Physical security - Case studies
The Dahl Auto Plaza in Winona, Minnesota is part of an auto dynasty that first began in 1911, when Andrew H. Dahl began selling Ford Model T’s out of his general store in Westby, Wisconsin. The company is in its fifth generation of Dahl family ownership with over a century of growth behind it. Today Dahl operates three dealership campuses throughout the Midwestern United States that are home to Subaru, Hyundai, Mazda, Toyota, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Ford, and Lincoln au...
A building development can fairly be described as ‘iconic’ when it changes the very skyline of a city. That was the case in Islamabad, Pakistan, for Centaurus, a three-skyscraper complex –the tallest buildings in the city – all linked by a prestigious shopping mall. When the four-storey mall housing over 250 shops needed a powerful and effective surveillance system, they turned to Hikvision for high quality IP security video. Centaurus is a mixed use real estate developm...
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...
Elekta glass entry panels have been installed to minimise visual impact on the iconic architecture Urmet has added to its portfolio of heritage buildings with an installation at the world-famous former BBC Television Centre in White City, London. The 14-acre complex is one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, with a frontage and statues that are known to television viewers around the world. Many features are Grade II-listed and will remain as part of the new re...
Navi Mumbai officials have the benefit of operating in a modern environment, maximising Qognify’s Safe City solution Qognify, the provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, announces the successful implementation of its market-leading Safe City solution in Navi Mumbai, a planned township that was established to handle the population overflow from the overcrowded and ever-growing city of Mumbai. Together with CIDCO (City and Industrial Developmen...
The central library is the first public building to be completed in the new Europaviertel (Europe Quarter) currently under development in Stuttgart. This cube-shaped 20,000-square-metre building is thus state-of-the-art in terms of both architecture and security technology. Library security system The Korean architect Eun Young Yi designed the building envelope to feature a double façade with glass bricks and entrances on all four sides, creating the new central library as an inspiratio...
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China has delivered an IP-based security solution for SANASA Development Bank in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1997, SANASA Development Bank (SDB) is a unique financial institution, committed to rising the standard of living for low income Sri Lankan families with its range of microfinance activities. SDB is a national cooperative bank, with over 82 branches covering all of Sri Lanka. A...
Tyco's Security Products will improve unified video surveillance, access control and building management Tyco Security Products has announced that New Ludgate, a well-known multi-use development property in Central London, has selected C•CURE 9000 Enterprise security and event management solution as the core platform for its new IP-based, integrated video, video intercom and access control security solution. The C•CURE 9000 security and event management so...
With the introduction of smart card technology, the police force will be able to implement a single sign on IT strategy The UK police force is already familiar with Nedap technology, as it has been working with Nedap’s former access control system WinXS and Nedap cards for more than 10 years. However, with nearly 2000 police officers; almost 300 special constables and over 200 police community support officers to enforce the law for a population of nearly 1.1 millio...
The solution was successfully used during the Maratha Morcha in October 2016 Qognify, a provider of big data solutions for physical security and operations, has announced the successful implementation of its market-leading Smart and Safe City solution in the city of Kolhapur, India. Increasing in both strategic and geo-political prominence, Kolhapur officials together with Qognify and partners have designed a platform that will not only increase security and safety, but help m...
The Navi Mumbai Metro is now under construction and slated to open for operation in 2017 Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that the Navi Mumbai Metro has selected its mass transit solution to ensure the safety and security of passengers and assets. The Navi Mumbai Metro is now under construction and slated to open for operation in 2017.Navi Mumbai was established to handle the population overflow of the overcrowded and ever-growing city of Mumbai. Like the ne...
With panoramic surveillance, Steadfast Fitness can cover their entire facility with only seven cameras Winning a Super Bowl is a singular achievement for any athlete. It is universally understood to require peak fitness, discipline, faith in oneself and a passionate commitment from a like-minded and talented team. When Isaiah Stanback, NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion, retired from football, he turned his focus to helping others on their own journeys to personal fitness, d...
APD is the first law enforcement agency to implement MorphoBIS in the cloud MorphoTrak, a subsidiary of Safran Identity & Security, together with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), announced the successful operational deployment of MorphoBIS in the cloud, the flagship offering of the MorphoCloud platform. The announcement opens a new era for the APD as the first law enforcement agency to implement an automated biometric identification system (ABIS) in the cloud. It...
With the new integration, it is possible to send notifications directly from Situator's Quick Launch bar Qognify, formerly NICE Security, announced the successful integration of its leading Situation Management/PSIM solution, Situator, with Everbridge for Miami International Airport (MIA). The integration between the systems combines the real-time knowledge of an unfolding situation from Situator with Everbridge's incident management and critical communications capabilities,...
Dominion chose AMAG’s Symmetry access control system as it would help them meet NERC CIP requirements Dominion Resources selected AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Access Control System to secure its offices, plant and operations facilities in Virginia and several other states. AMAG Technology is a security solution provider specialising in access control, intrusion detection, video management, policy-based platform solutions and visitor management. Meeting NERC CIP requ...
The Boon Edam Swinglane 900 uses a single, swinging panel of glass to control the flow of authorised users Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, recently announced that Shell Chemical LP, located in Deer Park, Texas, has installed seven Boon Edam Swinglane 900 turnstiles to improve access control between their administrative building and the production facility. Securing access points to building The decision to install Boon...
