Security devices - Case studies

G4S deployed over eight hundred of Idesco’s Access 8 CD 2.0 Slim Pin DESFire readers Rikshospitalet (The National Hospital, Oslo, Norway) recently unveiled a modern, new access control system (deployed by G4S Secure Solutions AS) built around Idesco readers. G4S deployed eight hundred of Idesco’s Access 8 CD 2.0 Slim Pin DESFire readers in Rikshospitalet’s new system. G4S had been chosen by Rikshospitalet for the superior quality of their system design, detai...

The HCVM Z60 NA is a high energy scanner used to inspect vehicles for weapons, explosives and narcotics Smiths Detection has won a follow-on order for over $8 million to supply mobile X-ray cargo screening systems to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The systems will be installed this year at selected sites to help enhance border screening. The HCVM Z60 NA is a high energy scanner used to inspect trucks, other vehicles and containers for weapons, explosives and na...

Skyguard were awarded the contract to supply over 700 MySOS personal safety devices to the Trust Solent NHS Trust has chosen Skyguard to protect 700 of their lone working staff, after conducting a thorough OJEU tender process. The Trust provides specialist community and mental health services to local people, principally in the Portsmouth and Southampton area with some services reaching across a wider part of Hampshire. Due to the nature of the services provided there is a si...

SightLogix’s SightSensor enables the utility to detect and respond to substation security incidents 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,...

MOBOTIX M22 cameras have been used to document the progress of construction work at the power station Renewable raw materials are essential for environmentally-friendly production of energy. Unlike with fossil fuels, the formation and combustion of these renewable materials can be considered earth friendly. For this reason, the thermal use of these materials through combustion is CO2-neutral. The Hamburg-Lohbrügge wood-fired power station is built on this principle and th...

The system detects and tracks divers and small underwater vehicles and alerts security personnel to the potential threat Maritime security company, Sonardyne International Ltd. has successfully completed the installation of a Sentinel Intruder Detection System (IDS) onboard a drilling rig operating in an undisclosed offshore oil field in the Middle East. The system has been deployed to protect the platform against the threat of attack from underwater intruders. Sentinel i...

Since installing Hikvision DVRs andVMS, West London review stations have been able to route 80% of all incidents Many people know that England has the most intensive CCTV system in the world. In the security world, at this point, it's fairly common knowledge. In fact, it is estimated that there is one camera for every 32 people in the UK. However, what is not commonly known is that the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London has the largest "town centre" CCTV...

MT5 restricts unauthorised distribution of keys and ensures operations from a single master key system Mul-T-Lock’s patented MT5 key & cylinder platform has been installed at the College of Psychic Studies by ATCL Locksmiths to restrict the unauthorised distribution of keys and ensure its security can operate from a single master key system, without compromising on the 19th century architecture. Based in the heart of London, The College of Psychic Studies was founde...

The automated solution combines Geutebruck’s video, Commend’s intercom and a Scheidt & Bachmann parking system Parking Zürich AG operates six car parks in the Zurich area of Switzerland. Recently it equipped two of its facilities, ‘Hohe Promenade’ and ‘Hauptbahnhof’ (Central Station), with a Geutebruck virtualised video system. The installer, abaleo AG, integrated it with a Commend intercom system and a Scheidt and Bachmann parking...

Dahua’s 3MP full HD Network IR camera and 16ch 1 U NVR storage device were installed at the temple MAHA GANAPATI Temple, a decade-century old temple in Ranjangaon, India, was built to worship INDIAN GOD, Lord Ganesh. The temple is one of the most visited sites to the local and people around. As a public venue, the temple received a large stream of regular visitors and saw quite often religious events, which both level up the difficulty of protection and security. Meanwh...

Mul-T-Lock’s SMARTair wireless access control system was installed throughout the school Newark & Sherwood Locksmiths has worked with John Davies Primary School to design a scalable security solution to upgrade the facilities from mechanical locking to access control, using Mul-T-Lock’s innovative SMARTair system. Nottinghamshire based John Davies Primary School promotes positive behaviour by creating an atmosphere of trust, security and mutual respect. With a...

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio electronic cylinders are linked to Siemens’ SiPass system online by radio WEETECH GmbH has been supplying testing systems for cables, backplanes and electric and electronic functional modules for over forty years. The development of WEETECH’s long-term, customer relationships based on trust has been accompanied by continuous expansion of its product range and consistent growth on the world market. Today, WEETECH is a globally active compan...

Brickcom's FD-501Af fixed dome camera and VD-501Af vandal dome camera make up the IP video surveillance system Gerontoiregua sl is a company based in the city of Logroño, La Rioja, Spain. It is dedicated to the construction and operation of the residence for the senior citizens. The residence is located 10km away from the city of Logroño, with 220 rooms for the care of the senior people. Teaming up with OSABA Group Security & Personal Details, Gerontoiregua...

ExacqVision's hybrid server allows Gallery Place to easily transition to new IP technology and still use current equipment Gallery Place is the ultimate urban retail destination. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighbourhood, it is within walking distance to many landmarks including the Washington Convention Centre and the Verizon Centre. Gallery Place offers shopping, dining and entertainment for Washington, D.C. residents and visitors. Being locat...

