Network / IP security - Case studies
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...
Completed in 2023, Thanet Parkway Station, the new high-speed rail hub serving the Thanet area in southeast Kent, has implemented a significant infrastructure enhancement: the installation of high-quality parking barriers to optimise accessibility and safety within its premises. Investment in connectivity Thanet Parkway Station, which opened on 31st July 2023, is a testament to the region's commitment to advancing its transportation infrastructure. With a total investment of £44 million...
Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technology solutions for businesses and communities, announced that it will provide the Town of Braselton, Georgia, with smart video camera technology with AI capabilities to improve public safety and emergency response. The deployment of smart video camera technology at the Town Green and Braselton Park will provide the town with real-time visibility into its community spaces, and insights into traffic pattern...
Crystal Mountain Resort is Washington's largest winter and summer getaway. For over 60 years, the picturesque resort near Mount Rainier has drawn millions of sports enthusiasts around the world. An early adopter of new technology, the resort was also the first in Washington to install a high-speed, detachable quad chairlift, Rainier Express. Technology solution needed As the resort's Director of IT, Perry Turner is in charge of protecting over 400,000 guests and 2,600 acres of land all y...
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...
As the UAE's economy progressed, its territory became the world's experimental zone for pioneering construction technologies. The continuous rise of the construction industry has introduced a large number of labourers to stations on construction sites. How to systematically manage workers under regulations, while ensuring the rights and interests of both workers and enterprises is the main problem currently faced by NGC on its way forward. The customer Nael General Contracting (NGC...
Creating a calm learning environment where all children feel safe is a challenge for secondary schools, and for new students, in particular, they can be an intimidating place. Badly behaved pupils can disrupt others and sometimes will damage school property. Advanced detection devices, can tackle anti-social behaviour and problems associated with increasing numbers of students that are vaping. By installing a smart sensor schools can ensure that staff time is not consumed by a minority of troub...
With approximately 29,000 employees worldwide, Amdocs is a pioneering global software company providing services and solutions to communications and media companies. When building a new campus in Ra’anana, Israel, their large site with four office buildings and three underground floors required a door closer solution tailored to every door, considering their different size, type, and usage. Finding a single supplier to meet all their needs was a challenge, but they succeeded. Site...
Geekplus, the global pioneer in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has deployed the first Shelf-to-Person PopPick project in the Nordics for one of the biggest online pharmacy wholesalers in the region, Med24.dk. System Teknik partnered on the Denmark project, which includes three PopPick stations and 30 Shelf-to-Person robots, bringing a flexible solution to a region where fixed automation still dominates. "With the rise of e-commerce, Med24.dk had been struggling with huge sales...
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...
The new GoldenEye Hotel and Resort on the Bulgarian and Turkish border, Europe’s largest casino development, opened in 2024 by BC Industries is providing enhanced security with more efficient guest services thanks to a 600-camera video surveillance solution from IDIS. The advanced camera system combines 24/7 visibility over gaming tables and public areas, fault-free image capture and recording of UHD video footage, a more efficient real-time monitoring platform for mu...
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...
The client functions as a prominent producer of phosphate fertilisers in Sub-Saharan Africa. They began mining phosphate rock in the early 1960s and started producing phosphoric acid in the late 1980s. Their extensive industrial facility, located in Senegal, includes various sites such as Mining, an Acid Plant, a Fertiliser site, and a power plant. They mainly export their phosphoric acid to India and distribute their fertiliser products within West Africa and globally. Client's requirem...
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...
RecFaces, a facial recognition software company, has announced the successful deployment of its flagship product, Id-Guard at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru. This implementation marks a significant milestone in bolstering security measures at one of South America's busiest airports, underscoring the importance of maintaining a high level of safety at public transportation hubs. Jorge Chávez International Airport Jorge Chávez International Airport serves...
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...
