Industrial & commercial security applications - Case studies

ADFC will be making use of the Sky-Walker Integration Platform for their surveillance needsAbu Dhabi, the richest city in the world, is growing every nanosecond. Due for completion this year is the Financial Centre, also known as Sowwah Square. This enormous project contains no less than 460,000 square metres of built up area, divided between four office towers, the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, retail space and parking space. Both Entelec as manufacturer and Site Technology as system provider are p...

Pointer installed 14 Panasonic i-Pro WV-NP240 Series cameras covering the cooperage's cask storage areaOne of the largest producers of Scotch whisky, Edrington Group, operates from a number of locations around Scotland that cover every facet of Scotch whisky production, including distilling, blending and bottling. One of the vital elements in the whisky production process is the continual supply and maintenance of oak casks used to mature the company's products. This task is undertaken at the Gr...

Operators manage the system via Panasonic's WV-CU650 system controller and separate joystickA subsidiary of GM Corporation, Vauxhall Motors is a major force in the international car industry. Widely acclaimed as a leader in innovative and progressive vehicle design, UK production is concentrated at its state-of-the-art Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire, where it employs 2,200 workers manufacturing 185,000 vehicles a year. The expansive 440-acre site contains comprehensive vehicle manufacturing ha...

A total of 26 VIVOTEK IP7131 network cameras were installed around Manipal's production facilityIndia's Manipal Press sought a CCTV surveillance system to monitor the production process as well as employee activities. VIVOTEK's system integrator in India helped Manipal to deploy such a system using VIVOTEK's IP network cameras.SolutionA total of 26 VIVOTEK IP7131 network cameras were installed around Manipal's production facility. The newly launched ST7501, a 32-channel central management softwa...

C-AllView is a vandal resistant, IP67-sealed PTZ cameraLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has helped protect one of Europe's largest solar farms, in Portugal, using its ground-breaking Radar Vision detection system operating alongside rugged C-AllView PTZ surveillance cameras. Working in conjunction with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech), CBC was asked to devise an operationally effective way of securing this large site contain...

BWWB needed a physical perimeter security solution capable of deterring and detecting intruders 24/7Birmingham Water Works BoardThe Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) in Birmingham, Alabama uses the latest technology at its distributed treatment facilities, from which it delivers an average of 100-million gallons of fresh water a day to its customers in five counties. The company consistently meets and exceeds state and federal standards for safety and quality and takes pride in protecting...

Barrett-Jackson has deployed about 30 IQeye HD megapixel cameras IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC has deployed about 30 IQeye HD megapixel cameras to protect both its headquarters and millions of dollars worth of automobiles on display and as they go on the auction block at its four annual "World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™&qu...

Integral to every IP-based CCTV surveillance system are the video servers CustomerEngineering Group Contractors (EGC) (Lebanon) TechnologyIP-based video surveillance networkChallengeProvide an IP-based video streaming solution that incorporates the legacy analogue camera network and a third-party VMS system.SolutionSiqura S-series encodersGoing where you want, when you wantBeing able to move about at any time of day or night is one of the benefits of modern society. Yet our in...

SCCC selected AES Group to provide a turn-key security system using Aimetis intelligent video management softwareCustomer profile In business for more than 30 years, Siam City Cement has played a significant role in Thailand's development as the second largest provider of cement and mortar in the Kingdom. The company manages several commercial buildings, production plants, kilns, and warehouses. As a publicly traded company, Siam City Cement, is committed to delivering value to all stakeholders...

The site is an example of the integration of video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection solutionsCustomer profileSand- & Kieswerke Nowotnik is a major supplier of raw materials for the regional housing and road construction industry. The company has a large sand and gravel facility located in Erftstadt, Germany, to produce high quality aggregates used in a number of local construction projects. The facility houses heavy equipment for processing of the raw material and several...

