Remote monitoring security applications - Case studies

Holliday Wharf & Canal Wharf in Central Birmingham is a bustling apartment complex of 143 properties and home to 400 residents. The development is located in a region that has experienced rapid growth and redevelopment, with a surge in new bars and restaurants opening, and new student accommodation also housed in the area.  Safety of residents The management group perceived the growth complex was facing rising security concerns With the recent influx of nightlife, hospitality outlet...

American Veterans Security (AVS), a local pioneer providing comprehensive security solutions with over 30 years of experience, serves various clients, including commercial, residential, industrial, construction sites, and automotive sectors. AVS specialises in security monitoring and live interactive video services. AVS’s mission is to offer its clients reliable, scalable, and cost-effective security solutions while maintaining a high standard of service to meet the unique needs of its c...

In response to the growing demand for enhanced security at renewable energy sites, Jacksons Fencing has recently completed the installation of 443 meters of EuroGuard® Flatform twin wire mesh fencing at a battery storage facility in the UK. As the UK accelerates its shift towards a sustainable energy grid, securing battery energy storage systems (BESS) is essential for ensuring energy security. This project represents a crucial step in protecting the infrastructure needed for a renewable fu...

Motorola Solutions announced that Lancashire Police will deploy the M500 in-car video solution across its entire fleet of vehicles. The new video solution observes the vehicle’s environment from multiple viewpoints to provide officers with real-time awareness of their surroundings, whilst capturing video evidence that can provide accurate incident documentation to aid investigations. Motorola Solutions M500 "Police officers face unpredictable challenges and fast-movi...

Reliable identity verification is an unwavering requirement at mission-critical checkpoints such as border crossings. Oftentimes, however, this involves slow manual processes that create a ripple effect of inefficiency and security risks. Passengers endure long wait times leading to frustration, fatigue and dissatisfaction. Indonesia Immigration recognised this strain on travellers moving through its destinations — specifically in one of the region’s busiest locations: the internati...

Wire bonding is a key process in semiconductor production. Extremely fine wires with diametres of 15 to 75 micrometres create tiny electrical connections between a semiconductor chip and other components. The distances between the bond wires are often less than 100 micrometres.  Wire bonding Any deviation, however small, can lead to connection errors. Wire bonding therefore requires the highest precision and forms the basis for producing high-performance electronics, which are used in man...

Corsight AI's facial intelligence technology, in collaboration with Digital Barriers, has enabled Essex Police to recognise faces both in real-time and during retrospective investigations. Digital Barriers, known for its patented AI-based video codec and secure edge platform, specialises in delivering live cellular video solutions for a range of scenarios, including military operations in Afghanistan, securing royal and presidential events, and the Olympics. Facial intelligence technology To...

With the common goal of improving security and emergency response in the event of a critical incident, community members in Livingston County have deployed technology that turns their standard security cameras into a powerful resource for 911 Emergency Communications Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals).   Response time “It’s all about response time: The key to saving lives, curtailing damage, and rapidly resolving an emergency of any kind–whether it’s...

LATINA Construction and Drilling needs to maximise staff safety and site security on the La Santa Maria oil drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. To achieve this, they have implemented a Hikvision solution featuring explosion-proof cameras equipped with deep learning algorithms for perimeter protection and fire detection. This system provides real-time alerts to the security team for swift incident response. Challenge: Maximising security and safety High value of hydrocarbon products m...

Oskar Strøm, a renowned expedition pioneer, heads film expeditions in Svalbard. These expeditions focus on documenting polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat. To capture unique footage, the film crew lives in extreme conditions: enduring very low temperatures, residing in small sleeping pods, and positioning themselves near polar bears. Strøm required a solution to secure the camp and protect his team and valuable equipment from polar bears wandering around searching for...

Intellicene, the pioneer in intelligent security management platforms announced that Cass County, Iowa, has deployed the Intellicene Symphia mobile dispatch and response communication platform to enhance emergency operations and drive more informed, rapid response across the region. EMS challenges Cass County, a rural area encompassing 565 square miles of primarily agricultural land, has faced recent challenges in providing timely emergency medical services (EMS) due to decreased volunteers an...

HID®, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced that Baiduri Bank, a member of Baiduri Bank Group and the largest conventional bank in Brunei Darussalam, has implemented the HID Approve™ powered by the HID Authentication Platform across its consumer and corporate banking platforms, offering a single trusted authentication source for customer identity.  Protecting customer identity "HID is thrilled to partner with Baiduri Bank to enhance its...