VIVOTEK’s IP8332-C and IP8152 cameras play a pivotal role in filming footage of animals’ behaviours Simon King, renowned wildlife photographer and producer, has revealed that he uses VIVOTEK cameras to capture footage of animals in various locations around the UK. Having created, filmed, directed and presented many award winning TV programmes and films, including Springwatch, Big Cat Diary and Planet Earth, Simon knows a thing or two about the importance of capturi...

B’IOTA sought to more effectively protect employees through the use of IQinVision's megapixel video surveillance IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, recently announced that B’IOTA Laboratories has completed adding cameras to its manufacturing facility, located in Istanbul, Turkey. B’IOTA Laboratories has been offering effective and long-term solutions to beauty problems since the company was founded in 2002. Bilge...

CHQ designed PIDS and the CCTV surveillance strategy for security and protection of the terminal building Marine terminal operator DP World is constructing the UK’s first major deep-sea container port this century as part of a development that will include the largest logistics park in Europe. The London Gateway terminal is on the north bank of the river Thames at Thurrock in Essex, to the east of London. CHQ Security Services are acting as security and risk assessment...

Cooper Security recommended local security partner, DA Security Systems, to install a personal alarm system The Westgate School first opened its doors in 1958 and now serves a wide geographical area to the west of Slough in Berkshire. It is currently expanding its student numbers and by 2014 it will deliver high quality comprehensive education to over 1,000 11-19 year olds. The Westgate School has levels of achievement above the average for all schools nationally. A polic...

The zoo expanded CyberLock to other habitats and is using it to limit who has access to which animals Security in wildlife parks and zoos is important for the protection of not only the animals, but the employees and visitors, too. A west coast zoo in North America installed the CyberLock system in an effort to better manage access to habitats of dangerous animals, starting with the reptile exhibit. Even before CyberLock, enclosures housing venomous snakes have been marked wi...

Dahua's VMS, 2MP full HD network and speed dome cameras, and the 128 channel NVR safeguard the venue Modena, known as "the capital of engines", is an ancient town in Italy. It is the heaven for racing enthusiasts since a lot of factories of the famous Italian sports car makers like Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini, Pagani and Maserati are now or once located here. Autodrome di Modena is a Motorsports Park and located in a famous area called “Motor Valley”. It is an...

Castel’s new system directs all communication through to Corps Security’s own remote monitoring centre in Glasgow When Corps Security, the specialist security solutions provider, wanted to upgrade security at the entrance to its London offices, a full IP intercom solution was required. Castel has been producing communication and access control technology since the 1970s, with its main emphasis on IP solutions since 2004. This longstanding expertise meant that...

Raytec LED illuminators have an extremely low power consumption, offer a long 10 year life and require zero maintenance A UK military site has chosen Raytec VARIO White-Light LED illuminators as part of a high security, anti-terrorism operation, concerning 24/7 vehicle inspection. To maintain the highest level of security at all times the military site must inspect all vehicles entering and leaving the site. Security staffs are required to check all vehicles within a gated co...

Cassidian will convert the existing MSSR 2000 I secondary radar systems to the new Mode 5 standard Cassidian will upgrade the German Armed Forces’ identification systems to NATO’s new “Mode 5” IFF standard. Germany is taking the pioneering role in the modernisation of all NATO identification systems, whose task is to differentiate between friendly and enemy aircraft and thus to reduce the risk of friendly fire. The modernisation of all of NATO&rsquo...

EIA’s coordinated strategic integration included solutions such as IP surveillance cameras EIA, Inc., one of America’s leading Networked Technology Integrators successfully provided the tactical installation and final integration of a deployment package. The package consisted of various surveillance and security equipment which provided robust situational awareness to the management of the ING New York City Marathon—the largest and most popular marathon in th...

The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D face reader to provide a convenient biometric solution Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary MorphoTrak, provides 3D facial recognition technology for secure access at The Marque, the most exclusive membership club in Houston, Texas. The Marque business social club selected the Morpho 3D Face Reader™, to provide a highly secure yet convenient biometric solution that allows members-only access to certain areas of t...

AMG’s collaboration allows Ibam to expand and upgrade the security and Public Address infrastructure in the Mall AMG Systems, the British manufacturer of sophisticated Megapixel cameras and CCTV transmission technology, and systems integrator Ibam Systems have completed a vastly enhanced security system within Sharjah’s 250-store Sahara Mall in Dubai, UAE. Liz George, Project Engineer at Ibam Systems, says, “Compared to locally-available fibre transmitters,...

UTC Fire & Security’s VE motion detectors are now deployed throughout MK Wanderers FC When the Milton Keynes Wanderers FC took over residency at Kings Hill four years ago it inherited the responsibility from the local council to maintain and secure the site. But after just two years, the community football club suffered a costly break-in, putting a strain on its precious resources. As one of the club’s key aims is to provide a safe and secure environment for i...