Reliance Protect lone worker safety services framework agreement has been extended until April 2017 Reliance High-Tech recently confirms that its exclusive Framework Agreement to deliver Reliance Protect lone worker safety services to staff in the NHS and UK public sector has been extended for a further year until April 2017. It will enable any UK public sector organisation that has not yet done so to offer its lone workers the benefits of enhanced personal protection and 24/...
Retailing is a tough business and store owners encounter many challenges. The most obvious of these are theft and inventory shrinkage harming business profits. Security requirements in retail surveillance applications need to be able to protect against intrusion, robbery, and theft, and be able to instantly alert the security personnel. Physical security and business intelligence LILIN offers fully featured retail surveillance solutions to respond to events occurring within retail premises as...
Traka key management ensures all keys and access to plant vehicles are readily available 24/7 Introduction Spanning a site of 192 acres, industrial plant vehicles such as Volvo Shovels, Caterpillar Dumpers and Fork Trucks, which enable the quarry to function effectively, are widely dispersed. All are needed to keep the continuous stream of lorries, up to 150 per day, moving. Transporting in the region of 7,000 tonnes of aggregate daily, Slane is one of the bigges...
Customer Al Nabooda Automobiles is an authorised dealer and exclusive distributor of Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen with five luxurious showrooms and service centres across Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the northern emirates of Sharjah and Fujairah. Established in 1976, Al Nabooda is the world's largest Porsche dealer (based on number of vehicles sold) and operates the world's largest Volkswagen service centre. Challenge As a leading dealership of luxury automobiles, Al Nabooda must provide a...
South Africa's Garden Route is world famous. It is a popular and scenic stretch of the southern coast of South Africa. It includes towns such as Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley. The area is renowned for its magnificent mountains, indigenous forests, lakes, lagoons and rivers. It is along the Garden Route, in Heroldsbay that the spectacular Oubaai Golf Resort is situated. Recently, The Oubaai Homeowners Association, as part of...
FLIR cameras make video images from heat, letting security operators see clearly in total darkness and in poor weather Introduction The Port of Portland services over 800 vessel calls each year, accounting for over 14 million tons of ocean-going cargo. A complex of four marine terminals, the Port processes a diverse mix of cargo including bulk, breakbulk, containers, and automobiles. Terminal operations continue night and day, and all year round, so the security infrastructu...
Depending on the requirements of a particular location with regard to field of view the FLIR SR-324 or SR-334 was used In 1865, Friedrich Engelhorn founded the initially small scale chemical company ‘Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik AG’. The company grew over the years into the world’s leading chemical company nowadays known under the name ‘the BASF Group’ with a portfolio ranging from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance product and...
FLIR SR-50 thermal imaging cameras cover the entire perimeter around the DBSA with only four cameras The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is one of several development finance institutions in South and Southern Africa. The head office of the DBSA is located in Midrand, close to Pretoria, South Africa. The purpose of the DBSA is to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development by funding physical, social and economic infrastructure. DBSA’s goal is to im...
SeeTec video technology helps to detect situations at an early stage and thus assists in avoiding consequences Despite of the development of alternative and renewable energies, oil and gas still represent the engine of the world economy. Exploration takes place under increasingly challenging conditions often in remote locations. Security requirements, already high, continue to rise. This is not surprising as incidents during up-, mid- and downstream processing can cause immens...
Enabling a global strategy Before Danfoss introduced its ‘one company, one way’ strategy, decisions around real estate, security and access control were made independently by the company’s many business units. Now, these areas are centralised and take a global approach. Danfoss has established one overarching department for real estate, which takes care of its physical security and access control across the world, and has appointed a global head of physical security. This depa...
The Northumbria hospital will utilise AC2000 visual imaging & pass production system and AC2000 alarm event display Tyco Security Products announced recently its selection as the access control solution provider for the NHS Northumbria’s new Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington, UK. SPIE Scotshield installed the access control solution from CEM Systems along with the complete fire and security solution for the Hospital. Northumbria specialist emergency care hospit...
NiceVision will enable the airport to effectively manage operational bottlenecks, safety hazards, and security threats As part of a major expansion project at Oslo Airport’s Terminal 2, slated for completion in 2017, Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has been selected to help ensure operational efficiency, business continuity and passenger safety and security, Qognify announced recently. Oslo Airport is already one of the largest airports in the Nordic region, and expect...
Over 1,000 of the MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers are being utilised throughout the world Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, recently announced that 18 Delta Scientific 12- and 16-foot (3.7 - 4.9 meter) MP5000 mobile deployable vehicle crash barriers helped police and security personnel protect Pope Francis from vehicle bomb attack and errant drivers as he travel...
The installation of Quantum Secure techin the lab provides students with a clearunderstanding of PIAM and its applications Quantum Secure, part of HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, has announced their sponsorship of the Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory at Washington D.C.’s Capitol Technology University. As an industry technology partner to the school’s Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protec...
Technology's role in securing banks and financial institutions
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Security technologies promote real-time awareness in K-12 schools
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Integrated systems enable critical and compliant security for transportation
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Modernising physical access control
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Access. Intrusion. One estate.
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