Remote security - Case studies
Opengear allows Infragreen to resolve equipment issues remotely and provides access to network monitoring via mobile 3G network Opengear, a leading provider of critical infrastructure management solutions through advanced console servers, remote management, monitoring, and cellular out-of-band products, recently announced that Infragreen A/S, a leading high-tech company within fibre infrastructure and data centre operations has selected Opengear technology to streamline site d...
320 metres below ground level, VIVOTEK's IP cameras send crystal clear images back to engineers Background: advanced protection for a 158-year-old coal mine The Monumental Guido Coal Mine, which was founded in 1855, is located in the City of Zabrze in Silesia Province in southern Poland. The name of Coal Mine – Guido – originates from the name of big industrialist, millionaire – Prince Guido Henkel von Donnersmarck. For more than a hundred years transformati...
Full installation of the radars, following a planned programme of testing, is scheduled for August 2014 Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of coastal surveillance and VTS radar and navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it has been contracted by VisSim, a leading VTMS system provider and integrator, to supply a total of 11 SharpEye radar sets for the protection of offshore facilities in Azerbaijan. As part of VisSim’s Mari...
Gordon Buchanan, a freelance cameraman who sometimes works for the BBC, claims Bosch's AEGIS UFLED infrared illuminators have revolutionised night-time filming.Lost Land of the Volcano is a three-part nature documentary series that follows a scientific expedition to the island of New Guinea. During filming an international team of scientists, cavers and wildlife filmmakers ventured deep into the heart of the remote tropical island of New Guinea to explore a giant extinct volcano - Moun...
Rye Meads is situated next to the River Lee on the outskirts of Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire. Visitors can view the various wildlife areas including reedbeds, open water, woodland and meadow, whilst utilising the observation hides to watch the wildlife close-up.Summer attractions include a colony of common terns that nest on specially made rafts in the lagoons, whilst kingfishers breed in an artificial sandbank. During winter, shoveler, gadwall and tufted ducks can be seen on the open water. With...
RDL Comunicações, Ltd., a São Paulo-based Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP), was preparing a large-scale wireless broadband rollout to deploy broadband service to 10 rural cities and need to find a solution with an ideal balance of high-performance and cost-effectiveness. After evaluating solutions, RDL deployed Proxim's unlicensed WiMAX and wireless backhaul technology to enable broadband service in 10 cities throughout Brazil. Utilising a combination of Proxim's T...
MicroPower devices can be deployed on-demand as no wiring or trenching is required MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, recently announced Hoehn Honda has deployed a comprehensive wireless surveillance solution as a means to control liability and theft, and enhance customer service. Hoehn, a leading automobile dealer in the San Diego area for more than 35 years, deployed MicroPower bec...
Gonen Automation deployed 32 Idesco Access 7 C readers for Royal Euroma’s project Idesco’s Access 7 C readers were recently chosen by Gonen Automation for an access control system they designed for Royal Euroma, Wapenweld, in the Netherlands. Royal Euroma, the leading manufacturer of flavours and ingredients in Europe, articulated parallel goals of increasing worker safety and ensuring a hygienic environment in their facility. To achieve these goals, they decided t...
MOBOTIX 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 Water supplies fresh, quality drinking water to households across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Is...
Introduction Egnatia Motorway is a modern, closed motorway 670 kilometres long and 24.5 metres wide over the greatest part of its length that runs across Epirus and Northern Greece from Igoumenitsa to Evros-Kipoi on the Turkish border (www.egnatia.gr/flash/en). The Egnatia Motorway is one of the largest road construction projects in Europe and it is of vital importance for the road links Greece with Europe in one direction and Asia in the other. The Egnatia Motorway has been designed to the spe...
Gallagher's Command Centre will be installed in Cambodia's first high-rise building Gallagher's business strategy in Asia has been enhanced with confirmation that its security solution will be installed in Cambodia's first high-rise building, Vattanac Capital Tower. At 183.8 metres high, the 39-storey building will be the tallest building in Phnom Penh and the city's most prestigious commercial address, ultimately providing a unique cultural presence. Designed to meet the needs of Cambod...
Opengear allows Internap to simplify management of network infrastructure through strong port densityOpengear, provider of next generation console server and remote management solutions, recently announced that Internap Network Services Corporation, a provider of intelligent IT Infrastructure services, has chosen Opengear to provide secure remote management."The Opengear IM4248 allows Internap to drastically simplify the out-of-band access and management of our network infrastructure...
Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the City of Vancouver deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to provide situational awareness to city emergency management staff and the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) in their effort to maintain public order and safety at the main pedestrian corridors in the city's downtown core while respecting the pri...
