Hotels, leisure & entertainment security applications - Case studies

AXIS Q1755 network camera is an ideal solution for securing areas where clear images and greater detail are requiredMissionFollowing an unfortunate incident during a tense match with a rival team, Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club decided it needed to review its current and future safety requirements. The club is extremely proud of its family-friendly atmosphere and its well-behaved fans and wanted to take steps to ensure that it maintained this reputation. The club decided to deploy...

Video surveillance system by Dallmeier ensures undiluted gambling entertainment at the CasinoThe charm of the twenties serves as the setting for high rollers at the Casino Locarno. The casino takes its guests back in time and invites them to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the roaring twenties. A state-of-the-art video surveillance system by German CCTV/IP expert Dallmeier ensures undiluted gambling entertainment.Since 2003, the Casino Locarno has been offering Grands Jeux in an e...

SALTO Systems supplied access control products and stand-alone locks using RFID Mifare cardsThe Theatre Royal Stratford East opened in 1884, and since then it has undergone many changes including the restoration of its beautiful Victorian-era auditorium to provide seating for up to 460 people on three levels. The refurbishment project provided the theatre with both technical facilities and public areas fit for the 21st century.Its latest upgrade plan is to improve security in key areas of the bu...

The refurbishment of the Theatre allowed it to move to an IP based CCTV solutionThe Belgrade Theatre was the first civic theatre to be built after the war and was opened in March 1958 as part of a large-scale re-development of the City of Coventry. Now an English heritage grade II listed building, the Belgrade Theatre took its name in recognition and thanks for a gift of timber from the Yugoslav city of Belgrade that was used in the construction of the auditorium. Holding 866 seats in its two-ti...

The management set out demanding requirements for the CCTV system which were met by IndigoVisionExcalibur City, a themed shopping and entertainment complex in the Czech Republic, has deployed IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution to enhance the security for its customers and staff. The new upgrade has transformed the surveillance operation, having replaced poor-performing analogue/DVR equipment with a distributed network-based digital video system.Excalibur City is situated near to Znojm...

 The Casino evaluated various IP video systems before finally finding the right solution with IndigoVisionChinook Winds Casino Resort, Oregon, is an excellent example of how a gaming surveillance operation has been transformed following the installation of a digital IP video solution. The surveillance revolution was achieved when an end-to-end integrated 500-camera system from IndigoVision was deployed to replace the ageing analogue/VCR equipment. The system was installed by IndigoVision's...

Using NVT's PVD technology saved money as there was no need to install fused spurs at each camera pointEpsom Downs Racecourse is the home of one of the most iconic events in the British sporting and social calendar - The Derby Festival. Each year horses and riders travel from countries across the globe to test themselves against the historic course, with the event attracting thousands of fans. With crowds of over 20,000 attending each day, the course's security managers use a CCTV network consis...

 Users report that Hikvision's H.264 cards make minimal demands on their computer systemsHikvision's H.264 compression cards are being used in Florida at Universal Studios, an amusement park themed on the entertainment industry where six million visitors a year are invited to 'ride the movies.' The dual-stream video compression cards from the HCI series are part of custom-assembled PC-based recorders monitoring camera footage across a leisure site that includes the world's biggest McDonald'...

The video surveillance system comprises 48 FlexiDome cameras The prestigious new Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Istanbul has chosen to rely on just one major supplier for its fire alarm, PA/emergency evacuation and CCTV installations - Bosch Security Systems. The 262-room hotel is located in a triangular area bordered by Istanbul International Airport, and congress, fair and exhibition centres. In this ideal location, the hotel naturally attracts a lot of guests, and the owners were determined to m...

 Hikvision megapixel cameras offer a high-resolution video preview of 1600 x 1200 pixels or 1280 x 720 pixelsThe 5-star Atlantic Palace Hotel in Agadir, Morocco, features a 24-hour casino that offers slot machines, roulette and many forms of poker including tournament play. The casino is Morocco's premier gambling venue with an international restaurant overlooking the games rooms. Gamblers are attracted to the progressive jackpots of the machines and the country's only bingo hall. The casin...

 Three Panasonic WV-NW960 series fully functional dome cameras were used for the competitionOften described by players and fans as golf's greatest prize, Turnberry golf course in Scotland's Firth of Clyde was the location for the 09' Open Golf Championship. It is not the first time that the area has witnessed golf history in the making as the weathered terrains of Scotland's Ayrshire coastline have welcomed some of the most celebrated players in history and their devoted fans in a variety o...

  IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution is installed at the Mohican North Star Casino in Wisconsin, USAIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution is at the heart of a ground-breaking integrated IP-security system at the Mohican North Star Casino in Wisconsin, USA. As part of a major security upgrade, IndigoVision's partner Reliable Security Services has designed and installed a casino-wide solution that integrates CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and panic alarms over an IP n...

  Milestone most advanced IP video surveillance is installed at Northern Europe's biggest casinoMoney is always changing hands with the thousands of guests who visit the largest casino in Northern Europe, Casino Copenhagen. And when money is in focus, so is security. Both security and service are taken very seriously at this casino, so they have installed the most advanced IP video surveillance platform to ensure the safety of both guests and employees. There is plenty to keep track of...

Albacete Velocity Circuit chose Honeywell video products as they gave the best image qualityThe clientThe Albacete Velocity Circuit, originally called "La Torrecica", opened to the public in 1990 with motorcycle races taking place in a specifically created race circuit.The history of the circuit dates back to the period before the Spanish Civil War. During the 1950s, various different motorcycles were introduced as well as sidecars that raced on the city's ring road and later in the pa...