The site has CCTV, Aimetis software on a PC, and a high-speed DSL connection installed for securityCustomer profileRoyal BAM Group nv is active in the construction and property, civil engineering, public-private partnerships, mechanical and electrical contracting, and consultancy and engineering sectors. With around 30,000 employees, BAM is responsible for the implementation of hundreds of projects every year.Technology & integrationAimetis Symphony™ softwareAnalogue CCTV camerasDSL In...

Aimetis Symphony video analytic algorithms are designed to minimise false alarms in outdoor environmentsCustomer profileSaxony has a 100 year history of being home to automobile and automotive component manufacturing. Volkswagen began manufacturing the Polo model in Zwickau, Saxony in 1990. In 1992 they expanded production to include engines and other automobile components. Today, Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH has daily production rates of 1100 vehicles, producing a total of more than three million Vo...

Through the use of security cameras and remote monitoring, Reid's can verify compliance of safety policiesCustomer profileSince 1978, Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd., has been building communities all over Ontario, Canada. As an industry leader in quality, service, and community philanthropy, Reid's Heritage Homes is the recipient of numerous awards including Tarion's Builder of the Year Award.Technology & integrationAimetis Symphony™ Client and ServerWinnov analogue capture boardPelco Spec...

Aimetis and ACTi to provide a robust IP surveillance solution for TCIE's storage yardsCustomer profile Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sd. Bhd. (TCIE) is a subsidiary of the publicly listed Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd. It is the authorised distributor and manufacturer for Nissan Diesel Motor Co. Ltd, Japan, the Nissan Diesel range of heavy commercial vehicles, in Malaysia. Since the first introduction in 1978, TCIE has produced Nissan diesel trucks and buses as one of the leading makes in Malays...

Ball deployed CCTV, a remote monitoring service, and Aimetis Symphony video management softwareCustomer profileCommercial Ball Construction was founded in 1923 and has become one of the leading general contractors in Ontario, Canada. In the past six years alone, Ball Construction has delivered over half-a-million square feet of industrial and commercial construction.Technology & integrationAimetis Symphony™ softwareVideo capture board in PCCCTV (analogue) camerasResultsSymphony™...

The artec system comprises two MULTIEYE® NET- MX network video recordersBack in the middle of January 2010 the MTN Group, the leading telecommunication service provider in Africa received an artec technologies AG MULTIEYE® HDTV video surveillance system for its data centre in Cameroon. The objective target of MTN Cameroon was to monitor the whole premises as well as the entries and the exits and all server rooms with as few high resolution network cameras as possible. For this reaso...

Milestone's IP is operating with MobiDEOS MobileCamViewer for mobile access to video surveillanceAt Goodwill Industries locations in Illinois, Milestone Systems XProtect™ open platform IP video management software is operating with MobiDEOS MobileCamViewer for mobile access to video surveillance and remote video on their BlackBerries, to monitor and reduce shrinkage. The solution is also a tool for safety and employee training, with the Milestone platform enabling investigations of innovat...

All door readers are equipped with biometric access as well as a keypad for entering a PIN numberBrivo Systems LLC, the leader in Software as a Service applications for security management, announced that MaximumASP and its sister company MaximumColo have deployed a Brivo OnSite SE/XE™ solution for upgraded access control capabilities in their co-location and managed hosting facility. MaximumASP, a Web-hosting firm located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a recipient of the prestigious 2009 Mic...

The amplifiers employed are ASL's M400 rack-mounted telemetry transmission unitsASL Safety & Security have supplied a high-integrity building evacuation system (BES) to Sellafield Ltd at the company's nuclear processing facility in Cumbria. Sellafield currently performs multiple tasks geared towards decommissioning the UK's nuclear legacy as well as fuel recycling, manufacture and waste management. As a key safety system at this nuclear-licensed site, the equipment is required to be entirely...

