Security devices - Case studies

Elbit Systems' Australian subsidiary awarded contract to supply Australian Federal Police (AFP) with Investigation, Intelligence and Incident Management (IIIM) solutions

The contract is worth approximately $32 million U.S. dollars Elbit Systems Ltd., announced recently that its Australian subsidiary, Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd (ELSA), was awarded a contract in the amount of approximately $32 million U.S. dollars (approximately $35 million Australian dollars) to supply the Australian Federal Police (AFP) with an Investigation, Intelligence and Incident Management (IIIM) Solution to be supplied over a four-year period. Bezhalel (Butzi)...

AxxonSoft and VisionxIP implement Safe City project in Rio Gallegos, Argentina

AxxonSoft's Latin American office has worked with VisionxIP, a technology partner of the company, to successfully complete installation of a Safe City municipal video surveillance system based on the Axxon Next video management software (VMS) in Rio Gallegos, the capital of the province of Santa Cruz on the southern coast of Argentina. The heart of the system is the situation centre in Rio Gallegos, which collects information about incidents reported to police via 911. The situation centre is...

ASSA ABLOY helps solve evacuation problem at Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital

ASSA 580 electric lock with split spindle function and ASSA 179E-2 emergency exit device were selected Evacuation in case of fire is a challenge for hospitals. Escape routes must not become weak points, and staff has to be able to re-enter quickly. Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital solved the problem using the ASSA ABLOY 580 electric lock. It is not enough for people just to be able to escape through an emergency exit. Staff may have to re-enter to help patient...

Fastlane turnstiles provide access security at Mary Rose Museum, UK

Fastlane’s integration with Telepen allows users to access the museum without any staff intervention The exciting new £27 million Mary Rose Museum opened its doors to visitors on Friday 31st May 2013. Located just metres from Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory and the ships of the modern Royal Navy, the new museum provides one of the most significant insights into Tudor life and creates the new centrepiece to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Tudor ship that captured t...

DIGIEVER and VIVOTEK partner to supply security system at Latvian plywood factory

DIGIEVER with VIVOTEK to improve factory’s surveillance system in harsh or dark environments A leading company of birch plywood products in Riga, the capital of Latvia, installed DIGIEVER DIGISTOR DS-4200 Pro series surveillance system with VIVOTEK IP8335H network bullet cameras to monitor their key points of manufacturing and production process at production facilities in order to improve and to manage the factory efficiently. Solution The purpose of surveillance...

API Holographics completes first phase of redevelopment at its Salford site

The redevelopment at API has seen the opening of a dedicated visitors’ suite API Holographics, one of the world’s leading providers of holographic-based security solutions, has completed the first phase of redevelopment at its site in Salford. The £3million investment into the high-security manufacturing site follows on from last year’s joint venture business launch API Optix s.r.o., which increases the high quality origination options available to...

Hytera radio systems help monitor 24 Hours of Le Mans, an influential motorsports car race held in France

Hytera’s French dealer Modulocom secured the contract to supply three networks The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world’s oldest sports car endurance race and one of the most famous and influential in motorsports history. This year, the race is held in the French town of Le Mans, located in the Loire region during 22-23 June with more than 245,000 people attended and Hytera radio systems were on hand to make sure the event went smoothly. Given the...

Raytec’s LED illuminators help increase productivity at world's largest bauxite mine in Western Australia

Raytec’s RAYLUX Urban illuminators deliver the highest quality illumination for the safest working conditions LED illuminators from Raytec have significantly increased productivity at the world’s largest bauxite mine in Western Australia, in a state of the art lighting upgrade in an incredibly remote and challenging environment. The mine currently produces around 23 million tonnes of bauxite a year and was looking to improve overall efficiency by upgrading its sit...

ASSA ABLOY supplies door and lock security products to secure Helsingborg Arena in Sweden

300 doors have been equipped with ASSA dp 4400 high-security cylinders Stadiums with areas that must occasionally be closed to the public pose security problems that require complex solutions. At Helsingborg Arena, ASSA met this challenge by supplying cylinders, lock housings, handles, accessories and automatic doors. Since it opened in November 2012, the arena has become the main venue for indoor sports in Helsingborg in the south of Sweden. It is open to the public from...

