Case studies
B&Q Warehouse builds in security
The security system at the new B&Q Warehouse includes both alarm systems and CCTV. Like many modern installations, the two systems are linked.
Concorde at Manchester Airport
British Airways decided to place one of the Concorde aircraft on permanent display at Manchester Airport, together with a visitor centre
Corporate : Boxwood Group ICBI
Situated on a relatively new business park, the ICBI remains in an open and exposed position with a lengthy history of vandalism and opportunist break-ins, some with violence. Although one option was to introduce very visible and tight physical security this was seen as undesirable.
Countering forecourt theft at Shell
As with many CCTV installations the primary objectives in forecourt security are to protect staff, products and customers, provide a visible deterrent, and in the last resort, to provide evidential quality images.
Distribution & Logistics: CCTV gives Gosport Ferry a smooth ride
Norbain SD has supplied a CCTV and Access Control system to Gosport Ferry Ltd to ensure the safety and peace of mind of its staff and customers, both at the ports and on its boats. The system has proved to be a great deterrent and has provided Gosport Ferry with some unexpected advantages.
Distribution & Logistics: Vista eclipse™ DVR ensures Ebuyer never misses a thing
When Ebuyer wanted to ensure the security of its stock, especially during the packing process, they needed a solution that would allow them to view and record all areas of the packing bay, at all times. This solution came in the form of the Vista eclipse™ and eclipse™ DVR, the pioneering 360 degree camera and digital recorder that has revolutionised the CCTV sector.
Distribution/Logistics : High-tech warehouse security strategy
Warehousess on industrial estates often require advanced security solutions for generally such sites are relatively isolated, the contents are often valuable or present in large numbers and few buildings are occupied at night.
Distribution/Logistics : Sainsbury’s regional distribution centre
Security at the new Sainsbury’s regional distribution centre at Waltham Point - one of Europe’s largest warehouses
Distribution/Logistics : Warehouse security at Russ Berrie
The CCTV system at Russ Berrie was designed around two principles - covering all access points on the perimeter of the building whilst ensuring that the solution represented the best value for money, with an appropriate level of technology for the level of risk.
Distribution/Logistics: Vista provides smart video solution for Target Express
State-of-the-art security plays a vital role in ensuring that Target Express continues to deliver its customers’ parcels safely. As a key player in the express delivery market, Target handles more than 75,000 packages a day. Industry surveys consistently show it to be one of the most secure and high quality carriers in the country.
Education : CCTV and safety in Schools
A CCTV system can provide a very cost-effective contribution to security and behaviour improvements in schools, provided they are given good guidance in buying and using systems.
Education : Glasgow School of Art
At the Glasgow School of Art, a new CCTV and Access Control system was installed at the beginning of an Autumn Term, with 2100 students enrolled, photographed and issued with cards.
Education : Kenton School
One of the UK’s largest schools and adult education centres has seen significant reductions in vandalism and improvements in security management since the introduction of Digital CCTV last April.
Education : Security at Limerick Institute of Technology
As in any educational establishment, the security of students and staff and their property is a responsibility taken very seriously at LIT.
Education : University of Dundee's Medical School
The University of Dundee decided that its highly valuable research and diagnostic laboratory deserved to be protected with one of the highest quality CCTV systems available.
Education : Walsall Academy
The Walsall Academy is one of a new breed of schools in Britain today for 11-18 year olds. A brand new school building on the site of a former secondary school, it opened its doors for the first time on 1st September last year.
Education: CCTV brings double benefits for Cornwall College
Two leading-edge CCTV systems are being used on campus at Cornwall College, but their purposes could not be more different. One network is helping minimise security risks, while the other records images of fish, insects and sea life.
Education: Choice Of Norbain CCTV Equipment Is Child’s Play For Nottingham Nursery
Nottingham’s new premier nursery, the Applegarth Day Nursery, is the first in the region to have connected its CCTV cameras to the Internet to enable customers to log in via a secure Internet connection.
Education: Reaseheath College ensures student safety with electronic security system
Reaseheath College, Cheshire, has solved its security requirements through intelligent use of an integrated electronic security system that gives the flexibility and reliability required of an educational institution. Staff and students alike have complimented the new arrangement that allows for free, secure movement around the campus, even out of hours.
