Security devices - Case studies

Nedap’s AEOS security management software to provide EE a new access control platform

The installation of the project is to be carried out by Nedap’s partner Reliance High Tech EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, plan to expand throughout the UK and they are confident that by choosing AEOS, they have a future-proof security system that can grow and expand as they do. After a lengthy selection process, EE selected Nedap because of the modern, versatile design of their access control platform – AEOS. Unique within the mar...

Brickcom IP surveillance solution to protect orthopaedic hospital in Turkey

Brickcom’s IP video surveillance system to maintain safety of people at the hospital T.C. Ministory of Health Metin SABANCI Baltaliman Orthopedy Hospital is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and is one of the biggest public orthopaedic hospitals in the country. In order to maintain the safety of people in all the departments and service units, and respond instantly to any incidents that occur in the campus, the hospital board decided to cover the entire hospital with the IP v...

Arecont Vision provides IP-based megapixel video surveillance system at Tiskarna Kostomaj in Slovenia

Arecont Vision’s IP-based megapixel cameras cover the drive-in, parking area, entrance, as well as the office area Customer Tiskarna Kostomaj in Celje, Slovenia, is a family-owned and operated commercial printer. Five years ago, the company moved into a new two-story office building which includes additional facilities and a parking lot. Challenge The first attempt by Tiskarna Kostomaj to provide video surveillance for their new building using inexpensive network came...

Lumidigm fingerprint sensors installed at Chinese amusement parks

To prevent ticket fraud, parks today can link each ticket to a specific customer with the touch of a finger Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at several amusement parks in China are using their fingers to authenticate themselves on Galasys Technologies stations at entertainment complex gates, ticket booths and member kiosks. At the Beijing children’s park Babyboss, parents’ fingerprints must match their child’s RFID wristband when collecting their ch...

API Holographics installs demetalliser to enhance its security application capability

API’s demetalliser and its supporting production line is one of the most advanced in the world Security specialist API Holographics has installed a new state-of-the-art demetallisation line to enhance its capabilities for security applications. Custom built to API’s specification, the demetalliser and its supporting production line is one of the most advanced in the world. While almost all existing demetallisers are separate units retrofitted to existing productio...

Wavesight’s CCTV transmission deployed by Euro Car Parks for improved parking facility throughout the UK

WaveSPRINT allows to deploy ANPR cameras at a number of Sainsbury car parks across the UK Wavesight’s outdoor wireless CCTV transmission chosen by Euro Car Parks and deployed at multiple Sainsbury car park locations throughout the UK. Sainsbury, one of Britain’s leading food retailers with over 1,000 stores nationwide, offers its customers free parking. However, not all visitors to Sainsbury’s car parks actually use the store resulting in lost sales and reven...

Cassidian sets up TETRA TB3 base station at Dusseldorf Airport

TETRA TB3 base station enables authorities’ nationwide digital network to be fed directly into airport’s indoor radio system Cassidian has set up a high-performance TETRA TB3 base station at Düsseldorf Airport in cooperation with the airport’s IT service provider, SITA Airport IT GmbH. The base station enables the authorities’ nationwide digital network to be fed directly into the airport’s indoor radio system. The new digital radio system s...

Hytera’s digital radios protect fisherman during Mexican storms

The local dealer offered Hytera digital radios and a GPS solution including the SafeSYT At the end of August, there was a strong storm that wrecked 90 miles inland from the town of Tonala which put 3 fishermen in danger. Fortunately, since equipped with DMR portable radio they were able to make distress signal by pressing the emergency button which allowed the Committee for Prevention and Citizen Participation of Puerto Arista to rescue them based on the global positioning sys...

Raytec provides cost saving LED illuminators to US Housing Charity

Raytec CCTV illuminators help to secure area, protect volunteers and patrons, and reduce crime Lighting specialists Raytec have provided energy and cost saving LED illuminators to increase security and deter crime for a not-for-profit housing charity in NJ, USA.  "Habitat for Humanity", a not-for-profit, international housing development charity, approached specialist network integrator MTS Intelligent Surveillance, and asked them to design and install a surveillance sys...

