Sustainable video solution delivered for landmark City of London office

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AN ADVANCED, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped to align security with sustainability objectives at a major office development in the City of London.

Located just a short walk from St Paul’s in the heart of the Square Mile, the development is underpinned by 100% green energy and features planted terraces that provide significant urban greening and biodiversity benefits. Thanks to an ambitious reuse and retention strategy, the development is carbon-neutral in both construction and operation.

Supporting this strategy, IDIS integration partner Phoenix Trescray was awarded the contract to deliver a 24/7 HD surveillance solution covering the building’s exterior, including a Grade II heritage sculpture, entrances, bike storage and priority internal areas such as the reception space, lifts, corridors and service areas.

In line with the developer’s minimal waste objectives, the IDIS video solution was chosen for its cost-efficiency in terms of installation and operation, long lifespan and flexibility for future adaptation.

The IDIS 5 MP vandal-resistant IR dome cameras with PoE have been installed throughout the interior to minimise cabling requirements, featuring 2.8 mm wide-angle lenses that provide the best field of view.

Monitoring in reception

A combination of 5 MP IR dome cameras and 5 MP IR bullet cameras with two-way audio and built-in heaters cover the building’s exterior and entrances. Using the cost and license-free IDIS Center VMS software, the video solution is controlled by security staff from PC workstations and monitored at reception using a 2x2 video display via an HDMI matrix splitter.

Jamie Barnfield, senior sales director at IDIS Europe, has affirmed that plans to extend the system include developing a dedicated Security Control Room, introducing Artificial Intelligence-powered video analytics in targeted locations to provide automated detection and alerts and installing additional cameras.

“The IDIS solution was fast and easy to install,” stated Barnfield, “with plug-and-play set-up of cameras, recorders and VMS software all contributing towards project delivery being on time and within budget. Crucially, we’re supporting the customer’s sustainability objectives long-term with extended system lifecycles, reduced waste and easy options to expand and adapt whenever required.”

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