Security management - Case studies

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that its SecurOS® UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance System) was recently deployed as part of security preparations for the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies, which took place earlier this month at NRG Stadium in Houston. Prior to the game, ISS, in partnership with systems integrator Unlimited...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, as part of a major refurbishment. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panels provide industry-pioneering protection to all areas of the 22-story building. Updating fire panel network 5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry-designed landmark delivering exceptional views across the London skyli...

Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, this venerable university stands as one of the oldest in the country, tracing its roots back to 1881. Honouring a forward-thinking ruler, it has evolved into a prominent public institution that provides a diverse array of academic programmes spanning arts, sciences, engineering, and management. Dedicated to delivering top-notch education and cultivating a culture of research and innovation, the university features a sprawling campus and holds a distinguishe...

The brokerage firm stands as one of the largest in India, providing a range of investment services including online and offline trading, mutual funds transactions, demat accounts, portfolio management services, insurance, fixed deposits, and loans. The firm is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. It is also registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Merchant Banker. Challenges The Brokerage firm was initially using telecommunicat...

Gallagher Security is proud to be securing the world’s largest commercial office building as India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) officially opens its doors this week. Described as a ‘one-stop’ destination for over 65,000 diamond professionals, the newly opened SDB is a 15-storey complex, spread across more than 35 acres, and comprising over 7.1 million square feet of floor space. SDB is the world’s largest single complex, consisting of nine towers and containing an...

IDEMIA has been selected by ACSA to implement its solution in South Africa’s three main international airports: OR Tambo, Cape Town, and King Shaka including the border clearance process using the latest e-Gates technologies. Interconnected with all the major airlines in the world, South Africa is a key country when it comes to air transportation in Africa. ID2Travel The four-year project started in October 2023 and will be deployed in three phases. As soon as 2026, nine South African a...

A key phase of work has been completed on the security and incident management solution protecting Berlin’s U-Bahn metro stations, operated by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), Germany’s biggest public transport company. New features include detailed virtual mapping for faster incident detection and informed response, a renewed integrated vandalism management solution to help keep the network ‘graffiti free’, among other things, and re-designed controls to assist the...

Xtract One Technologies, a pioneering technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritises the patron access experience by leveraging AI, announced its SmartGateway System has been selected to protect the new 11,500-capacity CPKC Stadium, as a result of the Company’s partnership with Kansas City Current of the National Women’s Soccer League. Enhanced patron experience CPKC Stadium is being built by construction partners, J.E. Dunn and women-owned Mona...

Traka’s intelligent key management system has been installed at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to achieve its objectives for more efficient security processes to benefit staff on a 24/7 basis. Kingston Hospital Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth, and Sutton.  In its most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) review, it was rated as “Outstandin...

The major challenge that this power giant faced was major issues in their existing attendance management solution provided by a competitor. The issues included difficulties in managing shifts, resulting in confusion and errors in shift assignments. Additionally, the face recognition feature of the system experienced delays, pioneering to prolonged response times and potential discrepancies in attendance records. These challenges hindered operational efficiency, impacted employee productivity, a...

In many small businesses, the task of handing out and tracking keys is laborious and time-consuming. And because mechanical locking requires a keyholder (or keyholders) to be present, staff absences or vacations cause a problem —including unnecessary waiting around for an important door to be opened. A simple, familiar solution is offered when businesses make a simple switch to digital PIN locking. “We had a door with a classic lock and key,” explains Tom Smeets, owner of fami...

A pioneering manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, Heald, has installed and secured a number of spaces within the bustling area of Battersea Power Station, Central London. Battersea Power Station is at the heart of one of Central London’s largest and eagerly anticipated new developments.  Challenges Over recent years, the area has become home to a community of homes, shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, offices, and over 19 acres of public space. As vehicle-borne inciden...