MOBOTIX CCTV system helps protect students and staff at Chigwell School, Essex

MOBOTIX M12, M22, and Q24 cameras were installed covering all key buildings and doorways MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at Chigwell School that is helping to protect students, staff and property across the 100 acre site. Chigwell School is a Co-educational independent school that has existed on its original site since its foundation in 1629. The school maintains facilities f...

Connexion2 supplies ACPO accredited Identicom lone worker devices to The Calico Group, UK

Connexion2’s Identicom comprises of fixed/inclusive monthly billing, SIM Card, all network usage and 24/7 audio-link Determined that its lone working employees will always receive high quality and reliable safety support, The Calico Group, a leading housing group in East Lancashire, has contracted with Connexion2 to provide its award-winning and ACPO accredited Identicom lone worker device (LWD). Connexion2 has supplied a total of 150 Identicom devices to Calico includin...

Panasonic cameras broadcast sell out jazz show at Ronnie Scott's in London

The broadcast will be shot using Panasonic’s AW-HE120 and AG-HPX250 P2 HD Ronnie Scott’s, is one of the oldest and most famous jazz clubs in the world having been opened by Ronnie Scott and Pete King in October 1959. In the 53 years it has been attracting jazz enthusiasts in London it has featured a huge gamut of jazz legends from Ella Fitzgerald to Miles Davis. On 23rd July from 10pm in a Ronnie Scott’s first, jazz legend Wynton Marsalis’ sell out sho...

Mul-T-Lock’s Integrator master key system helps upgrade security system at Woodhill Primary School

Mul-T-Lock’s Integrator master key system has been specifically designed for environments like schools Mul-T-Lock and Blackheath Locksmiths have upgraded the security system at Woodhill Primary School, by creating a bespoke master key solution to offer complete key control and ultimate peace of mind for all who attend. Woolwich based Woodhill Primary School is in the top 12% of schools nationally for the progress pupils make in key stage two and is undergoing expansion...

CEM Systems AC2000 security management system secures Malaysia Airlines

The AC2000 security management system at the Airlines include DSC intrusion and American Dynamics’ DVRs CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce that the industry leading AC2000 security management system has been selected to secure the offices of the 5-star Malaysia Airlines. Established more than 60 years ago, Malaysia Airlines flies to destinations across six continents. The airline has a long history of providing excellent service and has...

ASSA ARX access control system chosen to secure housing cooperative in Luela, Sweden

ASSA’s ARX users enjoy a high-security advanced online system with convenient offline readers The Södra Hamnen housing cooperative in Luleå wanted a simple and secure lock system that is easy to administer. “It should also be future-proof,” says deputy chairperson Christer Ejderberg. The clear choice was ASSA ARX. Södra Hamnen is the most attractive residential area in Luleå, and also one of the biggest housing cooperatives in the north...

ComNet’s NetWave wireless Ethernet product line selected to secure American Vietnam Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall

ComNet's NetWave NW1 point-to-multipoint models were installed close to the camera locations When you see the Traveling Wall, the American Vietnam Veterans Traveling Tribute for the first time, you can help but feel incredibly patriotic and proud to think of yourself as an American. The wall is both consoling and inspirational and you cannot help but to feel very emotional for the families’ whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. The AVVT...

Federal Signal successfully completes first phase of emergency warning system upgrade in Hawaii

For more than 60 years, Federal Signal has worked with Hawaii to provide alerting systems across the state Federal Signal Alerting & Notification Systems, the leader in mass notification solutions for communities and facilities around the world, recently announced that it has successfully completed the first phase of a statewide emergency warning system upgrade in Hawaii. The project replaces existing VHF and trunked radio networks with redundant satellite and cellular com...

WatchGuard Technologies awarded "Performance Verified Certification" by Miercom for its unified threat management (UTM) solutions

UTM solution rated for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management solutions WatchGuard Technologies has been awarded a "Performance Verified Certification" by independent test lab, Miercom, for performing nearly 3.5 times faster than competing unified threat management (UTM) solutions with standard UTM features enabled. The award gives both small and mid-sized enterprises assurance that WatchGuard UTM solutions can deliver the security and perf...

IDIS to provide DirectIP video surveillance solutions for Tavcom's revamped training centre in Bishops Waltham in the UK

Tavcom will be installing IDIS DirectIP surveillance comprising two-megapixel IP cameras, NVRs and PoE switches IDIS DirectIP™ video surveillance solutions will help train thousands of security professionals when Tavcom’s revamped training centre in Bishops Waltham is officially opened later this year. To enhance the training experience, Tavcom, who are the UK’s leading supplier of security systems training courses, will be shutting down their training centr...

