CCTV camera lens case studies
Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames' control room with Wavestore hybrid digital recording systemA hybrid digital recording system solution from Wavestore, which is at the heart of the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames' recently upgraded and expanded surveillance system, is providing control room operators with the ability to view live or recorded images from industry standard analogue cameras, alongside images from the latest generation of Full HD cameras.The project was designed by...
Security personnel simultaneously monitor views of activity outside the building and at other crucial places Oncam Global has designed a customised security solution for The Landmark, one of London's newest luxury residential addresses. Boasting floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the London skyline, this property, developed by Chalegrove Properties Ltd., consists of four towers joined by a landscaped central public piazza, with convenient retailers and cafes, creating an upscale and vibra...
Panasonic video surveillance cameras have been installed throughout the state of New York Hello Alert Inc., a Babylon, New York security systems dealer, has installed thousands of Panasonic video surveillance cameras throughout the state of New York to provide surveillance of various municipal buildings, jails and approximately 50 fire houses in multiple jurisdictions on Long Island.Lorraine Roberts, president of Hello Alert, which holds a NY state contract for security systems and so...
CCTV solutions from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - including DVRs and the latest TransVu mobile technology, are at the heart of a Proactive Audio-Video (PAV) surveillance system helping to protect the public parks, swimming pools and other areas of the Canadian capital city, Ottawa, from the safety and security issues caused by vandalism, drug use, drinking, graffiti and other inappropriate activities. Logistical challenges In Ottawa, more than 700 parks and outdoor recreation facilitie...
Mohegan Sun the entertainment and fun destination has been provided DVR solutions from Verint Built in 1996 by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is one of the most spacious and exciting gaming and entertainment destinations in the United States. The Mohegan Sun facility encompasses more than 300,000 square feet of gaming space, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel tower, 30 of New England's finest dining establishments, 130,000 square feet of retail space, a 10,000-s...
FLIR thermal imaging cameras secure the perimetre of Industriepark HöchstWith its state of the art technical infrastructure, perfect access to international transit routes and its proximity to key suppliers and financial markets, it is no wonder that many of the world's leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies have set up facilities in Industriepark Höchst, near Frankfurt. The industrial park facilitates more than 90 companies within an area of over four square kilometres. W...
Ruwi Hotel in Muscat deploys security surveillance services from Hikvision Located in the heart of Muscat, the capital of Oman, the three-star Ruwi Hotel overlooks the city's main business district. With its classic fortress style architecture, the hotel is sought after by many business travellers and enthusiastic holidaymakers who enjoy its traditional Omani hospitality complemented by international service standards.In order to protect people and assets as well as watching over the...
Aimetis Symphony will engage over 1,900 cameras, 1,000 I/O devices and 5,000 users in a single platform at Munich airport Aimetis Corp. a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that Munich Airport has expanded the use of Aimetis Symphony video surveillance to Terminal 2, bringing the total cameras under Aimetis management to 1,900.Aimetis Symphony provides Munich Airport with a single platform to manage analogue CCTV systems on an IP network and integrate the v...
Egedal is using the Milestone IP video management software platform to control network cameras it has installed The municipality of Egedal in Denmark has experienced a significant drop in crime since the implementation of a surveillance system based on Milestone XProtect Enterprise open platform video management software. The number of vandalism acts alone has fallen by 90%.When the children and personnel of Egedal come to school on a Monday morning, it is now with a feeling of c...
The US-based Western Virginia Water Authority, which provides a water service to 155,000 customers in Roanoke and Roanoke County, has adopted a NetVu Connected CCTV solution based around Dedicated Micros surveillance technology.Since the events of September 11th, water authorities across the US have been duty-bound to re-examine whether critical assets, such as dams, reservoirs, and water treatment facilities, are secure against threats.Going digital The Western Virginia Water Authority which o...
March Networks has provided IP video solutions to Ottawa Police ServiceMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the Ottawa Police Service has standardised on the company's video recording system across its interview rooms city-wide to enhance evidence and case management and aid in convictions.The recording solution is custom designed for police departments and is an integrated offering developed through March Networks' Certified Technology...
The Kentucky Exposition Centre is among the top largest public facilities in the country offering close to 1.4 million square feet of indoor space, over 300 acres of outdoor demonstration areas, and parking for 19,000 vehicles.Operated by the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, the facility is home to the century-old Kentucky State Fair, the National Farm Machinery Show, and the North American International Livestock Exposition. It also hosts a full schedu...
Novi Sad has deployed Aimetis Symphony software for better security network managementAimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent IP video management software announced that the Serbian City of Novi Sad has implemented Aimetis Symphony video management and video analytics software as well as Axis HDTV network cameras to successfully decrease criminal activity and enhance traffic logistics.Aimetis Symphony combines robust features for network video management with high performance video a...
Barrier-free parking enables monitoring and charging payments via the use of ANPR camerasThe incidence and value of car park fraud continues to increase year on year, with car park operators reporting several millions of pounds in lost annual revenue. On and off-street parking are significant sources of revenue and as it is mainly cash income it is a high risk area susceptible to fraud. Siemens has developed barrier-free parking as a revolutionary way of preventing this fraud. The system a...
Safe houses have unusual and demanding requirements which must be considered when providing a security systemSafe houses play an essential role in protecting vulnerable families, but ensuring the security of a safe house is a difficult and challenging task. A leading Liverpool-based social housing landlord has, however, found that an integrated electronic security system based on equipment from Siemens Security is providing an effective and dependable solution at one of its most sensi...
