Security devices - Case studies

ASSA ABLOY's bespoke security solutions for Amdocs campus

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...

Hochiki’s BOSEC approved Latitude system and waterproof devices secure new food production

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...

i-PRO cameras are key to school safety at Murietta Valley District Schools

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...

Central African mining firm amplifies efficiency with Matrix's solutions

A prominent participant in the Central African mining industry, this company focuses on the exploration and extraction of copper and cobalt. Boasting a substantial cobalt reserve and expansive copper assets, it is presently undergoing a significant restructuring to establish itself as a prominent global player in mining. Through strategic collaborations with major entities in the sector, both domestically and internationally, the corporation aims to enhance its competitive standing. An impactfu...

Facial recognition software from RecFaces shined as the baton-holder for security during Brazilian Carnival 2024

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer played an indispensable role in promoting and maintaining safety during the Brazilian Carnival 2024. The company's one of the best and highly accurate products, Id-Guard, was applied to secure an open-air carnival and turned out to be a great solution to the security challenges faced.  Facial recognition software The cameras equipped with facial recognition software were placed at mobile control checkpoints, which enabled p...

Fashion label elevates security with Matrix's elevator access control

A well-known fashion label has effectively expanded its presence in various markets by establishing exclusive brand outlets, multi-brand outlets, large format stores, and engaging in e-commerce. With a widespread network comprising more than 200 exclusive brand outlets, 1300 multi-brand outlets, and 60 large format stores, the brand delivers modern clothing with a dedication to delivering top-notch quality at affordable prices. Under the guidance of its dynamic leadership, the brand has emerge...

2N brings the latest access control technologies to private and social housing in West London

2N, the global market pioneer in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has upgraded a residential project in the UK to improve security and enable residents to take calls on their phones when they are not at home.  Sperry and Gilbert House Sperry and Gilbert House are residential units providing both private and social housing flats. The buildings are part of a larger complex though each apartment block is standalone. The two blocks share a main gate and there is access t...

Bosch & Atempo transforming press facilities at new Tizi Ouzou Stadium

The desire to improve the quality and efficiency of the technologies for post-match press conferences has seen an increasing number of sporting arenas investing in their press facilities. The recently completed new stadium in the city of Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, is a venue that has made this a priority right from the start, with the installation of a CCS 1000 D Digital Discussion System and an Integrus Wireless Language Distribution System from Bosch Building Technologies. UEFA equipment standards...

ExpoFactory increases booth security with ASSA ABLOY's Digital PIN Door Lock Solution

Protecting booths at trade shows is a challenge. After all, exhibitors want a constant stream of high traffic, especially from people they are meeting for the first time. It’s why they attend such large-scale fairs.  Relying on exhibition-provided security is sadly not enough. Individual stands need their protection for areas where valuable equipment, product samples, or confidential commercial documents are kept.  Innovative, modern solution Barcelona-based ExpoFactory s...

Milestone Systems: Open platform video technology tees up enhanced safety for PGA’s Houston open

Intent on bringing the Houston Open back to Memorial Park Golf Course, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) reached out to the Houston Living Lab (HLL), Milestone Systems, and their technology partners for assistance in designing and installing a security upgrade on par with the PGA Tour. In 2019, the Astros Golf Foundation began a $34 million renovation of the historic course and related facilities, including security upgrades. After 57 years, the Houston Open returned in 2020...

Milestone Partner Solutions assist the disability community, ensure voting integrity

The City of Houston’s Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) at West Gray is on a mission to be a pioneer in providing meaningful opportunities for citizens to fully participate in accessible sports, recreation, and wellness activities. With a capacity of 350 people, the MMSC has become an anchor site for the disability community in the Houston area. According to the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, residents with disabilities in Houston make up about 10% of the total...

Modern Classrooms Project ramps video classroom with Screencastify

Screencastify, the end-to-end video creation platform announced its partnership with Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit organisation that empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs. Student-centered learning Screencastify’s video creation tools will enable MCP educators with fresh resources to improve teaching outcomes and fuel the future of K-12 learning. The partnership provides all educators who are enrolled in Modern Classrooms Project&rsq...

Local Italian police department reduces park crime by 80% with AI-enabled i-PRO cameras

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that the Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a vibrant meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities. Like many public spaces, Me...

Protecting a manufacturing site with Incedo™ access control solution

To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organisation’s changes over time.  Access management system Resstende, an Italian sun protection manufacturer known for roller-shutter systems, needed such a solution. With over 60 employees and a yearly turnover of €12.4m, the...

No more missing keys: Wireless access management saves time and keeps college facilities managers in control

Koning Willem I College in north-east Brabant, Netherlands, offers a broad range of educational and integration programmes. In total, around 18,000 students take 250 courses at its 16 locations. A new location on Onderwijsboulevard in 's-Hertogenbosch was designed to be a model modern educational institution and this included its access control. Need for a modern locking solution The imposing new building has modern rooms that provide opportunities for consultation, collaboration in small and...