Zodo gains scalable, data archive to support growing video surveillance system with Overland's productsZodo's-Bowling & Beyond is one of the busiest bowling centres on the West Coast, boasting 24 lanes, an arcade, pro shop as well as a full-service, highly popular restaurant and bar. After the Goleta, California-based facility was purchased by Kinko's Inc. founder, chairman and avid bowler Paul Orfalea along with other Kinko's executives, the business was transformed into a 25,000-square foo...

 Milestone XProtect™ open platform IP video management software is in use at Pan Pacific hotels Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is the technology of choice for Pan Pacific Hotels Group when it comes to ensuring the safety of their customers."Being a people-centric business, comfort and life safety issues are foremost for us. We have always had a high focus on security in terms of insuring a very robust life protection infrastruct...

 Hikvision network CCTV units are in use at the Casino Agadir Atlantic PalaceCasinos present CCTV manufacturers and integrators with some of the sternest challenges of any sector. The venues demand exceptional optical performance with widely varying fields of view needed from cameras operating under divergent lighting conditions across card tables, roulette wheels and gaming machines. Footage must be of a quality that will satisfy evidential demands from the venue, the judiciary and re...

The hybrid surveillance solution combined analogue video, fibre optics  and EthernetInfinova recently announced that analogue video, fibre and Ethernet have been combined to create a best-in-class hybrid surveillance solution for the 222-acre Nanjing Olympic Sports Center, one of China's largest. The sports complex consists of several best-in-class public sports venues including a large multipurpose stadium with a capacity of 80,000, an indoor gymnasium with a capacity of 15,000, an aq...

Allegria Hotel and Spa tries to maintain highest levels of safety and securityRunning a hotel is a complicated business; there's a reason why hospitality management is a course of study at many dedicated schools and institutions of higher learning. Besides all the staffing issues across a broad spectrum of services and attending to a multitude of guest needs, you must also ensure the safety and security of all involved. And if your location is a beachfront resort on Long Island, it's magnified e...

Club's Grace Road ground deploys advanced CCTV and PA technology from Bosch Security SystemsWhen Leicestershire County Cricket Club was looking for an upgrade to its existing CCTV system, it turned to local fire and security specialist Squirealarms Limited. Squirealarms designed, commissioned and installed an integrated wireless CCTV and communications system for the club's Grace Road ground, featuring advanced CCTV and PA technology from Bosch Security Systems.Grace Road is a 6,500 capacit...

The German House in Vancouver will employ contactless smart card technology from LEGICSecure and convenient access to German House during the Winter Games 2010 will be provided by an access control system based on the contactless LEGIC advant technology. The "German House" at the Olympic Winter Games is the meeting point for athletes, advisers, officials, journalists and visitors from the worlds of business and politics around the German Olympic team. Personalised cards for u...

SALTO Systems' XS4 access control solution deployed at Moonee Valley Racecourse Moonee Valley racecourse is one of the busiest horse racing venues in Australia and is located just 6 km from Melbourne's Central Business District. Hosting thoroughbred horse race meetings and many functions and events, it is home to the Moonee Valley Racing Club's flagship event the "Tatts Cox Plate" which is Australasia's premier weight for age race.As one of Australia's premier sports locations, th...

Melbourne Cricket Ground deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solutionGenetec announced recently that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia has selected and successfully deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solution to protect the historic sporting venue and the 100,000 sports enthusiasts who visit the stadium on a regular basis.With a circumference of 1.2 km, the MCG is considered the eighth l...

IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at Grand Canyon West Resort, ArizonaAn innovative wireless surveillance system is helping to cut crime and provide a safe and secure environment for visitors to the Grand Canyon West Resort, Arizona. IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at multiple sites, providing an integrated surveillance solution across a wide area. Grand Canyon West is a popular tourist destination on the west side of the Ca...

Genetec's Omnicast selected as the managing platform at Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter GamesGenetec announced recently that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, as the managing platform for the perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Omnicast is intended to be used in conjunction with other state-of-the-art security technology to secure...

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma deploys approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillanceIQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, recently announced that the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has deployed or plans to deploy approximately 1200 IQeye HD megapixel cameras for surveillance of high-value areas at four of its casinos, including gaming floors and tables, cashier windows and cash countin...

Leicester Tigers deploys access control technology, designed and installed by APT SkidataSophisticated people access control technology, designed and installed by APT Skidata, is helping fans of the Leicester Tigers gain a speedy and safe entry to the ground on matchdays­ and avoid the problem of bottlenecks at the turnstiles.The Premiership rugby club, which plays its home games at Welford Road, has already successfully used the technology in a match against the Newcastle Falcons. The...

Brazilian Condominium Community installs VIVOTEK IP surveillance systemMissionSecurity awareness has been at the forefront of Brazil's priorities since winning as the host country of the Olympic Summer Games in 2016. Not simply the government, but ordinary citizens are also increasingly emphasising security in their home country. To this end, a residential community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, recently took advice from Alpha-Digi, VIVOTEK's Brazilian distributor, and decided to install a VIVOTEK IP Su...

SiPass access control systems help ensure the highest security standards at Atlantis, The PalmIntegrated solutions are ideally suited to the hotel environment.  Security can be integrated within a building management system (BMS) which is able to monitor and control a wide range of elements in the event of an emergency, from the opening of fire doors and smoke extraction vents to the automated activation of video surveillance systems to locate the source of the danger. At Atlantis, The Palm...