CASE STUDY 1 – Global Consultancy Firm

Beacon’s Role:

Our client consolidated their central London facilities into one prestigious building in London. The new building is multi level with four additional lower ground levels.

The security management team was keen to take advantage of the latest advancements in camera technology, with selected networked IP cameras that would provide a greater level of image detail.
Beacon was successful in winning the project, based on our proven track record in delivering large-scale projects of this nature. Our technical expertise and flexible approach was also recognised as being fundamental to achieving the desired functionality and technicality.

The final security scheme consisted of:

• 192 fixed view IP cameras
• +60 analogue cameras connected to IP encoders to facilitate network access
• 15 PTZ analogue dome cameras
• 11 NiceVision FAST NVRs with full RAID (371TB total)
• 242 access controlled points utilising the TYCO CEM access control system
• 40 monitored points
• 14 IP intercom stations

All these elements were integrated into a security management system in their newly created European Security Control Room.

The aim was to integrate all of the company’s pan-European security systems into a single, powerful and centrally-managed facility.

Key challenges:

As well as the demands involved in integrating groundbreaking technology and working to a tight timeline, Beacon had the added challenge of having to redesign the CCTV camera infrastructure. This was because the product selected initially was not market-ready in time for delivery. Our team worked tirelessly with the client and consultant to come up with an alternative solution that would meet the same stringent performance criteria and functionality. The NiceVision FAST NVR digital video recording system was eventually selected, following our recommendation and proof-of-concept trials.

As the system predominantly resided in a network environment, it was crucial that the network design could cope with the high volume data transmissions. Thanks to our expertise in this area, we were commissioned to design, supply, install and commission the entire security network, with all its active components connected to the client’s backbone fibre infrastructure and structured cabling.

Running alongside this project, the client had the added task of implementing the security system for a new regional office in the Midlands. This work had to utilise existing technology, in order to deliver a working solution in advance of the project going live.

Beacon ensured that all of the elements integrated seamlessly together. Our experts worked closely with the client, consultant, manufacturers and the construction team to ensure that the project achieved the desired results, on time and within budget.