CEM’s AC2000 Lite security management system to secure Honeydew Dairies’ factory and warehousing facility in South Africa

CEM’s AC2000 system at Honeydew Dairies allows factory security to produce coded passes and access rights for staff CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced that Honeydew Dairies has selected CEM’s AC2000 Lite security management system to secure its factory and warehousing facilities in Nottingham Road, South Africa. The system was supplied by CEM Approved Distributor, Mustek Ltd, and installed by CEM Installer Brandfin Trade. “Br...

Connexion2 to supply its 3G Identicom to track marathon runner across Australia

The 9 Series Identicom will be deployed in order to give Mark the option to raise an alarm if required Lone worker specialist, Connexion2, has announced it is supplying ultra-marathon runner, Mark Allison aka “Run Geordie Run”, with a 3G enabled 9 Series Identicom as he attempts to run 2,600 miles across Australia in 70 days. The company, also a corporate sponsor of Run Geordie Run, manufactures the Identicom lone worker device and will be supplying one to assist b...

Moxa to provide IP cameras for Montreal’s MPM-10 Metro Onboard CCTV Project

Moxa’s VPort 16-M12 EN 50155-compliant IP cameras were selected as the rear-facing camera in the project Moxa will provide VPort 16-M12 EN 50155-compliant compact IP cameras for use in on-board IP CCTV applications in Montreal, Canada. The selection criteria for this application included exacting requirements such as high image quality in low illumination environments, EN 50155 and EN 60721-3-1 compliance that includes corrosion protection, and accurate bit rate control...

Samsung Techwin solution installed by Link CCTV at the University of London Halls of Residence

Samsung Techwin’s SRD-1670DC records in real time high quality 4CIF images across all of its 16 channels Samsung Techwin DVRs are at the heart of new CCTV systems installed by Link CCTV Systems at eight University of London Halls of Residence buildings. The University of London is one of the oldest, largest and most diverse universities in the UK. Established by Royal Charter in 1836, the University is recognised globally as a world leader in Higher Education. It consis...

IP cameras from VIVOTEK chosen to secure toll stations in India

VIVOTEK’s IP8332, FD8136 and IP8331 cameras provide security at over 50 toll stations across India Background A reliable surveillance system plays an important role in the management of toll station operations. Data such as traffic volume, fare collection and license plate numbers need to be clearly recorded for inspection when requested. Besides, whenever unexpected incidents occur, video footage can be the most valuable evidence to check. Late in 2012, International R...

INSIDE Secure and Advanced Digital Broadcast partner to create secure mobile apps for operators

ADB uses INSIDE’s downloadable DRM Fusion Agent client software to secure nc+’s new GO apps for smartphones Continuing to gain momentum as a leader in premium content security, INSIDE Secure recently announces it is working with Advanced Digital Broadcast, a leading provider of advanced solutions for the connected home, to create secure, premium content iOS and Android(TM) mobile apps for operators. The first deployment emanating from the partnership is for nc+, th...

RISCO Groups’s integrated security systems control and monitor Comverse’s branches worldwide

RISCO Group’s SynopSYS platform provides real time pictures of all branches from one interface Comverse is a leading multinational provider of telecommunications software and systems, with numerous branches worldwide. Comverse required an integrated management platform to control and monitor all of their branches from the company headquarters. The challenge Comverse’s many branches around the world vary in size and operating hours. Many contain sensitive areas su...

RISCO Groups’s SynopSYS integrated security & building management software controls and monitors security devices at UK’s East Surrey College

RISCO Group's SynopSYS allows easy integration with intrusion detection, access control, video monitoring, and fire systems East Surrey College is a further education college in Redhill, UK that caters to over 9000 students. The college’s new state-of-the-art campus features a wealth of facilities including a two-storey Learning Resource Centre, an indoor Winter Garden and indoor sports facilities including a full size sports hall and fitness room. The challenge East S...

Hytera provides DMR solutions to help secure Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow

Hytera’s PD70X/PD78X DMR radios and DMR Trunking Pro Systems were used during the World Cup The 6th Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 was held at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow between 28-30 June. 40 teams all over the world including China participated in the competition and Hytera provided its DMR solutions for the radio communications. Over 140 DMR radios PD70X/PD78X and 2 DMR Trunking Pro Systems DS-6210 were applied to make sure that the game, the order of the stadium and over...

