Intruder warning device case studies

Skyguard's MySOS Personal Saftey Devices will be issued to thousands of Muir Groups' staff Muir Group has turned to Skyguard to help protect their frontline lone working staff by issuing them each with the MySOS – Europe’s smallest personal safety device. The MySOS, accredited to the Association of Chief Police Officer’s ‘Secured by Design’ certification,  provides the housing association’s lone workers reassurance knowing they can rais...

Full installation of the radars, following a planned programme of testing, is scheduled for August 2014 Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of coastal surveillance and VTS radar and navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it has been contracted by VisSim, a leading VTMS system provider and integrator, to supply a total of 11 SharpEye radar sets for the protection of offshore facilities in Azerbaijan. As part of VisSim’s Mari...

OPTEX's long range wireless active beams SL – QFR features four selectable channel frequency for easy alignment The security issues of a major caravan retailer on an isolated 34-acre site have been solved with the installation of a new wireless security system that uses the latest OPTEX Quad infrared beam technology. The YC Leisure caravan site, based just out outside Doncaster, had been experiencing security problems with the occasional break-in and a number of caravan...

Skyguard were awarded the contract to supply over 700 MySOS personal safety devices to the Trust Solent NHS Trust has chosen Skyguard to protect 700 of their lone working staff, after conducting a thorough OJEU tender process. The Trust provides specialist community and mental health services to local people, principally in the Portsmouth and Southampton area with some services reaching across a wider part of Hampshire. Due to the nature of the services provided there is a si...

The system detects and tracks divers and small underwater vehicles and alerts security personnel to the potential threat Maritime security company, Sonardyne International Ltd. has successfully completed the installation of a Sentinel Intruder Detection System (IDS) onboard a drilling rig operating in an undisclosed offshore oil field in the Middle East. The system has been deployed to protect the platform against the threat of attack from underwater intruders. Sentinel i...

The SharpEye solid-state radar allows authorities to control the area Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce the permanent installation of an S-Band SharpEye radar and antenna on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean. An Australian territory, located 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth, Christmas Island has been regularly used by immigrants and asylum seekers as a pathway to obtaining refugee stat...

GB required a fully integrated system including security surveillance and building integration systems The Gardens by the Bay (GB) is an urban outdoor recreation development located at the South of Marina Bay. Spanning 54 hectares, GB comprises of iconic Supertrees, Cooled Conservatories and a series of outdoor themed gardens. Since its opening, GB has received many local and international accolades. In order to create the perfect environment for its visitors, GB required...

Cooper Security recommended local security partner, DA Security Systems, to install a personal alarm system The Westgate School first opened its doors in 1958 and now serves a wide geographical area to the west of Slough in Berkshire. It is currently expanding its student numbers and by 2014 it will deliver high quality comprehensive education to over 1,000 11-19 year olds. The Westgate School has levels of achievement above the average for all schools nationally. A polic...

CCG purchased over 120 Identicom devices through the SoloProtect solution provided by Connexion2 Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd (CCG), established in 2010, provides nearly 6,300 affordable homes and services to its tenants. Employing over 280 staff, over 100 of which are lone workers, management reviewed a number of devices and solutions to help protect these workers. In 2013, CCG signed a three year contract with Connexion2, to provide the BS8484 approved lone worker device, Id...

Skyguard’s MySOS device was chosen due to its GPS technology, which sends alarm location during an emergency Based in central London, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises two of the largest hospitals in the UK, employing over 13,000 staff. In April 2011, the Trust took over responsibility for the provision of community services in Lambeth and Southwark. As a result of this transfer, the Trust ‘inherited’ 471 personal safety devices...

Tracker can be deployed for missions including detection, reconnaissance, classification, and tracking The Austrian Ministry of Defence revealed the order for 6 Tracker mini unmanned air systems (18 aircraft). After evaluation of the mini-UAS operation in accordance with the Austrian Armed Forces capability development plan, a further procurement of mini-UAS is intended between 2016 and 2017. The competition for this contract was won by Survey Copter, a wholly-owned subsidiar...

The 9 Series Identicom will be deployed in order to give Mark the option to raise an alarm if required Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, has announced it is supplying ultra-marathon runner, Mark Allison aka “Run Geordie Run”, with a 3G enabled 9 Series Identicom as he attempts to run 2,600 miles across Australia in 70 days. The company, also a corporate sponsor of Run Geordie Run, manufactures the Identicom lone worker device and will be supplying one to assist b...

Sintel selected the platform after seeing a real time demonstration at RISCO’s offices in Italy One of Italy’s largest electric utility companies operates numerous sites across Italy. Sintel Italia, a major system integrator that has been in the field of professional security systems for over 27 years, took on the project of securing the company’s offices and production sites. The challenge The electric utility company required protection of their dispersed...

RISCO Group's solution was successfully implemented to the full satisfaction of the cellular provider A leading cellular provider in Mexico required a reliable and cost effective solution for protecting its remote antenna sites, mainly due to repeated burglary of copper cables and equipment in the facilities. The company also required remote control over the systems installed on-site from a central control room. The challenge Remote antenna sites in Mexico and in Latin Ameri...