Entertainment : From Vista with Love Vista cameras on set for the latest James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’
Whether you love or loath 007, Die Another Day – the 20th Bond film – is set to prove that there is plenty of scope left in the age-old storyline of good versus evil.
Financial : Britannia Building Society
With 180 branches across the country and the above average level of security threat that building societies attract, the security problem faced by the Britannia Building Society (Britannia) is not unusual. But their security solution certainly is.
Financial : Lebanese Canadian Bank
The objective of the new system was to upgrade the Bank’s security systems to a country-wide network, in which every branch has a local
system on a local network under local control, and a Wide Area Network provides permanent communications links between every branch security system and the Lebanon headquarters.
Financial: Vista systems gain key contract in Uganda
Technical Security solutions installer Logix Technical Solutions of Uganda has won an important contract to provide Norbain SD’s premium Vista range of security solutions to Barclays Bank Uganda in the country’s capital, Kampala.
Hotel & Leisure : Alton Towers golf game
When high value game prizes are at stake it is essential to be able to verify the result independently. CCTV is proving invaluable as the ultimate judge for Alton Tower’s new ‘Hole in One’ golf game.
Hotel & Leisure : British Open Golf Championship
While the British Open Golf Championship built up over four days to a memorable climax and a surprise winner took the Claret Jug, the security operation for the event successfully achieved its objective of ‘no surprises’.
Hotel & Leisure : CCTV at the London Hilton
To maintain the reputation of the London Hilton means very close attention to detail behind the scenes. No-one works harder than the security team, and the CCTV system they deploy to ensure the 24-hour security of the hotel and their guests.
Hotel & Leisure : Equinox Nightclub
The Equinox is the biggest night club in London. Situated in the prime location of Leicester Square at the very centre of London nightlife, 1800 clubbers dance into the early hours four nights a week in the attractively appointed venue. It is also a very popular location for corporate events.
Hotel & Leisure : Motor Yacht Chamar
The requirement for an upgraded CCTV system for Chamar came from two sides. First, any yacht of this type faces a number of security issues. The value of the boat itself is high, and there are also many valuable items on the boat, and the passengers themselves are typically people whose profile may give rise to security issues. The other driver to improve the security was a statutory requirement – the International Ships and Port Security (ISPS) Code demands a level of security that yachts such as Chamar must meet.
Hotel & Leisure : Sun Resorts, Mauritius
Part of the essential infrastructure of a large modern hotel is an effective CCTV system, and the hotels of Sun Resorts Limited in Mauritius are no exception. The CCTV systems in each of these resorts have been installed through a partnership between the Mauritius CCTV specialists Electronic Security Ltd, the IT department of Sun Resorts, and CCTV manufacturer Vista and their distributor Norbain.
Hotel & Leisure : Virgin Active
The Virgin Active health and fitness chain is big business, and here we feature the Sheffield Life Centre.
Hotel & Leisure : Westway Sports Centre
Given its somewhat oppressive location, it is essential that Westway Sports Centre maintains a good level of security, and conveys to all its visitors that this is the case.
Hotel & Leisure: High Speed Project Puts CCTV Into Leeds Leisure Centres
Leisure centres operated by Leeds City Council have been fitted with comprehensive CCTV systems under a fast-tracked scheme designed to boost safety and security.
Hotel & Leisure: Norbain proves to be a safe bet in providing security equipment for Blackpool’s new Paris Casino
The newly opened Paris Casino in Blackpool isn't just a stylish destination for discerning gamblers, it's also a lesson in impressive security. Top-of-the-range equipment has been installed to act as a deterrent and to provide peace of mind for both the casino and its customers. Pierre Coulon, owner of the Casino, has been greatly impressed by the quality of the products and service he's received.
Hotel & Leisure: Trentham leisure estate counts the benefits of Vista Number Plate Recognition
Spectacular gardens, unusual shops and close encounters with monkeys are among the many attractions of Trentham, a 750-acre parkland estate in the Midlands. Trentham attracts ever-larger numbers of visitors and so security plays a vital role in ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
Industry : Credit cards and security
Specifying and installing a security system at a manufacturer of credit cards.
