IP Camera applications

  Bosch's Praesideo solution replaces outdated PA system in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg Introduction Any public building or enclosed space where a large number of people gather in high concentration is subject to strict safety regulations, primarily in connection with fire detection, alarm and evacuation. A prime example is a theatre in which public address is an essential element in the mandatory fire detection and alarm system. This article briefly describes the Praeside...

 Conway has been producing pan and tilts longer than any other current UK provider UK-based CCTV manufacturer Conway Security Products has updated its flagship pan and tilt to include features that facilitate the unit being supplied for installation directly onto legacy systems.Pan and tilts have a heritage going back to the 1970s and remains a cornerstone of applications where limited lens options mean domes cannot always provide suitable images. Locations such as prison perimeters, motorw...

North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room upgraded with Sanyo DVRsThe operators in North West Leicestershire District Council's CCTV control room are understandably very busy people. As well as monitoring images from a large number of CCTV cameras located at Coalville and Ashby-de-la Zouch town centres, they also have need to react quickly and effectively to any suspicious activity they may observe at various council owned properties. The control room is located in what was...

Nova Integrated systems Ltd selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover Brackmills estateFollowing approved funding by West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (WNDC) of £345,345 for a crime prevention and safety scheme on the Brackmills industrial estate, which had been hit by a spate of lorry jackings and thefts, Nova Integrated systems Ltd was selected to install a CCTV and ANPR camera system to cover the whole estate. In the past year, cargoes stolen from lorries in...

Hikvision products recognised and approved by one of the four state-owned commercial banksBank of China, one of the four major state-owned banks in China, recently announced the results of the latest tender of video surveillance equipments. Hikvision's camera products, for the very first time, are enlisted due to its prime quality, high performance and stability, as well as company's overall technical advance.The tender is open for all video surveillance companies in the market, and enlisted com...

Axis cameras help reduce or prevent acts of violence or vandalism in UK schools and collegesWith reports of vandalism, truancy and violence in schools constantly in the headlines, the education sector is keen to find ways to curb destructive acts and unruly behaviour. The increasing use of IP-based network cameras has proven to help reduce willful damage to school property. Refurbishment costs are reduced, delivering a measurable return on investment and staff and pupils benefit from a nice...

Vandalism and arson attacks at schools have been on the rise in the Swedish city of Malmö since 2001. In the five years between 2001-2006, school property damage cost the city more than 60 million Swedish Krona (SEK), the equivalent of nearly $6.5 million USD. In addition to parents not feeling safe about sending their children to school, academic performance also dropped, as many students found it difficult to concentrate with so much disruption.The municipality of Malmö realized that...

Millennium Point in Birmingham, West MidlandsNetVu Connected CCTV technology from Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - is playing a key role at the £114 million Millennium Point, situated in Birmingham in the West Midlands, an impressive flagship development and the largest Millennium Project outside of London. Created specifically to encourage science, technology and education in the region, it is now home to the innovative Thinktank - Birmingham's award-winning Science Museum - that fea...

Waterford Township utilise IQeye megapixel cameras to better protect its valuable water resourcesIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, today announced that Waterford Township, MI, is utilising IQeye megapixel cameras as part of a comprehensive IP video solution to better protect its valuable water resources. Tallahassee, Florida-based Mainline Information Systems was selected to provide video surveilla...

Classwatch system uses Mirasys software to secure new Stockwell Park High School in South London Recently, teachers at the new Stockwell Park High School in South London unveiled the latest in school surveillance equipment, demonstrating a system they say has already made a major impact on safety throughout the school. Classwatch, an audio visual system that uses software from surveillance specialist Mirasys, has been installed around the new school and promises to transform the effect...

The network uses Alvarion's point-to-point BreezeNET B and point-to-multipoint BreezeACCESS VL The ChallengeThe Municipality of Vic sought to deploy a traffic surveillance network for the Guardia Urbana (Urban Guard) that could seamlessly integrate with the existing analogue CCTV system. Since there was no communications infrastructure in place, the municipality required a vendor who could implement the entire network. Vic officials also required a highly secure network that could be controlled...

OnSSI's cutting-edge video management software is used to detect radiation in dirty bombsOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) and Defentect are working together in a research demonstration project run by San Diego State University's Homeland Security Program and the SDSU Immersive Visualisation Centre ("Viz Centre") that focuses on technologies and best practices needed to address the illicit transport of radiological materials used to make dirty bombs. The project creat...

Wigan Council installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras to upgrade securityWigan Town centre experiences the same anti-social problems as every small town in the country and when the existing camera network was in need of upgrading, Skelmersdale based Unique Integrated Systems (UIS) installed more than 50 Bosch Dinion XF Day/Night cameras for the project.Wigan Council approached UIS as it has proven expertise on a number of previous installations, including work on several high sc...

Over 800 camera units have been installed at the loading centreVandal-resistant mini dome cameras from California-based Rainbow CCTV have been installed at loading centres operated by leading transportation company South-eastern Freight Lines. South-eastern Freight Lines are a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in the general commodities sector with a fleet of 2,700 tractors and 7,850 trailers which allows the company to consolidate freight from multiple shippers into single truckloads....

Rainbow CCTV's bullet cameras are part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson headquarters in RacineThe units are pole-mounted at gate entries as part of an IP-addressable solution for SC Johnson at its Wisconsin headquarters in Racine on the shore of Lake Michigan. The cameras are fitted to a network video server which allows them to form an integral part of an IP-based video system. SC Johnson staff with widely differing job functions from various site locations are able to access a...

