Public security - Case studies

Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are used to capture high-quality images of vulnerable areas For the older population, the security and comfort provided by retirement living communities makes them an attractive option. At St. Andrews Village in Auckland, New Zealand, the comfort is provided in a world-class multi-option residential facility and the security is provided by Arecont Vision megapixel camera technology. Arecont Vision megapixel cameras are used to capture high-qua...

  Infinova's IP cameras were integrated with HCL's wireless IP surveillance Infinova recently announced that over 40 million people were peaceably able to participate in 2010's Kumbh Mela, the largest religious gathering in the world, held January 14 to April 28, 2010, in Hardiware, India, in part due to a surveillance system including Infinova IP cameras. Infinova integrator HCL Security Ltd was recently provided a letter of commendation from the Uttarakhand Police f...

  Alpro's marine access controls keypad is waterproof to IP68,  the highest certification available Alpro Architectural Hardware have supplied their waterproof access control keypads to the principal ferry operator in Scotland, Caledonian MacBrayne. Caledonian MacBrayne serves 45 ports across the west coast of Scotland and sails to 24 destinations including islands such as Arran, Bute, Mull and Iona. Alpro's marine keypad is waterproof to IP68, this being the hig...

  Bosch surveillance cameras are in operation to detect movement and protect people and property With 750 modern apartments spread over five 28-storey buildings, Vietnam's first luxury residential project, the Vista in Ho Chi Minh City, is the result of investments totalling US$200 million. The developers turned to Bosch Security Systems when it came to ensuring the occupants' safety and the premise's facilities. The latter includes 35,000 square metres of retail space, a...

 The flex range is ideally suited to lower risk scenariosAPT Security Systems, the high-end specialist security integrator, has created a bespoke version of its Flex Bollard Range to complement the existing bollards installed by Southend Council for various road safety applications.The Essex council had been using another supplier for the bollard installed on pavements to protect kerbs, pedestrian crossings and car park entrances, but was obliged to find another provider when the product wa...

Hikvision's DS-2DF1-517-B Network Speed Dome offers a high level of flexibility and quality While much of the world is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in England, Brazil has a little bit of a different focus. Obviously, a country with such a rich and varied sporting history is excited to see how their compatriots will fare in London; but for many Brazilians, the real excitement begins in 2014 - when they host the FIFA World Cup Games. These 2014 Games offer much...

ADT has a fully redundant IT infrastructure in place to ensure there is no single point of failure of its systems August 2011 shockingly witnessed the sudden onset of widespread riots across the UK which resulted in the destruction of retail outlets and property, and looting of goods. This level of anarchical behaviour heavily restricted resources able to be distributed by local emergency services to problematic areas, one of which was Manchester. In the heart of Manchester city centre's shoppi...

 Eurotech Safety Services will supply the fire systemNorthern Ireland's award winning Ulster Museum has been equipped with a new Apollo-based fire detection system as part of a £17.5 million refurbishment programme. Eurotec Safety Services, who have been representing Apollo for more than 20 years, won the contract for the supply and commissioning of the fire system.Ulster Museum is acknowledged as one of the UK's finest, having won the Art Fund Prize in 2010 for the museum within the...

The new Indian Formula One circuit hosted the inaugral Indian Formula One Grand PrixAMG announces that they have supplied their AMG5000 transmission solution for the new Indian Formula One circuit which hosted the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix on October 30th, 2011. The prestigious project has seen India establish itself on the map of Formula One with an investment of around USD 215 million, thus creating a circuit of 5.14 km over an area of 875 acres. The initial seating capacity is...

The sensors were chosen for performance, resistance to sun exposure, sensitivity and compatibility with Pelco ULIS, a manufacturer of high-quality infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security, automotive and military applications, announced recently that it has signed a contract with Schneider Electric, the developer and manufacturer of world leading Pelco video and security systems, to supply infrared (IR) sensors for Pelco's new product line, the Sarix thermal imaging cameras. This...

  There is a growing need for Quantum Secure products to increase the security of critical infrastructure Quantum Secure, the leading provider of enterprise software to manage and streamline security identities, compliance and events across disparate physical security systems, announced that it has deployed phase one of its SAFE physical identity and access management software solution for the new World Trade Centre.With this phase of SAFE deployment, the WTC will cen...

