e-shelter security has installed over 2,000
smart Sony network cameras to monitor high-security buildings and critical infrastructure at data center locations in Europe.
The Frankfurt-based system integrator builds and operates integrated security solutions for mission-critical environments, where customer applications must be available around the clock. As well as offering necessary hardware and in-frastructure redundancy, the centers must also be protected against virtual and physical attackers.
To prevent unauthorized access to servers and other infrastructure without cre-ating unnecessary barriers, e-shelter security is making increasing use of intel-ligent, self-learning security systems. Physical security is supported by Sony SNC-EB632R infrared and SNC-WR632C dome cameras that are used for pe-rimeter surveillance at the data center locations, together with SNC-EM600 minidome cameras that are used for indoor surveillance.
Key criteria for the choice of cameras were very high image quality - even in challenging environmental conditions - and extreme reliability.
“Another decisive factor for us was our long-standing cooperation with the Sony Video Security team," says Kai Friedrich, Head of Application Engineering and IT at e-shelter security. “Their expertise helps us to think in terms of not just products but about entire solutions. Equally, they have provided us with very sound technical advice and support throughout the entire project.”
The Sony cameras are controlled and managed using
SeeTec's Cayuga video management system. All cameras are connected to e-shelter security’s certified emergency call and service centers, allowing appropriate intervention to be ini-tiated in the event of an incident.
As well as ensuring the physical security of the data centers, the cameras also provide protection against cyber attacks on customers' assets. High levels of in-tegral security prevent hackers from using the Sony cameras as an entry point into the customer's own network.
Due to the positive experience gained during more than three years of cooperation on data center projects, e-shelter security is also using Sony cameras in logistics centers, consulting/finance industry office buildings and smart building projects where the company combines innovative security technology with new digital technologies.