LaSalle Plaza building in Minneapolis renews its video surveillance system with Avigilon

To optimize the obsolete analog security system and move to an IP video surveillance system, LaSalle Plaza has installed 52 HD cameras 1 Avigilon MP in the building. An infrastructure that is administered and managed with ACC and HDSM tools.

Built in 1991, LaSalle Plaza is an office tower of 30 apartments in the heart of bustling Minneapolis' theater district. A building of 182.880 square meters that covers an entire block and is the headquarters of many companies, as well as shops and restaurants. An area with capacity for 16.000 People up to date which poses a great challenge when it comes to security.

At first it had been decided to install an analog surveillance system but this had become obsolete, It was difficult to use and expensive to maintain.. It was necessary to opt for a digital solution that would allow to capture images in high resolution, accelerate response times and ensure greater protection for building occupants.

The provider of security solutions ECSI was the company in charge of renewing the security system of LaSalle Plaza that opted for the high definition solution of Avigilon for its implementation.

“With the image quality offered by the Avigilon solution, We can easily identify intruders, watch as they move through the building and call the police when a problem arises. The image quality is so good that we know we will always be able to clearly identify an individual.. With the new tools, Security officers can control the entire building more effectively providing a greater sense of security.", explains Kelly Lentz, general manager of LaSalle Plaza (belonging to Zeller Realty Group).

In the building have been installed 48 HD cameras 1 MPs who are responsible for supervising the interior of the building, including underground garage, and four others are responsible for the loading dock. An infrastructure that is controlled by operators through Avigilon Control Center software 5 Enterprise Edition (Acc) and using the High Definition Stream Management tool (HDSM) can manage it 24×7 and store up to 45 Days of surveillance footage continues on an Avigilon Network Video Recorder (Nvr). Security managers can also view the system from their laptops.

Faster identification

The clarity of the image offered by this Avigilon solution, Combined with its ease of use have been key elements to achieve a greater impact on the overall safety of the building. “Before, It was extremely slow to search, Find and identify any type of image. Now, All our operators say that searching for footage is a much faster process”, adds Lenz.

In addition, Operators can see all cameras on fewer screens for a better overview and faster response. "Before, Operators had to scroll through multiple screens to see all the cameras, which slowed down the search and reproduction process".

Also, By having a greater sharpness in the images it is much easier to identify intruders and they are in a more optimal position to make decisions more quickly and accurately.. In this way, Tenant safety is improved, Customers and passers-by. “We can share images between shifts and it's very easy to keep track of people throughout the building and prevent any potential incidents.”.

Cost savings have been another benefit that LaSalle Plaza has achieved with the renovation. “We were starting to incur costs to repair and replace our DVR-based system. New Avigilon system is reliable and easy to manage, which reduces maintenance requirements.”

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