Retail security applications - Case studies

Over 500 units of Suprema’s BioEntry Plus were deployed onto Carrefour’s new access control and time & attendance system Suprema Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and security, recently announced it provided its fingerprint recognition terminal, BioEntry Plus, to Carrefour Supermarkets in Istanbul, Turkey, for a new system of access control and time & attendance. A total of 500 units were provided by Meyer Inc, a local partner of...

Wavestore's VMS has the ability to connect up to 192 cameras, meeting PMS International’s immediate requirements The client PMS International is the UK's leading importer and distributor of a wide range of consumer products, ranging from toys, Christmas decorations, houseware and stationery to novelties, gardening products, camping equipment and electronic gadgets. Its custom built 500,000 sq ft distribution centre in Basildon, Essex, which was officially opened by the...

Traka’s solution helps to track and monitor vehicles moving between different locations of the business Traka, the intelligent key management specialist, has helped a large car Supermarket save money by implementing a solution that helps the company keep track of the location of hundreds of keys. Unbeatable Car, a large car supermarket, operates across two sites in Portsmouth and Crawley and were finding their previous system to be slow and inefficient. The size of Unbe...

Hikvision's DS-2CD2112-I, DS-2CD2712F-I(S), and DS-2CD2412F-I (W) network cameras were installed inside the station Johan van Zyl of South Africa has a very interesting hobby. Unlike many business owners, he considers security solutions an intriguing pastime.  As the owner of Shell Sentra Motors (a gas station / convenience store) located in the town of Bellville, in the Western Cape of South Africa, security is obviously a priority. However, it is not simply a means-to-...

Hikvision products has the ability to monitor merchandise coming and going at the loading and distribution docks Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the largest retailer in the world. In many regions across the globe, the brand Wal-Mart is synonymous with large, discount, and customer savings. In South Africa, Makro retail stores share this same reputation. This should come as small surprise, since Makro's parent company is Wal-Mart. Also not surprisingly, Makro stores share a simi...

Illustra HD dome cameras enhance the ability of loss prevention personnel to track individuals throughout the store Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company recently announced that Century 21, a high-fashion, low-price retailer with stores in New York and New Jersey, has chosen an end-to-end American Dynamics IP video surveillance solution as part of a unified loss prevention program for its newest store at...

AXIS M30 and AXIS P33 series ultra-compact fixed dome cameras were chosen for the SuperGroup UK installation International apparel brand SuperGroup has turned to Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, to replace its legacy, outmoded surveillance system in order to improve safety and security across its European store network. Founded in 1985, SuperGroup has developed to design and sell a wide range of premium men’s and women’s clothing under its...

The Mall at Short Hills, an upscale shopping facility in Short Hills, NJ, needed a more effective surveillance system to protect its patrons, tenants, employees, and infrastructure. From the beginning, the overall requirement was to implement a state-of-the-art digital video surveillance solution that would provide maximum coverage of critical areas. This included video cameras in the parking lots that would be required to provide clear images across long distances, even in low-light conditions....

Morrisons decided upon a strategy to upgrade each of these vital IT and comms rooms MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Wm Morrison Supermarkets that is helping to secure access and reduce management complexity across 40 critical sites supporting the retailers “farm to fork” business strategy. Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC is a major UK food retailer with over 500...

Avigilon 2 MP H.264 dome cameras defend against customer and employee theft at the Rolex boutique Located in one of the largest cultural hubs in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Rolex flagship boutique caters to some of the city’s most fashionable and affluent clientele. The Rolex brand is world-renowned for their high-quality, designer watches. In a store where the average item retails for thousands of dollars, ensuring the highest level of security is a top priority. The Avigilo...

Axis’ IP video system provides facial recognition capabilities to alert store managers about shoplifters Mission Fast-growing retailer and fashion designer Paul Smith needed to replace an ageing, failing legacy analogue-based CCTV camera estate located in its 45 stores around the world. Paul Smith’s IT department therefore took over the management of the legacy cameras with a view to upgrading the whole system to IP video, over a three year period. To meet its tar...

MOBOTIX cameras provide high resolution imagery and improve visibility of the new site MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Disposables UK Group that has helped to secure its new consolidated site while improving visibility over its production and distribution environments. In July of 2013, Yorkshire based Disposables UK Group took a step nearer to achieving its ambitious f...

Avigilon's high-definition surveillance system monitors inventory and defends against customer and employee theft Challenge Protect a high-end watch and jewellery store from internal and external retail theft, while implementing a sophisticated surveillance system that is user-friendly and won’t disrupt the store’s network. Solution The security personnel at the Rolex flagship boutique in Tel Aviv, Israel use the Avigilon Control Center (ACC) Enterprise Ne...

