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The Challenge Multi-campus IP-based system, controllable from a central location ; tight budget
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Alvin ISD Employs IP Cameras to Monitor the Activities of 13 Schools IP Cameras Chosen for Competitive Pricing and Enterprise-level Features
Alvin Independent School District is located in the city of Alvin, 20 miles inland from Galveston, just off the Gulf of Mexico in South Central Texas. Alvin is most commonly known as the town where the hall-of-fame pitcher Nolan Ryan grew up. The ISD includes 2 high schools, 5 junior high schools, and 13 elementary schools, spanning an area of 150 square miles. Analysis and Evaluation Alvin ISD conducted an in-depth process to identify the ideal IP security solution that would allow all schools to be managed from a central location. Other requirements included power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, featuring 1.0 megapixel or greater for interior and 2.0 megapixel or greater for exterior cameras. Like many educational projects, the Alvin ISD project was bondfunded, so price was another critical factor in the decision making process. Customer Name: Alvin ISD Vertical Market: Education Location: Alvin, Texas Date: October 2010 Products: Supercircuits IP & Megapixel Cameras
After a competitive evaluation process, Alvin ISD selected the Video Insight enterprise video management system due to the company’s proven track record with schools and government entities, enterprise-capable feature set, and scalability. Widening the Scope Originally, cameras considered for the project were limited to Axis, Panasonic, Samsung, and Bosch. However, Charles Colwell, project manager, had worked with Supercircuits previously, and invited the company to participate in the evaluation process. After extensive testing, IP and Megapixel cameras from Supercircuits were found to offer equal or better performance at extremely competitive prices, and Supercircuits was rewarded the business. In fact, the team felt so strongly about Continued on page 2
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Alvin ISD Employs IP Cameras to Monitor the Activities of 13 Schools
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the Supercircuits products, that Video Insight was asked to integrate its VMS software with the cameras to keep the business. Implementation In the first phase, Alvin ISD deployed over 200 x 2.0 MP BLK-IPS102M CSmounts (including megapixel lenses, enclosures, and mounting brackets) and 34 x Indoor IP domes – providing 24/7 video surveillance coverage of areas of interest, including access points, common areas, driveways and parking lots. These Supercircuits IP cameras now deliver clear high-definition video images back to a central point of command, meeting every expectation for the project and providing real-time visibility to all critical school district activities to the Alvin ISD security team. Throughout the project, the customer has leveraged the unparalleled support of the dedicated IP implementation team, including field consulting, on-site surveys, and inside sales and technical support. “Supercircuits exceeded my expectations on every aspect of this project,” said Mr. Colwell. “I will not hesitate to recommend the company to my peers for future opportunities.”
“Supercircuits exceeded my expectations on every aspect of this project.” -Charles Colwell, Project Manager
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© Copyright 2011 Supercircuits, Inc
Supercircuits 11000 N. MoPac Expressway #300 Austin, Texas 78759 1-800-335-9777 www.supercircuits.com
Trusted Video Security Solutions since 1989