Biometric Security - Case studies
The Salvation Army's mission is to meet human needs wherever and whenever necessary. Their presence spans 13 Western states, plus Guam, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia. This commitment to service is supported by local programmes that are tailored to each community’s specific needs, and technology plays a crucial role in ensuring that these operations run smoothly. Addressing security challenges As part of their long-term goal to modernise security and streamline operations, the Sal...
HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity and access control solutions, announced that Deskbee, a global provider of corporate space management solutions, has integrated HID Mobile Access and Identity Positioning technologies into its platform. With an already robust workplace management application, Deskbee wanted to enhance security and optimise operational efficiencies by integrating digital credentials and real-time positioning into its platform. HID Mobile Access With HID Mobile Acces...
Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas supports more than 65,000 students and 7,000 staff. It's five campuses and smaller regional learning centres connect students and staff, expanding the reach of learning for the community. Colleges' challenge Alamo’s challenges included leveraging technology to support its high standards of safety and security as a priority for its campuses. They were tackling a technology gap among users across the diverse landscape of the larger S...
The office of the Additional Director General of Police (ADG) and Inspector General (IG) of Prisons oversees the management and security of all prisons in the Indian state. This includes ensuring the safety of prison facilities, implementing rehabilitation programs for inmates, and managing prison staff. Creating a fair environment The ADG and IG focus on improving prison conditions and ensuring legal standards are met. Their goal is to create a secure and fair environment, balan...
As a provider of future-oriented business education, The Camp sought an access control solution as forward-thinking as their courses. Their campus site near Aix-en-Provence is diverse, with offices, event spaces, kitchens and two accommodation blocks totalling 170 units. The Camp must remain open around the clock, all week, while maintaining security for staff and visitors. Aperio wireless locks Meeting rooms, server rooms, living spaces and kitchens are secured with Aperio wireless locks Ap...
Type of Site: Apartment Building Location: Nagodziców 6-18, Warszawa, Poland The situation This is an older housing estate located in Nagodziców 6-18, Poland with 3 entrance gates and 105 apartments. The investor wants to retrofit the property to improve community safety and elevate residents' smart living experience. One of the main challenges in this retrofit is managing the wiring. How can the project minimize disruption to the building’s occupants and...
Type of Site: Apartment Building Location: Chodkiewicza 10, Warszawa, Poland The situation This housing estate, built in 2008, features outdated 2-wire wiring. It consists of two buildings, each with 48 apartments. One entrance to the housing estate and one entrance to each building. The previous intercom system was relatively old and unstable, with frequent component failures. Consequently, there is a strong need for a reliable and future-proof IP intercom solution. Solut...
For years, the Civil Police of the State of São Paulo, Brazil’s largest state police force faced significant challenges with criminal bookings and identification, including: A Fragmented Identity System - Each of Brazil’s 27 states has its own siloed programme that does not interconnect. This not only hinders statewide criminal booking but also undermines the community’s confidence in the criminal justice system. Identity Fraud With Multiple IDs - Imagine having 43 i...
A prestigious sports club recognised for its premium offerings and high-end facilities caters to a distinguished clientele, including business pioneers, corporate professionals, and other elite members. Committed to maintaining its reputation, the organisation continually strives to enhance security and streamline operations, ensuring an exceptional experience for its members. Face recognition-based approach Confronted with rising security concerns and operational bottlenecks, the sport...
Munich’s Hofbräuhaus enjoys an iconic status, as both a heritage property and a spiritual home for lovers of German beer. “In this historic building is the world’s most famous tavern,” explains its Security Manager, Robert Graßl, adding “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.” Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbacher Hof. Moved at...
In response to the increased demand for oxygen supplies following the 2020 pandemic and subsequent rise in respiratory-related conditions, Jacksons Fencing completed a key project in 2024 to safeguard vital oxygen storage facilities at a pioneering UK hospital. Addressing the demand The pandemic highlighted the critical role of oxygen in treating patients, causing a surge in its use across hospitals. Some facilities even declared major incidents due to oxygen shortages, prompting a signif...
About 20 miles northeast of Battle Creek, Michigan, and 30 miles southwest of the state capital of Lansing lies the bucolic city of Olivet, population 1600. Olivet may be small as far as municipalities go, but it knows how to think big when it comes to protecting the safety of the 1250 students enrolled in its three Olivet Community Schools. Schools of Choice programme That may sound like a large student body for a town its size until they realise that the district serves a geographic a...
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...
HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure, and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards and smartphones. Mobile-ready HID Signo readers The project will involve buying and installing new mobile-ready HID Signo reader...
Cognitec Systems is providing reliable face recognition technology to Brazilian payment solutions provider - Billingpay for use in Rio de Janeiro’s public transport system. Automated face recognition Billingpay has implemented automated face recognition to facilitate digital ticketing via the transport application Jaé, to be used by more than four million users daily. Currently, about 11 thousand capture devices are installed throughout the city’s transportation system...