Raytec’s Infra-Red LED illuminators to protect Headingley Cricket stadium in the UK

RAYMAX was chosen to provide wide angle, invisible illumination for the stadium’s dome cameras Raytec Infra-Red LED illuminators have been installed to protect Headingley Cricket stadium, home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The stadium wanted to improve security on site ahead of a busy sporting season, both to reduce crime and improve the safety for visitors. High performance RAYMAX Infra-Red lighting was chosen to provide wide angle, invisible illumination for the...

Xtralis' intruder solutions protect Volkswagen and Audi dealership car lots in Germany

The deployment of ADPRO significantly reduced the insurance rates for the car dealerships Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of early detection and visual verification safety and security solutions, recently announced that SECONTEC, a premier security installer in Germany, after elaborate test process, selected and installed ADPRO FastTrace 2X & i-LIDS approved IntrusionTrace  to protect Volkswagen and Audi dealership car lots. Several cameras are used for a...

ACTi’s auto-focus cameras secure warehouse of one of UK's largest retail chain stores

ACTi video quality ensures all the vehicles are under cautious surveillance  Background Co-operative is the top 3 largest retail chain stores in the UK. Food retail is the largest single business within the Co-operative Group and currently operates from over 700 outlets across the UK. One of the central warehouses is around 470,000 sq ft composite unit, covered by ACTi cameras with high resolution and auto-focus function to fully secure the areas.    ...

Johnson Controls upgrades security systems at Miami Children’s Hospital

The security systems include the Johnson Controls P2000 security management system and card access system Miami Children’s Hospital is a world leader in pediatric healthcare and South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children. The hospital is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of children and their families, by giving them control and providing world-class service. The hospital believes in taking a world-class approach to non-clinica...

Johnson Controls fire alarm and security system enhances security for City of Aurora

P2000 systems are now an Aurora standard for its facilities’ building and security management systems Founded in 1891, the City of Aurora, Colorado has grown from a small town on the plains to a large urban center with more than 300,000 residents. In its continued growth, Aurora is leveraging Johnson Controls building management and security system technologies, service capabilities and energy efficiency solutions to effectively deliver services to citizens while remaini...

Johnson Controls Metasys building management system helps Malaysia Securities Commission facility integration

Johnson Controls successfully integrated all the building services and subsystems with Metasys The new Malaysia Securities Commission Headquarters facility was designed around the concept of achieving a distinctive modern form, interpreted from traditional design to reflect Malaysia’s history, cultural roots and future aspirations. The roof, together with the layered facade, shelters the building from the tropical heat and glare. The facade is designed to be climatically...

Johnson Controls plays key role to improve security at EPA headquarters in California

Johnson Controls played a key role in accepting responsibility for the energy efficiency and building security The headquarters of the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a showcase for energy efficiency and a great example of federal-state-local government cooperation. The City of Sacramento turned vacant downtown property into a 25-story tower housing the EPA and other state agencies formerly scattered throughout the city. The State of California is leasing t...

Johnson Controls P2000 security management system secures students of Houghton-Portage Township School

Deployed by Johnson Controls, Cisco’s VoIP system improves capability for emergency response Houghton-Portage Township School District is committed to excellence. From its curriculum and instruction to its facilities, the district strives to provide an exceptional learning environment for all students, both now and in the future. Maintaining this focus, the district teamed with Johnson Controls to leverage community support through a bond referendum, coupled with a perfo...

Brivo Systems access control management system safeguards historic Crown Point courthouse

Brivo's cloud-based ACS WebService system was selected for Crown Point's access control upgrade Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that the historic courthouse in Crown Point, IN, has substantially upgraded their access control management capabilities with a cloud-based Brivo ACS WebService system. The new system was specified and installed by Phil and Son, Inc. After the town of Crown Point built a new courthouse compl...

AG Neovo to provide its surveillance displays for Taipei Metro’s Xinyi Line

AG Neovo is known for its adaptability to the designated environment AG Neovo, a leading supplier of security and surveillance displays, is proud to have won recognition as a trustworthy partner of public transporters in many parts of the world. This honour is doubled in its home base: AG Neovo is chosen by Taipei Metro to provide the displays it needs for a new route—the Xinyi Line. After eight years of construction, the Xinyi Line is due to become operational at the e...

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