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Transforming Security Remote video anchors the security of widespread electrical substations in Guatemala
BEy Courtney Pedersen
mpresa Eléctrica de Guatemala (EEGSA Group) re- quired a video surveillance system that could digitize the security footage on its substations to help avoid damage to its own infrastructure as well as electrocu- tion hazards for people trying to access these places
without warning or authorization.
In order to centrally and remotely monitor the offices of the dif-
ferent departments as well as companies associated to the EEGSA Group, the company selected XProtect Professional by Milestone Systems. The system includes Bosch video analytics and AXIS PTZ Q60 series and fixed P13 network cameras, three Dell servers with Windows and RAID 5 configuration, and video data storage capac- ity up to 45 days. Network Video Technologies (NVT) were also in- tegrated, as well as access control from DSC and electromechanical locks by Securitron GL-1.
Reducing Any Incidents
Along with offering full satisfaction for the customer by achieving a 98 percent reduction in security incidents for the company, the software also provides support for the local police in investigations related to occurrences near the substations or where equipment has been installed — both located in public areas.
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To protect the assets of the electrical substations in Guatemala and be able to control them remotely, EEGSA decided to implement an IP network video surveillance system. Until 2012, EEGSA did not have a CCTV system. Rather, the security was monitored labori- ously in a time-consuming way via motorized visits made by staff and surveillance guards. They did not have the ability to simultaneously supervise all the substations.
After analyzing proposals from different integrators, the Guate- malan company picked the offer from ASIS Corp., who presented solutions based on Milestone Systems’ video management software. This choice was perfectly suited for EEGSA needs and offered an immediate benefit in terms of protection for each substation where the solution was installed. Additionally, equipment provided by Axis, Bosch and Network Video Technologies (NVT) was incorporated.
Fully Automated Security
According to ASIS Corp. engineer Eduardo Lopez, to upgrade the security system technology they installed fixed IP network camer- as and PTZ domes, video analytics software, Cisco PoE network switches and an alarm system for the guard in the shelter. The proj- ect also included electromagnetic locks for remote opening trig- gered through the input/output (I/O) technology of the IP cameras
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