Green security - Case studies

DNAKE, a pioneering provider of smart intercom solutions, has established long-term partnerships with top real estate companies in China and global markets over the past decades. Country Garden Holdings Company Limited (stock code: 2007.HK) is one of China’s largest residential property developers, capitalising on the rapid urbanisation of the country. As of August 2020, the Group ranked 147th on the Fortune Global 500 list. With a focus on centralised management and standardisation, Coun...

Victoria University City Tower is the largest vertical campus in Australia, consolidating all of the University’s operations and campuses in the CBD into one location. The 32-level building brings together select universities and TAFE courses located in the CBD. Courses include business, education and English, but also trades such as health and beauty. EQUANS were engaged as the audio-visual integrator for this construction project, supplying and installing multiple audio-visual systems...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has supplied its Invictus TX streaming camera surveillance technology for installation at South Tyneside Council (STC) car parks.  Part of a wider STC CCTV surveillance scheme, thirty 360 Vision Invictus TX cameras have been installed by integrated technology solutions provider, North, to provide 24-hour monitoring for car parks located across South Shields.   Challenges with exi...

Baydale Control Systems has taken control of its stock management using a BigChange 6-in-1 system. Specialising in electronic security and fire alarm systems, Baydale moved to the cloud-based solution to improve its client record management, provide visibility of the mobile workforce, and offer digital certification. Since implementing, BigChange has allowed Baydale to improve profitability by allocating routine jobs and ad-hoc call-outs 80 percent faster and boosting engineer productivity by 3...

VIVOTEK successfully partnered with CMS, a pioneering provider of solar radiation measuring and analysis solutions, to implement an innovative Cloud Detection and All Sky Measurement system. The project aimed at delivering accurate and reliable data for applications such as weather and cloud observations, atmospheric and climate research, solar irradiance monitoring, and irradiance nowcasting for photovoltaic plants. Challenge CMS faced the challenge of developing a robust Cloud Detection an...

Sharry, a global workplace experience platform built around digital employee badges, has successfully delivered its enterprise solution to London’s new international hub opened by PATRIZIA, a global real estate investment manager. The state-of-the-art mobile access leverages Gallagher Mobile Connect credentials and, through full integration with the Gallagher Command Centre access control system, enhances physical security and significantly improves the workplace experience. PATRIZIA&rs...

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...

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...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations to secure people and assets, bringing efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cyb...

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...

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....

360 Vision Technology, the UK-based manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar, and thermal PTZ surveillance cameras, has been selected to supply its radar surveillance camera technology to a solar farm site in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. Predator Radar camera  Capable of generating 1-Megawatt of electrical power, the solar farm site was constructed by VARTEC EPC Limited for Lowther Renewables Ltd, to help offset the carbon footprint of its parent company, AJ Lowther & Son Ltd, wh...

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 Georgetown-Ridge Farm Community Unit School District (CUSD) has adopted ZeroEyes' proactive AI-based gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution to protect students, faculty and staff against gun-related threats. Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUSD is a rural, public school district in Georgetown, Illinois t...

Riga Sports Arena is a municipal facility maintained by the city of Riga, Latvia. Covering a total area of 21,821 square metres, the arena accommodates 2,500 spectator seats. It houses several training halls, including a large athletics arena, a training and warm-up hall, a weightlifting hall, and a sports field. Challenge Enhance security by replacing inefficient guards with technical equipment Riga sports arena faced a significant security challenge, relying on two guards who worked only ni...

Amthal has worked with Hertfordshire Garden Centre to install additional IP CCTV across its retail site and upgrade existing systems, including its intruder alarm solution, for the safety and security of staff and visitors. Based in Redbourn on the outskirts of St Albans, Hertfordshire Garden Centre is a small, independent retail premises, serving as a cherished hub for home and gardening enthusiasts. IP CCTV, intruder alarm system Amthal has worked closely with the team to ensure a secure op...

