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With hundreds of cameras across its campuses, the district needed a more refined way to manage video and security operations—one that offered a pathway to the cloud to limit hardware, as well as provide higher levels of cybersecurity, rapid deployment and the ability to leverage existing infrastructure.
Looking to the Cloud
The school vetted several solutions. On-premises solutions included many of the desired features but required significant capital expense, costly ongoing maintenance and features that could not be implemented within the required timeframe. Many standard systems lacked vital features and could not scale. After an in-depth selection process that included several hybrid clouds and pure cloud solutions, the school district selected Arcules.
Arcules stood out because of the robustness and advanced capabilities of its cloud solution and the willingness to craft a plan to meet all the school’s critical requirements. The support team also worked with the school to outline a flexible pricing model that worked within the school district’s budget.
The Arcules platform was designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, so the school’s security operators can easily manage and monitor the district’s various campus locations without the need for extensive training. Because of this fact, the school could reap the benefits of the new system almost immediately.
The Arcules unified cloud security platform has proven to be a
“The changing nature of modern campuses demands solutions and services that are accessible, scalable and flexible. At the same time, they must provide the ideal level of security to ensure a safe yet welcoming educational environment. Here’s a look at how one school made it happen with the cloud.”
highly functional, flexible and convenient method for the district in its drive to protect and modernize its facilities. With Arcules, they can now manage multiple cameras, administer access control permissions and manage video analytics. With the cloud, this leading school district has created a safe and secure space for students and faculty alike while enhancing the security of data and managing risk effectively.
Nigel Waterton is the Chief Revenue Officer for Arcules.
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