CASE STUDY
The University of the Western Cape , UWC , a South African institution of higher learning and research , needed to replace its outdated security camera system with a digital one that could cope with the diverse monitoring and access challenges of its campus . With the help of Axis network video solutions , UWC is now equipped with the means to not just monitor its campus and facilities , but also to retrieve and store high-quality and detail-focused surveillance material .
“ We are committed to the safety and security of our students , staff and visitors ,” said Bentley Jeftha , Director of Risk and Compliance at UWC . “ We use only the best technology to combat crime at this university . We have partnered with Axis Communications to use the best surveillance system .”
Home to more than 23,000 students and 2,400 academic , professional , and support staff , the UWC campus in Cape Town poses unique challenges concerning the safety and security of its personnel , facilities , and physical resources and equipment . The campus has multiple entry points , with students , staff , and visitors entering and exiting at all times of the day .
The university was using an analogue video camera system that became redundant and had not been supported by the manufacturer since 2013 . Rather than attempt to replace the outdated system with another analogue solution , UWC chose to explore the potential of recent innovations in CCTV and network surveillance technology .
The new solution would need to be versatile and flexible , adaptable to the individual requirements of campus buildings and facilities and offer network capabilities that would enable proactive monitoring and real-time responses to deter and mitigate threats .
Partner selection
UWC wanted to move from a reactive system that was purely just surveillance , to a more intelligent system that they could use proactively . Furthermore , after testing multiple brands , Axis scored on superior image quality , lower band width even in difficult lighting conditions , which made the system more scalable .
To bring its infrastructure up to date , UWC turned to Axis and their system integrators to select and deploy a series of intelligent surveillance cameras and an accompanying network system . This system would give the campus security team and service providers the tools to proactively monitor locations in real time and provide control room operators with alert notifications in the event of a threat .
UWC opted for a selection of Axis network camera devices that offer the reliability and scalability required to meet the evolving needs of the institution . The devices leverage edge computing with high levels of manoeuvrability , video quality , durability , and were
Lee-Ross Duimpies , Key Account Manager at Axis Communications
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