Network / IP security - Case studies

Integrating RFID with GPS & GSM/GPRS technology, the solution delivered highly mobile security for Perot Systems’ employees Mobile employee protection In recent years, outsourcing to India has meant an exponential increase in job opportunities in the country. This expansion has spurred the creation of corporate regulations to address the demands of Information Technology (IT) industry security. Due to special work schedules needed to serve global businesses, emp...

When employees travel, they can now use a single card to access most Oracle buildings in the United States Redwood Shores, California-based Oracle Corp. is about as high-tech as they come. A leading supplier of software for enterprise information management offering its products in more than 145 countries around the world with revenues exceeding $8 billion annually, Oracle has spearheaded the Internet computing model for using enterprise software across its entire product lin...

For many Nemours patients, medication refills are needed as frequently as every 30 to 90 days Committed to improving the health of children for over 70 years, Nemours Children’s Health System is one of the nation’s largest integrated health systems. Nemours selected HID Global to deploy strong authentication solutions enabling Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) to enhance their processes and patient experience. Complications in existing syst...

The solution provides an enhanced employee experience by enabling a new level of convenience The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MRHE) is a public company established by the government of Dubai, with approximately 200 employees. The MRHE mission is to make housing available for UAE Dubai citizens and improve their quality of life through a variety of housing solutions. Access control solution upgrade MRHE sought to upgrade its access control solution to a more rel...

The International Airport of Mexico turned to HID Global to help address its access control needs As a tourist and commercial gateway to the country, the International Airport of Mexico City (AICM) plays a vital role in the development of Mexico’s economy, ensuring the prosperity and global accessibility of this burgeoning nation. International and domestic hub The AICM is Latin America’s busiest airport, and one of the world’s 30 most active airports in te...

The university is currently using EasyLobby at 3 libraries, 7 residence halls and 3 (soon-to-be 4) administrative buildings During Loyola University’s search for a “single-card” student ID system, they recognised that such a system would not be suitable for areas of the campus that are frequented by non-students. University culture With a diverse culture and surrounding community, Loyola University is an urban campus where many neighboring institutions, suc...

HID Mobile Access integration with HRMIS means management can view all staff records on one platform A government department in Malaysia sought to upgrade their access control system and integrate the new system with their internal human resource system, HRMIS. With the proliferation of smart devices in the country, the agency took advantage of the “bring your own device” (BYOD) trend by moving their access control system to an innovative mobile solution. Public s...

HID Global mobile access app holds employee and visitors’ digital credential allowing passes to be issued within minutes CafeX Communications, headquartered in New York City, was founded in 2013 and employs approximately 150 staff. The company develops software that helps enterprises transform real-time digital engagement via the Web and mobile applications. Many top global banks, insurers and other industry leaders use CafeX’s technology to help employees collabo...

Trigion UK has secured a new contract to provide security services to Domino UK—the Cambridge-based industrial equipment supplier—thanks in part to the cleaning services provided by Trigion’s sister company, Facilicom Cleaning. Domino has been using Facilicom Cleaning Services for several years and the hard work and dedication of those operatives was recognised as playing a part in Trigion being able to bid for the security contract. Electronic security solution The new thre...

Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the Mexican financial group Banorte has standardised on Boon Edam’s Swinglane 900 optical turnstiles and Winglock access gates at its new headquarters in Monterrey, the Koi Tower, and a major location in Mexico City. Authorised access to facilities The turnstiles and gates were installed to ensure only authorised access to the interior of its facilities to protect employees, visitor...

Jeff Kesterson, owner of Nightwatch Security & Telephone, LLC in Sedalia, Missouri, a Connect ONE® by Connected Technologies dealer, has a penchant for security and automation – and a love of his Tesla Model X vehicle. Connect ONE integrated system Jeff recently discovered that his all-electric Tesla sports utility could readily incorporate the Connect ONE integrated systems cloud-hosted user interface via its on-board internet browser, allowing access to automation capabilities...

Technology supplied by eyevis UK is at the centre of a new Resource and Operations Control Centre opened by international audio-visual company Electrosonic in Dartford. Netpix 4900 video wall controller Both companies are now also using the Dartford control centre as a demonstration venue for prospective clients in the security and other sectors. The collaboration showcases the versatility and efficiency of eyevis Netpix 4900 video wall controllers as well as its eyecon wall control software s...

Texas-based insurance provider La Familia Insurance selected the IDIS Total Solution for 25 office and storefront locations as a key element of recent expansion efforts. Serving customers in the greater Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio metropolitan areas, La Familia Insurance focuses on providing affordable and comprehensive insurance services to local families. With dozens of locations across Texas, and plans to establish additional offices in 2017, La Familia faced new security challenges...