Industry : Greggs Bakers
Greggs plc, the retail bakery chain that includes the Greggs and Bakers’ Oven brands, has installed a new CCTV system at its Gosforth head office and regional manufacturing site in Newcastle.
Industry : Smart Move for Swift Security
Swift, the nationwide fire and security specialist, has selected Vista SmartTel as the key transmission platform for its new Video Receiving Centre, based at Salford, Greater Manchester.
Industry : Toshiba - TV to CCTV
A new digital CCTV system at Toshiba's manufacturing hub at Plymouth
Industry: ESS-Security and SmartDisc help catch thieves in the act
The team in ESS-Security’s monitoring centre in Leeds takes part in dramas as they unfold every day. They are the first to know when an alarm is triggered at a client’s premises and then decide what action to take. Often, this means calling the police and these calls are much appreciated, finds ESS-Security Ltd Managing Director Bill Gray – they help catch criminals.
Industry: Smart electronic security system saves AB Connectors £40,000 a year
A remote location, an access road through the site that is used by another company, a nearby railway line and a housing estate. Not ideal when trying to minimise the number of on-site security personnel whilst still reducing trespassing and vandalism. But AB Connectors found their solution through intelligent use of CCTV, Access Control and Intruder systems and have saved £40,000 a year since the equipment was installed.
International : BP security in Azerbaijan
Onshore and offshore turnkey telecommunications systems will be provided by Optilan, linking BP drilling and pumping rigs with the onshore processing plant.
International : CCTV equipment for Lagos airport
Norbain International Sales has been working under contract with a Nigerian company, Comnavig Securex Limited, to supply security equipment for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria, which is being repositioned as a hub for the West African region.
International : Lebanese Canadian Bank
The objective of the new system was to upgrade the Bank’s security systems to a country-wide network, in which every branch has a local
system on a local network under local control, and a Wide Area Network provides permanent communications links between every branch security system and the Lebanon headquarters.
International : Norbain enhances Middle East border security
Security at the Saudi-Bahrain causeway border crossing has been enhanced following the installation of a new CCTV system by Norbain’s Middle Eastern distributor, the Yusif Bin Yusif Fakhro Company.
International : Norbain wins major installation for Malta Shipyards
Norbain SD, the UK’s largest distributor of electronic security solutions, has supplied equipment to local installer Alberta for a challenging major contract providing all-round security for the Malta Shipyards, an impressive shipbuilding facility on the Maltese islands.
International : Police Station security in Iran
Vista’s SmartTel system forms the heart of the city-wide CCTV network of 30 police stations in Teheran.
International: Norbain flourishes in testing Jordanian market
In an environment where extreme variations in temperature, aridity and salinity are the norm, many companies might find it tough to provide security solutions. However, these challenging types of conditions have never stopped Haider Dajani.
Manufacturing : Greggs Bakers
Greggs plc, the retail bakery chain that includes the Greggs and Bakers’ Oven brands, has installed a new CCTV system at its Gosforth head office and regional manufacturing site in Newcastle.
Manufacturing : Henkel expansion prompts digital upgrade
Henkel is the world leader in adhesives manufacture.Its facility in Winsford, Cheshire is the manufacturing base for many of the most popular brands and the site has recently been expanded to include a major new distribution warehouse.
Medical : University of Dundee's Medical School
The University of Dundee decided that its highly valuable research and diagnostic laboratory deserved to be protected with one of the highest quality CCTV systems available.
PFI : Walsall Academy
The Walsall Academy is one of a new breed of schools in Britain today for 11-18 year olds. A brand new school building on the site of a former secondary school, it opened its doors for the first time on 1st September last year.
Public : CCTV at the Royal Automobile Club
The Royal Automobile Club is a private club used by its members and their guests, formed in 1897 as the Automobile Club of Great Britain. The two clubhouses at Pall Mall in Central London and at Woodcote Park in Surrey offer members exceptional sporting and dining facilities supported by a total of 490 staff.
Public : CCTV Conw y’s control room is streets ahead
Few CCTV installations cause a sharp intake of breath when first seen. However, this is exactly the reaction when Conwy’s hugely impressive new CCTV control room is viewed.
