Physical security - Case studies
The Ocularis PSIM allows APD to access surveillance cameras at the schools for improved situational awareness On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) announces that the Atlanta Public School System has implemented OnSSI’s Ocularis video-centric PSIM (physical security information management), enabling the Atlanta Police Department (APD) to access surveillance cameras at the schools for improved situational awareness in the event of an incident or emergency. The highly-...
CNL Software partnered with e-Thele SQD Networks to provide security management system for the South African hospital CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions have been chosen to provide a comprehensive security management system for a hospital facility in South Africa. Healthcare security is facing in...
In 1998, at the U.S. Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, a crash-rated, moveable barricade prevented the attacker’s vehicle from entering the rear compound of the building and, thus, reduced the loss of lives and damage to the facility. Unfortunately, they were not used at the embassy in Nairobi, Kenya when it was bombed the same day. However, by September of that year, 14 barriers, including moving wedge barricades and crash rated bollards, were shipped to these two embassies. At t...
Community safety has always been a priority for the London Borough of Bexley (LBB) and they are now the first local authority in the UK to adopt a new outsourced model that will help to further reduce crime and secure the safety of people and places within the borough. The security solutions team at Siemens was chosen to design, build, staff, manage and operate a comprehensive outsourced CCTV service for Bexley for the next 10 years. This new model has been put in place to reduce the long term...
Viscount is able to deliver security solutions that meet the Government's high compliance standards Viscount Systems, a leading provider of IT-based security software and services, recently announced that it has been awarded additional contracts to secure U.S. Federal Government facilities in Missouri and Massachusetts for the Department of Homeland Security - United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). "The pace of new contract activity with USCIS and other a...
SNC-EM630 has been integrated with the Court’s security alarm system, which prompts alarms in case of any faults in the system Background The Administrative Court of Appeal in Gothenburg was founded in 1972 and is located in central Gothenburg. The organisation has around 150 employees and welcomes 5,000–6,000 visitors every year. The Administrative Court of Appeal in Gothenburg has traditionally only used physical security, and is now opting to use video s...
Provisioning the cards using HID Global’s ActivID CMS makes it easy to define and apply policies to manage data HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has teamed with Eid Passport®, Inc., a market leader in high-assurance identity management solutions and the largest commercial provider of vendor credentials at military facilities, to supply Eid Passport with its ActivID® Credential Management System (CMS) for...
Gloucestershire uses a Peplink appliance to manage the connection between two satellite receivers on KA and KU bands Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue have deployed Peplink routers and access points to integrate Satellite and Bonded 3G/4G cellular networks within a range of emergency response vehicles, trailers and portable units to ensure reliable network access during incident response. Covering an area of over 1000 square miles in South West England, the Service has 22 s...
Wagtail supply dogs, handlers and training for a variety of other roles including live body detection dogs Specialist Detection Dog Company, Wagtail UK, has supplied handlers and explosive detection dogs for security sweeps of the corporate chalet areas at this year’s Farnborough Air Show (FIA) from 14th to 20th July 2014. Wagtail has provided explosive detection dogs alternately at the Farnborough and Paris Air Show for the last 8 years. Sadly in today’s era of r...
The system designed around Bosch’s BIS, serves as central integration and management platform for wide variety of security solutions Bosch Security Systems has delivered a comprehensive and integrated security system for the headquarters of China Minsheng Bank in Shunyi New Town, Beijing. The solution comprises video surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, public address and conferencing systems, all connected and operated via a central management platform. F...
Green Gate Access Systems installed the solar powered double gate automation with 6 way GSM intercom, key code and daily open timer Kent based company, Green Gate Access Systems, has finalised the installation of a solar powered double gate automation project at waste management solutions company, Agrivert. As the newest tenant in their Surrey based industrial plant, Agrivert have a specific need to access the site out of hours, when the gates are locked for security purposes;...
Norway Post deployed HID Global’s multiCLASS SE readers and multi-technology cards at its Robsrud Terminal HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its physical access control solutions have been deployed by Norway Post to provide toddpostal service, Norway Post deployed Genuine HID® multiCLASS SE® readers and multi-technology cards at its Robsrud Terminal, from where more than 60 percent of all the mail in Norway...
The NICE Systems solutions are also being used by Naftoport to optimise its day-to-day security operations NICE Systems recently announced that Naftoport Ltd, the major oil transhipment port in Poland, is successfully using NICE Situator and NiceVision intrusion detection video analytics to protect its critical resources. The project integrates nine existing gateway security systems to enhance situational awareness for improved incident management and operational efficiency....
Glasgow deployed NICE Situator and NiceVision for video management to strengthen its daily operations NICE Systems has announced that the city of Glasgow is deploying its security solutions to enhance the community’s safety and security infrastructure. The implementation, which includes NICE Situator and NiceVision for video management, will help the city strengthen its daily operations and streamline incident response. Glasgow was recently awarded funding from the Tech...
There are 32 local police stations in Xiaoshan equipped with Dahua IP surveillance systems Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, China, also known as heaven on Earth in an old Chinese saying, is get so used to the praises and appreciation received throughout modern and ancient times, in China as well as elsewhere around the world. Its divinely picturesque scenery, over thousand-year history, beautiful legends, and strong economy, have bestowed the city with a name a...
