Data Security - Case studies

An innovative end-to-end video surveillance system from IDIS is helping to enhance safety and security at Chapter White City, a recently built student accommodation in West London. Chapter White City’s solution The advanced solution comprising network cameras, recorders, IDIS Center VMS, and all accessories is eliminating security blind spots, improving image quality, and transforming usability for the 24/7 security team. Chapter White City, run by residential property management leader...

Midcounties Co-operative, the largest independent co-operative in the UK covering the heartlands of England with over 300 stores and almost 700,000 members has announced it has selected Amberstone Security to become their security partner.  Data-driven intelligence-led guarding services Amberstone Security is one of Europe’s suppliers of intelligence-led guarding services, security technology solutions, and loss prevention services. They will provide numerous security services...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, announces the successful implementation of its HID Mobile Access solution and mobile-enabled readers in Varso Place, the site of the tallest skyscraper in the European Union (EU), which allows more than 7,000 people to move more freely and securely throughout the building. Varso Place Located in Warsaw, Poland, Varso Place is HB Reavis’ latest development and most ambitious project to date. Designed by world-famous B...

Patriot One Technologies announced Central Bank Center has selected the Company’s Gateway solution to secure entrances at the Rupp Arena and Lexington Opera House, which are a part of the Central Bank Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. SmartGateway™ solution The venues will deploy Patriot One’s recently announced SmartGateway™ solution and will be implemented in a phased approach, starting with entrances at the Lexington Opera House and the VIP entrances at Rupp A...

The Great Northern Tower is an impressive 72-metre (236 feet) high-rise tower block, which has been tailor made for residential living. With 25 floors, it is home to 287 self-contained apartments, located in the heart of Manchester, United Kingdom. An effective door entry system plays a critical role in convenient, secure and flexible access control, as well as the safety and well-being of residents. The tower block has a concierge service that also requires specific authorisation for entry int...

As one of the manufacturers of flexible polyurethane foam in Europe, The Vita Group has several production sites and UAB Vita Baltic International operates the largest foam manufacturing plant in the Baltics.  Its products are used in several applications including soft furnishings, mattresses and pillows, orthopaedic accessories, and sound insulation products.  Foam blocks manufacturers At its large site just outside the village of Jurgiškiai in a rural area of the Alytus Di...

The company (who requested anonymity) required a solution of reliable RFID badge readers that could securely and directly connect to numerous assembly line PLCs, with no other software interfaces required. This company is among the world’s largest medium- and heavy-duty trucks manufacturers, with well-known brands. One of the ways the company manages quality on its assembly lines is through employee RFID badges that capture who was at a given station, when an engine was built. The employ...

Siemens has deployed integrated data centre management software at the largest and most energy-efficient data centre in the Baltic region. The Building Management Software (BMS), the Energy and Power Management Software (EPMS), and the White Space Cooling Optimization (WSCO) help Greenergy Data Centres to lower energy usage, ensure thermal protection and manage the reliable operation of the critical infrastructure. Integrated building management platform The new 14,500 m2 data centre in...

Valuber Security, (formerly TriTech Valuber), a Valuber Company and premier provider of integrated security systems and manpower in the Northeast USA, confirmed multiple integrated security system deployments for Federal Agency offices in New York City, USA. Working in close cooperation with the experienced general contractor, Valuber Security designed and installed integrated security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and video management, in order to meet stringent requir...

Founded in 2002, Portugalenses Transportes, Lda is one of the major transport companies in Europe. It operates a fleet of over a hundred trucks all over Portugal and makes daily deliveries to Italy, the South of France, and Spain. The company aims at rapid growth, like expanding its fleet to 150 vehicles, by the end of 2022, so the management focused on cost efficiency, by addressing security issues. Protection of vehicles against fuel thefts The transportation market is highly competitive. T...

The Dahua Hardware Open Platform (DHOP) is an open platform that allows third-party applications to be downloaded and installed on Dahua Network Cameras. On this app, end users can find the right solutions to optimise their security or IoT (Internet of Things) environment. Flexibility is also guaranteed, as users can always remove the existing application and upload new solutions. Dahua Hardware Open Platform (DHOP) DHOP allows users to embed smart applications for the security and IoT indust...

Dedrone, the market pioneer in smart airspace security announced the launch of its first portable detection unit, DedroneRapidResponse. AI-based mobile platform Dedrone detects, identifies, locates, and analyses nearly 300 drone types. The new solution offers Dedrone's AI-powered technology in a mobile platform attached to a tower, anywhere from 30-to 50’ high, that can be easily towed and maneuvered on a trailer using an SUV or truck. DedroneRapidResponse, available for use around the...

Protecting thousands of attendees and the athletes and performers in a large arena is one of the toughest jobs. It remains more important than ever to safeguard secured spaces through foolproof access control checks that are safe and streamlined. Fortunately, that’s where AI-driven security check systems come into play. What exactly are these types of systems, and how can they help their operators efficiently keep security threats at bay? Let’s take a look at how stadiums and sports...