Located in the French suburb of Talence near Bordeaux, within a 15-hectare estate, the Centre for Resources, Expertise, and Sports Performance (CREPS) of Bordeaux is a local public training institution specialising in sports and youth training. The institution, which hosts nearly 450 athletes across 25 training areas, chose Hanwha Vision and its cameras to assist coaches in the training and preparation of athletes. The objective Enhancing athlete performance with video analysis  The CRE...

Up-to-date and accurate maps of the waterways are a prerequisite for safe and efficient shipping in Germany. Authorities such as the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, but also private harbour operators, are obliged to provide these in an up-to-date form at all times. The main reason for this is to avoid accidents caused by an incorrect or outdated card. This includes the classification of federal waterways, their kilometres, existing locks, lifting and barrages, other surrounding water...

Matsuo Sake Brewery in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, is one of the historic breweries in Japan. Since its founding by the seventh generation head, Matsuo Sake Brewery has been producing sake in the Arita region, which has been blessed with clear water and abundant nature for over 150 years.  Cloud-based security In the pursuit of operational excellence, Matsuo Sake Brewery embarked on a transformation journey on physical security by utilising VIVOTEK’s cloud-based security service -...

Revader Security was selected by safety & security specialists North to provide over 75 re-deployable CCTV cameras to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham as part of their contract to upgrade the council’s public space CCTV network. Revader’s re-deployable CCTV cameras are all-in-one professional surveillance solutions that combine an HD camera, recording, onboard storage and wireless transmission in a single compact unit. Fleet of re-deployable cameras They can operat...

Arana Security, a specialist in providing end-to-end security systems for businesses, has chosen Custom Consoles control room desks for a major client in the manufacturing sector. The project includes a main desk and supervisor’s desk from the Custom Consoles SteelBase series plus a MediaWall and auxiliary furniture. Arana Security was founded in 2013 to serve a growing market of smart card solutions and security systems. In 2015 it started to move towards providing clients with the advan...

Omnilert, a pioneer in active shooter solutions, announced that it has integrated Omnilert Gun Detect with the Hanwha Vision Wisenet WAVE video management software (VMS) to provide a complete solution for gun violence and active shooters that can help save lives in the event a gunman comes onto a customers' facilities. Wisenet WAVE VMS is a software platform for IP video surveillance applications that detects, streams, records, and analyses live video from connected IP cameras and networked vide...

Founded in 1913, the family-owned company CLAAS is one of the world's renowned manufacturers of agricultural machinery. Headquartered in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, the company is the European market pioneer in combine harvesters. CLAAS is the sole world market pioneer in the major product group of self-propelled forage harvesters, as well as pioneering in agricultural technology with tractors, agricultural balers and grassland harvesting machines. The product range also includes state-of-the-art...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) has chosen to modernise its surveillance camera system with i-PRO network cameras and recorders. More than 4,000 cameras help the Arkansas DOC oversee 17,000 inmates and 32 facilities. Working closely with system integrator Progressive Technologies, The Arkansas DOC has already replaced approximately 60...

A major European oil and gas company that acquires, explores, produces and supplies chemical and petroleum products had a cybersecurity challenge. Company leadership wanted a better way to quantify and respond to the industry’s increasing levels of cybersecurity risk. Cybersecurity challenges Pioneers were looking for a new way to understand better and improve their company’s OT cybersecurity. As part of this effort, pioneers wanted to compare the company’s current levels...

Burger King is a global chain of fast-food restaurants, founded in 1954 in Miami, Florida. It has since expanded into one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, with thousands of locations spanning over 100 countries. The company is known for its commitment to quality ingredients, innovative menu items, and iconic marketing campaigns. With a steadfast focus on continual improvement and innovation, Burger King remains at the forefront of ensuring a secure dining experience for its cu...

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) Police Department is a full-fledged law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling, investigating, and preventing crime within its jurisdiction. Spanning over 1,200 acres and comprising 900 buildings, UCSD’s campus presents unique challenges for law enforcement. The department’s Communications Division serves as the nerve centre, coordinating responses to emergencies, managing communications, and ensuring coordination among officers....

An end-to-end IDIS video solution has overcome performance, quality, and affordability challenges that had hampered public space surveillance in Bristol city centre. The upgrade, which tackled a growing list of problems including degraded picture quality, unreliable transmission and data storage, and poor usability, has been completed at Temple Quay and Glass Wharf by KIS Fire & Security.   GDPR-compliant video surveillance The successful project is enabling significant operatio...