Sony protects the historic Alden Biesen castle in Belgium with its IP cameras

Twenty-five devices in high definition network of this manufacturer monitor the property and guarantee the safety of visitors who come to know this heritage of the sixteenth century, which is also used as a cultural and conference center.

Commandery Alden Biesen, in the Belgian province of Limburg, is one of the largest castles in Europe and owned by the Flemish government which is currently one of the great tourist and cultural attractions of the area, since annually it hosts a wide range of concerts, exhibitions and other events.

With this varied activity and the great influx of visitors, artists and guests who come to this castle, the safety of people, as well as the protection of the heritage against acts of vandalism and intruders and the need to determine liability in the event of accidents has become the top priority for those responsible.

In collaboration with security consulting specialists DS Consulting and the Belgian integrator Seris-Technology, the castle of Alden Biesen has totally transformed its video surveillance system with the installation of twenty-five network cameras of Sony in various strategic points of the enclosure.

The selection of video surveillance technology was made by organizing a test of equipment from several manufacturers, during the day and night, in which different situations were evaluated on the spot, and that was finally awarded to the solution of sony cameras as the best proposal for this project.

On the outside of the castle have been installed the models bullet E and V of Sony, and in its surroundings, the parking and other public areas has been chosen by the rapid dome ER of this manufacturer, providing a reliable monitoring solution under any weather conditions.

The camera's Exmor R CMOS sensor technology offers optimal HD or Full HD image quality, and its powerful image processing ensures that the license plates of cars and other objects can be clearly seen, even in a strong backlight or in low light conditions.

Inside the option has been the compact cameras mini dome SNC-DH110T from Sony, that discreetly protect the treasures of the castle, minimally altering the historical appearance of the rooms.

"This historical heritage urgently needed an update of its video security measures and these high-performance cameras from Sony are the perfect solution-said Emiel de Smet, of DS Consulting-. We are delighted that Alden Biesen is already making its investment profitable by reducing vandalism and other incidents.".

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