Public : CCTV takes to the Road in Restormel, Cornwall
So much is written about the ubiquitous nature of CCTV, it is easy to forget that it is neither practical nor affordable in every situation where it could prove highly effective. A unique project in Cornwall illustrates that there is an alternative to permanently fixed CCTV.
Public : Coin-Op CCTV at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo’s new CCTV system brings visitors closer to the animals as well as protecting both them and the general public.
Sited on an 87-acre hillside overlooking Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Zoo, home to the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (the oldest in Britain) attracts over 600,000 visitors each year.
Public : Concorde at Manchester Airport
British Airways decided to place one of the Concorde aircraft on permanent display at Manchester Airport, together with a visitor centre
Public : Improved security helps protect Cheshire Fire's 999 service
Cheshire Fire Service (CFS) serves almost a million people across Cheshire and in the boroughs of Warrington and Halton.
Public : Royal National Lifeboat Institution takes safety onboard
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution(RNLI) is held in very high regard for providing, even in the most perilous circumstances, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Public : Safer car parks with CCTV
Bristol City Council’s Parking Services Division is investing heavily in the latest CCTV technology.
Public : Sikh Gurdwara uses discreet CCTV
The challenge for the CCTV system was threefold - to meet the operational requirement for security in a building of this type, to ensure that the system is not excessively intrusive and is consistent with a spiritual place, and to ensure the installation of the cabling was carefully planned.
Public : V Festival
The V Festival is one of the headline events in the UK’s music calendar, running at two venues at the same time, Weston Park in Staffordshire and Hylands Park in Essex.
Public : Vista Graphica™ puts Thames Valley security teams in the picture
Thames Valley University is one of the largest educational institues in Europe. Use of Vista CCTV equipment, is greatly simplifying the monitoring of an extensive new camera network spread across eight sites.
Public Sector : Improved security helps protect Cheshire Fire’s 999 service
Cheshire Fire Service serves almost a million people
Staff members carry out a wide range of activities to reduce the number of fires.
Public: Security Equipment Enables Town Centre Car Park To Gain Approval Of Safer Parking Scheme
When Town Centre Securities Plc (TCS), a property investment and development company, decided to build a new multi-story car park at the Piccadilly Basin, Manchester, they resolved to follow a scheme initiated to improve the security of vehicles within the parking environment.
Retail : All-seeing system keeps watch on Gizmondo’s flagship store
Gizmondo’s first store, opened recently in the smart surroundings of London’s Regent Street, is packed with technology – including a high-tech security solution. “I didn’t want any area to be vulnerable,” says IT Consultant for Gizmondo Simon Allaway. “I wanted every angle and every potential security problem to be addressed.”
Retail : B&Q Warehouse builds in security
The security system at the new B&Q Warehouse includes both alarm systems and CCTV. Like many modern installations, the two systems are linked.
Retail : Big Macs under the camera
Norbain SD and Initial Electronic Security’s Surveillance Division, has announced an agreement with Dallmeier, the specialists in high resolution recording technology for security systems, to supply the specially-designed Dallmeier DLS – S1 Digital Hard Drive Recorder for use in the CCTV systems of McDonald’s restaurants around the UK, replacing existing analogue units.
Retail : Countering forecourt theft at Shell
As with many CCTV installations the primary objectives in forecourt security are to protect staff, products and customers, provide a visible deterrent, and in the last resort, to provide evidential quality images.
Retail : Shrinking Losses at TJ Hughes
According to the Centre for Retail Research, shrinkage losses in the UK were equivalent to 1.59% of turnover during the financial year 2003-4 or £73.24 per person. Customer theft accounted for 44%, staff theft 36%, suppliers 5% and internal errors 15%. High though the total losses are, they are lower than the 1.69% of turnover the year before. However one retailer – TJ Hughes - is achieving reductions in shrinkage that make these national improvements appear paltry. CCTV is an essential part of their loss prevention strategy, as the system at their 65000 sq ft Watford store illustrates.
Retail : SUBWAY® finds security is the way to go
Subway is the biggest and undoubtedly fastest-growing chain of sandwich shops in the world.
