Chariot Automotive Group, a highly-rated automotive dealership with five locations in north-central Indiana, faced a significant challenge in securing all its locations. Each site had unique security needs, and the physical space and up-front costs were limited. The organization required a smaller-scale solution for their corporate office that would not compromise on performance, ease of use, or efficiency. The challenge was to find a creative and inspired solution that would meet these security requirements within a desirable installation timeline.

The Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) had been facing issues with their existing video surveillance system. The system was unable to provide clear images for identification purposes during incidents. For instance, during a minor fender bender in the parking lot, the camera, which was only 30 feet away, could not clearly capture the identifying writing on the car that struck the other car. Similarly, during a break-in, the camera, which was three feet away, could not provide a positive ID on the perpetrator. These incidents highlighted the need for an upgrade in their video surveillance capabilities.

Glasscock County ISD, a school district in Garden City, TX, wanted to enhance the security of its campus. The district comprises multiple buildings, including two campuses, an agriculture shop, cafeteria and concessions, two gyms, and a bus depot. The superintendent, Scott Bicknell, was inspired by a nearby school district's system of over 100 doors managed by the infinias system. The challenge was to secure all academic settings across the campus and prevent unauthorized entry during certain times.

Hutson Inc., a John Deere dealership with 13 locations, faced a significant challenge in securing their large display lot and building in Paducah, KY. The outdoor area was particularly difficult to protect due to its size and the fact that customers often wanted to view the equipment after hours without being approached by a salesperson. Hutson needed a solution that would allow customers to freely explore the lot while ensuring the protection of their assets.

Harvest Health & Recreation, a multi-state cannabis operator and vertically integrated cannabis company, needed a robust access control system to manage and track personnel access across its facilities. The company wanted to control who goes where, regardless of the facility, and track who, when, and where. The system needed to grant access to specific doors and shut down access after hours. The company also needed to be sensitive to the many different state rules and regulations, requiring interoperability from state to state, as well as personnel trackability and clear audit trails for state regulators.

Dominion Nickel Alloys Ltd., a leading scrap metal recycling facility in North America, faced a significant security challenge at its 20-acre facility on the outskirts of Toronto. The facility, which specializes in the purchasing, sorting, processing, and marketing of a broad range of high temperature and specialty nickel-based alloys, was at risk of theft. The biggest risk for Dominion was someone entering the yard undetected and making off with tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars of metal. The surveillance technology initially installed at the site was triggered by outdoor motion sensors that activated any one of several PTZ cameras for verification. However, this setup generated far too many false alarms to be effective.

Estill County EMS was looking to secure their building which operates 24/7/365. The main goals were to secure the medical room, as per DEA regulations, and to ensure the facility is safe for staff at all times, even when they need to leave at a moment's notice. The infinias system needed to manage a total of six doors at the main EMS building, two of which are internal, including the medical room where drugs are stored. Two more doors were added at a sub-station location.

Cash Saver, a cost plus food outlet in Memphis, was looking for a video surveillance system for their stores. Their main motivations were safety and curtailing losses. Since Cash Saver advertises its lower prices compared to the competition, they are firmly committed to doing anything in their power to cut costs, including reducing product shrink and legal claims.

Panda Express, the largest family-owned restaurant chain in America, was facing a significant challenge. The company, which has over 2,000 stores globally, 35,000 associates, and $3 billion in sales, needed a state-of-the-art business intelligence solution to provide actionable information. The company's culture sets an expectation of best-in-class results, and intelligence that could be acted upon was central to Panda’s business strategy, which focuses on meeting high standards through continuous operational improvement.

The legalization of marijuana in Nevada has led to the growth of businesses dealing with the cultivation and production of marijuana. These businesses, such as the one managed by Harris Tec, are largely cash-based and have high-value inventory on their premises, making security a top concern. The facility is divided into two separate parts for cultivation and production, each requiring different licenses, sets of employees, and operating procedures. The challenge was to ensure tight security control over the facility, especially given the high turnover rate in the marijuana business.

NLP Logix, a company that automates repetitive tasks using AI, was facing a security challenge. During a hurricane, the CEO and several employees sheltered at their offices and became aware of potential looters around the building. However, they lacked visibility of the front door, the hallway leading to the office door, and the main entrance to the building. This lack of visibility raised concerns about their security situation and the safety of their employees. They needed a solution that would provide them with the necessary visibility to feel secure in their office building.

Ted’s Pawn, a pawn shop located in Norwood, OH, had been using analog video surveillance for about 8 years, and audio verification of alarms for the inside of the store. However, the outdoor lot, filled with high-value items such as cars, motorcycles, and boats, presented a different challenge. The company wanted to implement video verification for the lot, but faced several challenges including complicated installation, connectivity issues, reliability concerns, and the need to eliminate false alarms.

