Electronic security systems - Case studies

This programme updated all the University's electronic security from analogue to IP Emizon has been instrumental in assisting a leading UK University to reduce security alarm costs whilst simultaneously upgrading the signalling and adding a remote online diagnostic service to its security and estates management. Working with Mayson Security Systems, the in-house security team and ARC, Emizon undertook a massive programme to upgrade Sheffield University’s security commun...

TDSi's MICROgarde® networkable controllers were installed at 33 internal access points Background Established in October 2007, Help for Heroes is a high-profile charity that raises money to support wounded, injured or sick members and veterans of the British Armed Forces. One of the most important milestones for the charity has been the creation of five UK wide Personnel Recovery and Assessment Centres (PRACs), to provide our wounded, injured and sick with a dedicated fac...

 Compound Security Systems secures St Anne's church using Optex Europe detectorsA church in Sale is fighting back by turning high-tech after being targeted by metal thieves intent on stealing lead from its roof. St Anne's in the diocese of Chester has installed a security system from Compound Security Systems that detects intruders and automatically alerts operators at an alarm receiving centre (ARC) that an attempted theft is under way.The solution, designed and installed by Roch...

 Using the RDAS GPRS system with Optex detectors has proved to be far more reliable than previous solutionsA security company that previously relied upon traditional manned guarding services has discovered the benefits of electronic systems after using BoundaryGard external PIR detectors from Optex Europe, the leading detector business. LRSS, a Sheffield-based independent provider of security solutions, was contracted to supply perimeter sensors to protect 19 buildings on an outdoor constr...

   Research reveals two-thirds of American college students want to use cell phones instead of ID cards Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of Schlage contactless smart credentials and readers, announced that new research has found that two-thirds of American college students are interested in using their cell phone in place of an ID card. Students feel they are less likely to lose their pho...

   Code-It is a novel door handle with integrated electronic security Mul-T-Lock's innovative Code-It handle has been installed at the luxury Abbey Hotel in Penzance by Cornish Locksmiths, to ensure a consistent security system is in place, without compromising on aesthetics of the 17th century building. Code-It is a novel door handle with integrated electronic security, designed to enable conveniently controlled access to a door, without the need for any other secon...

   Access control system upgrade by ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless locking technology ASSA ABLOY's Access Control's Aperio™ wireless locking technology has been installed at the headquarters of BMCE Bank in Casablanca, to provide an instant upgrade to an access control system, without compromising aesthetics.BMCE Bank is one of the largest commercial banks in Morocco, with a network of 540 branches. As part of a complete overhaul of its headquarters security...

 Alpro bolts and strike plates are protecting a building which houses the Vice Chancellor's office and schools, depts.,etc.Electric bolts from Alpro Architectural Hardware are protecting students, staff and visitors at the University of Westminster headquarters in Regent Street, London. The Alpro EB1001 is a 12 v DC stainless steel bolt and strike plate assembly with a 15mm diameter and throw. It allows remote access and exit control of most timber, metal and UPVC do...

 Cadbury Kraft Food site in India will be getting the security services of CEM Systems enhancing its security level CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, announced that it has secured Kraft Food's sites in India. Kraft Foods India has been secured with CEM AC2000 Lite security management system which was installed by CEM Approved Resellers, Neural Integrated Systems.Kraft Foods is the world's largest confectionary company with factories located worldwide. "As CEM approved partne...

 Avon & Somerset Constabulary will use Panasonic Toughbook rugged mobile computing solutions for a 3-month trialPanasonic Toughbook rugged mobile computing solutions will be used by Avon & Somerset Constabulary as part of a three month trial to prove the benefit of using electronic witness statements (EWS) over the current manual paper based process. The trial will use a mobile eForms application from HeliMedia called Form Patrol to deliver the EWS solution.The trial is fully suppor...

 Around 250 HID FARGO HDP5000 card printers are deployed at Home plus and Shinsegae E-mart stores HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that it has introduced a pilot digital gift card issuance project at two Korean retail giants, Home plus and Shinsegae E-mart, utilising HID's FARGO HDP5000 high-definition printer/encoders. With the HDP5000, the two retailers can now brand and customise gift cards for corporate customers and individuals, add...

 Idesco will provide advanced access control technology to Kuopio prison in FinlandIdesco was recently chosen by the Kuopio Prison in Finland to supply its access control readers during the renovation and expansion project of its prison building. Construction of the new building has been completed and renovation of the old complex will follow during the next few months. System provider Niscayah Oy will maintain its role as installer of these systems through the renovation phase as well. Ide...

 DRK rescue control centre alerts the home emergency personnel giving the PIN of the person requiring help The German Red Cross (DRK) has installed a state-of-the-art key and data protection system from Traka to control its home emergency service in Kreisverband Bitburg-Prum. Over 650 households in the Kreisverband Bitburg-Prum district are connected to the DRK home emergency call centre. To ensure fast response, the service works closely with the DRK emergency medical service, which mainta...

  HID Global has provided secure identity to AEHN with contactless smart card technology for the employees HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has enabled the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (AEHN) to simplify the re-badging of more than 7,000 personnel following the firm's spin-off and corporate re-branding, while also migrating to higher-security 13.56 MHz contactless technologies."HID Global provided the existing Wiegand magst...

  HID's OMNIKEY readers will be used along with a smart card embedded identity card to authenticate network logon HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced it has secured an 85,000-unit order from a major U.S. government agency for the company's OMNIKEY contact smart card readers for network authentication. The order follows a series of investments that have positioned the company to deliver one of the most comprehensive physica...

  Seventy unmanned gymnasiums in the city of Rotterdam are being provided access control systems from SiemensSiemens Building Technologies security solutions team was able to successfully rise to the challenge when the City of Rotterdam was looking for an effective access control method for 70 unmanned gymnasiums. A bespoke security solution was designed which has not only improved the operational efficiency of the gyms, but has significantly reduced the consumption of lighting, heatin...

 Safe houses have unusual and demanding requirements which must be considered when providing a security systemSafe houses play an essential role in protecting vulnerable families, but ensuring the security of a safe house is a difficult and challenging task. A leading Liverpool-based social housing landlord has, however, found that an integrated electronic security system based on equipment from Siemens Security is providing an effective and dependable solution at one of its most sensi...

  HID Global has delivered 80,000 OMNIKEY 1021 desktop smart card reader units to China Unicom HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that China Unicom has installed HID Global's OMNIKEY® 1021 desktop smart card readers at its stores in more than 20 provinces and cities across the country. By incorporating OMNIKEY 1021 readers in its business operating system to read/write SIM cards, China Unicom has greatly simplified the SIM card is...

 Gibson hotel in Dublin is now equipped with SALTO's electronic access control solutions upgrading its securityDublin's newest designer hotel, The Gibson, has installed a bespoke electronic access control solution from SALTO. Part of the Choice Hotels Ireland Group, The Gibson Hotel is located in Point Village square, next to the O2 arena. It is seven miles (11 kilometres) from Dublin International Airport and the Luas, Dublin's light rail system, stops just outside the hotel. The city's sh...

 CRYPTOcard's CRYPTO-MAS has been implemented to secure the global digital identity of Mimecast's 300 employeesLeading unified e-mail management firm Mimecast has enhanced security across its business by adopting CRYPTO-MAS, CRYPTOCard's cloud-based two factor authentication solution. CRYPTO-MAS has been implemented to secure the digital identity of Mimecast's 300 employees globally, ensuring that only authenticated users can access company data. Mimecast manages millions of emails and docu...