NICE Situator was selected as the centrepiece of the integrated management centre that will oversee safety and security NICE Systems recently announced that a large city in Brazil has implemented NICE Situator to help secure its community and next week’s 2014 FIFA World Cup, taking place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, 2014. NICE Systems will continue working with local authorities following the tournament as part of a broader safe city initiative, to protect its mill...
Home Harbor is an assisted living community of large efficiencies, one and two-bedroom apartments that are complete with full kitchens, private entries, patios and spacious common areas. The facility is designed for seniors who are aged 62 and older and offers a range of care options to give residents choice and flexibility. The organization's desire is to protect and encourage its residents' independence and well-being. The facility includes 110 apartments spread over an entire city block in Ra...
Tyco UAE will provide CNL’s IPSecurityCenter PSIM to manage a wide range of security systems CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, has partnered for an iconic security management project with Tyco Fire & Security UAE, who specialise in turnkey solutions including design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Fire Protection and Fire Detection Systems, as well as state-of-the-art Security and Integrated...
Viscount will deploy its VeriCert software at U.S. Federal Government agency facilities Viscount Systems, a leading-edge supplier of security systems and software, announced that it has been awarded contracts to deploy its Freedom access control technology, as well as its VeriCert certification software, at the U.S. Federal Government agency facilities in Louisiana and California, totalling more than $50,000 in contract value. Due to the sensitive nature of these types of cont...
SALTO provides access control during construction and operational phases to Bethanie As Western Australia’s largest not for profit aged care and retirement village provider, Bethanie is committed to providing a warm, social and engaging environment in which seniors can enjoy a vibrant, energetic and social lifestyle. The company’s mission is to make a real difference to people’s lives, and one of the ways they strive to achieve this is to offer a range of re...
By implementing SAFE, Phoenix Sky Harbor has met their goals of maintaining a comprehensive security credential management solution Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has launched Quantum Secure’s SAFE for Aviation software to provide a modern approach to the required processes surrounding vetting and badging airport workers. Phoenix Sky Harbor set a goal to eliminate paper-based processes and use technology to streamline the management of the over 20,000 worker id...
The Lubbock County Detention Centre (LCDC) is one of the largest direct supervision county detention facilities in Texas with a current capacity of 1500 beds. Since its opening in 2010, the facility has utilised the Morse Watchmans key control system, along with other state of the art electronic security and access control systems, to increase the safety and security of both inmates and staff. According to Captain Malcolm Chambliss, Day Shift Captain and Detention Response Team Commander with t...
Gunnebo’s SafePay solution will help increase security and efficiency of Shell Denmark’s cash handling process The Gunnebo Security Group will provide and service the closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, for Shell’s petrol stations across Denmark. Shell Denmark will equip its Danish network of petrol stations with Gunnebo’s closed cash handling solution, SafePay™, with delivery during 2014. The agreement includes service for the solutio...
SAFE Airport identity & credential management system improves workflow of security operations at SFO airport Quantum Secure announces that the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has selected the company’s SAFE for Aviation solution, further expanding Quantum Secure’s footprint in upgrading, managing and automating key critical security areas within the Airport. Since the deployment of the SAFE Airport Identity & Credential Management System in 2010,...
Sector insights industry Staying in control of what happens on an industrial site is essential to protect people, the planet and your profits. AEOS helps by highlighting risks and taking security management to a higher level. The company’s work may involve machinery, chemicals or procedures that could present safety or security threats if not managed well. AEOS gives you a range of smart functionality to help you minimise risk, keep control and respond quickly if there is an incident. Yo...
The DSC800 can be a hydraulic, pneumatic, manual operation or fixed post bollard With its historic cultural value, and abundant foot and vehicle traffic, security measures are paramount at the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, Calif., where the former president is buried. Both decorative Delta DSC800 and TT210 bollard systems and a perimeter cabling systems are used to protect pedestrians, the library and museum grounds. The bollards protect the...
The SightLogix solution has provided excellent detection with minimal nuisance alarms SightLogix smart thermal camera systems have been deployed to protect substations for a major electric utility serving the eastern United States. SightSensor thermal systems enable the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents across multiple sites, ranging from copper theft to vandalism while also meeting regulatory compliance. Since being installed, the SightLogix syst...
Delta’s 2-bollard modules will stop and destroy a 15,000-pound truck traveling 50 miles per hour Vehicle attack is a harsh reality in our modern society and large public gatherings, such as sports events, are considered to be potential terrorist targets. A baseball stadium, its fans and the American pastime are all at risk. In fact, back in March 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified a dozen possible strikes it viewed most devastating, including...
Skyguard's MySOS Personal Saftey Devices will be issued to thousands of Muir Groups' staff Muir Group has turned to Skyguard to help protect their frontline lone working staff by issuing them each with the MySOS – Europe’s smallest personal safety device. The MySOS, accredited to the Association of Chief Police Officer’s ‘Secured by Design’ certification, provides the housing association’s lone workers reassurance knowing they can rais...
Tavcom’s training programme covers a diverse range of subjects relating to video surveillance equipment Tavcom has won a significant contract which will see it play a key role in the implementation of the Middle East’s largest homeland security project. The Kuwait Government is investing in excess of £1 billion on physical security to ensure the safety of people working or visiting key buildings and facilities throughout the country. At the heart of a comple...
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