Connexion2’s Identicom comprises of fixed/inclusive monthly billing, SIM Card, all network usage and 24/7 audio-link Determined that its lone working employees will always receive high quality and reliable safety support, The Calico Group, a leading housing group in East Lancashire, has contracted with Connexion2 to provide its award-winning and ACPO accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD). Connexion2 has supplied a total of 150 Identicom devices to Calico includin...

The pilot program in Calhoun County is scheduled to launch at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year Affigent, an IT solutions provider and value added reseller (VAR) focused on the federal, state, and local governments, recently announced the launch of its pilot program with Calhoun County Schools in Alabama. The solution consists of a duress alarm system that helps to prepare and protect all staff, personnel, and first responders in the event of onsite incidents and emer...

A Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato system is at the core, supported by a video management system Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that working in cooperation with Vector Electric Inc. (VEI), a new integrated, comprehensive security solution, incorporating the Brivo ACS OnSite Aparato, has been designed and installed at the Gibraltar (MI) Border Patrol Station. The Gibraltar Border Patrol Station is a 17,000-square-foot facili...

The security solution includes cameras, video analytics and a perimeter intruder detection system Honeywell announced recently that it is working with London Underground to improve intruder detection and security through the provision of a multi-site, centrally controlled electronic security solution. Following a rigorous tender process, London Underground awarded Honeywell Building Solutions the contract to design, supply and install an electronic security system at a number...

Almost 200 of the company’s stores is equipped with Wavestore’s VMS as part of physical security equipment UK based manufacturer Wavestore announces major success in the US with news that its video management software is playing a key role in a phased programme by Burlington Coat Factory to upgrade its video surveillance systems. With more than 500 stores and with sales approaching $4 billion, Burlington Coat Factory is one of the largest clothing retailers in the...

The Wise Intelligence Technology end-to-end solution supports every stage of the intelligence process Elbit Systems Ltd. announced recently that it was awarded an approximately $40 million contract to supply a country in Africa with the Wise Intelligence Technology (WiT) System for Intelligence Analysis and Cyber Defence. The system will be supplied within two years. A highly advanced end-to-end solution, WiT supports every stage of the intelligence process, including the col...

Echo standardized on the Bosch D9412 G Series Control Panels for intrusion detection at both facilities End User: For 30 years, Echo, Inc. has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of professional-grade hand-held outdoor power equipment. Producing landscaping equipment for both the commercial and residential homeowner markets, Echo prides itself on setting the industry standard with its dedication to new technology, quality products and a strong distribut...

IPSecurityCenter integrates security systems across the mining estate including abandoned mines CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks, a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions are working together to provide a comprehensive security management system for a global mining organisation for its operations in South Africa. Illegal mining operat...

G4S will provide a number of security solutions, including passenger screening and biometric verification G4S Aviation Services (UK) Ltd (G4S), one of the UK’s leading aviation security specialists, has recently announced it has won a new three year contract to be the provider of security solutions to British Airways at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Starting from this month, G4S Aviation Services (UK) will provide a range of security services at London Heathrow and Gatw...

Orchard Fencing has been the main contractor for the Diocese for almost 14 years Keeping the many fences and boundaries in good repair for an estate of over 260 residential properties is a bigger challenge than you might imagine. For the Diocesan Surveyor Paul Toseland of Bath & Wells Diocese, it’s a task made much easier with the ongoing help of companies such as Orchard Fencing (Chris Rust) Ltd. Orchard is well-known across Somerset as a leading installer of comm...

ASSA ABLOY installed an IKON locking system incorporating 500+ CLIQ cylinders Ratiopharm Arena, a 9,000-seat multi-purpose venue in Neu-Ulm, Germany, has been fitted with security and escape route technology from ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik, placing it at the cutting edge of security. Built at a cost of approximately EUR 27.5 million, Ratiopharm Arena – which opened on 9 December 2011 – is one of the most modern stadiums in southern Germany. The building’s...

The joint solution combines Windward's maritime analytics system, with Elbit's solutions for maritime domain awareness Elbit Systems Ltd. has teamed with Windward Ltd. to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. The joint solution combines Windward’s innovative satellite-based maritime analytics system, MarInt, with Elbit Systems’ wide range of solutions for maritime domain awareness, including Hermes 900 maritime patrol unmanned aircraft sys...

DefenCell offers an easily deployable solution for expeditionary operations J & S Franklin recently announced a further order for their Defencell Force Protection System, which is engineered to defend against artillery, mortars, and other heavy fragmenting weapons. Supplied to an unnamed international organisation, this $3.5m order is for a further 20+ containers of DefenCell and includes sufficient material to build nearly 20km of 2m high barrier or protect 20 camps, 250...

The Health Care Centre opened in 2006 andunites a range of health services The ClientSt. Peter’s Primary Health Care Centre is a state of the art facility combining leisure and primary health care services under one roof in the heart of Burnley, Lancashire. It was opened in 2006 at a cost of £29 million, and spans 20,000 square metres over ten floors. The Health Care Centre provides a unique range of health services from one central location and includes three GP p...