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Addressing the Special Needs of Hotel Safety and Security
26.04.2012

Addressing the Special Needs of Hotel Safety and Security

What could be the usual company Security Manager‘s worst nightmare? Perhaps a wide open front door with no turnstile and lots of complete strangers strolling in and out unchallenged, able to wander freely all over the building, and not a boundary fence in sight. It‘s not a bad dream; it‘s the daily challenge for hotel and resort security officers who are charged with ensuring their guests safety and security. We look at the tools and methods available to them to provide the service that every guest can rightfully expect. more
Three Cheers for New Fire Detection
01.08.2011

Three Cheers for New Fire Detection

Located in the Dutch province of South Holland, the Schiedam region became internationally known in the 18th and 19th centuries as one of the world's foremost producers of jenever. Not surprisingly, with an abundance of distilleries in the city there was a demand for glass bottles, and glass factories soon started to spring up. This industry is still thriving today and the O-I glass plant, based in Schiedam, manufactures glass packaging for the food and beverage industry at home and abroad. more
Germany‘s Most Modern Casino – Also Right Up-to-date in Security Technology
26.05.2011

Germany‘s Most Modern Casino – Also Right Up-to-date in Security Technology

The City Palais in Duisburg has been one of the lighthouse projects in the modernized city center since opening in 2007. As well as a very varied choice of gastronomy and shopping, a top class casino attracts visitors to Duisburg. The Westspiel Group is the operator and, not only in the Casino Duisburg, has demanded the highest quality of furnishing and design but also the best gaming technology and security equipment. Video surveillance, building management, alarm management and fire protection are all combined in a contemporary security concept. more
Alarm Control Linked to Building Management
02.02.2011

Alarm Control Linked to Building Management

Open Connect Gateway from Apollo Fire Detectors allows fire alarm control panels to be linked to building management systems (BMS) using standard protocols, thereby increasing the efficiency and reducing the costs of system management. Environmental and security systems, such as heating, ventilation and lighting, can be readily integrated using modern building management systems.

However, fire detection systems are safety-critical and subject to stringent standards and controls, so they usually had to be kept separate. more
Don’t Fear the Big Players
03.06.2010

Don’t Fear the Big Players

Advancis is known for it's security and building management system WinGuard. This constantly developed product ist distributed via integrators, OEM-Partners and in some exceptional cases also directly. Since 15 years Advancis understands itself mostly as consultant and system integrator. Regina Berg-Jauernig of GIT-SECURITY.com met with Jan Meiswinkel. Together with company founder Hartmut Nöll he manages the company as a
co-owner. more
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