Barrier case studies

Thames Valley Police worked with local authorities to improve CCTV coverage, cut costs, and boost efficiency. It’s made public spaces safer and ensured long-term, reliable monitoring across the region. Thames Valley Police is the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles and a population of 2.42 million people. Its jurisdiction includes multiple towns, city centres and council areas across the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and O...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed at St. John Elementary in Franklin, LA, to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Founded in 1871, St. John Elementary is a Catholic elementary school in historic Franklin, LA, that serves families in Frank...

Jacksons Fencing successfully supplied and installed its state-of-the-art EuroGuard® Rebound sports mesh fencing at West Beach Tennis Courts in Whitstable, Kent. In partnership with LTA Tennis Foundation, this installation marks a key milestone in Canterbury City Council’s initiative to upgrade local sports infrastructure while reinforcing Jacksons Fencing’s reputation as a pioneer in high-quality, long-lasting fencing solutions for all applications, including sports and re...

Modern measurement technologies enable high-precision detection of the movement of liquids and gases - and thus provide valuable data for numerous applications. How does the air flow around an aeroplane? How does the blood move through our veins? And how can pollutant emissions in combustion processes be minimised? For this purpose, speed, direction, pressure and turbulence within a flow are analysed in order to increase efficiency, ensure safety and drive innovation in a wide variety of areas....

Comelit-PAC LOGOS video door entry monitors have been installed at the luxury Mercantile residential development in just two weeks from quotation to project completion, thanks to the enhanced security technology. Situated in Ropewalks, a central hub in Liverpool, the Mercantile is a cosmopolitan living environment situated at the heart of the city. Featuring 32 one- and two-bedroom apartments together with a collection of penthouses, the development is suitable for buy-to-live and buy-to-l...

Growing businesses require flexibility and easy scalability from their access management. Choosing a secure digital solution which easily adapts and grows as needs change, ensures the organisation is prepared not just for now, but for the future. H.R. Owen is a dealership specialising in the sale, service and repair of luxury and sports cars. Its portfolio of high-end brands includes Lamborghini, Bentley, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and Lotus. Based primarily in London, the company expanded...

The slit lamp examination is one of the most important diagnostic techniques in ophthalmology. It enables a detailed examination of the anterior, middle and posterior segment of the eye. Ophthalmologists can use it to recognise the smallest changes, anomalies or damage. This procedure is used for the early detection and monitoring of the progression of eye diseases such as corneal injuries, eye infections, retinal detachment or macular degeneration. However, the eye with its fast movements...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Union Community School District (UCSD) across La Porte City and Dysart, Iowa to protect students and staff from gun-related violence. Formed through the merger of the La Porte City Community School District and the Dysart-Ge...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has been selected by the City of Brampton in Ontario to support a new public safety initiative. Genetec solutions will be used to help Brampton provide regional law enforcement agencies with critical data to expedite crime investigations and improve community safety. Genetec AutoVu™ SharpV LPR Brampton’s project will see the deployment of 200 Genetec AutoVu™ SharpV LPR cameras As the first...

Located in Petrópolis, RJ, the Imperial Museum houses one of the most important collections from Brazil’s imperial period, including the iconic crown of Dom Pedro II. As the nation's pioneering repository of artifacts from the Second Reign, the museum showcases over 300,000 historical items—from museological and archival pieces to rare books—making it a vital resource for researchers and history enthusiasts. With more than 300,000 visitors annually, the museum play...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by the Modesto Police Department (PD) in strategic locations throughout the city. This partnership reflects the Modesto Police Department’s commitment to utilising the latest tools to improve public safety and reduce cri...

Newbury Manor School, a specialist institution managed by Aspris Children’s Services, has recently undertaken a major security upgrade to enhance the safety of its students. Located in Somerset, the school provides education and care for young people aged 6-19 with additional needs. Ensuring student safety is paramount, and the school sought a fencing solution that would offer both security and durability while maintaining a welcoming environment. Modern safeguarding standards The schoo...

KA Beveren is a sports school located in Belgium, known for providing sports education and nurturing many student-athletes. Recently KA Beveren underwent a significant upgrade to its security infrastructure, aiming to improve the safety of students, staff, and facilities. VIVOTEK, the pioneering security solution provider, played a pivotal role in the project. In collaboration with distributor Optima Networks and integrator Educorner bvba, VIVOTEK’s advanced AI solutions, helped KA Bevere...

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. However, their implementation comes with inherent risks, particularly related to lithium-ion battery fires. BESS fires can start from thermal runaway, where one cell failure can trigger a cascade of overheating, leading to fires that are difficult to extinguish and can last for hours or even days. Should a fire breakout, hazardous gases would release from the batteries, posing health ri...

