4K - Case studies

České Budějovice is a city located in Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic that serves as the regional capital, with important commercial and political ties, and is the seat of many large corporations. An important trans-European road, the E55, that runs from Sweden to Greece also passes through the city. Protecting the citizens and visitors of České Budějovice on the roads is extremely important, both for strengthening the tourist attractiveness of the city and for ensuring smo...

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...

With an impressive 259 charging points and locally generated solar power to charge vehicles, Merklingen train station is the world’s largest e-car charging park. Situated between the cities of Stuttgart and Ulm, Merklingen was inaugurated in December 2022. The new train station serves approximately 1000 to 1300 passengers daily. It has benefitted local hospitality, retail, and tourism since it opened with the state Ministry of Transport calculating that it will eventually generate an ann...

Every year, the Veronafiere exhibition centre and its conference centre host an average of 35 exhibitions and 50 conventions. Among the successful and best-known events, Vinitaly, Marmomac, Fieracavalli, Fieragricola, Samoter, Progetto Fuoco, and MotorBike Expo stand out. These events attract up to 800,000 trade fair visitors and exhibitors every year. To ensure security for the outdoor areas of the brand new “Gallerie Mercatali” in Verona, Veronafiere again decided to install a Dal...

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...

Racehall, located in Aarhus and Copenhagen, Denmark, is renowned as the world's longest indoor go-karting track facility, providing an unparalleled experience to all its visitors. Racehall is for everyone, big or small, amateurs or professionals; it is dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of visitors' experience is exceptional. This commitment includes maintaining high standards of quality equipment, prioritising safety, and offering top-notch service. Challenges Ensuring the safety and s...

Yalova Terminal is a roll-on roll-off (“ro-ro”) port, meaning it is designed to carry wheeled cargo. It is Turkey’s 63rd border gate and began operations in 2017. It covers 80,000 square metres with a 500-trailer capacity and 16,000 square metres of storage, which includes an ADR warehouse for the storage of hazardous goods. On-site there are X-ray facilities, a laboratory for customs, offices, and break rooms for drivers. All of these facilities require continuous monitoring...

Challenges: The capital city and the largest city of Karnataka, Bengaluru, is a city of stark contrasts. It's a city that effortlessly marries the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. Being India's IT hub and a thriving metropolis, Bengaluru has inevitably attracted people from all over the country. The increase in population has subsequently led to problems like traffic congestion, violations of traffic regulations, and accidents. Local authorities were dependent on measures like...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that the Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a vibrant meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities. Like many public spaces, Me...

From sporting events and shows to parties and concerts, whatever happens at the Rudolf Weber-Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, up to 12,700 spectators can be on hand to cheer on their idols. The venue is extremely popular with spectators and event organisers alike, not only because of the great variety of events on offer but also because of its size and central location in the Ruhr area.  Bosch upgrade To ensure that event-goers continue to benefit from the highest standards of safety and se...

RGB Spectrum® announced a new deployment at Red Hawk Casino, a premier destination for entertainment, dining, and gaming located just north of Sacramento. The casino has recently elevated its sports bar experience with a captivating new entertainment system.  Galileo video wall processor RGB Spectrum's Galileo video wall processor was the natural choice for the project due to its versatility, support for diverse digital and IP-based signal sources, display layout flexi...

IDIS, the largest manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech is proud to have been selected to provide the Zedwell Piccadilly Hotel, located in the heart of London’s West End, with a full 1000-camera IDIS solution. The Zedwell Piccadilly was recently expanded and transformed with a top-to-bottom refurbishment, including an extension with a major annex in neighboring Great Russell Street, bringing the total number of rooms to over 700. Video surveillance Video surveillance is a...

MIC IP ultra 7100i cameras from Bosch were recently installed on around ten 40-metre-high masts to meet the high-security requirements at the port of Paracas in Peru. The port operators were looking for a video security solution to ensure reliable, high-resolution surveillance of an 11-hectare area, even when faced with the adverse weather conditions that are typical in the region, including stormy winds and extremely salty air. Challenges of port security “Our previous cameras from a...

The importance of space exploration is increasing, and more and more astronauts are cavorting in space. But what effects does weightlessness have on the ageing of the human body? How do certain cells develop under milligravity and microgravity conditions, such as those found on small moons and asteroids? The Swiss Artificial Gravity Experiment (SAGE) is dedicated to this research task. Construction of a satellite platform A team of students from various Swiss universities (Academic Space Init...

The Stade des Alpes is a rugby and football stadium in Grenoble, France with over 20,000 seats. It hosts two resident professional clubs, Grenoble Foot 38 and the FC Grenoble rugby club, along with conventions, gala dinners, exhibitions, and concerts. On average, between 150 and 200 sporting and corporate events are organised at the stadium each year. Bringing video up to date with new expectations The Stade des Alpes team needed to update its existing system and bring it up to date with the...

Controlling access into and around Helsinki Airport is a complex task. Around 15,000 people work there; daily pre-pandemic passenger numbers hovered around 60,000 to 70,000. Airport managers chose electronic and electromechanical locks, keyless padlocks and readers to secure the site and improve access management. Safety for staff of operator Finavia and the airport’s customers is paramount. For obvious reasons, only authorised people should have access to many areas. The safe management...

The legendary Wave Pool in the “Valley of Waves” is the undisputed main attraction in Sun City’s famous water park. Here, visitors find their place in the sun, with two-metre-high waves shooting into the air every 90 seconds. But where there is a lot of light, there is also plenty of shadow which comes in the form of pickpocketing and occasionally swimming accidents. With a video technology solution from Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier, the Sun City Resort has been abl...

Background - The family-run 2M’s convenience store in Yardley, Birmingham is popular business at the heart of the local community, valued by customers for the wide variety of essential groceries, branded and own-label products, fresh produce, and household goods.  In a high footfall location, with a secondary school nearby, the store attracts a regular flow of customers and can become very busy at peak times. CCTV has long been an essential tool, helping to deter crime, reduce losses...

Wade Deacon High School is the largest out of eight schools in the Wade Deacon Trust across Northwest England, with 1500+ pupils, and has won many awards including Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. West Deacon wanted to overcome the shortcomings and problems of its existing, early-generation IP video system. IDIS’ integration partner Apex Network Solutions was awarded the contract against the incumbent by keeping installation costs down and designing a seamless end-to-end IDIS DirectIP solut...

IDIS, the manufacturer of trusted South Korean-made video tech, together with its integration partner - Apex Network Solutions, provided video surveillance solutions for two large high schools that form part of the Wade Deacon Trust across Merseyside.  Challenges with existing IP CCTV The Wade Deacon High School, which is the Trust’s largest school, sought to overcome the shortcomings of its existing, early-generation IP CCTV system, and problems including rising maintenance costs,...

Just Add Power, a pioneer in AV-over-IP distribution announced its MaxColor™ 4K60 Series transmitter and receiver is installed in the new meeting and event space of the Fullerton Police Department Association (FPDA) in Fullerton, California. Installed by HB Integration, the MaxColor natively supports 4K60 in and out, supporting the association's new 2x2 4K video wall. Easy to install products "I was able to confidently tell the FPDA I had a perfect solution because it's something I've...

Courts have been shifting to virtual court proceedings using video teleconferencing for a variety of reasons including cost and safety. The COVID pandemic forced more courts to adapt. Without being able to meet safely in person, the pandemic caused a rapid adoption of remote courtroom proceedings. The key challenge is how to deliver multiple video streams easily and reliably to all parties. Court Video Conferencing Services (CVCS), a specialist in courtroom AV solutions, solved this challenge w...