Surveillance software applications

Executive summary The increasing value of images produced by CCTV cameras as admissible evidence by police forces in court was a driving factor in the Metropolitan Police's decision to deploy a mobile CCTV van around its Westminster constituency. Capturing high definition images of any incidents, as well as proving a deterrent to any would-be criminals, the van can be deployed to cover any eventuality the police come across. Customer challenge Police in London manage a variety of different th...

Lily O'Brien's - an Irish success story The luxury chocolate manufacturer was founded in 1992 by Mary Ann O'Brien and named after her daughter, Lily. Since then the company has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, and has become internationally recognized for its unique recipes, taking inspiration from classic dessert recipes from across the globe. The company makes up to 65 tons of chocolate each week and exports 80% of its products. All products are manufactured at a 36,000 square...

Siemens has recently completed a comprehensive and fully interoperable security solution for a wind turbine and blades manufacturer in the south of Spain, whose primary objective is to generate a type of sustainable energy that benefits both society and its stakeholders. The wind turbine manufacturing company was established in the south of Spain to focus on environmental and technological advancement in wind power. With more than 20,000 square meters of installations, it is one of the most pre...

On August 14, 2003, New York City and much of New England experienced a blackout. No lights, no air conditioning, no electricity. In all, one quarter of the nation was without power for several days because of an energy grid malfunction. Though it was not the product of a terrorist attack, thankfully, the blackout demonstrated what could happen if the nation's energy systems are assaulted. It was because of instances like the blackout, and other threats to the energy system that energy distribut...

Since early 2007 Dutch newspaper publisher PCM has occupied a light, spacious and transparent building made largely of glass. It shares the 33,000 square metre INIT building on Oostenburgereiland in Amsterdam with a variety of other companies. Divided by wide ‘streets', the overall impression produced is of an indoor town, complete with its own parking garage as well as large outdoor car park. Additional security for PCM staff is provided by an IP-based CCTV system designed by local s...

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance megapixel network cameras, smart IP cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, located in California's great Central Valley is installing only IQeye cameras in all its bank branches. To further improve F&M Bank's IP video surveillance program, IQeye511 cameras will be installed in 22 F&M Bank branches, covering lobbies, teller windows, and ATMs. Taking advantage of the IQe...

Challenges The key factors behind introduction of a video monitoring system included the desire to provide security of the personnel, to meet environmental protection standards, to monitor Health & Safety procedures, to extend control over (healthy) food manufacturing processes, to monitor potential property damage due to anti-social behavior, and to prevent theft. Solution The system has been built on the Milestone XProtect™ Professional video software platform, which controls AXIS...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced the publication of a new case study detailing the successful deployment of RAD’s RIO 180 units powered by SARA at a mobile home community managed by Champion Real Estate Services. The project, conducted in collaboration with RAD dealer HUB Enterprises, demonstrates how autonomous security solutions can dramatically reduce incidents, restore resident...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a more than 300% expansion of its deployment with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). Following a successful pilot, RTC has made the decision to deploy ZeroEyes in many additional strategic locations. RTC became the first transit agency in the United States to fully deploy weapons detection analytic...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Kanawha County Schools (KCS) to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. With the help of IT services and solutions provider Advantage Technology, KCS is the first district in West Virginia to de...

St John’s College, one of the historic colleges of the University of Oxford, has significantly strengthened its cybersecurity posture with the implementation of a Managed Vulnerability Management (MVM) programme delivered by long-term partner ANSecurity.   Founded in 1555, St John’s supports a diverse community of more than 600 students, a large number of staff and over 100 academic fellows across multiple sites in Oxford. With a small in-house IT team and growing cyb...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and Singlewire Software, the pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announced a new partnership to improve emergency communications in schools. As part of this collaboration, Glassboro Public School District (GPSD) in New Jersey has become the first joint customer to deploy an integrated solution combining ZeroE...

Garden Spot Communities, a continuing care retirement facility in New Holland, Pennsylvania, has grown a comprehensive video security solution over nearly 20 years that maintains the facility's welcoming, open-door philosophy, while ensuring resident safety. The community operates public restaurants and welcomes neighbours across its 230-acre campus, while securing 1,100 residents using Milestone Systems XProtect video management software (VMS). Technology partnership Garden Spot maintains...

Elegance, design and entertainment – that’s what the new Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino in Iskele, in the east of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), stands for. This exclusive hotel complex, located directly on the beach of the Karpaz Peninsula, offers guests top-level service, stunning architecture and a very special highlight: a casino with 42 live game tables and over 300 slot machines across a 2,700 m² gaming area. To ensure that guests not only have an i...

SwiftConnect is excited to expand into the higher education market through its landmark deployment of NFC-enabled digital student ID cards for the University of Arizona. Earlier this month, the university announced that its 53,000 students and 16,000 faculty and staff can now add their CatCard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android Phone to access campus buildings, purchase meals, and experience many other campus moments with a single tap of their mobile...

