Identify. Authenticate. Control. City of Madison Enhances Security with Networked Access Control
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Keyscan Aurora
- CA150 panels
- NETCOM2P
- K-PROX3
Tech Stack
- Access Control Systems
- Authentication Software
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Use Cases
- Perimeter Security & Access Control
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
The City of Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It has a rich mix of new and older buildings, some of which are 50-60 years old and of complex construction. The buildings include engineering sites, streets buildings, five different police districts, 14 fire stations, and government facilities, among others. The IT Department services 36 different agencies in 20 sites across the city. The assets of the City of Madison are protected by a team of security and technology experts whose responsibility includes everything from assigning rights to software use to protecting taxpayer data to securing buildings and people, and more.
The Challenge
The City of Madison, Wisconsin, had a mix of new and older buildings, some of which were 50-60 years old and of complex construction. These buildings included engineering sites, streets buildings, five different police districts, 14 fire stations, and government facilities, among others. The IT Department services 36 different agencies in 20 sites across the city. The city's assets were protected by a team of security and technology experts whose responsibility included everything from assigning rights to software use to protecting taxpayer data to securing buildings and people, and more. However, when officials were unable to lock down a building during an emergency due to technical issues and the company who installed it said they could not provide on-site support for two days, Ken Ferguson, Information Specialist 3 and System Administrator for City of Madison, knew he needed to replace the system.
The Solution
Ken Ferguson conceived a pilot program in which he would secure IT cabinets that were not already behind locked doors. He reached out to Integral Building Systems, Inc., a security integrator in Madison who had been working with the city on a cabling project, for recommendations. They recommended Keyscan electronic access control systems. These systems deliver a broad spectrum of innovative solutions that combine convenience with performance to provide controlled access for all openings. The system offers unparalleled integration options with other dormakaba product portfolios as well as third-party partnerships for greater connectivity and performance. Keyscan Aurora software, with its many features and integration options, provides a single solution for access control with no limiting or expansion governors or recurring fees. It is ideal for any access application, regardless of application, size of complexity. Once Ferguson chose Keyscan, he set up a support system within each agency of City of Madison. He and Judd trained key individuals to run the system and provide basic troubleshooting. They then initiated widespread implementation.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
Case Study missing?
Start adding your own!
Register with your work email and create a new case study profile for your business.
Related Case Studies.
Case Study
Turning A Stadium Into A Smart Building
Honeywell created what it called the “intelligent system” for the National Stadium in Beijing, China, turning the venue for the opening and closing events at the 2008 Summer Olympics into a “smart building.” Designed by highly controversial artist Ai Weiwei, the “Bird’s Nest” remains one of the most impressive feats of stadium architecture in the world. The 250,000 square meter structure housed more than 100,000 athletes and spectators at a time. To accommodate such capacity, China turned to Honeywell’s EBI Integrated Building Management System to create an integrated “intelligent system” for improved building security, safety and energy efficiency.
.png)
Case Study
Smart Street Light Network (Copenhagen)
Key stakeholders are taking a comprehensive approach to rethinking smart city innovation. City leaders have collaborated through partnerships involving government, research institutions and solution providers. The Copenhagen Solutions Lab is one of the leading organizations at the forefront of this movement. By bringing together manufacturers with municipal buyers, the Copenhagen Solutions Lab has catalyzed the development and deployment of next-generation smart city innovations. Copenhagen is leveraging this unique approach to accelerate the implementation of smart city solutions. One of the primary focus areas is LED street lighting.
Case Study
Buoy Status Monitoring with LoRa
The Netherlands are well-known for their inland waterways, canals, sluices and of course port activities. The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure indicates that there are thousands of buoys and fixed items in and near water environments that would profit from IoT monitoring. One of the problems with buoys for example, is that they get hit by ships and the anchor cable breaks. Without connectivity, it takes quite some time to find out that something has happened with that buoy. Not to mention the costs of renting a boat to go to the buoy to fix it. Another important issue, is that there is no real-time monitoring of the buoys at this moment. Only by physically visiting the object on the water, one gains insight in its status.
Case Study
China Mobile Smart Parking
Smart Parking, powered by NB-IoT technology, is making it easier for drivers to find free parking spots. Cities can better manage their parking assets and maximize the revenue available to them as a result. Drivers searching for parking create congestion and pollution by circling and hunting for available parking. Smart Parking services are able to significantly ease these problems by guiding a driver directly to a parking space.
Case Study
Barcelona Case Study
Barcelona’s heavy traffic and its associated high levels of pollution were the primary factors that motivated some companies and universities to work on strategies for improving traffic in the city centre. Bitcarrier is one of the technologies involved in the In4Mo Project, whose main objective is to develop the applications that form the core of smart mobility, one of the fundamental pillars of the smart city concept.