Mission Alko is a Finnish state-owned company with a monopoly on selling alcoholic products stronger than 4.7%. Alko is managed and supervised by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Its head office is in Vanda. Alko was formed in 1932 and has 350 stores and 103 sales agents in Finland. A year ago, it was decided that Alko would switch from an analogue surveillance system to an IP-based system in all its stores. Solution Axis partner Securitas was chosen as the total solution provider,...

SD6982A-HN, SD6582A-HN, IPC-HFW3200SP, IPC-HDW2100P cameras and NVR models were chosen by the mall executives Heron City shopping mall is one of the biggest shopping centres in Barcelona, Spain. The mall is stationed with many street-popular brands, along with a wide range of restaurants and a big underground supermarket. Like any place where large crowds of people gather, shopping malls are susceptible to criminal activity. As a local popular shopping centre, Heron has its e...

Skechers’ security staff is able to view, manage, and control recorded video from five VideoEdge NVRs As one of the leading footwear companies in America, Skechers USA Inc.’s latest distribution facility in Rancho Belago, Calif., moves a mountain of shoes each day. This high-volume center is designated as a U.S. foreign trade zone, which requires specific and measurable security standards as set down by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Introduction...

Illustra 625 IP PTZ Dome cameras allows Century 21's surveillance staff to actively monitor activity in their stores Introduction Century 21 opened its first store in downtown Manhattan in 1961 and now operates eight stores across the New York/New Jersey area. The stores are focused on high-fashion, low-price apparel for women, men and children, along with cosmetics, handbags, shoes, lingerie, housewares, luggage and more. Merchandise can range from less than $10 to more than...

Kantech’s EntraPass Global Edition works with O’Regan’s video surveillance system Introduction O’Regan’s is considered to be one of the largest automotive dealerships in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. Representing such car brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and several others, O’Regan’s has operated as a family run company since its inception in 1915 when it established a Ford dealership. Today...

Hikvision’s iVMS software allows Mac’s to connect individual stores to corporate headquarters For the past 50 years, Mac's Convenience Stores have served the needs of Canadian customers throughout a multitude of locations in Ontario and Western Canada. Mac's Convenience Stores offer a variety of products associated with the general convenience store industry, while certain branches also provide gasoline with gas stations attached to their stores. Beginning in 2007...

Milestone’s IP video management software used for loss prevention and to assist retail operations management Milestone XProtect® Corporate open platform IP video management software (VMS) with XProtect® Smart Client and network cameras from Axis Communications are being deployed across all of Paul Smith’s 45 stores as part of the UK-based retailer’s first comprehensive, company-wide IT refresh. Initially the new digital video system is being used...

Wavestore will provide its video recording solution at the heart of the installation One of Europe’s fastest growing consumer electronics retailers has chosen Wavestore to be at the heart of its video surveillance systems.Media Markt, Europe's number one consumer electronics retailer, has over 700 stores in 14 countries throughout Europe with a total headcount of approximately 45,000 employees. Media Markt is synonymous with a unique selection of competitively price...

Tyco Security Products have been installed in six Jordan’s facilities, including retail stores and corporate centre Nation’s leading furniture retailer dramatically improves security measures with comprehensive security solutions from American Dynamics and Software House. This was one unconventional furniture chain that needed a security reupholstering. Jordan’s Furniture was founded in 1918 in Waltham, Mass. Since then, the retailer has attracted record num...

Carrefour upgraded its analogue video recorders to American Dynamics’ Intellex video management system When Carrefour, one of the largest food retailers in the world, expanded its presence of hypermarkets across three continents, they hired security system integrator UTI to establish loss prevention systems within their unique shopping environment. The security company met the challenge, providing one of the most secure hypermarkets, equipped with state-of-the-art video...

Global partner Axis Communications has deployed 1,920 cameras in 120 Mudo stores around Turkey Mudo is a leading Turkish retailer, offering clothing, accessories, furniture and home decoration products at 120 locations throughout Turkey. The Mudo brand includes Mudo Collection, Mudo Concept, Mudo Accessoires and Mudo Outlet. Under the guidance of its founder, Mustafa Taviloglu, Mudo has grown from its launch in 1964 as a small gift shop to become a major brand in today’s...

ExacqVision's hybrid server allows Gallery Place to easily transition to new IP technology and still use current equipment Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighbourhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Centre and the Verizon Centre. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being locat...

Transom overhead door closers are designed to be contained within the transom header bar of the door A £100m regeneration project at a leisure and retail complex in Dorset is using overhead transom closers from Alpro. Brewery Square in Dorchester features a multi-jet fountain, an ice rink and a big-screen television which is used to show films and sporting events. The complex is on the site of a former Victorian brewery whose main building is set to be turned into a four...

Lumidigm V-Series technology is included in the new Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers Lumidigm has announced that Innometriks Rhino Touch biometric readers featuring Lumidigm V-Series multispectral fingerprint sensors are now being installed by a major biometric integrator to validate TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) cards at approximately 400 TWIC card pick-up locations. The TWIC programme provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to marit...