Interface Systems, a major managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving more than 530 students from preschool through 12th grade, Bethesda Christian School is recognised among the top private schools in Texas. Between church services, school operations, an...

This July, Delta Scientific expanded its partnership with American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, delivering new levels of crowd protection for fans and staff alike. After deploying MP5000 portable barriers for perimeter safety, stadium officials turned to Delta again, this time for a flexible solution at tighter access points. The answer: the MP100, Delta Scientific’s newest portable barrier with M30/P3 crash rating, rapid setup, and custom Brewers decals. Whether protec...

Founded in Taiwan, 85°C Bakery Cafe has rapidly expanded into an internationally recognised brand, known for its diverse baked goods and beverages. With over 80 locations across the United States, the company faced the complex challenge of managing security and operations at scale—especially with a lean IT team of just seven people. To keep operations running smoothly, they partnered with VIVOTEK, a global pioneer in security solutions, to deploy the AI-powered VORTEX Cloud Surveil...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the Company), along with its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced the publication of a new case study detailing the successful deployment and performance of RAD’s SARA platform at OneWatch, an Indiana-based monitoring center and a RAD authorised dealer. The release of this case study follows a recent presentation during The Monitoring Association’s Virtual Product Review (VPR) series, titled &l...

International guests arriving at South Korea’s largest foreigner-only casino, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, now enjoy a significantly faster and more seamless check-in experience. Customer onboarding times have noticeably improved following the integration of Regula’s advanced identity verification technology. Regula Document Reader SDK, the most comprehensive ID verification solution in the world, integrates with the resort’s anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, boosting...

Faced with rising crime, open-air drug markets, and declining neighbourhoods in the late 1990s, the citizens of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, took action. What began as a grassroots response evolved into one of the nation's most effective community-supported video security networks, powered by Milestone Systems’ XProtect open platform video management software (VMS). For this city of nearly 60,000, with much of its economy based on tourism, the results demonstrate the power of community-driv...

Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guests. Traditional surveillance systems Challenges - As th...

In the City of Genoa, a technology journey started with the vision of becoming a true smart city, long before it was a global trend. That dream has leaped forward: Genoa has joined Project Hafnia, a groundbreaking initiative by Milestone Systems and NVIDIA, to shape the future of video AI.  From civil protection to smart transport, from licence plate readers to AI-powered analytics, Genoa is building a city that learns, adapts, and grows. Now, with Hafnia, Genoa steps into a new dimensio...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announced the successful deployment of a cloud-based video surveillance system at a Texas county polling facility that transformed citizen access to election monitoring while reducing both installation time and costs.  Working with systems integrator Sology Solutions, the county deployed Milestone's XProtect video management software on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide citizens with real-time access to ball...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in open-platform video management software, announces the release of a new case study detailing how the City of Hartford, Connecticut, used integrated video technologies and real-time data analysis to improve public safety and investigative outcomes dramatically. By combining Milestone’s XProtect video management software (VMS) with gunshot detection, license plate recognition, and video analytics, the Hartford Police Department’s Capital City Com...

Comcast Smart Solutions, a division of Comcast Corporation that specialises in smart technologies for businesses and communities, announced a collaboration with the City of Tucker, GA, an Atlanta suburb, to upgrade the lighting infrastructure on the city’s public trail and park system with a smart solution designed to enhance visibility and connectivity. The City of Tucker selected Comcast Smart Solutions to implement a fully-integrated video analytics, WiFi, and lighting solution into ex...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by the Erika J. Glazer Family Campus of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple to protect members and staff against gun-related threats. Founded in 1862, it is the oldest Jewish congregation and synagogue in Los Angeles, California. Grow...

In a power station, where a fire could trigger a grid shutdown affecting up to 25% of Ireland’s electricity supply, the need for early fire detection isn’t just a matter of efficiency; it’s an essential part of national stability. This reality was made starkly visible during the April 2025 blackouts in Spain and Portugal, which left millions without power, disrupted hospitals and rail systems, and sent shockwaves through Europe’s energy sector. While the root cause rema...

Summer is here, and with it comes the height of music concerts and festival season. As thousands of music fans gather at venues worldwide, security professionals face increasing challenges in protecting these large-scale events. Milestone Systems, a globally renowned provider of open platform video management software (VMS), is helping security teams leverage integrated technology solutions to enhance safety and create seamless experiences for the thousands of fans attending these events. Comp...

The port city of Imperia in north-west Italy has become a popular tourist destination over the years. In order to better secure both the city and the port area, Imperia decided to expand its video surveillance system. At the heart of the system are Dallmeier’s Panomera® multifocal sensor cameras. Imperia is a pretty city in the province of Liguria and is located in the northwest of Italy on the Riviera di Ponente. Originally an industrial town, Imperia has developed over the years int...