Hotels, leisure & entertainment security applications - Case studies
The Glasgow Science Centre, one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions, has upgraded their ageing analogue/VCR CCTV system with IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video solution. The 49 camera system, which was installed by IndigoVision's local partner SCS Security Design, has transformed the Centre's surveillance operation. Commenting on the success of the project Steve Ross, the Centre's Exhibition and Technical Services Manager said: "Glasgow Science Centre has...
Being able to relax at a resort in your free time entails feeling safe. That's why the Spirit Mountain Casino, located in the state of Oregon in the USA, wanted to ensure the quality and reliability of its surveillance system as it started to expand in early 2007. Network challenge The gaming facility planned to enhance its complex with an array of event/entertainment centres, conference rooms, and administrative offices as well as a youth centre, all of which would encompass more than 1...
When the need arose for Cannons Health Club to ensure a DDA solution for its main entrance doors for its outlet in Northampton, they turned to Alpro (part of IEC Ltd.) to provide an access solution that fitted the bill.Two sets of external aluminium doors were automated by the use of Alpro "Swift" automatic door operators, along with all the necessary key switches and accessories to complete the project. The doors open and close upon command and the management of the health centre are...
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,...
Originally built in 1996, the Palacio do Gelo is one of the largest shopping centres in Portugal and in 2006 underwent a complete renovation with sports, health and conference facilities, in addition to the traditional collection of stores. The renovation sought to create a retail hub in the developing area of the country, aimed at increasing the size and the number of services offered by the mall while improving the retail experience for customers. Hundreds of additional staff were employed and...
One of the biggest facilities of this kind in the greater area of Lisbon (Portugal), in Casicais, consists of 12 bowling lanes, 2 floodlit football pitches and 3 Paintball / Gotcha areas. The facility is frequented by about 25,000 visitors per month. The entrances of the buildings are monitored with 7 analogue video cameras. The activities of the 12 display monitors of the bowling lanes are monitored and recorded by the MULTIEYE® Desktop Logger module from the MULTIEYE®-HYBRID recorders...
Visitors to the 2009 Formula One Santander British Grand Prix were protected against the threat of crime by a CCTV system that includes the Dibos DVR recorders and Vipex IP encoders and decoders.The Dibos recorders were specified by West Haddon-based Crimesecure Surveillance Services Ltd, to collate all CCTV images from 16 wireless remote cameras via a local area network (LAN) and monitored on a mobile monitoring centre as well as the local Police authority.This is the second consecutive y...
"With only 10 days to print the tickets before we had to start selling them, we were impressed with the excellent re-transfer printing quality and efficiency of the robust Fargo printers: An average of printing two cards with all the security features in just three minutes," customer said.With the escalating attendance and press coverage of the 2008 Miss Universe competition in Vietnam, and the expected attendance of more than 18,000 spectators, the organization's top priority was to i...
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...
The refurbished Langham, London boasts a hi-tech infrastructure with PA/VA systems from TOA London hotels don't come much more historic or prestigious than The Langham, London in Portland Place at the top of Regent Street, London. Opened in 1865 as Europe's first ‘Grand Hotel' and reopened in June 2009 after an £80 million refurbishment, it is the flagship hotel of Langham Hotels International. Beneath the Victorian splendour of its fabric, however, the...
Bosch DiBos CCTV system protects Glastonbury Festival from the threat of crime including theftMore than 170,000 festival-goers at Glastonbury have been protected from the threat of crime including theft thanks to a CCTV system that relies on Bosch DiBos DVRs.The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts is the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world. The festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features dance, comedy, theatre,...
The upgraded security system at Goodwood Festival of Speed relies on Bosch DiBos DVRs More than 150,000 motorsport fans have been better safeguarded from the potential threat of crime, including theft and vandalism, thanks to a CCTV system that relies on Bosch DiBos DVRs.The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles, held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. It was started in 1993 by the present Earl of March in order to bring...
Paxton Access' Net2 now controls access on 82 doors for over 1000 users across SIV's venuesAs one of the largest sport, leisure and entertainment companies in Europe, Sheffield International Venues (SIV) now operates 14 venues in Sheffield alone. This includes the English Institute of Sport, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Don Valley Stadium.The nature of these facilities means they are open to the public every day of the week. Tony Hancock, SIV's Security Systems Technician says: &q...
ACTi's camera, the excellent video quality and high resolution meet the requirement of Cooter's BrownCooter Brown's has been a popular bar since 1977, which located in the historic Riverbend section of Uptown New Orleans. Cooter Brown's proudly serves over 400 brands of domestic and imported bottled beers. It's also well-known for its Sports Events. The bar is equipped with 15 wide-screen televisions, including an all-sports satellite system for its customers to enjoy the sports and the beer at...
