Intruder detector case studies
Criminals today always appear to be one step ahead of the security measures employed to prevent break-ins, raids and thefts. Physical security is destroyed, CCTV deceived and alarms ignored. Question: what solution is there to stop organised gangs committing these crimes? Answer: Concept Smoke Screen's security smoke systems. Can't see it? Can't steal it! Robberies within the banking and finance sector (in and out of hours) are by their very nature fast, targeted and violent and the best way of...
Nuon awarded Siemens the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for its new power station at EemshavenNuon has awarded the order for the ICT and security infrastructure for the new Nuon Magnum power station to be built in Eemshaven to Siemens Building Technologies. This project involves an amount of about € 3.5 million.One aspect of the order involves the complete telecommunication infrastructure covering telephony, UHF radio, audio/video, the office network and meteorology system. T...
Concept Smoke Screen has just received a contract to install a number of E+ series smoke generators in three entertainment establishments in Hunstanton. The security fogging systems will be installed to prevent night-time raids on the offices and adult gaming areas, where the jackpots are often substantial. Triggered by the alarm system, the smoke generators quickly produce a dense cloud of non-toxic, no-residue fog. Initially confrontational, the fog not only catches criminals off-guard,...
Polish yacht manufacturer Delphia Yachts installs Bosch Security Systems flush-mount and Smoke DetectorsThanks to their strength and resilience, polyester-glass and epoxide-glass laminates have become extremely popular with yacht manufacturers. Working with these materials, however, presents a challenge - specifically a risk of fire due to the presence of inflammable solvents such as acetone combined with a dusty environment that can cause problems for fire detection systems. To meet...
Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system Honeywell has been chosen to assist one of the country's most historic and iconic sports venues implement security measures that will allow it to maintain a free-flowing public setting while providing a safe and secure environment. Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby, selected Honeywell's Pro-Watch® security management system to ensure better con...
Suprema provided over 120 units of BioStation and BioEntry Plus fingerprint systems at Jinnah AirportCustomer backgroundCAA is a public sector autonomous organisation that works under the Ministry of Defense of the Federal Government of Pakistan. CAA handles all kinds of civil aviation related activities including regulatory, air traffic services, infrastructure and commercial development of the airports. In response to recent international regulation and security requirements on transportation...
The challenge SCT Transport is a privately owned logistics business formed in 1974. It is now one of the leading privately owned logistic companies in Australia. They were the first company to break the century old Government monopoly of the interstate rail network in Australia. Their success is attributable to their willingness to embrace technology and innovation, in addition to their commitment to quality and service standards. SCT Transport facilities are spread over vast areas and as suc...
Honeywell Galaxy Classic intruder alarm system is ideal for small to medium sized Calderón Sport retail outletsThe customerCalderón Sport is a leading company in the Spanish fashion and sports-related industry. It has over 24 years experience both as a manufacturer and a distributor. Currently, Calderón Sport owns 24 stores and has nine franchises located across Spain, with more than 300 employees. All of its stores stock a vast range of sports accessories and top...
IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solution has been integrated with access control and intruder detection IndigoVision's IP-CCTV solution has been integrated together with access control and intruder detection to provide one of Madrid's newest hospitals with a state of the art security system. Opened in 2008, the Infanta Sofía Hospital is located in San Sebastián De los Reyes and was built by the Madrid Regional Government as part of plans to improve healthcare services for towns in Northern...
Sonitrol® audio intrusion detector systems protect over 160 school, college and civic buildingsOldham Council's education department showed enormous foresight twenty one years ago when it pioneered the introduction of its first Sonitrol® installation. The success was instant, saving over £1 million in the first year on reduced vandalism, theft and arson, and it has consistently delivered an annual arrest average of over 50 offenders.Today, over 160 school, college and civic buildin...
Multi-layered security is becoming an ever-increasing focus for retail operations worldwide as they seek to combat crime which can have a significant impact on profitability. A new shopping centre in Austria has demonstrated how an interoperable approach, combining video surveillance, access control and intrusion technologies, has been used to address loss prevention. The centre, which features some 83 shops and restaurants over an area of almost 40,000 square metres, is operated by...
RemGuard Visual Management enhanced security at Hexham Bowling Club, New South WalesRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - and its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV technology is making a positive impact on crime 'down under' through its local franchise operation, RemGuard (Australia) Pty Ltd. One of the most recent successes has been at Hexham Bowling Club, situated just west of Newcastle in New South Wales. While the location backing onto the Hunter River means it is an ext...
Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...
According to the BSIA, the size of the Cash and Valuables in Transit (CVIT) operation in the UK in 2006 was estimated at £1.4 billion to £2 billion being transported per day across a fleet of 3,500 vehicles. Additionally they reported that attacks against couriers had increased exponentially. The industries response has been a CVIT Crime Reduction Charter drawn up with the support of the Home Office in 2007. The Charter laid down the foundations of a partnership of the CVIT industr...
Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...
With the recent move to out of hours ATM replenishment Concept Smoke Screen have designed and developed the Guardian Smoke Screen and Securi-Dock. Designed in partnership with G4S and under consultation with the Metropolitan Police and Armed Response Units the Guardian trial is in full effect across a number of sites in the UK. The two-part product consists of an ultra portable security-fogging generator that resides with a cash carrier when not in use. On ATM replenishment trips, the def...
