German theme park plays it safe

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Featuring 100 attractions in 13 European theme areas and five hotels, the 94 hectare Europa-Park in Rust, Germany integrated its security system into a comprehensive building management solution to improve security and park management using SeeTec VMS. This allows all cameras and subsections to be accessed and operated centrally from one control station. Additionally, the system should be able to

Helsinki music center deploys locking and door-opening systems

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Designing a locking and door opening solution for the new 1,600-door Helsinki Music Center in Toolonlahti, Helsinki, was no simple task, but Assa Abloy rose to the challenge.

Florida resort for kids locks threat out with Assa Abloy systems and safes

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VingCard Elsafe, the global hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announced their continued involvement with Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) in Kissimmee, Florida. In their latest charitable contribution, VingCard Elsafe provided 140 Signature RFID locks to outfit the resort's villas and VISIONLINE software for the front desk.

London Luxury Hotel Checks in Samsung Techwin Cameras

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One of London's newest luxury hotels, the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, has installed a 187 camera video surveillance system to enable security personnel to monitor activity in all its public areas.

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, which as its name suggests, is within walking distance of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, has 370 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors. Ultra modern in d

Dominican Republic Resort Secured by Salto Systems

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The Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe hotel in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), part of the Barcelo Hotel group, is one of the latest resort locations to be equipped with a SALTO hospitality access control solution. The hotel has chosen the SALTO XS4 system to provide 24/7 security to all its main guest room doors as well as to a variety of back of house doors throughout the property.

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Aerobatic Flying Contest in Prague Protected by Basler Cameras

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On June 16th, this year's Aerobatic Freestyle Challenge took place in the Czech capital city of Prague. Juries watched and judged as twelve of the world's top pilots performed daring aerobatic feats. The whole contest was recorded by TV cameras on the ground, and by Basler BIP2-1280c-dn IP box cameras in the cockpits. The camera footage was projected onto several large screens for the spectator

Siemens Realizing Smart Protection at St. Petersburg Hotel

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Hotels worldwide are faced with a challenge: on one side they need to find a balance between guest comfort, safety and security, energy efficiency and cost management, and on the other side they have to integrate different technology components and bring them into the dialogue. The Radisson Sonya hotel in St Petersburg with its unique design inspired by Dostoyevsky's novel “Crime and Punishment

Minnesota Twins Enhances Fan Experience With Avigilon

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Avigilon announced that Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins baseball team for the 2012 baseball season, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to gain complete coverage of the facility and provide immediate access to clear video footage of fan disturbances, medical emergencies, and customer service levels to enhance the entertainment experience of its more than

Compro Provides IP Video Surveillance Solution for Turkish Hotel

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The Mardan Palace Antalya located in Turkish Riviera is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Mediterranean Region. Comprised of 546 rooms, this Turkish hotel recently installed scores of Compro megapixel network cameras in an effort to enhance its security. Since unveiled in 2009, Mardan Palace Antalya has been providing their guests the finest Turkish hospita

HD Surveillance Enhances Safety at Stadium

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Video surveillance has been deployed in stadiums to monitor large crowds and areas, as well as zero in on incidents according to needs. In recent years, advances in imaging are allowing megapixel cameras to be deployed in stadiums. Megapixel is attractive because large crowds can be monitored with fewer cameras. The high definition (HD) means fine details can be captured. Additionally, megapixe