Security devices - Case studies

Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of an aluminium door The Exhibit, a retro-themed bar, restaurant and cinema in south London, is using transom door closers and bespoke handles from Alpro Architectural Hardware. The Balham site which has a focus on art and creativity wanted custom-made aluminium-framed glass doors with a Fifties design which have been constructed by Essex-based IDF Aluminium Ltd. Alpro&...

SMARTair’s all-in-one access control solution reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair™ access control system has been installed at the White Hart Hotel in Harrogate as part of a refurbishment programme of works, carefully planned to be sensitive to the historic significance of the Georgian manor house. Mul-T-Lock at White Hart Hotel The White Hart Hotel is one of the finest hotels in Harrogate and has b...

The wireless access control system comprised of products from ASSA ABLOY brands Adams Rite and Sargent Customer Andersen & Sons Shelling, located in Vina, California, farms and ships walnuts to customers around the world. In 2002 it expanded with a world-class nut processing facility.  Challenge Andersen & Sons makes food safety and security a top priority. The 110-year old family agricultural business wanted to address modern facility challenges by simultaneou...

Nedap offers the latest gate entry solutions in the residential security industry Nedap is the leading expert for long-range Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems for Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI). With a wide product portfolio Nedap offers the latest gate entry solutions in the residential security industry. uPASS Reach offers vehicle identification up to a distance of 5 meters [16 ft.]. This reader, based in UHF (Ultra High Frequency), is the right solut...

ETERNITY ME eliminated need of large power stations and multiple cabinets & reduced telecom cost TV18 is a television broadcasting group offering media services and operates various channels for Indian viewers. The customer was looking for a reliable and robust communication backbone to seamlessly handle its high call traffic. The broadcaster opted for Matrix ETERNITY ME IP-PBX, a specialised IP-PBX designed for enterprises. Customer’s major challenge was to hav...

The city selected SENSIT after intensive testing of accuracy and performance in providing real-time occupancy data for parking space Parking is a major issue in all urban centres, due to the ever increasing lack of space and simultaneous growth of motorists wandering around in search of a parking spot. This causes air pollution, traffic jams and road insecurity. This effect is even more visible in historical and touristic centres, like Verona. Here parking spaces are even more...

ASSA ABLOY supplied UNION Codehandle sets, providing effective key-less locking/unlocking for students’ interior doors ASSA ABLOY UK has worked closely with Lincoln Security to provide one of the top performing schools in the country with effective access control solutions. Priory Academy LSST - One of the top performing schools The Priory Academy LSST, based in Lincolnshire, provides places for around 240 pupils in each year group and many of the school’s studen...

Cobham’s 2RU PRORXB wireless receiver platform is a feature-rich COFDM receiver/decoder Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance, the RF specialist company, has announced the use of ten simultaneous RF video links comprising of SOLO H.264 ENG Transmitters, SOLO BTX SD Broadcast Transmitters, and PRORXB receive stations, for the upcoming seventh series of American Ninja Warrior, an action-packed series that follows competitors as they tackle a series of challenging...

Jewellery store installed a combination of Oncam’s 360° technology with QNAP NVR Antoine Bakhache is no match when comes to spotting the finest gems and jewels. Likewise, for his business where security is paramount, he is best at recognising the importance and value of Oncam’s high-quality 360° video surveillance solution. Jeweler to the stars Nestled in Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur’s finest luxury retail mall in the heart of Kuala Lumpur&rs...

Around 21 Trilock 60 turnstiles have been purchased out of which some are installed on rides and one is used as test model Boon Edam Inc. recently announced that the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is in the process of installing Boon Edam turnstiles at a number of their rides to improve crowd management, ensure accurate customer counts, and improve revenue collection. Customer - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the only major seaside amusement park re...

The college has installed three Traka lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time Traka asset management lockers are helping staff at Lincoln College save hundreds of hours in extra time each year. The college has installed three lockers holding 80 devices in its library allowing students to access laptops at any time of the day. The new system means staff do not need to carry out any admin work retrieving the laptops from a safe...

Over 62 high profile doors at the centre are fitted with offline networked SALTO XS4 handle sets Customer As the number of people attending Accident and Emergency Departments and Acute Medical Units (AMU) continues to grow and put pressure on the NHS, a brand new medical centre in South West London is welcome news. Nelson Health Centre in Merton, South West London, is being developed on the site of the former Nelson Hospital on Kingston Road. NHS Merton Clinical Commissionin...

The Fluidmesh system, together with the bank's new fibre connections, facilitated the connection to the server When Metuchen Savings, a 100+ year old community-based bank in New Jersey, sought to extend its LAN/WAN between the branch and two administration buildings, it sought the help of On-Line Communications and Fluidmesh Networks to get the job done. Replacing the existing laser antennas with a solution that addressed all mandated requirements, time lines, and budgetary c...

SALTO’s new JustIN mobile key technology allow its guests to access their rooms by using their own smart phones The Astoria 7 hotel in San Sebastian, Spain, is one of the first in the world that can now manage the reservations and stays of its guests by sending their room keys direct to their smart phones. Opened in April 2009, the Hotel Astoria 7 is the ideal hotel for lovers of cinema. Built on the foundations of a former Gipuzkoa cinema, the hotel appeals to an e...

