Network / IP security - Case studies

Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

Classwatch system uses Mirasys software to secure new Stockwell Park High School in South London Recently, teachers at the new Stockwell Park High School in South London unveiled the latest in school surveillance equipment, demonstrating a system they say has already made a major impact on safety throughout the school. Classwatch, an audio visual system that uses software from surveillance specialist Mirasys, has been installed around the new school and promises to transform the effect...

The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analogue CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled...

OnSSI's cutting-edge video management software is used to detect radiation in dirty bombsOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and Defentect are working together in a research demonstration project run by San Diego State University's Homeland Security Program and the SDSU Immersive Visualisation Centre ("Viz Centre") that focuses on technologies and best practices needed to address the illicit transport of radiological materials used to make dirty bombs. The project creat...

Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...

 L-1 Enterprise Access solutions  enabled RTA to tighten security measures and reduce HR costsThe challengeThe Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai was formed in 2005 in order to build secure public transportation infrastructure for one of the fastest growing cities in the world. In order to increase security and lower costs, the RTA wanted to increase the security at the entrances to its offices and restricted areas. Employees were trading access cards, which were tied into th...

Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...

Arecont Vision helps Salem High School improve video surveillance with fewer camerasA hexagonal hallway connects three wings at one of the oldest comprehensive high schools in New Jersey, presenting a unique video surveillance challenge. The multiple angles of the hexagonal design at Salem High School in Salem, N.J. suggested a need for more than the usual number of cameras to cover the area with lenses that could limit the views. The hexagonal hallway dilemma was just one of the quandaries solv...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

Milestone IP video Surveillance helps to monitor park entrances to ensure greater safety for wildlife Milestone Systems is the IP video management software being used by South Africa's Kruger National Park to ensure greater safety for wildlife and tourists. The open platform system is easy to upgrade and scale over time and geography.Poachers and speeding cars hitting animals in the park are the number one security challenges for the leading national park of South Africa. The tourism supports ma...

Bonifacio Hospital deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE systemIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Bonifacio Hospital, on the island of Corsica, has deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE video management and storage system. The use of megapixel camera technology allowed the hospital to reduce by more than 50% the number of...

IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournamentIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournament in Buenos Aires to provide security surveillance throughout the event. Copa Telmex is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in Latin America and is an ATP World Tour 250 series event. The competition is staged every year on clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club loca...

Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham CollegeWorking with partner Telewest Business, leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham College that delivers improved flexibility, cost savings and video quality over their previous system.The Oldham College is in the process of producing strategy that will see 70% of the college's building portfolio being re-built with plans for a £...

The Challenge of protecting musical treasuresAs the crown jewel of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Rome, the Academy of Santa Cecilia is one of the oldest and most important musical institutions in the world. Its position and fame have steadily grown since it was founded in 1585. Today, it is internationally renowned, both as a venue for symphony orchestra concerts and as the custodian of a heritage of inestimable value, which makes it a landmark for academics and music lovers.Unique...

 Hojstrup Housing Association, Denmark,  installed Milestone video surveillance to reduce vandalismAt a residents meeting in the spring of 2008, an overwhelming majority in Vollsmose's Hojstrup Housing Association voted for increased surveillance. This has resulted in a quantifiable decrease in episodes of vandalism - and thereby notable savings in their operational costs, which can be used for more beneficial initiatives."For years we had video surveillance in our elevators, and...

Barco's CMS software enhances each facility's collaborative workflow, and provides real-time monitoringVisualisation pioneer Barco announced that two key U.S. facilities, a government agency in Georgia and an electric and gas company based in the southeast have installed the Barco CMS suite in unique implementations that provide each customer with collaborative, real-time working environments. Installation and integration for both facilities was performed by Norcross, Georgia-based CriticalSpace...

 The Benetton Megastore can be protected by means of video surveillance so as to reduce shrinkageThe Benetton Megastore relies on the IP-based software platform Observer from NETAVIS.With more than 1.000 m² the Benetton Megastore in Vienna's Kärntner Straße offers its customers the complete fashion collection of the Italian label. In order to develop the success of the company further, it is vitally important to keep the shrinkage as low as possible. Moreover it is essential...