The cost to the UK economy from road freight crime may be up to £250 million per yearAD Mobile - part of AD Group - believes that the high profile incidents involving commercial vehicles in the news serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of items in transit and, crucially, reflect an escalation in the incidence of attacks on vehicles and their loads as they travel across the country, something which the current economic climate is unlikely to change.Said Jeff Berg from AD Mobile, t...

The Dorchester's surveillance security enhanced with Milestone, ACTi and Axis security productsThe challengesThe constant traffic of guests, staff and deliveries demands vigilant attention. High-profile clients like celebrities, diplomats, politicians, royalty, business leaders and society patrons have heightened concerns about their safety. Paparazzi and fans, tourist groups seeing local sights, concerts in the park or demonstrations in the city streets can add more activity for the securi...

Sony Europe and Forest Guards battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning CCTV systemA group of kids from California have beaten over 140,000 other entrants to a global innovation competition on climate change with their idea to battle the devastation of forest fires with an early warning system utilising CCTV and internet technology. The finals of the competition, taking place in Copenhagen in May, caught the attention of Sony Europe and the Forest Guards project was so impress...

Alvarion's video surveillance network improved overall public safety and security throughout BinghamtonThe backgroundThe City of Binghamton, located in the southern tier of New York in the US, is the county seat of Broome County and the principal city and cultural center of the Greater Binghamton region. Situated at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, Binghamton is approximately 11 square miles in area and boasts a population of 47,380. The Binghamton Police Department (PD) is...

Mobotix cameras installed at Forum Health Centre to provide a comprehensive security systemThe Forum health centre is an 8-doctor GMS practice, contracted by Coventry Teaching Primary Care Trust to provide primary health care to the residents of North East Coventry. The centre currently has 13,500 patients listed and provides them with services from modern purpose built premises in Wyken.The centre has been the victim of a number of burglaries in the past, which have proved costly and have led t...

 Optelecom-NKF announced its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) projectOptelecom-NKF Inc., a leading global producer of advanced IP-video solutions, announced today its participation in the Freeway and Local Coordinated Operations Network (FALCON) project in conjunction with Scientechnic, a leading project engineering and system installation company based in Dubai.The introduction of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) technology in Dubai has be...

Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirementsOne of France's newest casino and entertainment centres in Toulouse has deployed IndigoVision's IP Video solution for its demanding security surveillance requirements. The Casino Théâtre Barrière de Toulouse is an exciting 14,000m² venue, which includes a 1,200 seat theatre, 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 14 gaming tables and 250 s...

Milestone IP video Surveillance helps to monitor park entrances to ensure greater safety for wildlife Milestone Systems is the IP video management software being used by South Africa's Kruger National Park to ensure greater safety for wildlife and tourists. The open platform system is easy to upgrade and scale over time and geography.Poachers and speeding cars hitting animals in the park are the number one security challenges for the leading national park of South Africa. The tourism supports ma...

 CBC's Ganz Thermal Allview system was the cost effective solution for Power stations A major new installation involving Ganz equipment demonstrates that, in difficult trading conditions, it's not always the usual solutions that prove the most cost effective.The upgrade and expansion of CCTV surveillance at a large power station in the north of England originally proposed the use of multiple PTZ cameras - until CBC (Europe) suggested a simpler alternative. These multiple dome cameras, comp...

iPSL appointed Chubb Security to bolster the existing controls in the cheque clearing operationiPSL, a Unisys and bank joint venture that processes more than 70 percent of all cheques in the UK, appointed Chubb Security to bolster the existing controls in the cheque clearing operation at four of its sites nationwide. Chubb Security is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.The organisation can monitor the entire cheque processing operation, record incidents, and revi...

Bonifacio Hospital deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE systemIQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel IP security cameras, intelligent network cameras, and IP video recording systems, today announced that Bonifacio Hospital, on the island of Corsica, has deployed 23 IQeye megapixel cameras, managed by a Viseox VXCORE video management and storage system. The use of megapixel camera technology allowed the hospital to reduce by more than 50% the number of...

 Temple Security major provider of security services to the transportation sectorThe systems division of Temple Security has strengthened its credentials as a major provider of security services to the transportation sector by securing Link-up Version 2 (v.2), the latest version of the de facto standard for qualifying suppliers to the rail industry.The original Link-up accreditation provided a single common registration and audit process for suppliers, shared by the UK rail industry. Link-u...

 The exclusive Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa provides state-of-the-art hospitality and securityChallengeThis award-winning hotel for top echelon guests needs to ensure the utmost in security and privacy for important clientele. Valuable artwork must also be protected. Constant overview of all the staff shifts and activities ensures top operations.SolutionCamsecure implemented Milestone XProtect Professional IP video software with an upgrade to XProtect Enterprise, managing almost 80 n...

IndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournamentIndigoVision's complete IP-CCTV solution was deployed during the Copa Telmex 2009 tennis tournament in Buenos Aires to provide security surveillance throughout the event. Copa Telmex is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in Latin America and is an ATP World Tour 250 series event. The competition is staged every year on clay courts at the 5,500 capacity Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club loca...

Leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham CollegeWorking with partner Telewest Business, leading IP CCTV specialist Controlware has supplied an advanced surveillance solution to The Oldham College that delivers improved flexibility, cost savings and video quality over their previous system.The Oldham College is in the process of producing strategy that will see 70% of the college's building portfolio being re-built with plans for a £...