Heifer International in Little Rock, Arkansas, works with communities globally to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. The layout of the building allows natural light in, and sensors adjust lighting for overcast days and night. Heifer's headquarters maintains the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Heifer International in Little Rock, Arkansas, works with communities globally to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. The layout of the building allows natural light in, and sensors adjust lighting for overcast days and night. Heifer's headquarters maintains the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Heifer International was expanding its campus and needed a surveillance system in a new warehouse. When designing the system, it was impossible to ignore the flaws of the existing system. The previous analog system had been problematic and expensive to maintain as well as poorly designed and implemented. The customer sought a solution based on better technology to address surveillance needs both in the new construction and to upgrade the existing system. Four weeks of additional consulting and design were invested to ensure the new system would be effective.
When choosing IP-based cameras, the end-user and integrator considered multiple well-known suppliers of image technology before deciding on Arecont Vision to provide megapixel cameras for the new surveillance system. Especially attractive were Arecont Vision's image quality and panoramic view functionality as well as the well-designed camera software. Another point in Arecont Vision's favor was the cameras' compatibility with leading network video recorder (NVR) platforms, which provided flexibility to meet the customer's needs.
“Analog solutions are not in our arsenal,” said Zachary Wirges, President, Genesis Datacom LLC, the integrator. “In today's world, IT professionals are making the decisions for security in their environments. We want to make sure we provide a solution that is IT-friendly, and rich with features that make sense to IT staffers.”
Genesis Datacom is a new player in the structured cabling arena, but the company's staff members average 15 years of experience as reflected in their certifications and impressive portfolios. The company emphasizes stellar service to clients – no shortcuts allowed – and seeks to be the premier integrator of structured cabling systems and IP technology in the state of Arkansas. The company's focus does not stop at the “jack” but extends to providing solid, applicable IP solutions, including Arecont Vision megapixel cameras that are “edge devices” on the network.
The new system at Heifer International provides surveillance for three buildings, and cameras are monitored by a central guard station. The IP-based system also makes it possible for multiple departments to monitor their areas, according to Tom Spinnato, Facilities/IT Specialist, Heifer International.