Hytera communication solutions help organise stadium during World Athletics Championships in Moscow

Hytera's PD78X/PD70X digital portables, MD78X mobile radio and DMR Trunking Pro System were used during the event The 14th World Championships in Athletics was held in Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow during 10th-18th August. Over 2000 athletes from 206 countries participated in 47 competitions and the total volume over these 8 days reached 380,000 people, including guests of honour, athletes, fans, and representatives of mass media. Hytera's communication solution was used to make su...

Dominican Government awards Hytera TETRA radio communications project

The Hytera TETRA system will cover the whole National District and Santo Domingo province Dominican Republic’s Ministry of the Presidency awarded Hytera the radio communications project by which they were looking to implement a TETRA radio communications system and a secure 911 service for the Santo Domingo area. The project includes several components: the 911 system, a camera surveillance system and the communications infrastructure with its respective terminals which...

Traka management systems provide access control at BT International Data Centre in Wales

All keys and electronic cards are tagged with Traka’s management systems Management systems from Traka are being used by BT to track keys at its £90m flagship International Data Centre in Cardiff Bay, Wales. Operations at the centre are supported by stringent security measures which ensure access to and within the building is controlled and restricted to authorised personnel whose use of site keys can be seen with clear audit trail capability. Occupied by 250 sta...

Kelvin Hughes to undertake new projects for UK's Royal Navy

Kelvin Hughes IBS is based on its state-of-the-art solid state SharpEye radar sensor and Naval MantaDigital display Kelvin Hughes, a world leader in the design and supply of navigation and surveillance systems, is delighted to announce that it is undertaking a number of new projects for the UK’s Royal Navy (RN) in addition to the supply, installation and post design services (PDS) work it is already carrying out. In September of last year, Kelvin Hughes was contract...

Hytera DMR Radios provide secure communication during Arctic expedition

Hyerta PD78X0 DMR radio provides crystal clear sound In June 2013, Benjamin Pothier, a PhD researcher in Arts, Anthropology and Architecture, became the first French Artist and researcher participating to the ARCTIC CIRCLE RESIDENCY, a project organised by the New York based cultural organisation THE FARM, INC. He travelled the high arctic sea on a vessel for 18 days and was allowed to stay at Ny-Alesund for expedition and documentary recording. Ny-Alesund, the n...

Grosvenor Technology SATEON browser-based access control system improves security at Mitsubishi Electric

SATEON delivers Enterprise level administration and reporting tools directly to a browser Mitsubishi Electric’s Air Conditioning Division based in Livingston, Scotland has deployed Grosvenor Technology’s new SATEON browser-based access control system as part of a major security upgrade. Founded in 1993, the company known today as Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd, is a recognised world leader in the manufacture of air conditioning and heat pum...

Z-Wave technology capabilities to be demonstrated at Cho Oyu Mountain

Malkowski will control various home automation scenes set up in the Z-Wave booth at the CEDIA Expo, Denver Shout it from the mountain top: home automation is reaching new heights -- 26,906 feet, to be exact. That's the height of Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain in the world. And that's where an amateur mountain climber will demonstrate the home automation capabilities of Z-Wave using a variety of devices powered by Z-Wave technology. By virtue of the remote location, r...

Identive collaborates with Singapore's Land Transport Authority to design new smart paper tickets for Southeast Asian rail network

Identive has been awarded a three year contract to supply NFC transit tickets Identive Group, Inc. has collaborated with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore to design new smart chip-based transit tickets for the Southeast Asian country’s extensive rail network. TransitLink, as the LTA administrator, has awarded Identive a three year contract valued at $3.9 million to supply the tickets, which include near field communication (NFC) chips from Infineon Technolo...

CIVINTEC installs CN670 NFC desktop reader for turnstile access control and e-ticket system entrance at Chamsil Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul

CIVINTEC CN670 desktop readers feature the latest RFID contactless card technology The concert was held at Chamsil Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, with more than 40,000 audiences at Jun 2013. The Seoul Olympic Stadium is the main stadium with a capacity of 70,091 built for the 1988 Summer Olympics and the10th Asian Games in 1986 located in Seoul, South Korea. Since the Olympics it has hosted a variety of events, notability as a concert venue for Koreans as well as international...

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