The Electronic Access Control System (EACS) Market is set to reach US$29.202 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 10.29%, a recent market research report has been able to suggest. The technology is being increasingly used on account of advantages it offers like preventing unauthorized entry, traffic monitoring, and Internet access control among others…. Read more »
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Local authority to roll out ANPR-based ticketing system for public car parks
A local authority has decided to roll out a very innovative ticketing systems that makes pay-and-display systems obsolete, a news report in the local media has been able to suggest. Canterbury Council wants its car parks to be fitted with barriers operated by number-plate reading cameras, with payment made automatically online or at the tap… Read more »
Temporary metal fencing installed at Wrexham site to prevent unwanted access
Temporary metal fencing has been installed alongside the site of a former school in Wrexham earmarked for redevelopment as a security measure meant to “prevent any future settlements”, a recent report in the local media has been able to suggest. Wrexham Council confirmed that the 200m of fencing featured as part of additional measures to… Read more »
Rising bollards to protect crime-plagued car park
A Cambridgeshire car park that’s been seriously affected by crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour is set get rising bollards in a hope that these measures will make it safer, a news report in the local business media has found. The car park located on the Clifton Road Industrial Estate, which is next to the Cambridge… Read more »
Turnstiles are becoming increasingly popular in modern security systems
Turnstiles and various other varieties of Pedestrian Entrance Control (PEC) devices are increasingly common in modern security system projects, both for new construction and for upgrades to existing systems, as they improve overall security and regulate access to premises without having a detrimental effect on aesthetics. This is because many existing installed turnstile systems are… Read more »
Car park barrier set to manage access to Isle of Wight hospital grounds
Installing a new car park barrier will help better manage traffic on an Isle of Wight hospital’s ground, the management hopes, according to a recent news report in the local media. The barrier is being installed to stop the grounds of St Mary’s Hospital being used as a ‘rat-run’ after several near misses have been… Read more »
Traffic bollards can play a major role in the safety of any organization
Bollards can play a very important role in protecting an organization or building, as their structure and purpose makes them an essential component of safe perimeters and parking lots. Traffic bollards perform several functions: they can separate cars and pedestrians, clearly delineate where traffic is supposed to flow, visually aid traffic in areas with limited… Read more »
Manchester United to bolster security at training grounds
One of the UK’s most-successful and best-known football teams has revealed plans to improve the level of security at its training ground in order to prevent any possible terror attacks, a news report has been able to suggest. Security at Manchester United’s £60million Aon Training Complex is being increased using bollards, automatic barriers and 11ft-high… Read more »
Airport security market set for strong growth
The airport security market, which also includes physical access restriction and control solutions such as road-blockers or bollards, is set to reach around USD 13.4 billion by 2024 as the increase in air travel drives the need for well-organized security systems, a recent market research report from Hexa Research has been able to reveal. Terrorism… Read more »
Residents urge local council to install car park barriers and CCTV systems at local car park
Concerned residents are asking the Borough of Poole (BOP) to take action to stop travellers getting onto Canford Cliffs’ Beach Road car park, including possibly installing car park barriers and CCTV systems at the site, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. Around 20 caravans and associated vehicles only… Read more »