Network / IP security - Case studies

Elekta Steel IP digital video door panel communicates with Urmet's Atlantico audio handsets at ImageIPervoice, from specialist security and telecoms manufacturer Urmet Domus, has been the choice of door entry and access control installation for the Image project, a fabulous mixed-use development of one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of Hemel Hempstead by Dandara. This scheme also features landscaped gardens and a range of shops and office accommodation combining new build and restoratio...

Infinova's rugged V1750A series pressurised PTZ dome cameras Infinova announced that its V1750A pressurised dome cameras have been placed on both sides of the Panama Canal to view ships and vessels waiting their turn to go through the locks. They are watching to verify that vessels stay within their assigned spaces while waiting. If ships stray, they can cause damage to the channel and locks when they hit the sides and equipment. The cameras provide evidence of negligence by ship crews and enabl...

53 of Panasonic Visual Display Europe's plasma displays are a part of Uniqlo's interiorsA classy gala party marked the opening of Uniqlo's European flagship store in the trendy Opera District of Paris, on Rue Scribe only steps away from the famed Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier. Uniqlo is Japan's leading clothing retail chain with more than 800 stores currently open. The multi-level 23,000 square feet flagship store features innovative digital signage as an integral element of its merchandisin...

Sepura's hand-held radios can be fit to the Police Officer's particular operational needsChallengeEquip police officers with TETRA hand-held radios for use on RAKEL - Sweden's new nationwide public safety communications network - giving Sweden's police the 21st century communications capability they need in the battle against crime.SolutionSepura's easy-to-use hand-held radios deliver highly secure voice and data encrypted communications, crystal clear coverage in any environment, and insta...

For objects requiring constant surveillance, the plant chose V6102-M series day/night network camerasInfinova announced that, because of the complexity and limited scalability of its original analogue CCTV system, Western China's 3 million KW Ertan Hydroelectric Power Plant has implemented Infinova's V2216 Video Management System (VMS) to begin a gradual migration to a digital video solution. The software controls all of the plant's IP video surveillance cameras as well as leveraging s...

The Safer Runnymede Control Centre where Bold's surveillance software is installedRevenue generation for the public sector control room is always a hot topic but never more so than at the moment with threats of serious budget pressure. This has meant for some control rooms a re-examination of their purpose and the scope of their activities. While a number of town-centre CCTV monitoring schemes have in the past sought to avoid going outside their core surveillance brief, there is a growing long t...

With WebCCTV, organisers could provide safety and maintain a worry-free and relaxing atmosphereThis summer has been a blast for the fans of music festivals as they enjoyed two great events of Graspop Metal Meeting (25-27 June) and Zwarte Cross (16-18 July).Graspop Metal Meeting is a music festival in Dessel, Belgium featuring heavy metal bands and has taken place each year since 1996. Despite the small size of the festival grounds (upholding a perimeter of approximately 4 kilometres) the festiva...

IPervoice is the first all Cat5e IP-based digital door entry systemIPervoice, from specialist security and telecoms manufacturer Urmet Domus, has been the choice of access control installation for the NEO Bankside Development in London.NEO Bankside is poised to become one of the most desirable residential addresses in the world - a development of 197 stunning, luxury apartments and penthouses, designed by the international, award-winning architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.Set next t...

Perimeter protection was provided by RISCO Group's award-winning WatchOUT reliable outdoor detectorsChina Mobile is the leading mobile services provider in China. The company boasts the world's largest mobile network as well as the world's largest mobile subscriber base. China Mobile operates nationwide in all 31 provinces of China, autonomous regions and directly-administered municipalities in Mainland China and in Hong Kong SAR through its 32 subsidiaries. As of December 2008, China Mobile had...

Caixa Economica Federal bank has been using RISCO Group's security products for the last four yearsCaixa Economica Federal bank operates as the main agent for the Federal government public policies in Brazil and is present in the lives of millions of Brazilians today. The bank serves not only its clients, but the whole Brazilian population through lotteries, urban infrastructure investments and social programmes payments.The challengeCaixa Economica Federal Bank was looking to enhance the securi...

MOBOTIX's CCTV system has delivered a return on investment in just 9 monthsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV at Richard Austin Alloys, one of the UK's largest independent aluminium and stainless steel stockholders which has delivered a return on investment in just 9 months. At various locations throughout the UK, Richard Austin Alloys has invested in a comprehensive stock range, modern ware...

SeSys is a specialist in digital IP and networked video who has worked with major utility providersMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of complete high-resolution IP video systems have released details that MOBOTIX advanced partner SeSys Ltd, a specialist in network vision solutions, has been selected by Southern Water to deploy a innovative CCTV solution to provide additional visual verification for its drinking water sampling procedures at up to 100 sites across the south of the UK.Southern Wat...

Vicon's SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera domeVicon Industries Inc., a leading designer and producer of integrated IP video surveillance and access control systems, working with Advanced Automation Systems, Inc. of Tampa Florida, has found a novel and valuable application for its pressurised, high-performance SurveyorVFT pan-tilt-zoom camera dome. It is being used as a "Beach Cam" in Sarasota, Florida, where its live, 24/7 online video feed is helping to reassure potential tourists that...

