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Germany in 2022 provides vivid proof of this . Security of supply is also part of a current project by MOBOTIX AG and its long-time partner , Peter Communication Systems .

Together , they established a video surveillance solution on the Entega premises in Darmstadt , which effectively protects the critical infrastructure of the energy provider . The large Entega site houses the headquarters and various industrial areas , such as a gas turbine plant .

Reliably detecting hazards – even in absolute darkness

The project focuses on protecting the site against access by unauthorised persons ( perimeter protection ) and access control for employees and visitors at all entrances and exits . Reliable protection of the site is particularly challenging at night .

MOBOTIX thermal systems , which secure the outdoor area without additional lighting , play a central role in securing the place . As soon as an object moves into a relevant monitoring area , the powerful thermal sensors detect the intruder , even in absolute darkness or with sophisticated camouflage , based on the heat signature .

“ Our central task is to reliably protect the Entega infrastructure and thus the supply to connected households . In doing so , we actually make many people ’ s lives a little bit better ,” said MOBOTIX Vice President Sales EMEA , Christian Heller .

With its decentralised approach and modular system , MOBOTIX delivers the flexibility that companies demand . In Entega ’ s case , this is already paying off . The system will be expanded in 2023 . In addition , the decentralised MOBOTIX concept with central video analysis directly in the camera offers strong plus points regarding cybersecurity . This is particularly valued and rightly demanded from industrial companies and even more so in critical infrastructure .

“ We always consider security all-round : in addition to the perimeter security required by the customer , IT security and data protection of the video data generated were central components of our planning ,” said Peter Communications Managing Director , Matthias Peter . u

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