Sony provided the surveillance solution to city of Oulu in northern Finland for better security managementWith 137, 000 citizens, Oulu is the largest city in northern Finland and has become known as an international hub for advanced technology, especially in IT. The economy is strong, and further investments are being made to develop business and infrastructure. Naturally, the administration in Oulu has an important responsibility in ensuring citizen safety. This is partly done throu...
View of control room showing Damar residential care facility being monitored by Avigilon video surveillance networkAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that Damar Services, a residential care facility for children with developmental disabilities in Indianapolis, Indiana, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System to ensure clients' health and safety and as an effective training and performance validatio...
The Wetrok building which has now got the security services of Honeywell and Complete SecurityWetrok has been at the forefront of cleaning technology since 1948, providing customer satisfaction with a comprehensive range of products and services for professional cleaning. In March 1982, Industro-Clean and Wetrok signed an agreement which laid the foundation for Wetrok South Africa to become a significant player in the South African cleaning market. The head office is located in Honey...
Damar Services control room monitors use a HD camera surveillance network When Damar Services was founded in 1967, many people with developmental disabilities or severe behavioural challenges experienced life in state mental institutions, faced with little hope of achieving independent living. By 1970, Damar Services opened its main residential facility in southwest Indianapolis and welcomed residents whom other service providers were unable or unwilling to serve. With a...
Infinova's V2060 Series allows automated electronic surveillance to control an entire CCTV systemInfinova announced that the Yiwu International Commercial Centre, the largest distribution centre in the world for small commodities, in Zhejiang Province of China, is using three sets of Infinova's V2060 Series large scale matrix switchers and nearly 400 pairs of Infinova digital fibre-optic modems to transmit video images within the 2 million square metre (21.5 million square feet) facility....
National Bank of Kuwait has upgraded its surveillance network through advanced Dedicated Micros CCTV technologySecurity for banks can be a real challenge when faced with a multitude of threats including: fraud, theft and physical attacks. One bank which is setting new standards in the Middle East, when it comes to the application of surveillance technology to keep its infrastructure, staff and customers safe and secure, is National Bank of Kuwait (NBK). This is thanks to the roll out...
Fluidmesh wireless technology allows IP cameras to be moved depending on the requirement of the La Palma airportInstalling an effective video-surveillance system at La Palma Airport inclusive of cameras that can be moved depending on the changing needs of the airport.Solution:Fluidmesh architecture proved optimal for the airport because planes taxing on the ground are unpredictable and moveable sources of interference. The Fluidmesh technology is able to automatically find altern...
Unilux Portable IP Command System uses Fluidmesh wireless mesh video network for remote monitoringUnilux, Ltd., based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, needed to provide a client with an effective means of monitoring a large event. They were looking for a video system they could deploy only when needed and is also mobile enough to be transported in a van and stored when not in use.Solution:Unilux, Ltd. tapped on the technical capabilities of Fluidmesh Networks and together the companies...
Bosch security cameras will protect KFC restaurant from theft, break-ins, vandalism and anti-social behaviourA series of high technology dome cameras from Bosch Security Systems have been installed at a new KFC restaurant in Blackpool following a successful trial at another location in the town.The owners of the franchise, that includes three other restaurants, were becoming increasingly frustrated with the existing CCTV systems, so turned to Mark Ashall, Operations Director of Skelmersdal...
MedWest security Director Jason Woodbery firmly believes in advanced IP video surveillance from March NetworksMarch Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions announced that MedWest Health System an affiliation of three hospital campuses in North Carolina has standardised on the company's VideoSphere Video Management System (VMS) to enhance safety and security, and guard against false liability claims. The solution enables MedWest to centralise video...
Walsall Academy installed Avigilon HD cameras and analogue video encoders to enhance the quality of coverageThe Walsall Academy installed Avigilon HD cameras to achieve 24x7 coverage of the main entrances, parking lots, athletic fields, corridors, cloak rooms, and technology suites. Walsall Academy also deployed Avigilon analogue video encoders to boost the performance of its existing analogue-based cameras, which are located throughout the interior of the school. This hybrid sys...
Ocularis from OnSSI keeps a vigil in and around the Vancouver Stadium at BC Place, the largest sports venueTo get ready for the Winter Games in 2010, OnSSI installed a new, networked video system at BC Place, the multi-purpose stadium in Vancouver that was the site of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Winter Games. Cobra Integrated Systems (CIS) was chosen to supply and install a complete upgrade of the existing video security system to prepare BC Place for the Winter Gam...
MissionFollowing a spate of thefts that its existing analogue-based CCTV surveillance system failed to pick up, City Inn in Manchester, UK, decided to upgrade its system for a higher quality, more advanced solution. The hotel approached Axis partner Kings Security to provide a solution with extensive camera coverage and increased recording capacity. As the analogue system was a recent investment, the hotel was keen to adapt it rather than start from scratch.SolutionThe solution recommended...
Aker Solutions is building model H-6 drilling rigs, the latest-generation of semi-submersible platforms specially designed to conquer the challenges of deepwater drilling operations in harsh environments. They include the MH DrillView™ system for optimal remote monitoring of the operations in action, which has integrated Milestone IP video surveillance software at its core. The latest model, the Aker H-6e, is one of the largest drilling rigs ever, constructed by Aker Solutions in Dubai an...
APS is Arizona's leading producer of electric power and the state's largest electric utility, providing reliable power with quality service at a reasonable cost for over 100 years. APS serves over 1.1 million customers in 11 of 15 counties in Arizona.APS needs to monitor their critical infrastructure and their substations located all over the state and in areas often difficult to reach. APS already had a video surveillance system in place which was equipped with a series of thermal imaging...