Outdoor, wireless passive infrared sensors (PIRs) from OPTEX have proved so successful in the field that they have changed the way an expert at Amron Security specifies and installs security equipment. OPTEX outdoor PIRs OPTEX worked with Amron Security to protect an isolated residential property in a rural location in the West Midlands (UK). Exposed on all four sides by main roads and fields, the owner was concerned that the property, including detached garages, would be a vulnerable target f...

A security system provided by Hikvision, a provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, will help increase security at the iconic Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach, Florida. Holocaust Memorial Founded 27 years ago by a group of community leaders, Holocaust survivors and the children of survivors, the Memorial is sited on two acres and features a series of open-air rooms. Volunteers, including Holocaust survivors, lead tours of the Memorial’s exhibits a...

Vanderbilt's integrated electronic security system is protecting sensitive social housing properties The system not only had to cater for external security such as covering approaches to the property and access points, it also had to provide coverage of the interior areas to ensure that there was no misuse of fixtures, fittings and furnishings. External intrusion detection External areas are protected by PIR beam detectors linked to the video installation. If a beam is broke...

An access control system was required that would cope with increased levels of hotel staff A London landmark, The Ritz London has been one of the world’s greatest and most renowned hotels since 1906. Minimising crime at the hotel With plans underway to expand The Ritz, staff entrances can often be perceived as an easy option for gaining unauthorised entrance to hotels. An access control system was required that would cope with the increased levels of staff and minimis...

(Click here for larger image)  An important component of the RVSS system is PureTech Systems’ Geospatial Video Management System The recent designation by the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted “Full Operating Capability” of General Dynamics’ Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS) deployed for protection across the southern border of the United States. An important component of the RVSS sy...

The ViP system is connected using standard Cat5 wiring, which ensures fast, reliable, and easy installation An IP video door entry and access system has been fitted at an exclusive residential development in Berkshire. The Comelit ViP system was installed by Evolution Fire & Safety at Englemere, a luxury residential development by Millgate Homes in Ascot. The installation features digital Ikall panels and Simplekey fob readers at the main gates and front entrance, keypad/f...

Innovative design allows popular centre to protect visitors, staff and site with better quality images and fewer cameras MOBOTIX AG, a manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems announces that MOBOTIX Partner Switchnet Systems has completed a successful installation at a well-regarded garden centre that combines video surveillance, day-night operation, number plate recognition and analytics to secure the site and enhance management visibilit...

Milestone XProtect Expert 2016 enables the prison staff to proactively respond to potential incidents Milestone Systems, the open platform company in network video management software (VMS), has joined forces with Security Center (Öryggismiðstöðin) and Verkís to provide an advanced security solution for Holmsheidi Prison in Reykjavik, Iceland. The solution combines Milestone XProtect Expert 2016 with CIAS fence and microwave detection systems. Complet...

15,000 mobile readers distributed to exam centres across the country To combat the high instance of identity fraud and improve the overall student validation process at the time of the exam, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Nigeria has adopted a mobile ID system. Now more than 2.2 million students register online and receive machine-readable HID Global smart cards every year. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is West Africa’s foremost examining...

Boon Edam's security entry solution was put to the test from the Ferris wheel’s first go-around Boon Edam, a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the gigantic ferris wheel, known as La Perla, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has installed a combination of Boon Edam turnstiles to facilitate secure entry and egress for all visitors to the new attraction. The largest Ferris wheel in South America, La Perla soars 57 metres above the cit...

D-Link switches and IP surveillance deliver speed, security and affordability for Pangborn Memorial Airport Requiring a network infrastructure upgrade to accommodate rapid growth, Pangborn Memorial Airport turned to D-Link to develop a stronger and more robust network to handle increased traffic. The East Wenatchee airport in Washington planned to upgrade equipment gradually, but a community partnership with the Sheriff’s office to conduct a full-scale mock “Activ...

The fire detection system is configured around a Notifier Pearl intelligent addressable control panel As one of the UK’s most prestigious locations for retirees, Elmbridge Village boasts a range of state-of-the-art facilities for high-quality living. To keep residents, guests, and other visitors safe, fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been specified in the newly developed Elmbridge Manor. Situated on the leafy outskirts of Cranleigh in Surrey, Elm...

SafeZone is fast, easy to implement, and alleviates the need to invest in additional physical security measures CriticalArc announced that its pioneering SafeZone personal protection and campus security system has been selected by Swansea University to boost 24/7 safety for its students and staff both on and off campus. Swansea University is the latest in a fast-growing list of UK higher education establishments to choose SafeZone, following its European launch in 2014. The u...