Their mission is to satisfy customer’s needs with innovative financial solutions adhering services, competency and flexibility A well renowned bank of Zimbabwe with 60+ branch offices located across the country chose Matrix Gateway Solution for multi branch connectivity. Their mission is to satisfy their customer’s needs with innovative financial solutions adhering services, competency and flexibility. Challenges Connect 60+ bank branch offices across the c...

The high-end houses will be installed with Allegion’s Schlage SEL 300 or Schlage SEL-2.0 Series Electronic Anti-Burglary locks Allegion, a leading global provider of security products and solutions, recently announced that Allegion Security Technologies (China) Co., Ltd., the subsidy of Allegion in China, has successfully signed a two-year strategic cooperation agreement with Zhenro Group, headquartered in Fujian Province of China. And the first delivery has been complet...

Boon Edam installs the highest revolving door in the world to provide access to the new viewing platform The Burj Khalifa broke numerous records when it opened in 2010. The tallest building in the world boasts the tallest free-standing structure, the largest number of stories, highest occupied floor and the elevator with the longest travel distance. Recently, it added another record to its resume: "At the top - Burj Khalifa Sky" is now the highest outdoor observation deck...

Matrix Gateway solution connected branches with peer-to-peer IP telephony feature Introduction A well renowned bank of Zimbabwe with 60+ branch offices located across the country chose Matrix Gateway Solution for multi branch connectivity. Their mission is to satisfy their customer’s needs with innovative financial solutions adhering services, competency and flexibility. Challenges Connect 60+ bank branch offices across the country for inter-branch Calling Huge com...

Z:NightOwl M consists of third-generation thermal imager with an optimal megapixel detector The Optronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space is to supply an undisclosed Middle Eastern country with a large number of Z:NightOwl M combined opto-electronic and infrared imaging systems for the protection of its borders and coastlines. The contract has a value in the tens of millions of euros. The surveillance system has been specifically developed for extremely long-ran...

Bosch fire alarm system provides protection, safeguards life and property & meets needs of the hotel The only luxury hotel in Surabaya, the Shangri-La is a sanctuary within a bustling city. Known for their focus on the security of their guests, Shangri-La Surabaya takes a professional and responsible approach for their security and safety planning. With a fire alarm system that was installed close to 20 years ago, ShangriLa recognised the need to install a new system t...

UniSA selected SafeZone to enhance safety while reducing costs across six disparate campuses CriticalArc recently reports that the University of South Australia (UniSA) has improved on-campus safety and security for 34,000 students and staff with the successful implementation of its innovative SafeZone™ distributed command and control solution. UniSA selected SafeZone to enhance safety while reducing costs across six disparate campuses, from inner-city urban environment...

HID FARGO DTC1000 printer/encoder is now used at 300 branches for on-demand card issuance, replacing an expensive system of sending by mail HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that Piraeus Bank, a leading bank in Greece, has selected the company’s FARGO® DTC1000 printers/encoders to instantly issue Europay, MasterCard® and Visa® (EMV) debit cards, a global standard for interoperation of integrated circuit cards...

The company recently sent out samples of the BEARACADE system to 273 School superintendents Virginia Tech University became the scene of a gruesome bloodbath. Five years later, the Newtown shooting resulted in mass casualties of administrators, teachers, school children, and others. The inability to effectively barricade classrooms and offices in these situations made Ohio state natives Bill Cushwa and Dave Soulsby take action. The men formed National School Control Systems, w...

By utilising all existing JANUS hardware, SATEON allows the University to automate several previously time-consuming processes Brunel University London has been able to simplify and speed up its access control management thanks to the superior automation and interoperability offered by Grosvenor Technology’s SATEON access control system. Each year the University issues around 20,000 student ID cards containing specific information on access rights to over 700 doors. Gro...

AC2000 offers access control, alarm processing, photo badging and integration to third party systems CEM’s AC2000 access control and security management system (SMS) and biometric technologies were chosen to help protect and secure Aycliffe Secure Centre. ADT, Europe’s leading supplier of electronic and fire solutions, successfully installed and managed the full end-to-end deployment of the security solution. CEM’s AC2000 provides a reliable and scalable ac...

The equipment installed in control room operators' testing area at Tavcom training centre includes Communicator Pro and Mini devices Students participating in one of Tavcom Training's Alarm Systems courses will be able to gain practical hands-on experience of alarm handling within a control room environment, thanks to equipment donated by WebWayOne. The equipment installed in the control room operators' testing area at Tavcom's training centre in Bishops Waltham, includes Com...

Khan Bank’s new surveillance system provides remarkable advances in coverage and reliability Khan Bank: helping Mongolia grow since 1991 Khan Bank is one of the largest commercial banks of Mongolia. It provides banking services to an estimated 80% of Mongolian households. Established in 1991, Khan Bank has continued to grow and expand its service since its inception. Today, Khan Bank has 535 branches throughout Mongolia and provides comprehensive banking services to...

Argus Control installed ECKey Bluetooth readers to manage access to the inventory room ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, recently announced that Argus Control, located in Brasilia, Brazil, has implemented ECKey access control technology to provide low cost, highly effective control for its product inventory. “We were having issues of equipment being taken from the inventory without any documentation,” explained Cr...

Geofire’s advanced, wire-free technology offers the most reliable way to legally ease access in these busy environments Agrippa wire-free fire door holders have been installed at one of Birmingham’s largest schools, enabling fire doors in school corridors to be legally held open, releasing them in the event of a fire alarm to protect students and staff. With over 1400 students and 270 Sixth Formers, Fairfax Academy in Sutton Coalfield is typical of many larger...