Hotels, leisure & entertainment security applications - Case studies

Airbus has provided reliable and secure radio communications technology to protect the “Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation” in Beijing. 20 heads of state and 1,200 high-level participants from international organisations gathered the last two days to discuss economic development and cooperation in Asia. The Chinese capital’s mission-critical radio network “JustTop” for police and rescue services, based on Airbus Tetra (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) techn...

A security system provided by Hikvision, a provider of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, will help increase security at the iconic Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach, Florida. Holocaust Memorial Founded 27 years ago by a group of community leaders, Holocaust survivors and the children of survivors, the Memorial is sited on two acres and features a series of open-air rooms. Volunteers, including Holocaust survivors, lead tours of the Memorial’s exhibits a...

An access control system was required that would cope with increased levels of hotel staff A London landmark, The Ritz London has been one of the world’s greatest and most renowned hotels since 1906. Minimising crime at the hotel With plans underway to expand The Ritz, staff entrances can often be perceived as an easy option for gaining unauthorised entrance to hotels. An access control system was required that would cope with the increased levels of staff and minimis...

Boon Edam's security entry solution was put to the test from the Ferris wheel’s first go-around Boon Edam, a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, has announced that the gigantic ferris wheel, known as La Perla, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has installed a combination of Boon Edam turnstiles to facilitate secure entry and egress for all visitors to the new attraction. The largest Ferris wheel in South America, La Perla soars 57 metres above the cit...

Château Monfort selected the March Networks Command Enterprise video management solution One of Italy’s grandest hotels has upgraded to a state-of-the-art March Networks video surveillance system. Château Monfort, a five-star hotel located in the centre of Milan, is part of Italy’s luxury Planetaria Hotels chain. Planetaria Group operates four and five-star hotels in some of the country’s most popular destinations. Video surveillance for events...

The club is able to monitor the entire length of each stand using just two cameras The SCL Tigers club has chosen Panasonic 4K dome camera, the WV-SFV781L, to monitor spectator stands at the ILFISHALLE stadium in Langnau. With 6x optical zoom and true 4K, the club is able to monitor the entire length of each stand using just two cameras. Alongside the 4K technology SCL Tigers also opted for WV-SW598A full HD fixed dome cameras outside the stadium and in areas away from the sp...

Elekta glass entry panels have been installed to minimise visual impact on the iconic architecture Urmet has added to its portfolio of heritage buildings with an installation at the world-famous former BBC Television Centre in White City, London. The 14-acre complex is one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, with a frontage and statues that are known to television viewers around the world. Many features are Grade II-listed and will remain as part of the new re...

New systems were installed as part of an infrastructure upgrade to Carnegie Hall’s Studio Towers Carnegie Hall boasts a history of 125 years as a music venue and Siemens operates as their technology partner for the implementation of fire safety, electronic security and building automation, helping to make this iconic building safer, more secure and more energy efficient. Siemens Arts Programme Not only does Siemens protect Carnegie Hall but the company also supports an...

A reliable vehicle identification system was needed to replace the RFID tagging system used to control vehicle access Private housing estate Nottingham Park Estate Ltd. required a reliable solution for secure vehicle access. The key demand of the end customer was that no RFID tags would be used. Nedap’s ANPR Access HD linked to Nortech’s Norpass3 access control system was chosen because of its security and flexibility. Nottingham Park Estate Limited was formed in...

The Boon Edam door is enclosed in a stylish glass cube, accented with purple neon lighting Boon Edam Inc., a provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced that the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is quite satisfied with the functioning and cost savings of their Boon Edam Tournex revolving door. The Tournex is an example of a classic automatic revolving door and is designed to handle high capacity applications. Addr...

Hayden Ferry Lakeside represents both the promise and challenges inherent in modern, mixed-use development Rising from the banks of Tempe Town Lake on Arizona’s Salt River like the sapphire twin of the Emerald City, Hayden Ferry Lakeside gleams in the region’s perpetual sunlight. Strikingly expansive and modern, the property stands as a testament to the art of the possible next-generation commercial development. A 43-acre, master-planned, mixed-use project in down...

The Matute not only hosts soccer fans from across Peru, it also serves as a destination for global soccer matches The Alianza Lima soccer club, based in Lima, Peru, is one of the most storied soccer teams in South America. As the oldest soccer club in the Peruvian First Division with over 115 years of history, Alianza Lima has been home to many internationally recognised players, including the namesake of the club’s current stadium, famous striker Alejando Villanueva. Th...

The project follows sustainable building practices to minimise its carbon footprint with water-saving technology Multinational property and infrastructure company Lendlease is using IP video entry and access control from Urmet at a 16-storey apartment block and townhouses surrounding the largest park to be built in London for 70 years. Urmet Elektra INOX entry panels South Gardens is part of widespread regeneration at Elephant and Castle in the south-east of the city. T...

