Security software - Case studies

SeeTec Cayuga offers unlimited ways of interfacing the software combined with flexible administration and an intuitive ease of use "Trust us!" – Munich City Utilities' (Stadtwerke München - SWM) motto is an important part of the corporate culture. SWM, as the holding company of Munich’s Transport Corporation (MVG), is also responsible for the safety of 544 million passengers each year. This entails the railway network with more than 100 kilometres of track...

For the perimeter protection of the Lyse Energy electrical substation, FLIR SR-Series thermal imaging cameras were used In modern society life without electricity is unthinkable. If we are cut off from the grid for an extended period of time this could potentially cost more than just money. With hospitals and other emergency services depending on electricity an extended power failure might cost lives. That is why the Norwegian government and energy companies like Lyse Energy h...

How could the LAPD connect the disparate surveillance systems at each venue, and centralise the monitoring of the event from one unified command post? At any Special Olympics event, keeping track of athletes is a top priority. Operators at the unified command post found Security Centre to be very intuitive, and were quickly able to pull up cameras upon request and conduct forensics searches with ease. Special Olympics World Games Held in Los Angeles, California, the 2015 Spe...

The fully integrated, easy-to-manage system has delivered comprehensive security at the fanzone during the Rugby World Cup Fans all over the world have travelled to England for the Rugby World Cup 2015. As one of the host cities, Newcastle created a fanzone area as an extension to its stadium for spectators to watch and enjoy all of the matches, as well as get involved in lots of fun rugby-related activities. With thousands of fans on site at any one point, Newcastle City...

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...

The Avigilon HD solution has enabled Águas do Mondego SA to effectively manage multiple facilities Founded in 2004, Águas do Mondego SA was created with the goal of providing the best water supply and treatment services in Portugal. Today, the company has grown tremendously and is currently responsible for overseeing over 80 different sites in 13 municipalities across the country. Prior to deploying the Avigilon solution, Águas do Mondego SA used analogue...

SAEMES decided to apply the SeeTec License Plate Recognition at two test locations 365 days a year, the French metropolis Paris is heavily frequented by tourists, commuters from the surrounding area and business travellers from all over the world. This inevitably leads to an overload of public transport and urban roads, and also puts a heavy strain on the parking situation. For almost 35 years, one of the largest provider of parking places in Paris SAEMES – Sociét...

Traka software has been programmed to revoke access to keys based on up-to-date licenses and health surveillance Traka key management systems are helping the Nestlé packaging and ingredients site in York better its health and safety compliance process. Traka software restricting access to sensitive areas The warehousing and logistics centre where the Traka key cabinets have been installed are being used to manage access to forklifts and other material handling equ...

XProtect® Smart Client in a 'Smart City' When the City of Beverly Hills began searching for a way to enhance and expand its video surveillance programme, officials turned to Milestone Systems' XProtect IP video platform. Former mayor and technology CEO Jimmy Delshad wanted an IP video surveillance system that would reflect Beverly Hills' progressive 'Smart City' initiative. He saw IP video as a means to help the city achieve its goal of being the smartest, safest and most sustainable city i...

The centralised Bosch Building Integration System is used to coordinate, operate, and monitor all of the alarm system components Bosch Security Systems has just installed a state-of-the-art fire alarm system at the headquarters of Etisalat, the leading provider of telecommunications services in the United Arab Emirates. Etisalat supplies the UAE’s 4.2 million inhabitants with 4 million mobile connections, and has one of the highest saturation rates in the mobile sector w...

The buildings are monitored at night, on weekends and during holidays, when there are no personnel present The Copenhagen suburb of Brøndby has 35,000 citizens and 3,500 employees who work in about 100 institutions. It is considered to be just a medium-sized governmental district in comparison to other municipalities in Denmark, but in 2002 they made a very big decision that will affect its growing population in a positive way: all the public institutions must have vide...

The city officials have also discovered that the surveillance setup is useful for keeping an eye on the fuel gage via remote access The Los Banos Airport in California near Silicon Valley is operational on a 24-hour basis with automated fuel service available to customers around the clock. Security fencing surrounds the airport and access is provided to users by an automated gate. The Public Services Department of the city of Los Banos performs the airport maintenance and ope...

