Security devices - Case studies

The DoD required a new system that would ensure the automatic identification of cargo containers and their contents Problems arising from the inaccurate identification of contents of U.S. Department of Defense sea cargo containers led the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to mandate a robust, multi-functional identification solution that would perform reliably in some of the world’s harshest environments, including war zones. For nearly 20 years, DLA’s shipping,...

Genuine HID offers BCBSRI a reliable system meeting their needs that is scalable for future growth and technology advancement Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has played a significant role in both the health and economy of the state of Rhode Island since 1939. More than one out of two Rhode Islanders have chosen BCBSRI. BCBSRI mission The organisation’s mission is to provide its members with peace of mind and improved health by representing them in thei...

HDP5000 produces high quality output by printing a reverse image on an intermediate film and then fuses the film onto the card To produce the smart cards needed by active and retired civil servants to gain access to the modernised payroll system, the Indonesian National Civil Service Agency deployed FARGO HDP5000 to address their needs. Challenges The State Employment Agency of Indonesia, Badan Kepegawaian Negara (BKN) is the government department that oversees all employmen...

Delta Scientific, a manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announced that, reacting to tragedies in London and Berlin, among others, where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, the Fremont City Council plans to heighten protection for its citizens. Twelve Delta portable vehicle barricades will be available to protect citizens from errant drivers and vehicles driven by terrorists at events such as the...

Matrix, with a varied portfolio of telecom and security solutions, has built up a strong customer base in the domestic and the international market. The company holds a product line consisting of reliable IP-PBXs, intelligent GSM and VOIP Gateways, ergonomically designed user terminals and advanced unified communication server. All these products are engineered to improve communication in different businesses in the manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and the banking sector.  Ma...

By enabling cashless payment and access control, the ViVOtech-HID solution transforms the proximity cards into multi-purpose cards Gallaudet University is the world’s only university offering exemplary educational programmes to deaf and hard of hearing students at all learning levels. Their programmes span from serving infants and their parents and continue through middle and high school. Bachelor degrees are offered and undergraduate students also have the option of de...

Surveon, the enterprise NVR solutions provider, announced a factory in Kuwait City has deployed Surveon’s IP surveillance solutions as their partner for security application, including 100+ megapixel cameras and 10 enterprise-grade network video recorders, which not only fulfill the need of 180-day non-stop recording, but also ensure a strong protection for the safety in the factory.Ensuring long-term video retentionWhen it comes to an effective surveillance system for factory application,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The cards are co-branded by the Shandong Social Security authority and six Chinese banks Evolis, the provider of personalisation systems for plastic cards, has been selected by the Shandong Social Security department for the personalisation and instant issuance of multifunctional plastic cards. The cards are co-branded by the Shandong Social Security authority and six Chinese banks, and combine a debit card with a social security card. 400 Avansia printers by Evolis, integrat...

Virtualised servers and the latest digital technology will secure operations on the underground system Airbus has signed a contract to provide a digital Tetra (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) communication system for four underground lines in Chongqing, a city of about 18 million inhabitants, making it the largest in Southwest China. This order not only comes from a new customer, but also allows Airbus to be well-positioned for potential future business in this region. Integrated...

Careem will use the facial recognition platform to secure the driver enrolment process Digital Barriers, a provider of visually intelligent solutions to the surveillance, security, and safety markets, announced that it has secured a recurring revenue software contract for its facial recognition technology with Careem, a ride hailing provider in the Middle East and North Africa, with operations across more than fifty cities, across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt,...

The integrated solution provides the site with a triple layer of electronic security of the highest quality The integrity of the fresh water supply to London has been stepped up with an array of cameras, high security fencing, vibration sensors, and razor wire.Protecting water supply from trespassers The risk to the water supply forced the UK's largest water and waste company to further enhance the security along one side of the perimeter of reservoirs in South London, where...

The PD605 two-way radio helps organisations migrate from analogue to digital by providing both modes The Dover Partnership Against Crime (DPAC) was set up over 20 years ago to prevent theft across Dover, Deal, Sandwich, and the surrounding areas. With more than 120 members including retailers, pubs, transport operators, and schools, DPAC is one of the most successful business crime partnerships in the country. The DPAC members were using an analogue network of two-way radios,...

The 15 Hikvision 4MP WDR Dome Network Cameras render high-calibre video night and day Hikvision USA Inc., a North American provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products, worked with dealer partner Screenwave Solutions to provide a new security system for Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada. The Reno Ronald McDonald House welcomes families of seriously ill children who live more than 30 miles away from Reno and have a child undergoing treatment a...

The ASR is combined with the MSSR 2000 I secondary radar for automatic identification of aircraft HENSOLDT, the new Sensor House, is to equip six military airfields in Canada with the most powerful new generation airport surveillance radar (ASR) available currently. The programme consists of seven radar systems, including one training system, which are scheduled to be handed over in 2017. The company has successfully passed the fourth Site Acceptance Test of its radar. Milita...

The pilot scheme has resulted in a 90% reduction in traffic around schools during drop off and pick up times The London Borough of Havering has introduced Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to crack down on dangerous driving and parking during the school run. This is the first pilot scheme of its kind to use Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) making anti-social driving a criminal offence in areas around schools. To enforce the new scheme, a Videalert CCTV-based traffic enforceme...

Recent vehicle tragedy at Mardi Gras emphasizes need for pedestrian protection at large events Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that, reacting to tragedies in Nice, France and Berlin among others where vehicles were used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians, Delta's temporary vehicle barriers were erected in New Orleans' French Quarter to restrict vehicle access t...

The IRIS Cam system integration with Genetec Clearance allows efficient video evidence collection & management Point Blank Enterprises, a manufacturer of soft body armour and related protective solutions, announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract by the North Miami City Council to provide the North Miami Police Department with IRIS Cam body worn cameras, together with a collaborative case management system from Genetec Inc., a leading provider of open-archite...

High reliability has been a top concern when it comes to challenges faced in city surveillance Surveon recently announced that the police unit in southern Taiwan has adopted 4000+ Surveon IP cameras for city surveillance application. To ensure the protection on lives and properties of citizens, the police unit in southern Taiwan planned to upgrade its inner-city surveillance system that needs to be fully integrated with the control center, branches, sub-station junctions and t...

The SoloProtect lone worker solution is BS8484 and EN50518 approved Serco is a service and outsourcing company and has been delivering essential public services for more than 50 years. Serco makes a difference to the lives of millions of people around the world. In 2012, Serco Group plc, announced that it had signed a contract with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) to deliver the COMPASS project, providing accommodation, associated services, and transport for asylum applicants in t...

AC2000 AED provides a dynamic and real-time graphical view of all alarms and events CEM Systems announced its selection as the access control solution provider for the City of Glasgow College by FES Ltd, Stirling, UK. CEM Systems’ AC2000 access control solution and CEM Systems’ range of intelligent readers were chosen to be an integral part of the security system to restrict access to offices, circulation areas, classrooms, and student accommodation. Flexible secu...