Electronic door locks - Case studies

Hotel Flint in Dornbirn, Austria, is a new hotel that combines the best of contemporary and traditional hospitality. An intelligent access solution In renovating the 19th-century Villa Weiss, and extending it with a 21st-century structure, developers sought an intelligent access solution that would both look good and help hotel staff manage the site and provide guest services more effectively. They also needed flexible system administration to keep them in control even remotely which wou...

The Public Security Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety, preventing crime, and upholding the law in the region. Established in 1873, the force has been instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in the area, particularly in counter-insurgency operations.  In addition to its core operations, the department conducts community service activities to bridge the gap between the department and the public. The force works closely with other law e...

Gunnebo Entrance Control solutions have been installed at travel software and technology specialist Sabre’s remodelled office in Uruguay, to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees, clients and visitors. As a global technology company serving the travel industry, Sabre’s innovative software has revolutionised the way personalised travel experiences can be delivered, pioneering to an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Entrance control requirements With its vis...

Overview The largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is the epitome of a city where progress meets tradition. Since the inauguration of the 21st century, the city has rapidly grown, with iconic landmarks and business centres populating it. Known befittingly as the Global City, it is the most populous Emirate, and is home to 35,32,000 people as of 2022. As a part of the city’s metamorphosis into one of the prime international destinations, the visionary leaders of the city have develope...

Custom Consoles announces the completion of a control room desk for Opem Security, a pioneering provider of security systems and services. Located at Opem’s headquarters in Milton Keynes, the desk will form part of the round-the-clock monitoring support Opem performs for clients in many locations.  Custom Consoles’ experience “We were looking for a robust and ergonomically well-designed desk that would allow our staff to work comfortably and efficiently,” comments...

As an integral part of the Huntsville School District’s future sports complex, the new activity centre serves as the hub for student activities across the district. Located on a remote site that’s home to the Huntsville Eagles Sports Complex, it is the future location that will house the district’s football and track stadium, baseball facilities, activity centre, and other buildings that will be used to host activities and high school graduations. Requirement Safety was the...

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is one of the top most renowned institutions in Bhutan delivering healthcare services. The hospital caters to the population of Thimphu and neighbouring districts. The hospital not only functions as the National Referral Hospital for the entire country but also functions as a Regional Referral Hospital for the Western District, a District Hospital for Thimphu District, a Human resources pool and technical backup for District Hospitals, a Clin...

Orion Entrance Control, Inc wanted to remove friction and frustration for their integrators and end users with a single-source reader that could support any RFID technology and fit seamlessly into their turnstiles and other physical access control (PAC) products. The reader needed to be able to: Provide reliable and secure user identification and access control with excellent read range. Read all of the RFID card technologies their clients might be using. Have a compact form factor and sl...

The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island located off the coast of Doha, Qatar, and is known for its luxurious residential apartments, villas, and high-end retail shops. Tower 11 is the only residential tower within its parcel and has the longest driveway that leads to the building. The tower is a testament to modern architecture and offers residents exquisite living spaces with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and the surrounding area.  Tower 11 features an array of amenities including a...

As the UK’s summer of cricket fever continues, Lord's Cricket Ground, the most famous cricket venue globally, has made investments in sustainable fencing options. The aim is to ensure an environmentally conscious as well as action-packed season. Capacity and accessibility With its rich history dating back to 1787, architectural significance, and unmatched glamour, Lord's Cricket Ground has always strived to maintain its world-class facilities, while preserving its unique charm. Ove...

Residents at Chapel View can receive and answer door entry requests via mobile while granting temporary access using QR codes, due to Comelit-PAC’s dedicated mobile app and use of the latest security technology. Chapel View Set in the quaint village of Gildersome in Leeds, Chapel View is an exclusive housing development, presenting seven residential homes in a discreet cul-de-sac, all secured with a communal gate. The community featured a legacy door entry system that required an upgra...

Swiss Arabian is the pioneer of Arabian perfumes that spans over 40 years. Over the years, the Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group has grown from strength to strength. Currently, it stands tall as the first perfume manufacturer in the UAE. They operate five modern manufacturing facilities spread across an area of 165,000 sq. ft., producing more than 35 million perfumes annually and exporting the same to over 80 countries. Challenges Swiss Arabian has a prominent presence across several cities in the...

The Xindian Affordable Housing Metro Community, as a key provincial and municipal project and an important livelihood project in Xiamen City, is the earliest construction project that have been invested in by Xiamen government. Apart from facilitated traffic, it is also equipped with facilities such as commercial spaces, kindergartens, community service centers, fresh supermarkets, and more. Feature-proof intercom products The Situation - Located in Xiang'an District, Xiamen, Xindian communi...