Over 100 years ago, Port Freeport came into being when the first jetty system was built in Freeport, Texas. Since that time, the Port has become one of the fastest growing ports on the Gulf Coast, and is currently ranked as the 16th largest port in the United States in terms of foreign tonnage. Located just three miles from deep water, Port Freeport is also one of the most accessible ports on the Gulf Coast and the 400-foot-wide, 45-foot-deep channel ensures a fast, safe turnaround for many carg...
SSS has upgraded its monitoring option in Bristol to Chiron's IRIS Secure Apps system to enhance its remote monitoring servicesSSS Management Services Ltd (SSS) is achieving a significant increase in its remote alarm monitoring business with Chiron's market leading IRIS secure alarm signalling technology.The award-winning company, which delivers a wide range of independent facilities management services, has secured orders to remotely monitor more than 700 new sites over the next nin...
artec technologies keeps Frankfurt's main tower safeIn this article, artec technologies AG, manufacturer of High Definition video surveillance systems, provides information about its data-protection compliant video surveillance at the well-known MAIN TOWER in the "Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen" in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Not only because of its striking architecture has the MAIN TOWER become a landmark in the city. Its observation deck in the 56th floor is also a ma...
Raytec's Infra-Red lighting allows to capture high quality images from the collection site even when it's dark Raytec's RAYMAX Infra-Red LED lighting has been installed at waste recycling points across Finland to tackle fly-tipping and improve profitability for leading Finnish waste management company, Ita-Uundenmaan Jatehuolto. As part of a remotely monitored CCTV solution installed by Lastmile Connection Service (LMCS), the IR lighting works in conjunction with network camera...
Thanks to ESI's proven systems in video and alarm monitoring Onwatch will offer value added services to customersOnwatch, a leading provider of remote monitoring services has chosen the ESI Open Protocol Central Station Management solution for implementation within both their Crowborough and St Lucia operations.ESI is a global provider of open protocol video and intruder monitoring solutions to major commercial central monitoring stations as well as to governmental and corporate clients.Pe...
QNAP Security, a world class manufacturer of PC-less Network Video Recorder (NVR) solutions recently announced the release of a mobile network surveillance application, VMobile, for Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch which allows users to connect to QNAP network surveillance systems (VioStor NVR) to monitor the IP cameras and playback the video recordings via Wi-Fi or 3G network connection."With VMobile, users can connect to an unlimited number of VioStor NVR servers and monitor the IP...
Bernt Lüchtenborg, a former building contractor from Brake in Germany, has some big ideas: To sail around the world, twice, alone and without setting foot on land - he calls his project sail2Horizons. As if sailing around the world twice was not ambitious enough, after the first circumnavigation ("sailing with the wind, as a warm-up," as he flippantly refers to it), he plans to turn around and sail against the prevailing wind for a second round. Of course, for such a daring mission, he nee...
Samsung dome cameras installed by CCTV specialists Wired Up Security Solutions have played a major role in ensuring that this year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the Holy Lands district of Belfast, were trouble free.In 2009 serious disorder occurred and police were attacked. Residents of the area were shocked by the violence, which spoilt the celebrations and left many feeling intimated. A major factor was alcohol abuse by people coming into the area from outside.In time for this year's cel...
The Milestone platform allows addition of innovations such as Axis H.264 network cameras Milestone XProtect, the world-leading open platform IP video management software, has been chosen as the foundation for a flexible surveillance system by the city of Venaria, Italy. The Milestone platform provides future scalability and the addition of new innovations such as Axis H.264 network cameras and the integration of license plate video analytics.Just a few kilometres from Tur...
Hertfordshire County Council installed Xtralis's ADPRO remote security technologyThe challengeAs with many educational establishments across the United Kingdom, schools in Hertfordshire are experiencing increasing levels of crime. The main issues tend to be vandalism of property and theft of high value items such as computers and other learning equipment.Robert Holgate, the CCTV Control Room Manager for Stevenage Borough Council explains "Initially we were just looking to reduc...
CISA Wave Mode's contactless technology installed in 84-bedroom hotelThe new CISA Wave Mode contactless hotel locking system from Ingersoll Rand has been installed in the 84-bedroom Express by Holiday Inn at Ayr, Scotland. CISA Wave Mode locks are specifically designed for hotels, hostels, student accommodation and other facilities with transient occupancy and were chosen to protect both guests' personal security and property, whilst offering the hotel savings in operating costs and enhanc...
MissionAs one of China's three largest international airports, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport enjoys a huge passenger flow every day, posing a great challenge to airport security. The entrance/exit control system of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was provided by internationally-renowned brand Cardax from Gallagher Security Management Systems. Cardax FT is a network-based intelligent management system covering access control, parking lot, consumption and security. ...
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