The partnership has produced such optimal results that we can take our systems to the next level.
this had a detrimental impact on the precinct’ s overall safety and security.
Ultimately, V & A would overhaul its systems using Axis IP cameras in collaboration with open platform VMS provider Milestone Systems, transforming the precinct into a fully managed, digital surveillance environment and opening the door to new and exciting kinds of technology integrations.
An Axis-powered solution
With the addition of the Silo precinct made up of Silo One to Silo Six and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa( MOCAA), as well as the revamp of the Canal district, V & A was in need of a scalable security solution. With the help of video integrated solutions provider, Cygnetic, the result culminated in a three-tiered approach that has greatly improved the safety of the precinct and improved road and traffic management.
“ The process of working with Axis solutions via Cygnetic can best be described as seamless. The partnership has produced such optimal results that we can take our systems to the next level and have implemented people and vehicle counting, licence plate recognition, and other integrations that help maximise our operational efficiency,” said Clinton Sandmann, Compliance Manager at V & A Waterfront.
Sights unseen, now seen
Requiring hardware that can withstand a variety of environmental and weather conditions, V & A deploys a selection of Axis network video cameras to monitor the whole precinct. These cameras are connected via a standalone virtual local area network( VLAN), and all data captured is retained within cloud-based storage solutions, ensuring all data is secure and protected. Using the Milestone software, operators can retrieve footage of an incident and respond accordingly within seconds.
“ The quality and durability of Axis products are what drew us to the brand, especially after benchmarking them against competing brands. This durability, along with the on-going development of their technology, has visibly impacted our bottom line, proven by the fact that certain models installed all the way back in 2013 are still performing perfectly today,” Sandmann explained.
The addition of the Silo precinct and MOCAA facility stands out as a signature component of the V & A security ecosystem. Monitored separately from the rest of the precinct, but using the same infrastructure and solutions, elements of heritage are present, even down to the colour-coded cameras that match the surrounding decor.
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