PTZ cameras - Case studies

 The Army in Fort Richardson, Alaska needed surveillance at an abandoned Cold War Nike Missile siteDick Powell, who oversees physical security for the Fort Richardson Army, was tasked with providing protection for the historic Nike Missile property, which also serves as a communication site for several infrastructure assets for the city of Anchorage. Continuous surveillance of both the upper and lower sections of the site during all lighting and weather conditions was needed. Powell turned...

  Avigilon has installed HD megapixel video surveillance systems at various centres under Halifax Regional Facility Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems,announced that the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System on the ferry transit system, at several recreation centers, and at a metro transit service garage to protect its critical assets. The Avigilon HD Surveillance Sys...

CBC's Radar Vision system and C-AllView cameraWhen it comes to crime fighting and tracking down criminals, the police helicopter is an invaluable weapon. Loaded with the latest video and thermal imaging technologies, it provides a range of detection tools to deploy against lawbreakers.But the downside to possessing such a powerful resource is that criminals are keen to neutralise its capabilities, as one police force in England found out recently when its helicopters were subjected to sabotage a...

Alpha-Digi recommended the use of one VIVOTEK PZ7111 and three IP7131 cameras in each storeMissionIt is obvious that sophisticated and reliable surveillance is an absolute must for a jewellery store. One of Brazil's best-known jewellery store chains, which for security reasons shall here remain nameless, is no exception. Naturally, the primary reason that the jewellery chain sought a surveillance system was to guard against theft of its high-priced merchandise. However, its management also hoped...

The World Expo 2010 is home to one of the largest surveillance systems in the worldInfinova announced that over 2,700 Infinova IP and analogue cameras, including high-speed IP PTZ domes, mini-domes and fixed cameras in a variety of models including vandal-resistant day/night outdoor and indoor cameras plus Infinova's matrix switchers, fibre optic systems and other surveillance equipment and software are part of the coexistent analogue and digital surveillance system protecting visitors to World...

C-AllView is a vandal resistant, IP67-sealed PTZ cameraLeading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) has helped protect one of Europe's largest solar farms, in Portugal, using its ground-breaking Radar Vision detection system operating alongside rugged C-AllView PTZ surveillance cameras. Working in conjunction with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech), CBC was asked to devise an operationally effective way of securing this large site contain...

The megapixel Hikvision camera adopted for the Expo features a 1/1.8 inch Sony progressive scan CCDThousands of HD fixed and PTZ cameras from Hikvision have been installed in Shanghai's Pudong District where World Expo 2010 is being held. The six-month-long event at which participating countries show the best of their nation is reviving the tradition of world fairs and expositions, events that have occurred in Chicago (1893) and St. Louis (1904), a year in which the extravaganza also played host...

Vancouver contracted with ADT and MDT to extend the public safety network to protect tourists and visitors Proxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, recently announced that the City of Vancouver, along with ADT Advanced Integration/Intercon Security and MDT Technical Services, deployed a Proxim wireless network to extend video surveillance throughout the city during the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. They selected Proxim...

The system includes a combination of 130 Infinova PTZ dome cameras, mini domes and fixed camerasInfinova announced that Infinova's Ethernet networking video matrix switchers with a Video-over-IP (VoIP) option allows the surveillance system at Kuwait International Airport to meet the demands of three individual security authorities. The system includes a combination of 130 Infinova PTZ dome cameras, mini domes and fixed cameras.The Asset Protection Department has the most encompassing responsibil...

Over 60 Infinova PTZ and Day/Night high resolution cameras provide surveillance at Airport for FIEZInfinova announced that, as part of a US$ 63.1 million construction project, Uzbekistan's Navoi Airport is installing Infinova PTZ and Day/Night high resolution cameras to watch over one of Central Asia's newest Free Industrial Economic Zones (FIEZ). The FIEZ is designed to promote a wide range of high-tech and internationally competitive production using modern high-efficiency equipment, technolog...

IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at Grand Canyon West Resort, ArizonaAn innovative wireless surveillance system is helping to cut crime and provide a safe and secure environment for visitors to the Grand Canyon West Resort, Arizona. IndigoVision's complete end-to-end IP Video system has been deployed at multiple sites, providing an integrated surveillance solution across a wide area. Grand Canyon West is a popular tourist destination on the west side of the Ca...

Axis Communications is supplying network cameras for visitor counting at Tally Weijl, the global clothing retailerAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, is supplying network cameras for people counting at Tally Weijl. Axis Communications is working with Cognimatics, creators of TrueView People Counter™, and Data Components, to deliver the solution, which will count the number of visitors passing in and out of the participating stores. Tally Weijl, a world...

 Vidhan Sabha government building in Uttar Pradesh, India deploys March Networks' productsMarch Networks®,  a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that the company's VideoSphere® Video Management System (VMS) and IP cameras have been selected to enhance surveillance throughout the Vidhan Sabha government building in Uttar Pradesh, India. The video surveillance solution is part of comprehensive security management system for the five building complex...