Jemez Technology awarded “Technology Innovation Partner of the Year” again by Axis Communications Jemez Technology’s Eagle-i Edge advanced video analytics solution for real-time threat detection and tracking has been deployed as an integral part of the security technology selected by The City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security to protect the more than one million fans expected to experience the 10-day Super Bowl LIVE event at the city&rs...

Siklu’s EH-600TX radios will be used to transmit video surveillance from the Super Bowl LIVE festivities Siklu Inc., a provider of millimeter-wave solutions, announced recently that it has been selected by the city of Houston to provide wireless connectivity for the video surveillance system to be used at Super Bowl LIVE, a 10-day outdoor event in Houston that is expected to draw more than one million visitors as part of the pre-game festivities. Video surveillance at...

Vision Security Services operates as an integrator across access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and barrier systems London Fields is now using ACT’s recently launched ACT365 Cloud-based access control and video management system. The site is a co-working and private offices facility in east London and is run by Work.Life. Members are provided with hot-desking, meeting rooms, visitor greeting service and retreat areas. Work.Life operate additional London pre...

Safety measures include use of Touch Bar two-point panic latches on fire and exit doors Panic hardware from Alpro is being used by Ashington Football Club on a new 250-seater stand and clubhouse at its Woodhorn Lane ground in Northumberland. The spectator and hospitality facilities are part of a wider £74m investment scheme in the town. Touch Bar two-point panic latches Safety measures include use of Touch Bar two-point panic latches from Alpro on fire and exit doors....

Millions of Christians worldwide watch the holy torchlight procession, broadcasted live using ABonAir Wireless technology Millions of Christian believers worldwide watch the holy torchlight procession, broadcasted live from the Upper Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, using ABonAir Wireless technology. The Christian Media Centre, created and sustained by the Custody of the Holy Land, is the fruit of an on-going effort on the part of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries...

Paringdon Sports Club has used monitored CCTV security for its facilities for over 20 years Paringdon Sports Club is a unique venue offering a multitude of sporting, fitness and social activities for the community of Harlow, a town of 90,000 people just north of London, England. The site which was formerly the staff leisure and sports ground for GlaxoSmithkline, was taken over in 2011 to provide its members with the capabilities to improve their health and fitness, learn new s...

The primary purpose of the new Granta system at Ewood Park is to ensure safe exit of spectators from the ground It is a very unusual access control system that is more concerned with exits than entries, that has no security cards or badges and no door readers. This is, however, an accurate description of the system, based on the Granta access control security management system from Vanderbilt, which has just been installed at Ewood Park, the home ground of Blackburn Rovers Foo...

Two models of MOBOTIX IP camera were selected for the wind tunnel, as advised by R. Pierre Digital NEWTON S.r.l. is an independent testing laboratory established in 2000, recognised and certified by international bodies such as Accredia, FIA - Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, SFI-USA, SNELL-USA, Italcert, Istituto Masini, TÜV Rheinland International, TNO and SNCH - Société Nazionale d’Homologation et de Certification for t...

Airbus’s reliable products and services contributed to event’s high security standards Airbus Defence and Space successfully contributed to a safe and smooth performance of the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 24 to 27 November. A company engineer monitored the radio communications system of the Abu Dhabi police at Yas Marina Circuit. Consequently, some 50,000 spectators, the organiser, the drivers as well as their teams benefited from the security through the local...

VIVOTEK, with Sysware Infotech reformulated IP security standards at JW Marriott, Mussoorie Reformulating security standards for hospitality behemoth, JW Marriott, Mussoorie, Walnut Grove Resort and Spa in India, VIVOTEK brings the property at par with security standards prevailing across the globe. Counteracting to high security prerequisites, a leading brand in IP surveillance security, in association with Sysware Infotech, its system integration partner, pivoted the analogu...

The Surveon casino solutions protect the staff and guests from potential threats Involving with activities that take place on the gaming tables, casinos become one of the occasions requiring surveillance systems with advanced technology. While guests take part in the games with excitement, it’s crucial to have every moment closely monitored to avoid potential disputes. With Surveon’s professional casino solutions, including a series of HDR cameras, 5 megapixel fish...

Bolton Wanderers FC installed Vanderbilt CCTV systems supplied by Thorne for over a decade Recently upgraded by security system specialist Thorne Access & Security, the CCTV installation at the Bolton Wanderers football ground, which uses equipment from Vanderbilt Security Products, is not only providing a dependable foundation for all safety and security operations in and around the ground, but is also helping the club to save money. The club, which prides itself in taki...