The multi-sensor camera systems deliver an astounding 200+ megapixels in real timeThe Olympic Stadium in Berlin can seat more than 74,000 spectators for football matches, track and field events or concerts. At the venue, the Panomera multi-sensor camera system not only provides a comprehensive overview, but also shows details at great distances in unprecedented resolution.Over 200 megapixels for top detail resolutionPanomera's most convincing feature for the decision-makers at the stadium, the...

Using double door lobbies at all the entrances makes a serious impact on reducing a building's energy load Automatic doors are contributing several important benefits to the University of Glamorgan's new Student Union building, including driving down energy bills.Compact Swing Operators, from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, were installed at the entrances which not only save energy but reduce the cost of maintenance, while providing secure and easy access which complies with the Disability...

  The IP cameras from Hikvision adopted for the expo feature a 1/1.8 inch SONY progressive scan CCDThousands of HD fixed and PTZ cameras from Hikvision have been installed in Shanghai Pudong District, China, the setting for World Expo 2010. The six-month-long event revived the tradition of world fairs and expositions of the kind staged in Chicago (1893) and St Louis (1904), a year in which the extravaganza also played host to the Olympic Games. Hikvision's equipment was charged with se...

 The goal of this project was to provide the citizens a greater level ofsecurityThe growing Argentinean economy has been a boon to the entire country. Unlike the current economic situation in many places in the world, new jobs are being created every day. Lic. Christian Uriel Solano, President of Security One Argentina, noted that one of main benefits - for Argentina as a whole - is the "ability for its citizens to not only get jobs, but to get better jobs."And with these better j...

  The PSIM solution will provide enhanced safety and security for the city of Plano VidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organisations to resolve business and security situations in real time, recently announced that the City of Plano, Texas along with systems integrator Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), has selected the VidSys PSIM software system to power the City's new centralised security and safety platform. The PSIM solu...

   Raytec products were chosen because of their proven track record of fault-free operation Energy-efficient, RAYLUX White-Light LED illuminators have been installed at the Taman Tirtoyoso public swimming pool and recreational complex, Kediri - East Java, Indonesia. The White-Light illuminators from Raytec are replacing conventional bulb lighting to deliver a safer environment for pedestrians and to secure the site at night, as well as saving a significant amount of e...

  G4S will secure elements like passenger, hold baggage and non-passenger screening at Canadian airportsCATSA announced that it has selected G4S as the Security Screening Contractor for the delivery of Airport Screening Services in the Pacific Region. G4S Secure Solutions (Canada) will provide services at 20 airports, including Vancouver International Airport. G4S is delighted to have been chosen as a partner to help CATSA to achieve its mission to protect the public by securing critic...

 The need to combat anti-social behaviour encouraged the city authority to deploy an IP video solution The City of Lamentin, located on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, has used an IndigoVision city-wide wireless IP Video solution in its successful bid to reduce crime. Situated near the Guadeloupe National Park, Lamentin's 16,000+ residents enjoy a good quality of life, blighted in certain areas with low-level crime. The need to combat anti-social behaviour, graff...

  The PSIM software enables DNR to integrate and manage all the data from its disparate security systems VidSys, the leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software that allows organisations to resolve business and security situations in real time, recently announced that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has deployed the VidSys PSIM software system in its Sandy Point Communication Center, the nerve centre of the new Maritime Law Enforcemen...

   VidSys PSIM is easy to use, has quick implementation approach and features an open architecture and platform An international city hosts numerous global events throughout the course of a year from major sporting events to political meetings. The events range in attendance with the largest event attracting over 250,000 visitors from around the world. In addition to the actual event, there are pre and post-event activities that draw additional spectators and dignitar...

  SIRDEE enabled the emergency forces to work under very difficult circumstancesCassidian's SIRDEE (Sistema de Radiocomunicaciones Digitales de Emergencia del Estado) network delivered first class service to the emergency professionals during the terrible fire on Ibiza in May 2011, the largest forest fire ever in that part of the Balearic Islands. For a whole week, over 2,000 hectares of pine forest on the island burned uncontrolablly. More than 300 people were evacuated...