Delta Scientific, the pioneering manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced that on Monday, April 1st, a DSC501 High-Security Barricade stopped an unauthorised vehicle from entering an FBI field facility in Atlanta, Georgia. According to officials, the orange Buick Encore tried to follow an FBI employee’s car into the facility before being stopped by the Delta DSC501 barrier. The driver was then apprehended by special agents who were in the immediat...

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 has been adopted by Mount Pulaski Community Unified School District 23 (CUSD #23) of Logan County, Illinois. The solution has been deployed at both Mount Pulaski High School (MPHS) and Mount Pulaski Grade School (MPGS). The district is located in the q...

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. “The whole world goes in and out. Security is very important.”  Hofbräuhaus Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V commissioned Munich’s original Hofbräuhaus in 1589, initially as a brewery to supply the Wittelsbac...

A large-scale sporting event in Chile expects a huge influx of people during their games, prompting the implementation of robust security measures in the venues.  The organisers require an efficient and intelligent security system that can manage the entry and exit of spectators, prevent accidents, and detect and handle any abnormal situations in time to ensure the safety of all people during the event.  Sporting event challenges  The event organisers needed to ensure the safet...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that the Buffalo Public School District (BPSD) has modernised its security footprint with i-PRO multi-sensor and 360° fisheye network cameras, and i-PRO NV300 network video recorders (NVR). The BPSD serves 28,000 K-12 students out of 70 facilities in western New York. BPSD modernisation project The BPSD modernisation project started with replacing 2% of their older interior PT...

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square, London, as part of a major refurbishment. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panels provide industry-pioneering protection to all areas of the 22-story building. Updating fire panel network 5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry-designed landmark delivering exceptional views across the London skyli...

Screencastify, the end-to-end video creation platform announced its partnership with Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit organisation that empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs. Student-centered learning Screencastify’s video creation tools will enable MCP educators with fresh resources to improve teaching outcomes and fuel the future of K-12 learning. The partnership provides all educators who are enrolled in Modern Classrooms Project&rsq...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, has been awarded a contract to provide Finland with a new high-security driver’s licence cards and personalisation services solution, incorporating the European second-generation smart Tachograph solution.  This collaboration reflects HID’s commitment to enhancing security and efficiency in Finland's transportation systems. Configurable solution Finland will benefit from a comprehensive, tailor-made, and configurable sol...

St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, an institution deeply rooted in religious values and commitment to a positive learning environment, has recently completed a significant enhancement project aimed at upgrading its perimeter fencing. Situated in Chatham, Kent, and renowned for its dedication to sustainability and fostering a safe atmosphere, the school partnered with Jacksons Fencing, a provider of fencing solutions, to upgrade security and aesthetics. Cohesive aesthetics align...

Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav in Czechia is known as “the city of two cities”, thanks to its history as a pair of towns spread over both banks of the Elbe River; located in the Prague-East District, the two towns were merged in 1960. The city is important economically and culturally, as it features numerous national cultural monuments, the oldest pilgrimage site in Bohemia and Brandýs nad Labem Castle at its centre. As such, it is a popular tourist destinati...

Canterbury Christ Church University, an educational institution with a rich history spanning back to 1962, has recently taken significant steps to enhance security measures on its esteemed campus. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on academic excellence, the university partnered with Jacksons Fencing in 2023 to fortify its facilities. Canterbury Christ Church University Originally established as a teacher training college, Canterbury Christ Church University achieved university...

The manufacturing sector is currently facing several challenges. Technological change, pressing environmental issues, and globalisation require several adjustments, such as investing in new technologies, conserving resources, and optimising and securing supply chains. Globally operating companies have to face a changing environment and at the same time manage problems in supply chains. Shifting production back to the domestic market is increasingly an option. This requires not only resilience b...

One division of a national lender that provides financial services primarily to underserved customers, was faced with upgrading a legacy security camera system in several locations and expanding into additional locations that had been without the benefit of surveillance. With a disparate architecture that was ageing and weakening, the Director of Network Architecture wanted to partner with an organisation to not only replace its system, but make improvements to image resolution, video management...