Retail : TEAM Sports: JD Sports’ new counter fraud strategy
Vista has won the contract to supply Vista's till monitoring system, Vista TEAM, across the JD Sports retail network of over 300 stores nationwide. Vista TEAM - Transaction EPoS and ATM Monitoring - provides users with a highly efficient and easily searchable method for recording and reviewing integrated transaction and CCTV data from a multitude of EPoS (Till) machines. Once the focused rollout is complete, JD Sports expects to see a significant reduction in refund, void and no sales-related till fraud.
Retail : The convenience of CCTV at Budgens Local
As part of a rolling programme of store refurbishment, each Budgens Local is receiving a very extensive CCTV re-fit.
Retail : Vista ensures discreet security at Asprey
Asprey’s flagship store in New Bond Street is 20,000 square feet of unique British retail opulence. The building is as stunning as the contents of its shelves and display cases.
Retail: ESS-Security and SmartDisc help batch thieves in the act
The team in ESS-Security’s monitoring centre in Leeds takes part in dramas as they unfold every day. They are the first to know when an alarm is triggered at a client’s premises and then decide what action to take. Often, this means calling the police and these calls are much appreciated, finds ESS-Security Ltd Managing Director Bill Gray – they help catch criminals.
Retail: Norbain cooks up a security solution for Baxters’ flagship store
Baxters at Tullibardine boasts excellent restaurant and café facilities and provides a showcase for Scottish fine food and malt whiskies, clothing and gifts. Providing security systems to cover this prestigious new complex was a unique challenge, for which Baxters chose the Blue Rock Security Group and a range of security solutions from Norbain SD.
Retail: Norbain helps ASDA ensure warehouse security with new Access Control system
When ASDA, the UK’s second largest retail chain, decided to install an access control system in their stores, they had some specific requirements. They wanted to use the Mifare Smartcards already carried by their staff, and the system needed to be flexible and simple to use. City Building and Engineering Services (CBES) were brought in to handle the job and spoke with Norbain about supplying the most suitable solution.
Safer car parks with CCTV
Bristol City Council’s Parking Services Division is investing heavily in the latest CCTV technology.
Security at Sainsbury’s regional distribution centre
Security at the new Sainsbury’s regional distribution centre at Waltham Point - one of Europe’s largest warehouses.
Sport & Fitness : Alton Towers golf game
When high value game prizes are at stake it is essential to be able to verify the result independently. CCTV is proving invaluable as the ultimate judge for Alton Tower’s new ‘Hole in One’ golf game.
Sport & Fitness : British Open Golf Championship
While the British Open Golf Championship built up over four days to a memorable climax and a surprise winner took the Claret Jug, the security operation for the event successfully achieved its objective of ‘no surprises’.
Sport & Fitness : Virgin Active
The Virgin Active health and fitness chain is big business, and here we feature the Sheffield Life Centre.
Sport & Fitness : Westway Sports Centre
Given its somewhat oppressive location, it is essential that Westway Sports Centre maintains a good level of security, and conveys to all its visitors that this is the case.
Sport & Fitness: All-seeing eye keeps watch over Durham’s new soccer centre
Innovative design of CCTV for a state-of-the-art indoor football centre is providing full coverage of the building’s interior while avoiding the need for complex maintenance.
Systems : Demonstrating CCTV at A1 Security
A1 Security uses their own security system to demonstrate products and train customers.
The convenience of CCTV at Budgens Local
As part of a rolling programme of store refurbishment, each Budgens Local is receiving a very extensive CCTV re-fit.
University : Glasgow School of Art
At the Glasgow School of Art, a new CCTV and Access Control system was installed at the beginning of an Autumn Term, with 2100 students enrolled, photographed and issued with cards.
University : Oxford goes Digital
It may be the City of Dreaming Spires, but the University of Oxford is far from being a dreamy academic backwater. When it comes to the safety and security of Oxford’s students and staff, the traditional and highly effective College Porters and University Security Services have been ably assisted for a number of years by a sophisticated University-wide CCTV security system.
University : University of Dundee's Medical School
The University of Dundee decided that its highly valuable research and diagnostic laboratory deserved to be protected with one of the highest quality CCTV systems available.
