Access control controller case studies
A housing estate, built in 2008, features outdated 2-wire wiring. It consists of two buildings, each with 48 apartments. There is one entrance to the housing estate and one entrance to each building. The previous intercom system was relatively old and unstable, with frequent component failures. Consequently, there is a strong need for a reliable and future-proof IP intercom solution. Solution Highlights: Easy Intercom Retrofitting with Existing Cables Good Scalability for Easy Addition of...
There is an older housing estate located in Nagodziców 6-18, Poland with 3 entrance gates and 105 apartments. The investor wants to retrofit the property to improve the community safety and elevate residents’ smart living experience. One of the main challenges in this retrofit is managing the wiring. How can the project minimise disruption to the building’s occupants and reduce the impact on residents’ daily activities? Additionally, how can the costs be kept down to ma...
The building, constructed in 2005, consists of three 12-storey towers with a total of 309 residential units. Residents have been experiencing issues with noise and unclear sound, which hinder effective communication and lead to frustration. Additionally, there is an increased need for remote unlocking capabilities. The existing 2-wire system, which supports only basic intercom functions, fails to meet the current needs of the residents. The Solution Solution highlights Easy Intercom Retrof...
Within the administrative centre of Ahal, Turkmenistan, large-scale construction projects are underway to develop a complex of buildings and structures designed to create a functional and comfortable living environment. In line with the smart city concept, the project incorporates advanced information and communication technologies, including smart intercom systems, fire safety systems, a digital data centre, and more. The solution The residential buildings benefit from wide 24/7 visual and a...
The contribution of Avrupa Konutları to the development of Atakent, one of the most planned and fast-growing regions of Istanbul, is great. The brand, which has previously provided quality living areas with its landscaping and social reinforcement areas with three residential projects, continued its role in the region with Avrupa Konutları Atakent 4. DNAKE provides professional intercom solutions in the project, which can realise smart and secure living. DNAKE video intercoms The project nee...
Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas supports more than 65,000 students and 7,000 staff. It's five campuses and smaller regional learning centres connect students and staff, expanding the reach of learning for the community. Colleges' challenge Alamo’s challenges included leveraging technology to support its high standards of safety and security as a priority for its campuses. They were tackling a technology gap among users across the diverse landscape of the larger S...
As a provider of future-oriented business education, The Camp sought an access control solution as forward-thinking as their courses. Their campus site near Aix-en-Provence is diverse, with offices, event spaces, kitchens and two accommodation blocks totalling 170 units. The Camp must remain open around the clock, all week, while maintaining security for staff and visitors. Aperio wireless locks Meeting rooms, server rooms, living spaces and kitchens are secured with Aperio wireless locks Ap...
Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl, adding “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.” Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbacher Hof. Moved at...
The Ampelmännchen (“little traffic light man”) from the former GDR is a cult figure around the globe. For tourists, the shops of AMPELMANN GmbH in Berlin are a big draw. Branches are spread over the entire city, and to reduce the burden of employee and staff key assignments, the company sought to optimise access rights management. At the same time, branch security needed to be state-of-the-art. The CLIQ® access control solution from ASSA ABLOY met all these requirement...
The Middle East has recently expanded its real estate market as the region's economy grows and urbanisation accelerates. This trend has led to an increasing demand for smart security, and the pace of digital intelligence change is gradually increasing. The security industry in the Middle East is rapidly growing, driven by the government's strong emphasis on national security and terrorism prevention. Centralised systems management Significant attention and investment have been directed towar...
As an Indian multinational public sector bank, this financial services entity plays a crucial role in bolstering India’s economy and addressing the diverse needs of its vast customer base. In the United Kingdom, this institution has been active since the early 1900s, gradually growing to become the largest Indian bank in the UK. Initially, its focus in the UK market was on wholesale banking, but it has since expanded its offerings to include a dedicated retail arm. Financial products and...
Tenant and homeowner expectations in the multi-residential sector are evolving fast. Digital access offers a solution that fits a contemporary ethos blending design, functionality, technology, and sustainability. STAY by Kronos is a fast-growing developer and service provider in Spain’s build-to-rent (BTR) property sector, where business is booming: Investment grew over 17% between 2021 and 2022 alone. Such high-profile success attracts more providers who compete for location, quality, an...
A prominent participant in the Central African mining industry, this company focuses on the exploration and extraction of copper and cobalt. Boasting a substantial cobalt reserve and expansive copper assets, it is presently undergoing a significant restructuring to establish itself as a prominent global player in mining. Through strategic collaborations with major entities in the sector, both domestically and internationally, the corporation aims to enhance its competitive standing. An impactfu...
