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"The days when DVRs could provide the necessary recorded data quickly gave way to the need for a more responsive approach such as a shared enterprise system to bring together cameras, recording and the intelligent usage of both."
sion system, they can perform tasks such as counting parking spaces to know when a lot is full as well as to watch crosswalks to see how pedestrian and vehicle traffic is moving or where people are congre- gating. It can also be used to help the police department determine where to put resources: How many people are in the workout room and does that area need extra patrols, or are there concerns about equipment in the computer lab and how should that be monitored?
There is also time-savings to be gained by working with the VMS, a system that lets the user easily search recorded video with a timeline search. Green recalled an instance when someone was concerned that an iPad had been stolen, but a quick check of the video showed within a mat- ter of minutes that the item had been safety stored away, rather than taken.
The system’s built-in redundancy is also critical for a department that relies on video for detection and investigation. It has a failover feature that protects against both power and system failures.
The Test of Time
As a long-time user of the Z series and this VMS, UNCG, NETCom and Intelligent Marketing Inc. are quick to share their success stories and concerns to improve the product. “These guys, (Tim Reese, ser- geant for the technical services area, and Green), are working with Exacq engineers on changes that everyone will benefit from, such as
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improvements to the mapping feature,” said Bob Moulton, North Caro- lina territory manager for Intelligent Marketing, a security manufac- turer rep firm that works closely with end-user customers.
Reese said the ability to make integrations down the road because of the scalability of the system, whether it is adding card access or expanding the number of cameras, makes the Z -Series a smart stra- tegic investment for the university.
“We are looking to the future of our surveillance system to ensure the safety of the university’s students, faculty and visitors,” said Reese. Migrating to and implementing a new NVR platform “provides the university with an important foundation for future surveillance capa- bilities and usability.”
Systems integrator NETCom Cabling concurred with those sentiments.
“We enjoyed the opportunity to collectively work together with the University of North Carolina’s police department and Intelligent Marketing Inc. to support the University’s goal of continuously mak- ing improvements to ensure the campus remains secure,” said Aaron Spivey, Director of Security at NETcom Cabling. “Together we’ve achieved that objective and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”
Ryan Hulse is the senior product manager for Exacq.
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