Network / IP security - Case studies
3DX-Ray Ltd is pleased to announce the sale of a ThreatScan-LSC system to the United Kingdom’s Thames Valley Police. The ThreatScan-LSC system has been purchased to support the Thames Valley Police Specialist Search Unit, for operations at public events. This system provides the unit with the capability of identifying the contents of suspect bags and packages quickly and accurately, in their core mission of keeping the public safe. ThreatScan-LSC system 3DX-Ray Ltd’s ThreatScan-LS...
When most people think of ‘biometrics,’ fingerprint is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Fingerprint is an old, time-tested biometric. The ancient Chinese used fingerprints to authenticate government documents, and the Babylonians used fingerprints to sign written contracts. It is used for a large variety of different applications, from unlocking mobile devices to managing access control and time attendance. Access control system In an area of more than 39,000 square...
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, focused solely on gun detection announced that it has been selected by Oxford High School of Oxford Township, MI for a pilot program designed to dramatically reduce the likelihood of mass shootings on campus. ZeroEyes’ proprietary software will use existing security cameras to identify a potential gun as soon as it might becom...
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...
UV-Concepts develops and manufactures innovative no-touch disinfection solutions using the ultraviolet UV-C germicidal wavelength of 254nm. Their flagship product is the UVE™ UV-C Enclosure, a purpose-built platform for the disinfection of primarily portable medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare environments. Safety with RFID reader Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been in the spotlight for decades, but with the COVID-19 global pandemic, infection control...
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...
BASF, a pioneer in petrochemical manufacturing with multiple European sites, needed to upgrade its outdated analogue CCTV system at one of its massive German sites, housing over 2,000 buildings and 200 production sites. The customer wanted to deploy a TecTradeSolution IP surveillance solution to improve site monitoring and gain the ability to detect process anomalies throughout its production facilities and depots. Major crosstalk issues The company wanted to upgrade to IP surveillance but fa...
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...
Dongting Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in China, covers an area of 2,579.2 square kilometres and is known as the ‘Kidney of the Yangtze River’. Since the implementation of the national policy pertaining to a ‘ten-year fishing ban’ in the Yangtze River, aquatic biodiversity in the lake has been effectively restored. Gradually, the once ordinary fishermen have now become ‘patrolling fishermen’ to protect the aquatic environment of the lake. They dili...
The city of Neuilly-sur-Seine, in France, is home to Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle (RN13), an urban expressway, which is frequented by approximately 130,000 vehicles per day - from small cars to large buses and trucks. The avenue serves as a connection from Paris to the business district of La Defense, and is one of the busiest motorways in France. To get this avenue to keep on thriving, the municipality, in 2019, started a major modernisation project called ‘Les Allées de Neuilly&rsquo...
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...
A partnership agreement between Tech Systems, Inc. (TSI) and CriticalArc will provide healthcare organisations with more powerful options to protect their staff through optimised responses to workplace violence incidents. The agreement between the two companies means TSI will offer CriticalArc’s award-winning SafeZone technology to its base of over 1,000 customers across the U.S., with an initial focus on healthcare clients, followed by other vertical markets. SafeZone benefits F...
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...
One hundred new FLIR Scion OTM thermal monocular cameras will soon be deployed across Kenya as a tool to help end illegal poaching, thanks to a donation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) from Teledyne FLIR. The company has been working with WWF since 2016 to support the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and rangers from regional conservancies to stop illegal poaching at Kenyan wildlife parks. These efforts include the Kifaru Rising Project, a 2019 collaboration between Teledyne FLIR and WWF aimed at leve...
The Divan Hotel is a famous five-star hotel located in Erbil, Iraq. It keeps attracting tourists from all over the world with its innovative style, state-of-the-art luxury, and high-standard services. To ensure a secure trip for customers, the hotel found the urgent need to upgrade its security system which had been out of date. Dahua Technology, as a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, helped the hotel improve its security system and customer experience. The old cameras in t...
Leisure and business travellers enjoy the convenience of flexible check-in and the safety of contactless arrival. Switching mechanical locking for a wireless electronic system can offer both without disrupting hotel aesthetics or day-to-day operations. Guests can enter their room without the need to queue at the reception - it is perfect for hospitality settings, where 24/7 staffing is not cost-effective, as managers of one luxury apartment complex in Spain discovered. Wireless, PIN-operated e...
To protect 1.7 million visiting sports fans each year, Zayed Sports City, the largest sports complex in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deployed a site-wide security system from Hikvision. Incorporating more than 670 integrated cameras; the solution reduces workloads and costs with cool AI features, while also providing super high-resolution imaging to boost security across the site. The challenge: The need for automatic video security Zayed Sports City, which has been recogni...
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...
Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) is honoured to share that its technology will be used and be a part of at least two new commercial biometric payment card launches in Morocco, announced by two of Morocco’s largest banks. Late last year, Fingerprints communicated that its biometric solution is used in a biometric payment card launch in Jordan. The two additional launches solidify Fingerprints’ position within this growing market. Biometric payment...
Securing valuable outdoor locations and managing their ever-moving team of service contractors is a challenge common across the infrastructure sector. It demands an electronic locking system with robust hardware and simplified key management, which saves administrators’ time and cuts the number of wasted journeys contractors must make. EV charging stations Comfort Charge is a Bonn-based Deutsche Telekom subsidiary that operates charging stations for electric vehicles throughout Germany....
As drones are becoming commercially available to a wider audience, effective drone detection and monitoring have become increasingly important, especially for critical infrastructures and sites, such as power plants, utility centres, and airports. However, effective and accurate drone detection is challenging. In contrast to land-based monitoring and detection, aerial detection has a much wider, dome-shaped area to cover, with no real reference points. In addition, current drones are fast and s...
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...
As the retail sector evolves and adapts to changing marketing demand and customer preferences, the desire for integrated, scalable solutions increases. Combining video and access control Retailers have to be agile and respond quickly to optimise their offerings for staff and customers alike. In this sense, combining video and access control intelligently makes sense, as it allows retailers to adapt and remain competitive to modern-day demands, such as 24/7 accessibility. Sometimes, this can m...
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 last of the four Argentinian offshore patrol vessels (OPV), OPV 87 A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero, was delivered to the Argentine Navy. The delivery and commandment handover ceremony of the last vessel of the series marks the completion of a successful programme. A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Ar...
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