  Huanshan Creative Cultural Park in Taipei is now secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution Huanshan Creative Cultural Park, with her mixed offerings of both art/music exhibitions and campaign venue is now pleased to be secured by ACTi's IP surveillance solution, featuring superior day/night video performance and flexible deployment for future extension.Situated in the city centre of Taipei, Huashan Creative Cultural Park is one of the most popular destinations for worldwid...

DHL Rosersberg deployed IQinVision video surveillance solution to monitor its premisesTo keep up with its expanding business throughout Europe, DHL Exel Supply Chain, a global leader in transport, freight, and logistics, built a new logistics centre in late 2006. The 2,400 square meter (25,800 sq. ft.) warehouse is located in Rosersberg, close to Arlanda airport. With more than 1.5 billion shipments every year, DHL must guarantee the highest level of security for warehousing and transportation o...

   Atlantis Casino resort increases security and surveillance by installing DVTel Video Surveillance DVTel, Inc., multiple award-winning market leader in the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, today announced that the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has standardised on the DVTel Intelligent Security Operations Centre (iSOC) to provide video surveillance throughout the entire entertainment and hotel complex. The 1000 room Atlantis r...

IQeye's reliable, high-quality video images are essential to the effectiveness of the training processWarsash Maritime Academy provides first class education, training, consultancy, and research to the international shipping and off-shore oil industries. The Academy is part of Southampton Solent University in the UK. Southampton Solent University received university status in 2005. Formerly Southampton Institute, the Academy traces its roots back to the early 20th century. Solent University with...

The Iranian Ministry of Road and Transportation in Tehran chose IndigoVision's IP Video systemThe impressive new Headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Road and Transportation in Tehran has chosen IndigoVision's complete IP Video system for its building-wide surveillance. This imposing building is home to the Minister and staff who are responsible for Iran's transport infrastructure including roads, railways, shipping and aviation. The HQ consists of over 20 floors of office space wit...

 Sofia Municipality chose ACTi as security solution providerSofia Municipality chose ACTi as the technical security solution provider. It is an important state institution as this is the governing body for Bulgaria's capital with total population of around 2 million people. This is also the official building where the Mayor of Sofia works and where he meets official visitors and important guests.The building also houses several social institutions and organisations where citizens can file t...

 Wharfside appreciates the speed, quality and easy operation of Dallmeier The Wharfside Shopping Centre is a successful mix of retail businesses and private residences. This combination, however, poses quite a challenge for video security technology. After all, the comprehensive security requirements of a highly frequented shopping centre have to be reconciled with the protection of the residents' right to privacy.Penzance, in the south west of Cornwall, is beautifully located on Mount...

 The installation of a March Networks® video surveillance system keeps football violence in checkFiorentina supporters are passionate about their hometown club, contenders in Italy's Serie A, the top echelon of the Italian football league system, but passion at a hotly contested football match can quickly escalate to violence. Such was the case in Catania, on February 2, 2007, when a police officer was killed in a clash with hometown fans following a loss to Palermo, a rival Sicilian te...

 36 units of ACTi ACM-4200 IP megapixel cube cameras distributed over 10 different points in OSCAR CERAMIOSCAR CERAMI is a shop chain that counts numerous retail points within South Italy territory. The market is mostly focused on the sale of ceramics and pottery objects for home furnishing; OSCAR CERAMI is familiar to everyone especially for their large presence into the biggest shopping centres.Especially when monitoring very small objects and little parts, the use of megapixel resolution...

    Dallmeier CCTV security system help fight the threat of crime against Irish NationwideCrimes such as cheque frauds or robberies are no longer a threat to Irish Nationwide, now that all 48 branches of the Irish building society are equipped with a Dallmeier CCTV system and interconnected through a joint network.A Dallmeier CCTV system is enabling the rapid exchange of key security information between all 48 branches of Irish Nationwide Building Society.Irish Nationwid...

  NUUO software used by Viakom for designing  surveillance systems for Merkur Casino NUUO allows Merkur Casino to monitor public safety, gaming disputes and to detect fraud, cheating and theft.NUUO Surveillance Software protects against employee theft and monitor gambling facility With 24 branches in the Czech Republic, the Merkur Casino needs high-resolution video surveillance to avoid threats, including vandalism, attacks on staff, and theft. The casino requi...