The manufacturing sector is currently facing several challenges. Technological change, pressing environmental issues, and globalisation require several adjustments, such as investing in new technologies, conserving resources, and optimising and securing supply chains. Globally operating companies have to face a changing environment and at the same time manage problems in supply chains. Shifting production back to the domestic market is increasingly an option. This requires not only resilience b...

Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky. The aquarium is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton’s flagship access control sys...

Alarming increases in vehicle thefts, unsolved traffic collisions, and stolen cargo in the Mexican State of Tlaxcala, motivated the Executive Commission of the State Public Security System (CESESP) to expand and upgrade its video security system. To counter the rise in crime, the CESESP sought a flexible, scalable, open-platform video management system (VMS) that could seamlessly incorporate existing cameras as well as over 800 new cameras and edge devices from a range of hardware and software...

As one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas welcomes nearly seven million visitors every year. Unfortunately, the City of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has seen increased crime in certain parts of the city over the last several years from pickpockets and vehicular crimes to armed robberies and kidnappings.   Policing, safety, and security Based in Nassau, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) employs over 3,000 officers and provides policing, safety,...

Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick is a state-of-the-art leisure centre that originated as a purpose-built arena for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The facility played host to the highest number of medal events compared to any other, showcasing both swimming and diving competitions. The newly constructed complex included a competition pool for swimming and diving, a temporary pool for swimming and para-swimming warm-up, and an area dedicated to dry-dive training. Reclaiming the...

Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centres in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centres to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted, scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. The choice We’re com...

The proven “CAT” gaming analysis solution from German casino expert Dallmeier is also available for Sic Bo, in addition to Baccarat and Black Jack. The video-based solution offers a whole range of analysis options with which casino operators can increase the “game pace”, combat fraud, and gain valuable insights into the gaming action through real-time data collection. Optimisation challenges Optimising the gameplay at Sic Bo tables poses no small challenge to casino op...

Athena Security’s Concealed Weapons Detection System was selected by Champions Club Texas to protect patrons, members and staff at a first-of-its-kind hospitality destination in Houston that features a full-service hotel, lounge and bar with Southern-inspired cuisine and private-membership poker. Located in Houston’s expanding Westchase community, Champions Club Texas is celebrating its grand opening as a destination offering something for everyone, from business traveller...

Ipsotek, an Eviden Business at Atos Group, has announced that it was appointed to provide its AI video analytics technology at the soon-to-be-opened new Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Delivered in partnership with Atlas Security, deployment of Ipsotek’s AI video analytics solutions is anticipated to improve operations, security, and safety across various areas of the Midfield Terminal Building, which is renowned for its iconic architectur...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Washtenaw County, Michigan, will deploy ZeroEyes’ solution across its campus to protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related violence. EMU selected ZeroEyes following an extensive selection process and is the first higher education institution in Michigan to adopt an AI g...

Robots do monotonous workflows and less pleasant, repetitive tasks with brilliance. Combined with image processing, they become “seeing” and reliable supporters of humans. They are used in quality assurance to check components, help with the assembly and positioning of components, detect errors and deviations in production processes and thus increase the efficiency of entire production lines. An automobile manufacturer is taking advantage of this to improve the cycle time of its pre...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a provider of 3D LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) security solutions, successfully implemented its ground-breaking 3D LiDAR security solution at a prominent army barracks in the Middle East, resulting in a significant reduction in false alarms and the accurate detection of true intrusion attempts on base. Challenges with perimeter system The country’s military had long faced challenges with the barrack’s existing perimeter intrusion detection system, wh...

MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras from Bosch were recently installed on around ten 40-metre-high masts to meet the high-security requirements at the port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of an 11-hectare area, even when faced with the adverse weather conditions that are typical in the region, including stormy winds and extremely salty air. Challenges of port security “Our previous cameras from a...

Magenta Security Services is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, underscoring its unwavering dedication to providing quality security solutions while making a positive impact on the community. 2023 marks another year of collaboration, highlighting Magenta's commitment to the hospital's mission and showcasing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. Donating profits Throughout the past year, Magenta Security has not only provided...