Rishikul Vidyapeeth takes special pride in providing excellent education to students up to XII standard. Spread across an area of 42 acres. It has two more schools under the Rishikul Vidyapeeth group namely Rishikul Vidyapeeth - Jagos Bhaghpat, UP, and Rishikul Vidyapeeth, Alipur. Modern infrastructure All school campuses are having modern infrastructures with aesthetically maneouvered activity areas, sprawling playgrounds, acoustic auditoria, and a fully automated campus. It provides a grea...

More than 800 high-definition AI surveillance cameras, equipment for 60 access control points, and a unified security management system has been supplied by Dahua Technology to a large logistics warehouse in Europe. In addition, Dahua cameras enabled the installation of a ground-breaking time-lapse video to showcase the construction and fitting out of the warehouse, step by step. Challenges The warehouse management needed a comprehensive surveillance system to monitor logistics processes, det...

Xtract One Technologies, a technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine to secure all entrances for concerts, conferences, and other live events at the venue. The facility is owned by the City of Bangor and is managed by global sports and entertainment company - Oak View Group (OVG), which announced a strateg...

Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its diversified businesses include resources, logistics, energy sectors, and agri-business. Adani Group is the largest port developer and operator in India with Mundra being the country's largest commercial port. With multiple ports, branches, manufacturing units, and corporate offices at various locations, Adani Group is one of the largest business units. In all, this business group has 15,000+ emp...

For its new headquarters in a Paris suburb, media giant Canal+ specified a connected smart building to enable efficient, flexible working. Choosing the right connectable access technologies can be a time-consuming task, all too often requiring compromises in the name of compatibility. Connectable access control solutions “Fast-growing demand for integrated building systems makes it critical for hardware suppliers to offer a range of compatible access solutions,” says Thomas Schulz...

Waba Grill Franchise (“WaBa”), one of the fast-casual chains that supports a healthy lifestyle, has chosen Interface Systems to implement the Restaurant Network Technology in a Box solution for over 190 WaBa franchise locations.  PCI-compliant network boxes Interface deployed its PCI-compliant network boxes that included purpose-built network and VoIP routers, firewall devices, WiFi access points, switches, and 4G LTE wireless WAN backup. The solution enables WaBa to...

Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), commonly known as Floripa Airport, is the main airport serving the second largest city in Santa Caterina in the South of Brazil. The airport welcomes about 3.5 million passengers annually and is operated by Zurich Airport Brasil, a company of the Zurich Airport Group. While the group ensures the airport is secure, and passengers are safe, they also focus efforts on providing a top-notch leisure and shopping experience. T...

St Paul’s Square, located in the iconic 201 St John Street, offers a nine-block development of 85 modern one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and maisonettes in the heart of London, with the benefit of an underground car park and a day porter. Door entry system Comelit-PAC was the door entry system of choice for Greywood and has a close working relationship with London Block Management as the dedicated managing agent for the development. The specification included a digital panel al...

Integrated Protection Maintenance Services (IPL), an Amthal Group company, is pleased to work with WCS Care, for the ongoing safety of staff, residents, and visitors.  WCS WCS is a registered charity and runs 13 care homes across Warwickshire, UK, eleven offering residential and short-term respite care and a further two for younger adults with physical disabilities or long-term conditions.  IPL currently provides maintenance to three of WCS’s homes for their biometric access s...

A site-wide and extensive video-based security system from Dahua Technology has been installed at an injection molding production facility in Mexico. The 40,000 m2 Haitian International site in Jalisco needed perimeter protection, access control and site video monitoring to provide security and the efficient management of the site. Challenges - The remote location and sheer size of the site and its perimeter provided managers at Haitian International with security and infrastructure challenges....

Built in 1920, Westgate Ward Social Club in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a multi-functional venue hosting all types of events from weddings to local community meetings, sports clubs, and even film shoots. Anti-social behaviour Although the venue space is highly popular within the community, it had also sadly become a target for anti-social behaviour. Resolve, a Centre of Excellence dedicated to combatting antisocial behaviour and providing safety for communities, reveals that in 2022 anti-social...

The Marin Hospital of Hendaye in the French Basque Country faced common challenges posed by mechanical access control.  Challenge  Relying on mechanical lock-and-key technology made it difficult or impossible to know who had been accessing sensitive areas like treatment rooms and medicine stores.  Another source of insecurity was the keys and passes issued to employees and contractors. These often remain in circulation beyond their approved use period, if former employees and s...