RGB Spectrum's video wall processor enhances entertainment at Red Hawk Casino Sports Bar

RGB Spectrum® announced a new deployment at Red Hawk Casino, a premier destination for entertainment, dining, and gaming located just north of Sacramento. The casino has recently elevated its sports bar experience with a captivating new entertainment system.  Galileo video wall processor RGB Spectrum's Galileo video wall processor was the natural choice for the project due to its versatility, support for diverse digital and IP-based signal sources, display layout flexi...

Paxton secures one of England’s oldest boarding schools

Christ’s Hospital School has a long history. It first opened its doors to 380 pupils in November 1552, at that time located in Newgate Street, London.   In 2022 the school needed to replace their obsolete security system with a new solution that would be simple to manage while maintaining the security of the site, staff, and pupils.   Requirements  The school has around 900 students, over 95% of which board. With 18 boarding houses on site, all requiring differe...

Heald enhances public safety at Battersea Power Station

A pioneering manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, Heald, has installed and secured a number of spaces within the bustling area of Battersea Power Station, Central London. Battersea Power Station is at the heart of one of Central London’s largest and eagerly anticipated new developments.  Challenges Over recent years, the area has become home to a community of homes, shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, offices, and over 19 acres of public space. As vehicle-borne inciden...

Advanced perimeter security solutions by Jacksons Fencing at Canterbury University

Canterbury Christ Church University, an educational institution with a rich history spanning back to 1962, has recently taken significant steps to enhance security measures on its esteemed campus. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on academic excellence, the university partnered with Jacksons Fencing in 2023 to fortify its facilities. Canterbury Christ Church University Originally established as a teacher training college, Canterbury Christ Church University achieved university...

RecFaces implements facial biometrics in El Salvador Assembly, from demo to live in a few months

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard developed by the RecFaces company. The entrance to the building is controlled by software that identifies visitors by face.  Id-Guard Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces. It instantly detects a person in the video stream and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real-time and sends notifications about...

Major oil corporation relied on Matrix Telecom solutions for their multi-location communication needs

A Government of India-owned multinational oil company with a registered office in Mumbai is ranked amongst the Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s biggest corporations. Owing to its consistent growth in refining capacity, the corporation is expanding at a rapid pace. Corporation challenges As a rapidly growing corporation, multi-location offices are a necessity. They have two large sheds within some distance from each other. Their other offices geographically away but in the same city...

Data-driven video technologies drive proactive policing in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico

Alarming increases in vehicle thefts, unsolved traffic collisions, and stolen cargo in the Mexican State of Tlaxcala, motivated the Executive Commission of the State Public Security System (CESESP) to expand and upgrade its video security system. To counter the rise in crime, the CESESP sought a flexible, scalable, open-platform video management system (VMS) that could seamlessly incorporate existing cameras as well as over 800 new cameras and edge devices from a range of hardware and software...

The data-driven video technologies behind Nassau’s reduction in crime

As one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean, The Bahamas welcomes nearly seven million visitors every year. Unfortunately, the City of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has seen increased crime in certain parts of the city over the last several years from pickpockets and vehicular crimes to armed robberies and kidnappings.   Policing, safety, and security Based in Nassau, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) employs over 3,000 officers and provides policing, safety,...

Jacksons Fencing's bespoke acoustic barrier makes waves at Sandwell Aquatics Centre

Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick is a state-of-the-art leisure centre that originated as a purpose-built arena for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The facility played host to the highest number of medal events compared to any other, showcasing both swimming and diving competitions. The newly constructed complex included a competition pool for swimming and diving, a temporary pool for swimming and para-swimming warm-up, and an area dedicated to dry-dive training. Reclaiming the...

Nonprofit healthcare provider uses Brivo's enhanced data and facility security for its 7 locations

Adelante Healthcare currently operates seven healthcare centres in Phoenix, Arizona, and offers a wide array of services to patients of all socio-economic levels. The lock and key system wasn’t at all adequate for securing the seven different facilities. The facilities and all the patient and healthcare data needed to be protected in a highly secure manner. With so many employees, there was no way to track who had keys and how many copies were out there difficult t...

Brivo's cloud security allows for a scalable system and increased safety for a college

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centres to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted, scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. The choice We’re com...

Athena Security’s concealed weapons detection system selected by Champions Club Texas

Athena Security’s Concealed Weapons Detection System was selected by Champions Club Texas to protect patrons, members and staff at a first-of-its-kind hospitality destination in Houston that features a full-service hotel, lounge and bar with Southern-inspired cuisine and private-membership poker. Located in Houston’s expanding Westchase community, Champions Club Texas is celebrating its grand opening as a destination offering something for everyone, from business traveller...

Ipsotek and Atlas Security transform airport security and efficiency at the iconic Midfield Terminal Building in Abu Dhabi

Ipsotek, an Eviden Business at Atos Group, has announced that it was appointed to provide its AI video analytics technology at the soon-to-be-opened new Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Delivered in partnership with Atlas Security, deployment of Ipsotek’s AI video analytics solutions is anticipated to improve operations, security, and safety across various areas of the Midfield Terminal Building, which is renowned for its iconic architectur...

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