Network cameras - Case studies

A Finnish sailing club saves members’ time by securing premises with cloud-managed, energy-harvesting locks

Many businesses know this problem. Securing dispersed sites poses specific problems for facility managers. Cylinder replacements when a key goes missing often involve travel and high expense. Any alternative access control system which relies on electricity can be hard or impossible to use in remote locations. Battery-free, wireless electronic locks, managed remotely via cloud software, help meet these challenges. Access control challenge  Näsijärvi Sailing Club in Finland has...

IDEMIA completes world-first automotive mass-scale connectivity fleet swap with premium carmaker

IDEMIA, the pioneer in Identity technologies, completed the first-of-its-kind mass-scale remote SIM provisioning campaign in the automotive industry with its Automotive Connectivity Manager platform. The Group collaborated with Mercedes-Benz AG to transfer over 700,000 vehicles from one mobile network service provider to another, using over-the-air services. Cloud-based Automotive Connectivity Manager The success of this campaign, which began in 2021 and ended in spring 2022, is the first of...

AITX's subsidiary robotic assistance devices to deploy its first school firearm detection system

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) with an east coast parochial school to deploy 2 ROSA security robots with firearm detection technology. Coinciding with this deployment, RAD is announcing the integration of its RADSoC™ with its full suite of AI analytics with existing networks of security cameras. The school presently has approximately 120 security c...

Dahua’s smart car parking solution eases traffic flow in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia’s first smart parking lot which is designed to improve traffic flow and management efficiency has been built and installed using Dahua Technology’s smart parking solutions. Meskel Square is a historic site in Addis Ababa used for public gatherings and festivals, which was redeveloped in 2021 to include a 1,400-space underground car park as well as a range of retail facilities. Challenges The car park operator’s objectives were to reduce the need for cumbersome manua...

Comelit-PAC to create a cloud based door entry solution for managing access control for Islington Council

Islington Council has worked with Comelit-PAC to create a cloud-based door entry solution for managing access control to communal residential developments across its housing portfolio. As a pioneer - London Borough Council, Islington has made the transition to a PAC cloud solution across its housing network, delivering improved security for residents. Initially, PAC pilot tested the system across six blocks chosen by the council’s capital works team. The pilot was successful, in working...

Belgium’s Railway Company ensures on-time departures, improves security with HID Global’s real-time location service technology

HID Global, a globally renowned company in trusted identity and RFID tracking solutions, has announced that the national railway company of Belgium, NMBS/SNCB, has successfully deployed a real-time location service platform with BEEKs Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) beacons from HID Global, to accurately monitor train location and ensure on-time departures. NMBS/SNCB maintains and operates 3,607 kilometres of track and approximately 30 train stations throughout Belgium, with passenger safety and on-...

1st Choice Facilities Services Limited deploys SmartTask to save time, drive industry compliance and improve service delivery

SmartTask, a UK-based developer of cloud workforce management solutions, has announced that 1st Choice (1st Choice Facilities Services Limited), one of the United Kingdom’s fastest growing workplace service providers, has deployed SmartTask software, in order to automate check calls and better support staff and customers. Since introducing the technology, the Security Division at 1st Choice has released on average 40 minutes per hour during a typical night shift, improved clarity of Contr...

WKS Restaurant Group selects Interface Systems to deploy Virtual Guard Services at its 394 restaurants

Interface Systems, a globally renowned managed service provider, delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, has announced that WKS Restaurant Group, one of the fastest growing multi-brand restaurant franchisees in the US is deploying Interface’s Virtual Guard interactive remote video monitoring solutions across its major restaurant brands, including El Pollo Loco, Wendy’s, Denny’s, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts...

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) deploys Hakimo’s artificial intelligence (AI) software solution to enhance access control and security

Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernising physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, has announced that Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) has deployed the Hakimo solution, in order to enhance security and support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) compliance efforts. One of the fastest growing airports in the United States of America (USA), Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) offers commercial service to more than 50 destinations, in addition to supporting a large...

Oosto provides their facial recognition technology to enhance biometric solutions at the Australian Turf Club

The iconic thoroughbred racing, events, and hospitality operator, the Australian Turf Club is using Oosto’s facial recognition technology for face-based security protection throughout its facility. As the largest racetrack in Sydney, the elegant Club’s Royal Randwick Racecourse was bestowed its title by the Queen of England herself and is visited by more than one million patrons each year, creating a complex set of security requirements for guests and employees alike. The Club has a...

NVT Phybridge provides their FLEX long-reach PoE switch to enhance security at Hirotec’s plant in Mexico

Hirotec, a well-known name in the automotive industry, provides automotive manufacturers with automotive closures, exhaust systems, and other manufacturing equipment. The organisation wanted to replace its outdated analogue surveillance system at its busiest manufacturing plant in Mexico to improve monitoring with high-quality images. Hirotec wanted IP cameras throughout the entire facility, with several locations well beyond the 330ft (100m) reach capability of standard switches. Concerned wit...