Durham, UK-based Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has announced that it has selected global connected safety technology pioneer Blackline Safety Corp. to help uncover safety hazards and protect lone workers at two of its water treatment sites. The water company – which provides clean water and wastewater treatment services to nearly five million people across northeast and southeast England – is the eighth of the UK’s 12 water companies to choose Blackline&rs...

The university encountered a significant challenge with the competitor’s attendance tracking solution for its teaching staff. Seeking a more precise and seamless method of capturing daily attendance across multiple campuses, the institution aimed to establish a centralised platform for attendance management. The key objectives included enhancing ease of access for employees to view their attendance records and efficiently manage leave requests. A notable consideration was the need for a s...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced its selection by Triumph Development to introduce innovative solutions for their new community, Timber Ridge Village, located in Vail, Colorado. Comcast Smart Solutions will help Timber Ridge implement state-of-the-art smart cameras and AI-powered video analytics across the upcoming seven-building community. Integrated with a cloud-managed VMS The multifa...

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has transformed its Real Time Operations Centre (RTOC) with RGB Spectrum’s cutting-edge XtendPoint KVM-over-IP technology, advancing public safety operations through enhanced video processing, seamless information sharing, and real-time collaboration. RGB Spectrum solution Led by Dave Fontneau, Chief Information Officer of the Technology Division, the Orange County RTOC was designed as a technology incubator,...

An integrated video surveillance and intercom solution from IDIS is boosting profitability and supporting expansion for Anytime Fitness health clubs in Belgium and the Netherlands.  Part of a global franchise of more than 5,200 gyms, all 130 Anytime Fitness clubs in the Benelux region now benefit from IDIS video surveillance which allows efficient and flexible remote management of the gym facilities on phones and tablets, via the IDIS Mobile Plus app. IDIS Video Intercom (DC-I6216WRX) N...

Founded in 2020 by a team of energy professionals in Milan, Sunprime is a fast-growing independent renewable energy producer that develops sustainable photovoltaic plants across Italy. Their focus is mainly commercial and industrial (C&I) segment, ground-mounted systems on industrial land and industrial electricity storage systems. Challenges With global initiatives toward green sustainability and carbon neutrality, the demand for photovoltaic power generation construction is growing rap...

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city and home to over half a million citizens. It’s also a worldwide tourist hotspot that attracts more than 4 million visitors each year. The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for providing all local government services for the city and its immediate surroundings. In recent years, the city council created a Digital and Smart City strategy. The goal was to introduce innovative new technologies to help solve challenges, better manage our resourc...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by Elkhorn Public Schools (EPS) in Nebraska to proactively protect students, teachers, visitors and staff against gun-related threats. Located on the west edge of the Omaha Metro area, Elkhorn Public Schools is a growing K-12 d...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, announced that a pioneering teaching hospital in Northeast England, has enhanced its security infrastructure with i-PRO X-Series cameras integrated with Milestone’s XProtect Video Management Software (VMS). The hospital, known for its forward-thinking approach to medicine and healthcare, is part of the National Health Service (NHS) Trust in the Northeast of th...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Youth Crisis Centre (YCC) with smart video camera technology with AI analytics capabilities to help strengthen safety protocols and provide monitoring across its facilities. Founded in 1974, the Youth Crisis Centre is a pioneering facility and nonprofit in Jacksonville, Florida. YCC has remained dedicated to its...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced The City of Edinburgh Council is using Genetec™ Security Centre as the backbone of its Smart City Strategy. The software is transforming public safety, city services and urban planning by allowing the council to manage all smart city technologies from a single interface. New applications and technologies The council’s Smart City Strategy focuses on introducing innovative technologies to manage aid...

The City of Centennial, Colorado, operates a state-of-the-art Traffic Management Centre (TMC) to monitor regional traffic conditions. Serving a population of over 108,000, Centennial’s TMC ensures smooth traffic flow, supports city operations such as snow management, and engages the public with initiatives like Centennial 101, which provides residents with a behind-the-scenes look at city departments.  In August 2023, Centennial installed RGB Spectrum’s Galileo® v...

Sparsh CCTV, a pioneer in electronic surveillance, has partnered with Indian Railways to enhance security and operational efficiency for the newly inaugurated Jammu Railway Division. This collaboration coincides with the inauguration of three new trains and marks a historic milestone in enhancing connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India. Additionally, Sparsh CCTV played a key role in ensuring comprehensive security during the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, safeguarding millions of pilgrims...

Axis Communications, the industry pioneer in video surveillance and network devices, announced the implementation of a custom surveillance solution developed in collaboration with the MetLife Stadium security team. This new, tailored solution will help the venue augment its security capabilities, providing high-quality video at unprecedented distances and allowing the security team to identify details from anywhere in the venue. Advanced video analytics solutions “As one of the world's...