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microphone which can pick up normal volume conversation from up to 30 feet away. In intersecting hallways, the 4MP indoor fisheye cam- eras were installed, and 3x/4x zoom mini PTZs were mounted on exte- rior soffits and walls.
Since cost was a high priority, using existing infrastructure when- ever possible was another key goal of the design and implementation of this system. Many universities like to use their own IT and facilities personnel to do the installation which makes the design and camera choice even more important.
A professional VMS—a must. In evaluating the project, Shadman recommended Digital Surveillance System (DSS), a hardware-based Dahua VMS to optimize viewing and management of numerous cam- eras and NVRs on the network. Cameras are recording motion 24 hours a day. Adding DSS has effectively reduced the time spent manag- ing each NVR/DVR and eliminated the complexity of running multi- ple apps and simplifying secure access for multiple users.
Technical support. All dealers need a manufacturer partner, like Dahua, with an active and committed technical support group to part- ner with the dealer and the end-users technical teams. Poor backend technical support can ruin good surveillance design. Training the end- user in the technology installed and being responsive when an issue arises can make all the difference.
In fact, in this example, the university has essentially doubled the number of cameras and storage capabilities for less than they invested in analog cameras just four years earlier. A planned second phase will use DSS to implement a 64-camera display on a video wall.
IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS
Large installations on a metropolitan campus can be a challenge but not an insurmountable one. Planning, training and communication with the end-user, setting the priorities and expectations of the equipment installed and taking a long-range customer approach can win the day.
This large metropolitan mid-west university’s top priority—safety was accomplished. Word is out that no matter where you go on cam- pus, you are likely to be seen on camera. The university was able to increase the number of cameras and coverage for the entire property, resulting in a higher likelihood of identifying people or vehicles in any incident.
The strategies for succeeding in the education vertical are straight- forward: focus on total cost of ownership, be flex-
ible and creative in the surveillance design and set
your educational end-users expectations. Class
dismissed. It’s not over until it’s over. Dealers need to design a campus system
that’s scalable. A well-designed system will encourage end-users to expand the system as benefits are realized.
Jennifer Hackenburg is the senior product marketing manager at Dahua Technology USA.
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