A well-known fashion label has effectively expanded its presence in various markets by establishing exclusive brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, large format stores, and engaging in e-commerce. With a widespread network comprising more than 200 exclusive brand outlets, 1300 multi-brand outlets, and 60 large format stores, the brand delivers modern clothing with a dedication to delivering top-notch quality at affordable prices. Under the guidance of its dynamic leadership, the brand has emerge...
Protecting booths at trade shows is a challenge. After all, exhibitors want a constant stream of high traffic, especially from people they are meeting for the first time. It’s why they attend such large-scale fairs. Relying on exhibition-provided security is sadly not enough. Individual stands need their protection for areas where valuable equipment, product samples, or confidential commercial documents are kept. Innovative, modern solution Barcelona-based ExpoFactory s...
Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centres in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. Challenges 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 to keep t...
To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organisation’s changes over time. Access management system Resstende, an Italian sun protection manufacturer known for roller-shutter systems, needed such a solution. With over 60 employees and a yearly turnover of €12.4m, the...
On the occasion of INTERPOL’s 91st General Assembly – and 100th anniversary – the world’s largest international police organisation announces the launch of its enhanced BioHUB, powered by IDEMIA’s newest Multibiometric Identification System (MBIS). Multibiometric Identification System This latest version, MBIS 5, integrates new generation algorithms, which provide a higher matching accuracy rate with a shorter response time and a more user-friendly interface. The...
Christ’s Hospital School has a long history. It first opened its doors to 380 pupils in November 1552, at that time located in Newgate Street, London. In 2022 the school needed to replace their obsolete security system with a new solution that would be simple to manage while maintaining the security of the site, staff, and pupils. Requirements The school has around 900 students, over 95% of which board. With 18 boarding houses on site, all requiring differe...
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...
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...
Amthal has come to the rescue of Katherine Warington School, taking over the support and remote monitoring of fire safety and security services for the benefit of staff, pupils and visitors. Based in Harpenden, Katherine Warington School is a brand-new secondary school that opened in 2019 and welcomed its first cohort of 180 year-seven students in September of that year, before moving into a completed main building in the summer of 2020. Honeywell Gent solution Following a storm that damaged...
Custom Consoles announces the completion of a control room desk for Opem Security, a pioneering provider of security systems and services. Located at Opem’s headquarters in Milton Keynes, the desk will form part of the round-the-clock monitoring support Opem performs for clients in many locations. Custom Consoles’ experience “We were looking for a robust and ergonomically well-designed desk that would allow our staff to work comfortably and efficiently,” comments...
Makita, one of the world's renowned manufacturers of cordless, electric, and garden tools, has opened a completely new headquarters in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. At this location, Makita stock and distribute batteries for cordless tools plus run wholesale supply logistics from their warehouse. Single, intuitive system At a facility like this, simplicity and clarity for both security managers and daily site users were essential. They demanded a single, intuitive system to control every ac...
Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that it is in preparation to ship an order of 10 ROSA™ security devices to a major urban East Coast University. This multiple ROSA deployment will also see the implementation of RAD Light My Way™, providing the students and university staff with an additional layer of safety and...
"We’ve tried other security devices for the solution before choosing the Anviz. The reason for switching to Anviz was because of its great reliability, stable and mature firmware, high user capacity, and biometric identification. Besides, we’ve been able to rely on their greatly experienced engineering team for solving problems and firmware customisations we’ve needed along the road to meet the ministry's high expectations. Anviz has become one of our Key security consultants f...
The University of Lincoln’s striking city centre campus provides a modern student-centred community, based on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront. One of the most important things for a new undergraduate, however, is safe and secure accommodation and Lincoln has a plentiful supply of this in the shape of modern purpose-built student accommodation, either on campus or a short distance distance away. Among these are St Mark’s Accommodation, Viking House and Cygnet Wharf which are...
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Toronto’s Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has updated its overall security stance with Genetec™ Security Center and Genetec Clearance™. WEG selected the open, unified Genetec platform with an eye toward future growth. Streamlining security operations Founded in 1881 as the Ontario Jockey Club, WEG owns and operates Woodbine Racetrac...
Challenge Managing access into and around Helsinki Airport. Managing access into and around Helsinki Airport is a complex task. Around 15,000 people work there and daily pre-pandemic passenger numbers hovered around 60,000 to 70,000. Clearly, only authorised people should have access to many areas at an airport. The management of movement — by passengers, staff and contractors — is critical to Finavia’s mission to deliver an efficient service. They sought new access solutions...
Rishikul Vidyapeeth takes special pride in providing excellent education to students up to XII standard. Spread across an area of 42 acres. It has two more schools under the Rishikul Vidyapeeth group namely Rishikul Vidyapeeth - Jagos Bhaghpat, UP, and Rishikul Vidyapeeth, Alipur. Modern infrastructure All school campuses are having modern infrastructures with aesthetically maneouvered activity areas, sprawling playgrounds, acoustic auditoria, and a fully automated campus. It provides a grea...