CDC Point S.p.A chose VIVOTEK PT3122 pan/tilt network cameras to secure Cash & Carry chain stores MissionCDC Point S.p.A, the second largest IT distributor in Italy, owns 34 Cash & Carry chain stores across the nation. Through these convenient Cash & Carry points, CDC's resellers are able to obtain the items they need immediately at each location. Originally, the stores were installed with analogue cameras for security and management purposes, however, in pursuit of higher management...

Universal Systems Solutions to introduce a new range of wireless mobile security street lightsUniversal Systems Solutions (USS), the bespoke security solutions supplier based in the North East of England, recently announced the introduction of a new range of wireless mobile security street lights, equipped with Sony Professional's SNC-RZ50P pan tilt zoom (PTZ) IP video security cameras. The detachable security-enabled lantern heads, which can be fitted to and powered by any streetlamp,...

Leerose Integrated Systems installed CCTV and intruder alarms at GO Outdoors' six new storesThe continued UK expansion of leading outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors has resulted in a major security contract for Leerose Integrated Systems, part of Secure Options Group, with CCTV and intruder alarms now installed at six new stores.Specialising in tents, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and accessories, Sheffield-based GO Outdoors has gone from strength to strength in the recession, benefiting f...

Axis Communications supplies outdoor-ready, PTZ dome cameras to help create surveillance systemIn a move aimed at bringing surveillance into the 21st Century, Breckland District Council has invested heavily in a brand new wireless IP-based surveillance system which will cover the five market towns of Dereham, Attleborough, Swaffham, Thetford and Watton which make up Breckland. The new cameras will be installed in the town centres and will replace the council's existing analogue system. The...

Hoorn Park Management opted for a installation of 16 Axis cameras and Agent VI video management softwareMissionHoorn80, located in Hoorn (The Netherlands), is a business park spreading over a total area of 65 hectares and is home to 160 companies. To prevent criminal activity, theft and disorder, Hoorn Park Management was looking for an effective and intelligent video surveillance solution that would not only increase security in the area, but also allow remote monitoring of the system's status...

  Octavian has been appoitned by Balfour Beatty to provide services for Nottinghamshire road schemeConstruction security specialist Octavian Security has won the contract to provide services to contractors working on a multi-million-pound road scheme in Nottinghamshire.Engineering and construction giant Balfour Beatty has appointed Octavian to provide static and mobile services as it delivers the A46 Newark to Widmerpool Improvement Scheme.The assignment will require a team of security...

 Genetec recently installed an integrated security solution Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in USAGenetec recently announced that the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel in Alabama, United States, has completed the installation of an integrated security solution which includes both Omnicast video surveillance and Synergis access control. Wind Creek Casino and Hotel was recently rebuilt as a top-of-the-line entertainment and resort complex, and Genetec's IP-based unified solutions were chosen to ma...

Australian Customs Service selected the March Network's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance security operationsMarch Networks®, a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has selected the Company's VideoSphere™ solution to enhance its security operations in multiple airports across the country. The integrated systems include March Networks' Video Management System (VMS) soft...

 Samsung Techwin DVRs have been specified for the next phase of Disney stores' UK expansion programme Disney currently has 56 stores located in most major cities of the UK. The stores sell a wide range of merchandise including collectables, toys, clothing and accessories for all ages, home ware, books, DVDs and videos.Subject to the size of the CCTV system, the next phase stores will be equipped with either Samsung Techwin's SVR-960 nine channel or SVR-1680 sixteen channel DVR's. Paul...

Van Maanen Transport BV installed 25 network cameras from Axis CommunicationsMission Van Maanen Transport BV is a transport company in Barneveld, The Netherlands. After building a new warehouse, Van Maanen decided to set up camera monitoring in and around the buildings. This way, the transport company could keep watch inside and out, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and use the camera images as evidence in the event of incidents such as collisions and damage to trucks and other equipment...

VIVOTEK to help the Taipei city government create a safer, more pleasant environmentVIVOTEK is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with system integrator MiTAC to help the Taipei city government create a safer, more pleasant environment by installing comprehensive IP surveillance systems throughout the city. Over 10,000 points across Taipei City will be covered, including the Taipei City Police Department, police precincts, and local police stations.The large-scale upgrade is aimed at...

SBXL uses Axis surveillance cameras to monitor a specific product or aisle in-store and record shopper's behaviorMissionShopping Behaviour Xplained (SBXL) provides in-depth analysis to the retail sector on what shoppers actually do in-store and how their conscious and sub-conscious motivations and opinions affect their buying decisions. SBXL uses surveillance cameras to monitor a specific product or aisle in-store and record shopper's behavior, enabling them to identify barriers to sale for prod...

 Conway has been producing pan and tilts longer than any other current UK provider UK-based CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products has updated its flagship pan and tilt to include features that facilitate the unit being supplied for installation directly onto legacy systems.Pan and tilts have a heritage going back to the 1970s and remains a cornerstone of applications where limited lens options mean domes cannot always provide suitable images. Locations such as prison perimeters, motorw...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...