Security cameras - Case studies

 Richard Day of James Burell LimitedRemGuard Visual Management - part of AD Group - reports that its remotely monitored, detector activated, CCTV service which provides vital out-of-hours protection for the Ossett, West Yorkshire, branch of James Burrell Limited - the North's leading independent builders merchant - has reduced theft at the site by an impressive 80 per cent since going live.This sort of success is fuelling a growing demand for event-driven CCTV amongst UK builders merchants,...

Bill Ward, Managing Director of Mill Volvo (left) with Chris Cunningham, Chief Executive of The Protector Group Mill Volvo has extended a contract with Gateshead-based The Protector Group to install state-of-the-art security monitoring systems after the company generated cost savings of almost £500,000 at dealerships across the North East.The intelligent CCTV systems, which have already been installed at Mill Volvo sites in Newcastle, Sunderland and Stockton, offer a hugely cost-effective...

CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) from D-Tec provides safety for Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB)CCTV-based Video Smoke Detection (VSD) from D-Tec - part of AD Group - is being relied upon in seven power stations operated by the Irish Republic's main generating company ESB to keep a watchful eye on the all important turbine halls, where the potential for disruption not only to a power station itself but to the electricity consumers it serves is tremendous.This approach to fire detec...

 IP-based Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras help raise arrest rate and record criminal evidenceThe city of Burbank, Ill., which neighbours Chicago and has a population of more than 28,000, has installed a new video surveillance system using 22 Sony SNC-RX Series IP network security cameras to aid the police department in preventing and solving crimes. Since completion of the upgrade in November 2008, images captured by the cameras have helped police make more than 13 arrests and recorded evidence for u...

The EOSS is equipped with two daylight cameras and a FLIR Systems ThermoVision 3000 core for night vision Border control means more than protecting land borders only. Numerous countries have a large coastline that needs to be protected as well. With over 3,200 kilometres of coastline, Sweden is just one example. Thermal imaging cameras are a great tool for protecting a country's land or coastal borders. Although FLIR Systems markets a full range of thermal imaging cameras with...

Quaddrix CCTV products installed at the Centro Mayor Mall located in Bogota, ColombiaQuaddrix teams with Integrator EBC Ingeneria S.A. to install Quaddrix CCTV products into the Centro Mayor Mall located in Bogota, Colombia. The Mall is expected to be the largest mall in Colombia and one of the largest in all of South America. The Mall covers 248,000 square feet and contains over 430 stores. this project will be finished in the second quarter 2009 and will expect to have over 100,000 visito...

City Link is using high technology security cameras and domes from Bosch Security Systems at Depots throughout the UK City Link, one of the country's leading premium express delivery companies, is using a range of high technology security cameras and domes from Bosch Security Systems at Depots throughout the UK as an integral part of its security strategy.The cameras have been specified by Skelmersdale-based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) because of their reliability, image quality, and the te...

 Inotal Processing Plant is watched around the clock by 360-degree cameras and Intellio Basic IP cameras Even faces of employees can be monitored with Speed Dome cameras that were installed with a zoom function capable of zooming in on faces at Inotal Aluminum Processing Plant, Hungary. The primary function of the system is to prevent crimes and workplace accidents. The system, built on a gigabit backbone, comprises Intellio Basic cameras equipped with a 23X optical zoom, motion detection a...

Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas installed a complete integrated IP Video solution from IndigoVision Grand Prairie Police Department, Texas, has transformed the way it uses CCTV after installing a complete integrated IP Video solution from IndigoVision. Replacing an ageing and unreliable VCR/analogue system, which was used primarily for video archive, the new IndigoVision system is being used as an active tool to help manage the facility. As with most law enforcement facilities Grand Prai...

 Conway's CM230IR corner-mounted CCTV camera unit is used in custody suites at police stations A UK police force is using corner-mounted camera units from Conway Security Products as part of rolling refurbishments to create dedicated custody suites at police stations.Conway's CM230IR security CCTV camera unit was chosen as the best solution for an environment with unusual and challenging customer needs. The police force concerned insists on high levels of resilience, res...

Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan deploys Axis network cameras Axis Communications today announced that the Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan is using Axis network cameras to increase public school security in a cost-effective manner. More than 600 network cameras and video encoders are being installed in the district's high schools and ninth grade centres during spring 2009.Located in the suburban Detroit area, Chippewa Valley is the state's 10th largest school district (ou...

 St. Dominic's Sixth Form College reduces CCTV costs with innovative MOBOTIX AG solution from Ecl-ipsMOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at St. Dominic's Sixth Form College which has substantially improved its CCTV security and reduced running costs. By switching to a digital, hi-res solution implemented and supported by Ecl-ips Ltd, a MOBOTIX Advanced Partner, the college has dramatically impr...

Academy® Sports + Outdoors has installed Sony's video surveillance system using IP network security camerasSony announced recently that Academy® Sports + Outdoors, one of the nation's largest sporting goods retailers, has deployed a video surveillance system using IP network security cameras at its new 1.2 million-square-foot-distribution centre located south of Atlanta. The company is using this installation as a pilot project and says it plans to roll out similar installations at...

