Securing Stadiums is a complex job, not just because of the risks at stake, but also due to the several different kinds of equipment that need to be integrated into the system. For systems integrators who wish to enter this vertical, knowing the unique needs in each site should be a priority. In 2007, when the Chin
Securing Stadiums is a complex job, not just because of the risks at stake, but also due to the several different kinds of equipment that need to be integrated into the system. For systems integrators who wish to enter this vertical, knowing the unique needs in each site should be a priority.
In 2007, when the Chinese government brought Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) on board to secure the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, the main concern was the following year's Olympic Games.
That was the first time China hosted Olympics. Considering the different kinds of devices that had to be integrated and the country's developing infrastructure, ensuring security could have been quite a difficult task in itself. But for systems integrators who might be interested in this vertical, a point to note would be the specific requirements that were unique to this event.
One of Beijing's major concerns then had been its deteriorating air quality. Numerous reports from international media had highlighted this issue much ahead of Olympics and how this could hurt the event. Hence it was important for the authorities to make concrete efforts to put up an eco-friendly front, along with the standard security measures.
“With so many athletes and tourists from around the world coming to Beijing, safety was the top priority to the stadiums,” said Ding You, District Sales Leader at HBS in Beijing. “Also, as a leading provider of smart building solutions, Honeywell's goal was to help Beijing achieve its Olympics themes - Green Olympics, Hi-tech Olympics and People's Olympics by adopting its energy saving techniques.”