Sports hold profound significance in the lives of athletes, nations, and citizens alike, fostering a sense of unity and national pride. Sporting events captivate hearts and minds, showcasing the devotion towards athletic spirit. The journey of an athlete from local competitions to global stages embodies dedication and resilience, inspiring millions worldwide. Olympics event At the pinnacle of this athletic journey lies the Olympics, a cherished event that transcends borders and cultures, unit...
The Marin Hospital of Hendaye in the French Basque Country faced common challenges posed by mechanical access control. Challenges faced Relying on mechanical lock-and-key technology made it difficult or impossible to know who had been accessing sensitive areas like treatment rooms and medicine stores. Another source of insecurity was the keys and passes issued to employees and contractors. These often remain in circulation beyond their approved use period, if former employees and...
The Ampelmännchen (“little traffic light man”) from the former GDR is a cult figure around the globe. For tourists, the shops of AMPELMANN GmbH in Berlin are a big draw. Branches are spread over the entire city, and to reduce the burden of employee and staff key assignments, the company sought to optimise access rights management. At the same time, branch security needed to be state-of-the-art. The CLIQ® access control solution from ASSA ABLOY met all these requirement...
Corsight AI is proud to announce its involvement in a groundbreaking security project at the 14th Battalion in Osasco, a neighboring city within the metropolitan area of São Paulo. The initiative marks a significant step forward in leveraging advanced technology to enhance public safety. Comprehensive security solution Captain David, a key sponsor and advocate for this initiative, has been instrumental in integrating Segdboa's comprehensive security solution at the battalion. The so...
Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, The Netherlands offers various educational and integration programmes. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its 16 locations. Modern educational institution A new location on Onderwijsboulevard in 's-Hertogenbosch was designed to be a model modern educational institution, including its access control. The imposing new building has modern rooms that provide opportunities for consultation, collaboration in small and larg...
Named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America 2023, Fairfax-based Geoge Mason University (Mason) is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its 10,000 faculty and staff provide classes and support services across three regional campuses, an international branch campus in Songdo, South Korea, and five instructional sites. With more than 40,000 students hailing from all 50 states and 130 countries and a six-year graduation rate that is well above the...
When students come to study at the prestigious Les Roches Marbella campus in Spain, they are not just attending one of the world’s major hospitality business schools, they are also enveloped in extraordinary innovation and sophisticated living to mirror the exceptional experiences they are being prepared to facilitate in their future careers. Real-life training site The institution aims to serve up “academic rigor with a twist of innovation and entrepreneurship” to its...
The Middle East has recently expanded its real estate market as the region's economy grows and urbanisation accelerates. This trend has led to an increasing demand for smart security, and the pace of digital intelligence change is gradually increasing. The security industry in the Middle East is rapidly growing, driven by the government's strong emphasis on national security and terrorism prevention. Centralised systems management Significant attention and investment have been directed towar...
As an Indian multinational public sector bank, this financial services entity plays a crucial role in bolstering India’s economy and addressing the diverse needs of its vast customer base. In the United Kingdom, this institution has been active since the early 1900s, gradually growing to become the largest Indian bank in the UK. Initially, its focus in the UK market was on wholesale banking, but it has since expanded its offerings to include a dedicated retail arm. Financial products and...
In a groundbreaking initiative to bolster security measures, Indian Railways has successfully implemented Herta's state-of-the-art facial recognition solutions across its extensive network of train stations in the Eastern region. This transformative project marks a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and staff throughout the railway system. The project becomes the largest one in the world in the transport sector. Herta has also been awarded two more regions...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be deployed by Michigan’s Olivet Community Schools to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. The school was approved for the State’s dedicated grant funding, enabling Olivet to implement ZeroEyes. Olivet Community S...
San Luis Obispo (SLO), the gem of California's central coast, is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, historic architecture, and vibrant community life. Quiet but lively, it is also home to the California Polytechnic State University, located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Ensuring safety and security Because of its distance from major metropolitan areas, SLO has retained its rural, small-town character, along with a bustling downtown and beautifully preserved Spanish Missi...
The Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD), internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), is dedicated to proactive, data-driven approaches to law enforcement. Through initiatives like "Smart Policing," a collaboration with the local community and Winston-Salem State University, the department aims for systemic change in crime reduction and community safety. Real-time intelligence Lieutenant Ben Jones oversees the Real Time Crime Center (R...
HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that Royal Jersey Laundry has introduced a new tracking feature of HID’s linen management platform at each of its 5-star hotel customer sites to guarantee that drivers drop off and collect precise linen stock and that costly errors are avoided. Linen tracking This new feature replaces a paper-based system used by drivers for the management of cages filled with clean/soiled linen delivered/collected at customer sites. I...
Installers JTI Brandbeveiliging was contracted to help make safety a number-one priority at a pioneering food manufacturer in The Netherlands. They achieved this by choosing Hochiki Europe’s marketing pioneering fire detection system, Latitude, alongside waterproof devices from the ESP range. This comprehensive solution ensures the highest level of fire protection throughout the facility, giving the food manufacturer peace of mind and allowing them to focus on what they do best: producing...
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