Radar Autovision is a compact, vehicle mounted, digital CCTV video systemTraffic Safety Systems (TSS) - part of AD Group - announces that it has delivered a multi-million pound in-vehicle CCTV order to the Romanian Police for 449 of its state-of-the-art Radar Autovision systems. The deal is the largest single order ever fulfilled by the company for its advanced roads policing equipment. This Romanian contract reflects a strong overall export performance by the Oxfordshire-based business, which h...

The traffic management system uses Synectics SynergyPro software control and Modular Digital Recording SystemA primary objective of Sheffield City Council is ‘to provide a pleasant city environment for residents and visitors alike'. In part, this objective is being met through the creation of an expansive network of bus and tram lanes (and gates - areas permitting bus and tram access only), devised to ensure the free flow of public transportation throughout Sheffield.Initially, Sheffield's...

 RISCO's intruder detectors protect the sites while preventing false alarmsA leading Cellular Provider in Brazil required a reliable security solution to protect its numerous antenna sites around the country. With over 8000 antenna sites spread around the country, the company is one of the largest cellular providers in Brazil. Remote control over the systems installed on-site from a Central Control Room was also required.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Brazil are usually located in iso...

The IP7361 is a network bullet camera tailor-made for outdoor environments with an auto-iris lens and IR cut filterVIP Casino is a popular chain of premium casinos in Germany. Systems integrator MB-PC developed a solution customised to VIP Casino's surveillance needs at two of its locations in Germany, Oehringen and Bad Friedrichshall in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.A challenging environmentIt goes without saying that an effective surveillance infrastructure is essential for gambli...

Two Ganz ZCDT4312 vandal-resistant dome cameras have been deployed at the MuseumLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has been called in to protect a range of exciting military exhibits at an expanding visitor attraction in the north-east of England. CBC systems including its Ganz C-Allview camera have been installed to help secure the Heugh Gun Battery Museum in Hartlepool, a faithfully restored 19th century coastal defence battery. Heugh Gun Battery's exhibits include over 15 ar...

ProSYS Integrated Security System together with iWISE detectors are installed in each officeLincolnshire County Council in the UK acquired a new office complex in which they sublease offices to different companies. A leading system integrator in the UK contacted RISCO Group to provide a high-end integrated system solution for the project.The challengeThe new office complex consists of 48 offices located on 3 floors; each floor has 2 areas with 8 offices in each area. Lincolnshire County Council...

The Corporation selected ProSYS Security System with integrated access control and IPAn important Power Utility Corporation from the central region of Chile required an integrated security system to protect their remote sites. These sites are responsible for power distribution in their region and contain expensive equipment. Vandalism at these sites caused costly damage in the supply, control and transmission of electricity to businesses and households.The challengeThe Corporation's numerous rem...

Barco's NSL-4601 - the 46" WXGA narrow-bezel LCD for video wall applicationsHCL Security Ltd. - a subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, India's premier systems integration company - has chosen Barco to be the visualisation partner in a prestigious project to set up a new C4i (Command, Control, Communication, Computing and Intelligence) centre in Delhi. The project, due to be completed this month, is to provide a highly sophisticated surveillance system for communication with Delhi patrol officers...

Siveillance Fusion - Sophisticated technology for comprehensive security Siemens has recently won a contract to provide Siveillance™ Fusion security at a prestigious development on one of the most prized pieces of real estate in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Siveillance™ Fusion is the integrated security management solution from Siemens that uses open architecture and protocols to bring together every aspect of security into a single homogeneous system. The system enabl...

RISCO Group's Remote Site Security Solution was successfully implemented at the antenna sites A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room.The challengeRemote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin America in general are usu...

A total of 210 IP7131 and TC5330 VIVOTEK network cameras have been installed at the institutionA great financial institution located in São Paulo, Brazil is in the midst of a massive technology upgrade, and decided to complement its security system for data centre access with a surveillance system based on network cameras.The existing security system was designed to encompass even identification by iris recognition, but image monitoring was missing. Observing those needs, Alpha-Digi with...

A total of eight analogue PTZ cameras were installed on the premisesMissionTIMKEN India Ltd. of Bangalore provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments, including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer electronics, defence, energy, industrial equipment, health care, heavy industry, machine tools, positioning control, power generation, and rail transport. The company sought a CCTV monitoring system to monitor its entire premises including the...

The bank is using over 1,300 Infinova high-resolution fixed and PTZ dome cameras plus 80 Infinova DVRsInfinova announced that all transactions and activities in each location of the Kuwait Finance House bank are under the surveillance of Infinova indoor/outdoor, infrared, mini dome and PTZ dome cameras. Video is recorded in continuous mode with Infinova high-definition H.264 DVRs. Kuwait Finance House, headquartered in Kuwait City with international operations in Bahrain, Malaysia and Turkey, is...