The E-470 Public Highway Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, operates a toll highway that runs along the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area. The 47-mile beltway extends from south of Denver, around the city, and terminates at the north end of the metropolitan area. The Authority’s extensive network of far-flung facilities and toll booths needed to be integrated into a single, centralized access control system. In late 2014, E-470 Public Highway Authority staff assessed their existing access control system with an eye toward upgrading overall capabilities.

Orchard Place, a provider of children’s mental health services, was facing challenges with their standard lock and key system. Keys were routinely being lost or not returned, resulting in the need to reissue keys for many of the buildings to a lot of employees. The organization operates across several locations with multiple providers, making a high-performing access control system essential for patient and staff safety. The organization also needed a better system to meet the accreditation requirements of The Joint Commission in terms of safety and security standards.

Silktown Roofing, a full-service roofing contractor, was facing a challenge with thefts in their expansive outdoor parking and storage lot. The company has a large inventory of high-value vehicles that are stored overnight, or longer, in this lot. Despite having video surveillance technology installed, the company was unable to curtail robberies of vehicle catalytic converters. After several such thefts, the costs were rising steeply, creating a significant financial burden for the company.

The Field of Dreams movie site, a popular tourist attraction in Iowa, was the victim of a senseless act of vandalism in April 2018. The damage was extensive and included the destruction of expensive irrigation equipment. The site, which attracts more than 110,000 visitors annually, was left vulnerable and in need of a security solution to prevent future incidents. The challenge was to find a cost-effective solution that could provide comprehensive coverage of the site, including the retail sales area and the field itself, and could be monitored remotely.

Ocean Blue Car Wash, a fast-growing enterprise in Arizona, faced the challenge of protecting itself against false claims of liability to its customers’ cars. With four locations and thousands of customers a day, the company experienced a variety of claims, including slip and fall incidents. The company needed a robust and reliable surveillance system that could provide clear and indisputable evidence in case of any disputes or claims. The system also needed to be standardized across all locations for consistency and ease of management.

Bold Believers Church of Christ, located in a tough neighborhood with a large homeless population, needed a robust security system to protect their assets. During recent renovations, a door was accidentally left unlocked, providing an opportunity for someone to break in. The church is a sprawling facility, and the staff felt they needed a comprehensive security solution to prevent such incidents.

Murphy USA, a large-scale convenience store chain with over 1,400 locations across 26 states, was in need of a robust surveillance system that could provide tracking capabilities to reduce shrinkage and offer mobile access for their district managers. The company had been searching for a solution for over a year, but midway through the process, they changed their deployment requirement to a chain-wide rollout over about 7 months, rather than an incremental site-by-site approach. This new requirement necessitated a solution that could handle such a massive rollout and meet the business intelligence needs of a large organization.

Texas Health Huguley Hospital, part of the Adventist Health System, was facing a significant challenge in managing security for its complex operations. The hospital was dealing with life and death situations on a daily basis, and ensuring the security of staff, patients, newborns, and emergency room patients was a massive task. In addition to the day-to-day security concerns, the hospital also had to comply with heavy regulations in meeting HIPAA requirements to protect patient information and privacy. The hospital had experience with other access control systems, but found them to be highly proprietary. They wanted an open system that they could have better control over, and could work more closely with their integrator during installation and programming.

The Nest, a non-profit organization located in a rough part of Lexington, KY, provides needy families with free essential items, offers counseling for domestic violence issues, and has daycare services onsite. The center had been equipped with a four-camera analog system complete with alarm capabilities, so staff were very aware of the importance of verified alarms in providing a higher degree of safety and security. However, problems arose when the upgraded system integrator staff knew they needed, was a system The Nest could not afford.

The Flint Boys and Girls Club was in need of a new video surveillance system. Their previous system was aging and lacked the image quality and zoom capabilities they desired. The club serves a large number of children daily, making it crucial to have a reliable surveillance system to ensure their safety. The club had expanded their old system to 16 cameras, covering more areas, but the quality was not up to par.

Junior Achievement of South Florida’s (JASF) JA World is the largest Junior Achievement facility in the world. Each day, 450 students participate in JA BizTown and JA Finance Park simulations at JA World. Their safety and the safety of volunteers, staff, and guests is of utmost concern to JASF. The initial security system included remotely managed access control, verified audio intrusion detection, and analog cameras. However, with time it was clear JASF needed to bring more areas inside and outside the building under surveillance, they wanted more cutting-edge IP camera technology, and to have all cameras under one Video Management System.