANICA will become one of the smartest office buildings in the Moravian-Silesian region. The digitalisation and implementation of communication tools are led by Sharry whose workplace experience platform is also used in New York's skyscrapers. At ORGANICA, Sharry is connecting a tenant engagement mobile application with smart parking and visitor management system. Smart building  Developed by Contera, ORGANICA is an admini...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team has dramatically reduced parking wait times and improved parking payment compliance at its home stadium, loanDepot park, using Genetec™ AutoVu™ Free-Flow and the AutoVu™ Mobile Post Payment plug-in. AutoVu Pay-by-Plate Sync plugin The high-tech stadium is located in a residential neighbourhood in d...

Securing King Engine Bearings’ manufacturing facility in Israel posed all the challenges of mixed-use sites. Their location in Kiryat-Gat is used for manufacturing, sales, and distribution. They needed an integrated solution with flexibility and a comprehensive device range to match to control and manage access to offices, the warehouse, and a packaging facility. Reliable and secure solutions  The secure and convenient movement of people is a challenge, and ASSA ABLOY recognises th...