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AC2000 SE provides advanced security to Irish PortCEM Systems has supplied its AC2000 SE integrated security management system for installation at Port of Cork, Ireland.  The contract was awarded by ADT Fire & Security and will be supported by an advanced CCTV system and intercom network, part of a major contract ADT has signed with the Port of Cork to provide an advanced integrated security system.The AC2000 SE (Standard Edition) system has been safeguarding many high security faciliti...

New Fujitsu Solution offers Industry-Leading Biometrics Authentication Technology for High- Security applications in Global Markets Fujitsu Europe Limited, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document management scanners, today announced the arrival of its new ‘contactless' palm vein authentication device to the EMEA market as part of Fujitsu´s global launch.  With this unique device, Fujitsu is strivin...

Integrated Systems Europe and PLASA forge strong partnership at Europe’s largest AV Systems Integration tradeshowBy combining the best elements of one of the largest trade communities in Professional Lighting and Sound with Europe’s biggest trade show in Audio Visual Systems Integration, the two organisations will augment their knowledge of AV Systems, Lighting and Sound to turn ISE 2006 into the most stunning visual trade event ever held in Europe.This collaborative effort is the re...

Kraft Foods, is a global leader in branded foods and beverages, marketing many well known brands including cereals, snacks and beverages in more than 150 countries worldwide.  In April 2005, the company expanded its presence in the Egyptian market with the acquisition of local biscuit and snack-food maker “Family Nutrition”.  As part of this expansion Kraft invested resources in the Cairo factory including an upgrade in building security. As part of a complete security solu...

Xstrata Copper's emergency and protective services superintendent at Mount Isa Mines, Darren Bracey, says Cardax FT, as a tool, provides better control of access management health and safety systems and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.Tracey: "The powerful software leads itself well to integration with other third party software applications to allow better management of security, health, safety, access control and contractor management".Mines present numerous challenges when it c...

Digital System enhances security and helps resolve day-to-day issuesOutstanding customer service has helped make DHL one of the world's most recognised name brands. From its early days shuttling merchandise receipts between San Francisco and Honolulu, to its current status as a global express provider, DHL has focused on ensuring immediate, reliable and secure customer service.  To support that primary objective, the company has often turned to technology to improve efficiencies and conveni...

The DFDS Transport headquarters cover 150,000 square meters in a suburb of Copenhagen where 11-12,000 shipments occur daily. Customers demand the highest security for their goods, but DFDS’ old analog CCTV system could not archive recordings long enough, it sometimes crashed and data was lost.  Hundreds of drivers traffic the area round the clock, which makes the surveillance even more critical should any lost or stolen goods need to be investigated.  Proof of handling is also ne...

National Mini Storage is the largest self storage company in New Zealand, with six self storage facilities, each with up to 1 kilometre of perimeter that needs security protection.  Since 1993, National Mini Storage has been a strong advocate of the PowerFence™ system to assure customers their property is safely protected. The concept of a self storage facility was relatively new to New Zealand when National Mini Storage opened their first site in Penrose in 1991.  The site desi...

Reliance Group's revenue is equivalent to 3.5% of India's GDP.  The Group contributes nearly 10% of the country's indirect tax revenues and over 6% of India's exports. Reliance continues to go from strength to strength with Cardax as its integration platform.From late 1999 to 2002 Reliance Infocomm built the backbone for a digital India - 60,000 kilometres of fibre optic backbone, crisscrossing the entire country.The Reliance Group, founded by Dhirubhai H. Ambani (1932-2002), is India's lar...

Derwent announce the installation of their REG number plate capture cameras in one of the world’s most northerly - and most challenging - ANPR border control systems. Finnish Customs are using a 12-camera system, installed by Visy Oy, for border traffic operations in Lapland, northern Finland. Here, at the most northerly position (68.5 degrees north) in the Karesuvanto region, traffic moving between Finland and Sweden is monitored automatically using REG.The REG cameras operate with the VI...

Fujitsu, one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document management scanners, has won the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Innovation Award for the network security category, one of the most popular ones, with its ‘contactless' PalmVein authentication device.  In order to be considered for the final round, the innovation had to represent a breakthrough from traditional ideas or methods in its field, and be more than a...

Sick and tired of thieves helping themselves to your stock?Need a ‘sure-fire' way of keeping your plants secure after hours?Rick Currin, Manager of Mitre 10 Dinsdale in Hamilton, New Zealand has taken a proactive approach to securing plants and stock.  To maximise site security Rick installed a PowerFence™ system  from Gallagher Security Management Systems along his garden centre perimeter wall.Since installation, four and a half years ago, Rick reports that the PowerF...

PowerFence™ from Gallagher Security Management Systems meets the highly specialised needs of the Defence industry.  The fence is reliable, has a strong deterrent and is extremely cost effective.During times of international turmoil the PowerFence™ system was used to increase security at military sites.MilitaryDepartments of Defence play a vital role in defending nations and in securing international peace.  They allow countries to maintain their independence, sovereignty, i...

  At the forefront of the export supply chain, Port of Tauranga is New Zealand's preferred export gateway and fastest growing port for imports."The Cardax FT system has some unique features that have been very applicable to the ports environment," Mike Letica, Manager Security Services.The security expectations on Ports contribute to maintaining New Zealand's reputation as a secure trading partner.Driving within the site of Port of Tauranga, the atmosphere is a peculiar combi...

The chosen system needed the ability to support multiple technologies and extensive integration. A university on a mission: to amalgamate data sources and centralise information management.  Cardax FT will be the system that does it.Cardax FT: the platform for rationalising a series of disparate systems across a 270 acre campus."We needed a system that had the potential to do everything," explains Jonathan Richardson.  Cardax FT now acts as the core management system.Seven di...

Based in Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand, Soar Printing offers a comprehensive range of printing services.  It operates 24 hours a day, 6 days a week and employs 80 shift workers. Like many businesses, Soar suffered its fair share of theft and vandalism.  However, when its premises were broken into and a car stolen and destroyed, Soar decided to upgrade their security measures from CCTV cameras and an alarm system. With the assistance of Chubb New Zealand Ltd, in 2004 Soar instal...

When Wellington City Council installed Cardax FT in 2001, they were one of the first sites in the world on the Cardax FT technology platform. The Council's recognition of the system's potential will continue to benefit Wellington City for many years to come.Making a positive difference in the community with Cardax FTWellington City Council Security Manager, Ian Gilbert appreciates the Cardax FT reporting capability "It's fantastic -it's easy to use and  I draw on the information held i...

Cardax FT is installed in seven Shell sites in four states across Australia, including the company's head office.  Every door is locked and the system requires everyone to use a card to gain access.Shell needed an extremely high level of security.  Cardax FT provides that security."Shell Australia required a security system which enhances secure environments and is able to be supported from anywhere in the world," says Tony Van Noordenburg, Shell Australia's Facilities Operat...

ANSTO manages high and medium security areas on the one system platform, Cardax FT.ANSTO's visionOur vision is to benefit all Australians and the international community through the innovative applications of nuclear science and technology and for ANSTO to be recognised as a leader in selected fields of expertise.For the future, ANSTO is interested in the direction biometrics is taking, in particular, iris scanning. With the Cardax FT platform, ANSTO knows it will be possible to integrate biomet...

We rely on them every day. Every day, they rely on PowerFence™ systems from Gallagher Security Management Systems."The fence system is safe. Gallagher Security Management Systems' Code of Practice exceeds installation codes of practice which currently exist around the world."The ChallengeGallagher technology has successfully secured hundreds of utilities sites across Europe, USA, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.Utilities are critical infrastructures that affect us all. Ke...