Wetlands, the "kidneys of the Earth", are considered one of the three major ecosystems on Earth, along with forests and oceans. Hosting a diverse range of terrestrial and aquatic plant and animal species, wetlands serve as crucial habitats for numerous bird species. Red-crowned cranes Beautiful Wetlands vs Critically Endangered Cranes The Red-crowned Crane is considered as the "God of Wetlands" and is highly sensitive to environmental changes. It is one of 14 bird species in China classified...
Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has upgraded the physical access security of its Gothenburg HQ. S-Key biometric access cards from Freevolt Technologies Limited, which embed Fingerprints’ own T2 sensors, have been implemented across the entire Gothenburg site. The updated authentication system further strengthens Fingerprints’ workplace security and enables role-based access control, whilst ensuring a convenient and easy-to-use experience. Role-based...
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...
Tenant and homeowner expectations in the multi-residential sector are evolving fast. Digital access offers a solution that fits a contemporary ethos blending design, functionality, technology, and sustainability. STAY by Kronos is a fast-growing developer and service provider in Spain’s build-to-rent (BTR) property sector, where business is booming: Investment grew over 17% between 2021 and 2022 alone. Such high-profile success attracts more providers who compete for location, quality, an...
Helsinki Airport is a busy transport hub, with a network of flights connecting Finland with cities across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Managing access in such a dynamic environment is a challenge. This challenge extends to the control of access to cupboards, drawers, and cabinets where travel documents are stored — in the spotlight after new EU guidance on logging access to these documents. Previously, security for cabinets in Helsinki’s check-in area required airport managers to issue...
The institute encountered significant challenges stemming from the absence of CCTV cameras and a video management system. This jeopardised patient and staff safety, impeded equipment protection, compromised data integrity in research, posed regulatory compliance risks, and heightened liability concerns in the absence of visual records for verification. Further, the client faced a significant challenge in efficiently managing attendance for staff working in multiple shifts. With an extensive wor...
Pears Jewish Campus is a seven-story education and culture complex that covers over 80,000 square feet, in Westfälische Strasse, Berlin, Germany. The building was designed by renowned architectural firm Tchoban Voss and constructed over a five-year period. It is the largest Jewish campus in Europe, encompassing a kindergarten, primary, and secondary school, a cinema, sports and events halls, art and music studios, co-working office spaces, as well as a kosher restaurant. Paxton’s lat...
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be deployed at Canyon Hills Community Church to protect its congregation against gun-related threats. Canyon Hills Community Church Located in the suburbs thirty minutes north of Seattle, Canyon Hills Community Church is a non-denomi...
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...
“BCD’s solution perfectly fit our scenario. All I needed to hear was ‘we have storage and scalability for the future’. As Suffolk is growing fast and is very land rich, we’re predicting a lot of growth and definitely need scalability,” Tim Forbes, Physical Security Administrator, City of Suffolk, Virginia. Customer overview When a mass shooting in which 12 people died occurred at a municipal building in Virginia Beach in 2019, it served as a wake-up call for...
As a longtime maintenance provider for Trafalgar Theatres at their Orchard Theatre site in Dartford, Blake Fire & Security and Cygnus’ distributor Illumino Ignis (Kent) Ltd (IIKL) were approached for a solution to a unique problem: Satisfying the stringent fire safety requirements of their new temporary venue to hold 1,091 audience members, while the main Orchard Theatre was closed due to RAAC Works. SmartNet-Pro fire detection With a very short turnaround of a week, Blake Fire &...
i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that the Murietta Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) in Riverside County, CA, has undertaken a project to modernise its first-generation surveillance system to new high-resolution i-PRO network cameras, and the i-PRO Video Insight video management system (VMS). MVUSD serves 23,000 students and has nearly 4,000 employees. It comprises 11 elementary s...
The Dutch powerhouse Kramp is one of the biggest suppliers of parts and accessories for Europe’s agricultural sector. Founded in 1951, focusing on simplifying life for those who work the land, Kramp boasts a staggering 590,000+ products, from tractor gears to stable shovels. Kramp’s success hinges on its robust infrastructure. A strategically located network of 11 distribution centres across Europe ensures prompt deliveries, while 24 sales offices provide localised customer support....
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