G4S is the market leader in Ecuador and provides peace of mind for many leading banks, through G4S-designed technology and a highly-trained workforce, which meets rigorous international standards. In Ecuador, G4S is the preeminent provider of security for the country’s banks. Through the combination of highly trained people and G4S’s proprietary software application - CVP (Virtual Control of Posts), the company provides an unrivalled security offering. Securing Ecuador’s bank...

The textile and garment industry is facing major challenges with the current supply chain and energy issues. The future recovery is also threatened by factors that hinder production, such as labour and equipment shortages, which put them under additional pressure. The competitiveness of the industry, especially in a global context, depends on how affected companies respond to these framework conditions. One solution is to move the production of clothing back to Europe in an economically viable...

GRW is one of South Africa's providers of sophisticated road transport trailers; designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of bespoke vehicles, each configured to provide a solution to the unique transportation needs of an individual client. GRW has invested in a state-of-the-art IP CCTV system to protect its premises against unauthorised access and to monitor the large, modern production facilities, and is already reaping the benefits from the integration of analytics with the IP ca...

The Town of Batavia, New York, Fire Department has installed a complete security system from Bosch to safeguard its two stations. The facilities are now secured by Bosch systems for video surveillance, access control, and fire detection. “We take security and safety very seriously,” said Tim Yaeger, Town of Batavia Fire Department’s Board of Director, adding “By securing our taxpayers’ investments in public safety assets and equipment, we’re protecting what p...

Sandwich shop franchisee Nabeed Ramzan operates four fast-food stores in Scotland, located in Glasgow, Motherwell, and Stenhousemuir. Recognising the need to upgrade the dated analogue CCTV surveillance systems at each of the stores and monitor them centrally, Ramzan approached integrator 1080 Solutions Ltd., which undertook a comprehensive site survey and recommended the installation of a powerful new system from Hikvision.  A legacy system past its ‘Sell By Date’ With...

Vision-Box, a globally renowned company in biometrics seamless travel, automated border control, and digital identity solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Apollocom and Amadeus. Vision-Box was the selected partner to deliver a scalable digital identity system for automated passenger processing for the Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) to be implemented at the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) in Santa Lucia, Mexico, which opened for operation on 21 March 2...

Located in the heart of Muscat, the capital of oil-rich Oman, reside the showrooms of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles. Offering car manufacturers such as BMW, Infinity, and Nissan, Suhail Bahwan Automobiles is the biggest automobile dealer in Oman. And appropriately, it also boasts some of the largest showrooms for these models. With such impressive, and lucrative, facilities, it is no surprise that Suhail Bahwan Automobiles placed a great deal of emphasis on securing the safety of not only its cars...

When Gallions Reach Shopping Park needed an upgrade for its dated and failing CCTV system, it turned to installers Pacific Security and the revolutionary Turbo analogue equipment from Hikvision. Gallions Reach is the largest Shopping Park in London, set on a 65-acre site with 325,000 square feet of retail space. Home to 35 retailers, it is located in the heart of the Borough of Newham, which is the largest investment area in Europe with an estimated £22bn to be spent on homes, offices, an...

The retail industry is constantly looking to find new ways to be relevant in the ever-increasing shadow of online shopping. Researchers have predicted a 17.5 percent growth in the eCommerce share of global retail sales in 2021, rising from 13.7% in 2019. When designer brand Miniso opened new shops in Poland, they used Hikvision technology to give them the edge. Challenge The management team at Miniso had several specific questions they needed answers to make the stores successful in the...

G4S Secure Solutions UK (G4S Technology Ltd.), an Allied Universal company, has been awarded a £24 million contract with Magnox Ltd, which manages one of the largest nuclear reactor decommissioning programmes in Europe. The new contract will see G4S providing security services for the nuclear Shared Service Alliance, a complex consortium comprising 21 sites across the UK. Commencing in March 2022 and lasting three years, G4S will be deploying 226 staff across the UK to provide security of...

Cities all over the world are looking at ways to reduce and manage crime levels. One such city, Mennecy, turned to installer Ibson for a solution, who then installed Hikvision cameras and equipment. Challenge The city of Mennecy lies to the southeast of Paris, in the Essonne department of France. It has a population of around 14,500, and its Mayor, Jean-Phillipe Dugoin-Clément wanted to take steps to make his city safer, both for these residents and visitors. They had already identified...

The Ningbo City Bus mobile surveillance project, one of the largest transportation installations in China, covers more than 3,600 buses belonging to 14 transportation companies in Ningbo city. Challenge  The Ningbo Transportation Department faced many of the common problems with security on their buses. They needed to protect their assets and provide for the safety and security of passengers and drivers. Their security system needed to provide evidence in the event of theft or injury, hel...

British inspection specialist, PFE Limited uses FLIR Thermal Studio software to accelerate site inspections and reporting, and to deliver consistent reporting quality to its demanding customer base. Based in Wallasey, North-West England, United Kingdom, PFE Limited is a family-owned business, specialising in a wide range of inspection and reliability services for industrial customers. Thermal imaging specialists To provide trustworthy and repeatable reporting quality, PFE engineers make use o...