Security software - Case studies

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...

Milestone software integrated with Open Options Access Control products and Axis cameras provides full scale security solutions Milestone Systems, Axis Communications, Open Options and Signature Systems are providing the Orlando Eye complex, a high profile venue that has been recently opened in Florida, with an integrated access control hardware and software solution.  Milestone's XProtect Enterprise video management software (VMS) and 250 IP video surveillance cameras fr...

Plans call for a full system turnover to the IP-based infinias Intelli-M access control solution by mid-year 2016 3xLOGIC, Inc., a leading provider of integrated intelligent security solutions recently announced that Fort Bend County, TX has begun to roll out infinias Intelli-M access control, by 3xLOGIC, to over 30 different buildings and facilities throughout the county. Digital Air Control is the integrator and installer for this on-going project. “Right now, we&rsqu...

MOBOTIX dual lens capabilities and hemispheric models allow the entire site to be secured using just 6 cameras Systems specialist Vicom recommended an innovative solution which combined MOBOTIX thermal imaging technology and hemispheric cameras which utilise advanced analytics alongside IP access control, intruder alarms and public address systems. The London Underground depot's security upgrade project has also taken into considerations such as limitations imposed...

PureTech provides safety and operational information via real time speed notifications and alarming on anomalies PureTech Systems® announced recently that the Tom Lantos tunnels, which officially opened in early 2013 to replace a rockslide prone portion of State Route Highway 1 known as Devil’s Slide, have been equipped with the company’s PureActiv® video analytics capability to aid in the protection and safety monitoring of the tunnels. Video surveillance...

The new installation employs Fluidmesh VOLO 2x2 MIMO-based wireless radios 3200 Base radios The Willow Lane Trading Estate in Surrey, England, a well-established centre of commerce and industry for many years, houses over 150 businesses and employs over 2,500 people. When they were required to upgrade their existing analogue video surveillance system, the Business Park chose the wireless solutions from Fluidmesh Networks to meet their needs. The consultant on the project, Gar...

The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s keypad is locked Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have turned to Guardian24 to help provide their Duty of Care to the charity’s lone workers by equipping them with the latest in smartphone app technology. The software enables users to quickly and discreetly raise an alarm in the event of an emergency, even when the phone’s...

Burger King saw enhanced productivity with accurate attendance calculation using matrix centralised solution Project highlights Burger King, the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world, has around 150+ outlets all over India. The popular food chain faced challenges in terms of accurate attendance tracking of employees with no fixed shift timings at nearly 30 locations in Mumbai. Matrix provided them with a web based time-attendance solution that helped them over...

Anviz VF30 biometric-based terminals are installed in the automatic baggage packing machines of Milan Malpensa airport An integrated and fully-customised professional solution has been provided by Anviz for Milan Malpensa airport in Italy. The solution blends the Anviz VF30 biometric-based terminals to meet the needs of the airport perfectly. Installation site The systems were installed in several automatic airport baggage packing machines of Milan Malpensa airport. Backgro...