The Victoria & Alfred (V&A)\nWaterfront in Cape Town is a global landmark, attracting millions of locals,\ntourists and business visitors to South Africa\u2019s Mother City annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attracting over 24 million people a year, the 123-hectare\nmixed-use development is home to residential and commercial properties,\nincluding hotels, retail districts, dining, leisure and entertainment\nfacilities as well as a host of heritage sites and tourism landmarks. Ensuring\nthe safety and security of these visitors requires a vigilant security team and\na state-of-the-art surveillance system that is both innovative and world class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Expanding its environment from 900 to over 1,300 cameras and\npartnering with Milestone Systems, the V&A Waterfront security team as well\nas Axis Communications\u2019 solution Gold Partner, Cygnetic, set about expanding\nthe camera footprint and adding even further intelligence into the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The system provides the security team with an \u2018all eyes\u2019 approach\nand enables them to respond proactively to incidents and events. All common\nareas are monitored, and information is fed directly into the control room\nwhich is manned 24 hours seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expansion of the site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nine years ago, the V&A Waterfront undertook a complete\noverhaul of its surveillance and monitoring systems. Making use of Axis IP\ncameras in collaboration with Milestone Systems\u2019 video management software, the\nV&A transformed an ageing analogue system into a fully managed digital\nsurveillance environment. Now nine years on and having experienced significant\nexpansion of the precinct, the team at the V&A investigated adding more\nintelligence to its environment and expanding the number of cameras into these\nnew areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Deon Sloane, Senior Operations Manager at the V&A\nWaterfront Cape Town, the existing system made up of over 900 Axis cameras was\nserving the environment well, however due to various expansions it needed to up\nthe number of units. Expansion areas included the Silo Precinct, the Zeitz\nMuseum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) and Silo One to Silo 6, which is made\nup of a blend of residential and commercial facilities, as well as a revamp of\nthe Canal District which includes Waterway House, Dock Road Junction and\nBattery Park and its car parking facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe initially chose Axis because of the low failure rate and\nquality of its products \u2013 something the cameras we installed nine years ago\nhave themselves proved,\u201d said Sloane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIts outdoor cameras are also\nable to withstand harsh environments, as we are close to the ocean this is a\nmust for us. So simply, it made sense for us to stick with the solution we knew\nand to expand on what we had for our new sites while also exploring new\nfeatures and technologies that are available today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAxis has become an invaluable\ntechnology partner, providing excellent service levels and continuous\ninvolvement of the Axis team at all levels to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe use our system for not only safety, surveillance and security,\nbut as a full management support solution. Due to the large amount of foot traffic\nand carpark traffic we are able to leverage the system to assist with traffic\nflow management, using the cameras as our eyes we can identify congestion and\ntake action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn the case of foot traffic, we\ncan monitor and track the movement of people and implement crowd management\nwhen we and our tenants host events such as those held on New Year\u2019s Eve \u2013 or\nduring particularly busy parts of the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Axis cameras allow us to\nmonitor the crowds and take proactive measures to manage the throngs of people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Making use of Milestone software, the V&A Waterfront can\nretrieve footage in seconds and react immediately. Surveillance operators are\ntrained to pick up suspicious behaviour and the cameras provide the team with\nthe ability to notice activities whilst they are playing out – apprehending the\nsuspect before and\/or when they have committed the crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This level of profiling gives it\nan edge over criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNine years later after the initial installation, the AXIS P3344\nis still up and running,\u201d said Sloane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNo other brand can compete with\nthe quality of the Axis products. They stay ahead of the competition by\ninvesting in research and development. Its local support is unmatched, and its\ntechnology is always innovating. That is why nine years on, the V&A will\nstill proudly recommend Axis Communications as a supplier of choice.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront in Cape Town is a global landmark, attracting millions of locals, tourists and business visitors to South Africa\u2019s Mother City annually. 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