Multi-City Video Surveillance Network
Creating a unified access system for video surveillance cameras across an entire region
Our Client
Company
Regional ISP provider
Industry
Telecommunications
Challenge
Multiple disconnected surveillance systems across cities with no centralized access for law enforcement agencies, resulting in delayed investigation processes.
Key Results
- •An instant access to 15,000+ cameras across three cities for regional law enforcement.
- •Combined commercial surveillance cameras and city cameras installed by local authorities in a single system.
- •Achieved cost-effectiveness through maximum disk utilization technology.
About the Project
Client's Goal
The "Safe City" concept has been implemented in this region for over a decade. Whereas cameras existed in certain cities, regional law enforcement had no unified access. When video footage was urgently needed, officers first had to determine who owned the camera and who could access it.
Our Solution
Together with regional ISP we created a unified camera access system with centralized management while preserving the existing infrastructure in municipalities. We chose Flussonic Watcher to implement the project for three key reasons:
- •Efficient resource utilization: maximum disk space utilization allowed the use of existing hardware with scalable capacity expansion.
- •Flexible API and extensive integration capabilities: ideal for unifying multiple systems and connecting analytics.
- •Scalable solution: system growth possible without major architectural restructuring.
Results
The project delivered significant improvements to regional security infrastructure while successfully preserving municipal investments in existing systems.
Key Achievements
- •Unified system providing law enforcement with instant access to cameras across different cities
- •Connected over 15,000 cameras from three cities with four more cities planned.
- •Integrated cameras from streets, public places, and shopping centers.
- •Provided all services with instant access to all cameras through a single interface.
- •Integrated video analytics module specially developed by the client for law enforcement needs.
- •Staff continue working with familiar interfaces.
- •The solution achieved cost-effectiveness compared to competitors through maximum disk utilization technology.
What's Next?
The 'Safe Region' system complements existing solutions rather than replacing them. Future plans include:
- •Connecting four more cities in the region
- •Adding more cameras in each city, including shops and business centers
- •Expanding analytics capabilities
The system is ready for growth—if more capacity is needed, new servers can simply be added. All the capabilities for this are already built into the solution architecture.
Residents now have a more secure urban environment, while municipal and law enforcement services have an effective tool for ensuring public safety. The system continues to develop, gradually covering more populated areas and integrating new systems to protect citizens.