Bawadi Mall deploys Optelecom-NKF's range of proven fiber-optics transmitters and receiversOptelecom-NKF, Inc., manufacturer of Siqura® surveillance products and solutions, today provided an update of their ongoing video surveillance project at the Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.The Bawadi Mall opened its first phase of development to visitors on January 29th of this year. At 861,000 square feet the two-level shopping mall, when completed, will be the largest in the eastern regi...

 TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring systemImportance of Securing Products in HypermarketTESCO is one of the most popular hypermarkets in Europe. Most of the TESCO hypermarkets come with at least over 30,000 sq. ft. Illegal acts, such as shoplifting, will easily occur in such a large store. Thus, security problem has always been an important issue to TESCO. TeleEye helps TESCO in Ireland to install a powerful CCTV monitoring system, and safeguards the store...

  Dallmeier digital CCTV products selected by Southamption City Council to secure run down tower blocksSouthampton City Council received a surprising answer when it asked residents what should be improved in a group of run-down tower blocks. "We wondered whether people would want the exteriors of the blocks to be brightened up, but that wasn't their top priority," says service development manager Paul Paskins. "They gave us a really clear message that the most...

 VIVOTEK network cameras offer higher level of security for motor yachtsMissionSUMA, VIVOTEK's distributor in Poland, has helped Polish Shipyard Conrad S.A build up an IP surveillance system for its Classic C58 motor yacht. The system includes one FD6121V installed in the machinery room and one IP6122 network cameras on the deck.A long cruise would generate a lot of heat in the machinery room, leading to potential threats of equipment breakdown or even fire accidents. Therefore, the machine...

SALTO access control solution - E2000 chosen to secure Merton college SALTO Systems has been selected by Merton College Oxford to provide advanced access control management within their new Finlay Building administration centre. Merton College is one of the 38 independent Colleges and Halls that work within the University of Oxford.  Founded in 1264, it is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford and has just over 300 undergraduate and over 250 graduate students in residence at any time.The Col...

  Sony solution delivers a robust security system that can connect all of Panaxia's separate units to a central control centreBackgroundPanaxia is one of Sweden's largest security logistics companies with responsibility for more than 450,000 secure deliveries last year alone. The company's customers include major high street banks, retailers and fuel stations.Customer challenge/business needsPanaxia's business is built on its ability to secure other people's valuables, which calls for...

 COE equipment is currently installed over the entire existing infrastructure of the MRTCOE is proud to announce their selection through its partner in South-East Asia, O'Connor's Singapore Pte Ltd (O'Connor's), to provide a major upgrade of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) rail network over the next two years. Integral to a S$29m spend improving surveillance over the network, O'Connor's is to upgrade transmission equipment along the North-South and East-West Lines, integrating C...

 Bosch surveillance cameras secure Paultons ParkAs with any business that can attract thousands of visitors each day, Paultons Park, the family theme park located just outside Southampton, wanted to ensure that it had the security systems in place to protect both itself and the property of its guests.  The first stage of this programme started four years ago with a CCTV system covering its car park areas.  Subsequently, this Bosch based security solution has now bee...

   Dallmeier's integrated CCTV solution installed at Vee Quiva Casino in Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, in the heart of Arizona, enjoys an average of 312 days of sunshine per year, which is why the region is also often called the "Valley of the Sun". No wonder that Vee Quiva Casino is also seeing a bright future ahead of it, as one of the most advanced and innovative vide surveillance systems in the US is currently being installed there. German CCTV/IP specialist Dallmeie...

  The NCP car park at St Pancras is protected by a digital surveillance solutionLeading IP CCTV specialists Controlware Communications Systems has supplied an IP CCTV surveillance solution for the National Car Parks Limited (NCP) public car park at the newly refurbished St Pancras International.NCP at car parks has become synonymous with parking in town centres, airports and railway stations all over the United Kingdom.  Founded in 1931 NCP is today's market leader in the pro...

  The surveillance solution is also a useful tool to solve crime and preventing vandalismVideo surveillance is a powerful tool for monitoring crime and preventing vandalism, as seen in the Tingbjerg housing complex in a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. Here they have experienced a significant reduction in vandalism since the installation of surveillance cameras in basements and laundry facilities. From January 2006 to August 2007, repairs due to vandalism had cost Tingbjerg more than DKK...

   University of Bradford opts for Panasonic system to improve securityThroughout its recent period of frenzied development, the University of Bradford has evolved to become a progressive, forward thinking educational establishment, with a firm belief in offering leadership on sustainable development and community issues. The university has around 10,000 students enrolled, of which almost a third are mature students.  Almost 25% are international students, and they come from over...

  The installation at Dusk Till Dawn saw White UK installing a total of 26 Axis network camerasAxis network cameras have been installed by Axis partner White UK at Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, which is ranked as one of Europe's largest poker rooms.The installation at Dusk Till Dawn saw White UK installing a total of 26 Axis network cameras as part of a complete AV system including 25 large plasma screens, eight individual audio zones and accompanying AV distribution equipment along wi...