The annual servicing of the fire alarm is carried out across two days, with thorough checks on alarm panelsHever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's infamous second wife, is kept safe from the threat of fire thanks to an alarm servicing contract with Chubb Fire. Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation.The oldest part of Hever Castle dates back to 1270 and consisted of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. This was converted into a...

Scan Computer implemented Arecont's IP-based, high resolution video surveillance system at their head office One of the many strengths of a megapixel video surveillance camera is its capability to capture the minute detail in a scene, which can then be used in forensic analysis and as solid evidence in criminal proceedings. This was the objective for Scan Computer International, one of Europe's largest independent technology suppliers, when they implemented a new IP-based, high resolution v...

If an unauthorised person accesses a secure area, the building security sub-systems are immediately activatedA stunning addition to the Middle East skyline, the new Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates stands more than 2,700 feet high and features a sophisticated security management system developed by Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings.EMAAR Properties, the owner of Burj Khalifa, selected a...

Intereuropa decided to introduce a centralised system and extend access control to cover more locations Before implementing the Time&Space solution, working time management in Intereuropa was organised by individual units, meaning that a comprehensive overview of data for the entire company was not available. Moreover, some departments entered time by hand, which did not only make the task of the payroll calculation department difficult and time consuming, but also increased the possibility...

An effective and robust access control system is a key requirement of any building with multiple tenantsSecure wireless technology is boosting security for one of Asia Pacific's leading providers of innovative workplace solutions and serviced office services.Compass Offices, which operates fully furnished high quality business centres with serviced office space, meeting rooms and virtual office facilities from 4 locations in Hong Kong and 2 locations in Singapore, is making use of innovativ...

Images from the CCTV help engineers quickly pinpoint problem areas in the machine control programmeCompact cameras survive the elementsWith several company-owned facilities and a network of global suppliers, Boeing Research and Technology is responsible for the implementation of advanced machining technology for commercial airplanes. Conditions inside the machines are brutal - cutters are bombarded with coolant, and chips from the titanium and aluminium parts fly at high velocities. Th...

Spica's access control system allows Lafarge continuous access to employees' presence/absenceLafarge Cement d. d., Trbovlje cement works is a part of the international Lafarge group, the world's largest manufacturer of building materials. They employ 90,000 people in over 76 countries. In 2007 their turnover totalled 17.6 billion Euros, generating 1.9 billion Euros of profit. The Trbovlje cement works has been operating since 1876, and was taken over by Lafarge Perlmooser AG in 2002 - successful...

Six SID-560s were installed where cameras needed to face directly towards glazed areasLeading broadband supplier TalkTalk's new London head office building is being protected by a sophisticated CCTV system designed and installed by security specialists Keyways.The new building was acquired by TalkTalk as part of the process of the planned demerger from Carphone Warehouse and as a result 850 TalkTalk personnel have moved into the seven storey building situated in Evesham Street, W11.According to...

Optex's detectors comply with the British Standard for Detector Activated Remotely Monitored CCTV systemsThe full range of Optex detectors has been installed at 70 Ford Direct forecourts across the country, resulting in a 60 percent reduction in false alarms.The showrooms have been blighted by the nuisance of false alarm activations for many years, until Andy Bromley, Operations Director at P&R Fire and Security, was approached to investigate the problem.Having worked successfully with Optex...

The video surveillance systems controlled by Intellio System Software allow the retrieval of events in secondsIntellio Ltd, known for its face recognition retail customer analysis software as well as its intelligent video content analytics technology, deployed the surveillance systems of recently opened Euro Mini Storage sites in Hungary and Romania. The software background of the nearly 40 Intellio cameras operating in both countries allows the extremely quick retrieval of events. "A very...

Due to Mobotix's innovative Q24 hemispheric camera, Ecl-ips installed only one camera in the main office MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems have released details of an installation of its MOBOTIX CCTV solution which has reduced the cost and complexity while improving security at Droitwich Roofing & Building Specialists Ltd.Droitwich Roofing & Building Specialists has two divisions with one concentrating on aspects of r...