Anviz provides FaceDeep 3 system to create a smart campus for primary schools

Campus safety is a core value and top of mind for students, faculty, and especially parents. A face recognition-based smart access control and time attendance system is a modern convenience that is needed. Such a system can help to track staff and student attendance accurately, which can save enterprises and schools money. In addition, adding such a system to the workplace and schools can also help to add a layer of security. Canteen payment system Many primary schools are introducing the lat...

ARG and Ntirety secure AbsoluteCare’s IT infrastructure

AbsoluteCare is a healthcare provider that focuses on providing comprehensive and preventative care to the most vulnerable populations in the United States. Since 2000, AbsoluteCare has enabled the treatment of thousands of chronically ill patients by using innovative health management tools. ARG is a technology consultancy dedicated to helping companies find the right match for their technological needs, and is a trusted partner of Ntirety. ARG has helped more than 4,000 compani...

Evolution to deliver comprehensive security systems and service delivery review at Goldsmiths, University of London

Evolution, the integrated fire and security systems business, has been appointed by Goldsmiths, University of London to deliver a comprehensive review and assessment of its security systems, as well as managing its ongoing maintenance requirements. Goldsmiths teaches a wide range of subjects across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, and is home to more than 10,000 students. Situated in Southeast London, the university has a large campus with more than 90 buildings including a state-of-t...

VIVOTEK customizes surveillance solution for delta Thailand’s net zero container showroom

Delta Thailand launched Thailand’s first Net Zero Container Showroom in Amata City, Chonburi, featuring solar power generation, battery management, EV charging, lighting management, indoor climate control and surveillance solutions. The core of the smart showroom is the scalable and modular Delta data centre solution which enables remote access to its security, lighting, environment and charging systems. VIVOTEK’s state-of-the-art IP surveillance cameras and solutions were featur...

Using MOBOTIX video intelligence to improve production processes

Konica Minolta combines in-house video analytics expertise and intelligent MOBOTIX video technology with COPA-DATA's established IoT software platform, Zenon, to create new potential in production workflows. For several years, Konica Minolta and MOBOTIX have been working on video monitoring of processes and operations in various environments, such as industry and production. Data collection and structuring  "For regulated process monitoring, it is necessary that all information and even...

Transforming hotel operations with Cisco Meraki's smart technology

Think back to the last time user stayed overnight or attended a conference at a major hotel or hospitality provider. Chances are the hotel room had fresh linens, the shower had hot water, the on-site restaurant had good food, and in general, users felt safe during their stay. This is the typical experience that users have come to expect from a hospitality provider.  Challenges with hotel operations Providing a pleasant and comfortable stay, however, is no simple feat. The equipment...

IDEMIA secures contract from the Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office to procure road safety enforcement units in the Netherlands

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, together with its partner - ARS Traffic & Transport Technology B.V., has won a tender with the Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office. The framework contract includes the procurement of up to 750 road safety enforcement units in ten or more lots in the Netherlands for 3 suppliers. MESTAcompact With IDEMIA, the MESTAcompact is one of the tendered solutions. The maintenance activities have a duration period of 6 to 12 years and...

Dedrone partners with Threat Management Group and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to secure the popular Cooper River Bridge Run

Dedrone, the market renowned company in smart airspace security, has announced that it has partnered with Threat Management Group (TMG), to provide airspace security for South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), during the popular Cooper River Bridge Run. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual race was held twice within a six-month period, in September 2021 and again in April 2022. Smart Airspace Security solution South Carolina Law Enforcement Division utilised Dedrone technology to...

Videonetics Intelligent VMS and unified solution help secure the birthplace of Lord Buddha – ‘Lumbini Park, Nepal’

The story of Buddhism began in Lumbini, where Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. Soon after, the famous garden of Lumbini, became a place of pilgrimage. Located in the terai plains of Southern Nepal, Lumbini Park comprises of key Buddhist attractions, such as Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Bodhi Tree, single stone Ashoka Pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, Pond Pushkarini, stupas, monasteries, and more. Till date, this sacred place continues to hold archaeological re...

USA’s Morgan State University partners with Siemens on its journey to a smart campus

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernisation upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

Teledyne FLIR Defense deliver 127 unmanned ground vehicles to the German Army

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced at Eurosatory that it is completing deliveries of 127 PackBot® 525 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to the German Army (Deutsches Heer). Final shipments are expected to occur in July. Contract award and deliveries were facilitated through Teledyne FLIR’s partner, European Logistic Partners (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany. Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 robot The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is the most advance...

Boehringer Ingelheim global VMS roll-out project with Qognify

Qognify, a provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions announced a global Video Management System (VMS) roll-out project with the research-driven biopharmaceutical company - Boehringer Ingelheim. Qognify‘s Cayuga VMS Boehringer Ingelheim has a global footprint with about 180 sites around the world. To effectively support video surveillance, need in those, Boehringer Ingelheim decided to standardise the hardware and software approach in the configuration and rollo...

Prioritising safety at Fulton County Schools with Avigilon

Securing more than 100 buildings is no easy feat, but it’s of utmost importance to the Department of Safety and Security at Fulton, which also includes the School Police and Student Health Services and Emergency. With above-average student incident rates and student disciplinary concerns at some schools, upgrades to the security system were needed to allow better local and remote monitoring in important areas. Solution Avigilon video security and access control solutions FCS is a great...

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