Genetec recently installed an integrated security solution Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in USAGenetec recently announced that the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Alabama, United States, has completed the installation of an integrated security solution which includes both Omnicast video surveillance and Synergis access control. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel was recently rebuilt as a top-of-the-line entertainment and resort complex, and Genetec's IP-based unified solutions were chosen to ma...
MOBOTIX is providing 3 cameras and an ExtIO for Bernt Lüchtenborg's sail2Horizons projectBernt Lüchtenborg, a former building contractor from Brake in Germany, has some big ideas: To sail around the world, twice, alone and without setting foot on land - he calls his project sail2Horizons.As if sailing around the world twice was not ambitious enough, after the first circumnavigation ("sailing with the wind, as a warm-up," as he flippantly refers to it), he plans to turn around...
The Honeywell video solution effectively monitors an important heritage siteThe Royal Armouries Museum is housed in a multi-million pound purpose-built complex located at the heart of the £150m Clarence Dock development in Leeds city centre.The museum is home to the national collection of arms and armour, which comprises over 70,000 examples of arms, armour and artillery dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. It includes the royal armours of the Tudor and Stuart kings, and arms an...
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...
SALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel PenangSALTO Systems have been awarded the contract to provide access control for the new Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the latest luxury hotel in SE Asia. The installation will be carried out by local SALTO business partner Deltaprise, who will supply a fully integrated access control solution to the hotel, which opens for business on 19 September.Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi in Penang, the new h...
The basic objective of the project is to improve TAB Gida's human resources managementThe clientTAB Gida is the national brand owner of Burger King in Turkey. The company recently increased its overall share by introducing two new brands: Sbarro under pizza fast food in 2007 and Popeye’s under chicken fast food in 2008. With the inclusion of these outlet numbers the company increased its total outlet numbers in Turkey from 156 in 2006 to 217 in 2007.By 2007, the company operated 3 brands a...
NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System protects Gran CasinoKeeping an eye on the multifaceted aspects of a casinoTo provide protection for the integrity of both clients and employees, Gran Casino deploys the NUUO surveillance system in all sectors of the complex, such as the Gaming Space, Cash registers, parking lot, hotel, etc. Video Surveillance is the backbone to security and control of this complex. NUUO NVR surveillance system with NUUO Central Management System (C...
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...
Andel's Hotel Lodz adopt VIVOTEK IP surveillance solutions to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties MissionAndel's Hotel Lodz is a 4-star deluxe design hotel in Lodz, Poland's second largest city. Conveniently located in the city center and on the grounds of the Manufaktura art and culture center, the hotel offers a perfect environment for vacation or business conference. In order to maintain hotel security and protect hotel properties, the manager planned to install a survei...
City Inn Manchester now has a high-quality, advanced surveillance system from AxisMissionFollowing 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...
Bosch's Praesideo solution replaces outdated PA system in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg Introduction Any public building or enclosed space where a large number of people gather in high concentration is subject to strict safety regulations, primarily in connection with fire detection, alarm and evacuation. A prime example is a theatre in which public address is an essential element in the mandatory fire detection and alarm system. This article briefly describes the Praeside...
Cortech Developments have provided an integrated software solution for Museum of LondonCortech Developments have provided an integrated software solution for Museum of London, one of the world's largest history museums, as part of a large scale security project installed by Quadrant Security Group."The protection of the Museum collections and the safety of our staff and visitors are of paramount importance" said Steven Cox, Head of Facilities and Security for the Museum. "We care...
The extensive range of CCTV equipment offered by Siemens deployed at Preston North End ClubThe challengeProviding effective security for football grounds is a complex task in which closed-circuit television plays a central role. On match days, the major challenges are to ensure crowd safety, to provide early warning of potential problems before they have time to escalate and, wherever possible, to identify potential miscreants before they even enter the ground.Even on non-match days, football gr...
The Dorchester's surveillance security enhanced with Milestone, ACTi and Axis security productsThe challengesThe constant traffic of guests, staff and deliveries demands vigilant attention. High-profile clients like celebrities, diplomats, politicians, royalty, business leaders and society patrons have heightened concerns about their safety. Paparazzi and fans, tourist groups seeing local sights, concerts in the park or demonstrations in the city streets can add more activity for the securi...
Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...
IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournamentIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournament in Buenos Aires to provide security surveillance throughout the event. Copa Telmex is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in Latin America and is an ATP World Tour 250 series event. The competition is staged every year on clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club loca...