GG Steel installed BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe to prevent intruders from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacksA range of proven BoundaryGard detectors from Optex Europe has prevented intruders at a used car dealership from vandalising cars after a recent spate of attacks.Kirton Lindsey-based GG Steel, has been trading from its current site for 18 years and in the last six months had a series of incidents of vandalism, as Sales Manager Andy Lockey explains: &quo...
From the right Product Manager Stefan Poulsen, Branch Manager, Business Brian Soencksen; and PROTECT's Account Manager Peter Moellerhøj with one of the redesigned Fog CannonsAs more and more companies choose to expand the existing alarm system and protect their valuables with fog security, Dansikring Direct has chosen a new supplier of Fog Cannons. The choice fell on Danish PROTECT, who already provides fog security equipment to most of the world.'PROTECT produces the best Fog Cannons'The...
Temple Security major provider of security services to the transportation sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has strengthened its credentials as a major provider of security services to the transportation sector by securing Link-up Version 2 (v.2), the latest version of the de facto standard for qualifying suppliers to the rail industry.The original Link-up accreditation provided a single common registration and audit process for suppliers, shared by the UK rail industry. Link-u...
Takex beams was final decision by CSGTakex were recently contacted by CSG Fire and Security for advice on a new installation they where commencing where reliability in a harsh environment was paramount.CSG made the decision that due to this fact, active infrared beams would be the preferred option as external PIR's would be unsuitable. After speaking with Jerry about this project, Takex were able to modify our flagship HF series Quad beam, and provide a new model PB-IN-HF/KH specifica...
Chubb installed an integrated CCTV and intruder alarm system to protect James Bond MuseumImpressive cars, gadgets and guns owned by the world's most famous fictional secret agent are being protected by equally sophisticated alarm systems and cameras from Chubb Security. Chubb is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).The props are housed in the world's first museum dedicated to the films of James Bond, opened on the 100th anniversary of Bond producer Albe...
The ASL Safety & Security system improves audibility of train platform announcements Conventional noise sensing equipment at transport hubs takes a crude sample of background activity before the broadcast and cannot adjust for varying background noise. ASL's dynamic Ambient Noise Sensing (ANS) system uses digital signal processing to distinguish ambient noise from the announcement and continuously optimise the volume level. This ability to address the familiar prob...
The Shougang Group, Caofeidian Coal Wharf and the Ore Wharf are all customers of Zenitel Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, is pleased to confirm its contribution to Caofeidian, mapped to become China's largest steel production base by 2010. Uniquely, the site has been designated as a model for the country's environment friendly industrial base and is set to recycle 99.5 percent of its solid waste and 99.7 percent o...
African prison uses ioimage's video analytics to detect potential escapeesioimage, the pioneer of intelligent video appliances, announced that Botswana's Department of Correctional Services has installed ioimage video analytics at its First Offenders Correctional Facility in Gabarone, Botswana to control the movement of prisoners and reduce the number of inmate incidents. The prison, which measures 22,500 sqm, needed a reliable and accurate perimeter protection solution that would integrate with...
Important library archive made safe by Siemens technologySiemens Building Technologies has designed and installed a complete safety and security solution for one of the oldest and most important library archives in the world.Siemens has supplied a fully interoperable system comprising intruder detection, video surveillance, fire detection and a danger management system to protect Bibliotheca Albertina, the main building of the University Library in Leipzig, one of the oldest German u...
BMW Park Lane, world's most prestigious car dealership groups installed ADPRO FastTraceThe challenge BMW Park Lane is one of the world's most prestigious car dealership groups, so the company was only willing to consider a highly reliable and sophisticated security system with a fi rst-class reputation to guard its high profile London sites.However, BMW Park Lane had to ensure that any system complemented its existing network, providing a cost effective and practical solution....
Intellio intelligent cameras secure The Hugo Boss store in Zagreb The security system of Hugo Boss store in Zagreb is equipped with intelligent retail functionality developed by Hungarian manufacturer Intellio. Debuting in the fashion industry, the intelligent security system not only sends alerts in case of security events, but is also capable of tracking customers' paths and counts traffic inside a retail facility. The new retail solutions may become a landmark step.A system li...
Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in DohaIndigoVision's complete IP Video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 5-star, 350 room, 26-floor hotel is housed in a futuristic building located at the entrance to the prestigious West Bay Area, a booming trade district, only 15 minutes drive from Doha International Airport.The 116 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's...
Videoswitch digital video recorders have been installed in forty Nando's restaurants The Videoswitch DVRs are part of a sophisticated CCTV system installed by Abel Alarm Co. Ltd within Nando's restaurants to assist them in creating a safe and secure environment for staff and customers.Nando's are the UK's fastest growing restaurant chain, famous for flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken. Nandos' management work hard to create a family orientated atmosphere in their restaurants and see CCTV...
United Security Alarm, Inc. implemented the video analytics system to perform automated video surveillance. MATE-Intelligent Video, the technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems and video analytics announces today that it provided its Trigger - a video detection unit as a part of a CCTV system upgrade for Pellerin-Milnor, the world's renowned laundry machinery manufacturer. The system upgrade was performed by United Security Alarm, Inc. - a leading system...