Rosenthal has Milestone XProtect Business version 3.1 for a 16 camera license and the PMA Rosenthal & Rosenthal, located in busy mid-town Manhattan's Herald Square, is the largest privately owned financial factoring company in the USA. Founded in 1938, they now have over 200 employees. Just over a year ago, they began implementing proper automation of the business, increasing revenues with greater efficiency. Part of this business strategy included making the decision...

Alerts from the video analytics system are fed through XProtect, and into the Port’s C4 platform Port Fourchon plays a strategic role in supplying the United States with nearly 18 percent of its oil supply, servicing over 90 percent of the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater exploration and production. Securing such an essential portion of the Gulf Coast requires a hands-on team of security professionals to watch for unauthorised activities and enhance the safety of workers...

Comelit Smart IP monitors were specified to give residents hands-free video and audio communication with visitors at ground level A state-of-the-art IP door entry system from market-leading supplier, Comelit UK, has been installed at a residential apartment block within the O2 Arena Development. Consisting of 164 apartments, the project is part of a £121m regeneration programme on London’s Greenwich Peninsula, which also includes a five-star hotel. Working with ou...

The solution ensures operation withoutunscheduled downtime, improving thepower plants’ service levels Losses and damages to Italy’s TerniEnergia photovoltaic (solar) power stations that can cause fall-outs in their energy supply, have been reduced by 96 percent after a Milestone video management software (VMS) security solution was implemented. The solution also ensures operation without unscheduled downtime, improving the power plants’ service levels. ...

The entire mall is monitored from thecontrol room, where operators canproactively identify security risks Centaurus is a mixed use real estate development project designed by British architectural firm WS Atkins. The three 41-storey buildings house offices, a 5-star hotel, and residential apartments, with the luxury Centaurus mega mall running between and connecting the towers. The interior design of the residential building and the shopping mall was courtes...

The casino’s security personnel are better able to manage live and recorded video directly from video devices Tyco Security Products announced recently that WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa, has deployed a complete security solution using victor Unified security management platform to integrate its access control and video surveillance systems for use throughout its recently expanded casino facilities, hotel and parking lots. Provide single user interface In...

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...

Each Milestone Husky manages eight to ten Vivotek cameras located inside and outside the branches for optimal surveillance Milestone Systems Network Video Recorder (NVR) solution is successfully being used by Dunkin’ Donuts in Iceland to optimise security and avoid defacement of their branch properties. The popular chain restaurants are located in the city centre of Reykjavik, Iceland, where big city annoyances such as graffiti and window smashing can be a problem. Dunk...

Anviz fingerprint terminals EP300 and T60 are installed in sales outlets to monitor employees’ time attendance for wheels showrooms Anviz has provided Khivraj Groups in Chennai, India, a professional access control and time attendance system. The fully-customised setup puts together Anviz’s biometric-based terminals to meet the needs of Khivraj Groups. Installation site: The devices were installed in the sales outlets of Khivraj Groups in Chennai. Background vs....

Together with ARD’s ISOVIEW access control system, around 500 Aperio wireless locks have been installed at group’s seven sites For 40 years, security at the Fénelon Sainte-Marie schools group operated on a mechanical master-key system. During that time, keys changed hands between teaching and admin staff, as well as pupils, multiple times. But old-fashioned security is not enough. Staff and students require flexible, modern access control; visitors expect it...

Sony’s 4K SNC-VM772R cameras were selected for monitoring the entrance gate and school field Since its foundation in 1936, Harton Technology College in South Shields, Tyne and Wear has set a precedent for excellence in education. Now, the school has added two of Sony’s SNC-VM772R 4K video security cameras to its existing network, becoming the first educational institute in the world with a Sony 4K surveillance solution. Background When looking to upgrade its exis...

BayPort Credit Union uses Verint EdgeVMS Op-Center diagnostic and management solution to centrally manage passwords Verint® Systems Inc., recently announced that BayPort Credit Union is leveraging Verint’s Video and Situational Awareness solutions in 21 of the financial organisation’s branches. With more than 121,000 members and over $1.4 billion in assets, BayPort Credit Union recognises the importance of safeguarding and protecting the personal information an...