MOBOTIX CCTV critical for new “state of the art” lights out data centre at Oxford University

Added: (Mon Jan 09 2012)

Pressbox (Press Release) - MOBOTIX CCTV critical for new “state of the art” lights out data centre at Oxford University

J Brand delivers complete solution offering biometrics, remote management and total site coverage to boost security and deliver best practice data centre design

UK – January 9th, 2012 – MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project at a new state of the art, multi million pound data centre built by Oxford University that is benefiting from advanced MOBOTIX CCTV technology to improve operational procedures.

Oxford University is one of the worlds leading academic and research communities and at its heart is a complex and powerful IT infrastructure. Although many of the colleges run their own computing environments, Oxford University Computing Services (OUCS) is tasked with providing many of the key shared facilities, services and core networks reaching all departments and colleges.

With the growth of virtualisation technologies, the newest OUCS facility built at its South Parks Road site has been designed to allow IT to become a more fluid resource. As David Birds, Data Centre Manager for OUCS explains; from its inception, the design needed to be in-line with best practice in terms of remote management, provisioning and security. “We had looked at how other modern data centres were constructed and evaluated elements like rack design, cooling, PDUs, monitoring and security. From day one, we always envisioned the data centre to be effectively “lights-out” but with a high level of automation and security to ensure the safety of the site and any lone workers.”

Working closely with J Brand, an Advanced MOBOTIX Partner and principal contractor for the data centre fit-out, Birds conducted a comprehensive review of potential CCTV solutions. The system needs to integrate alongside a range of security measures such as biometric readers, RFID keycards and anti-tailgating doors.

“It was clear from early on that the MOBOTIX solution was particularly well suited to our requirements as it offered high quality images, proven reliability and hemispheric technology to allow us to cover the widest areas with as fewest possible cameras,” explains Birds, “the fact that the systems had scope to add additional features such as integration with access devices and audio also provided a strong case for the longevity of the solution.”

Just 16 cameras including 14 x Q24 hemispheric models cover the 12,000 Sq/f facility. “The implementation was relatively straight forward and like the entire facility, the cameras have access to redundant power and battery backup,” Birds adds.

OUCS has opened the doors to the first University Department to make use of the facility and the lights-out nature of the centre also provides a significant operational benefit. “Having staff on site is a waste of resources as 99% of all the provisioning, adds, moves and changes that need to take place are all done remotely,” explains Bird. “Any activity inside the centre now leaves a full video audit trail which has significant advantages over a guard who, even if we had one, would never be allowed to wander unsupervised around the more critical parts of the facility.”

About MOBOTIX AG:
MOBOTIX AG is a software company with in-house hardware development in the area of digital, high-resolution and network-based video security solutions. The company focuses on the development of user-friendly complete system solutions from a single source. The publicly traded company with headquarters in Langmeil, Germany, is known as the leading pioneer in network camera technology since its foundation in 1999 and its decentralized concept has also made high-resolution video systems cost-efficient. From 2010 onwards, MOBOTIX will extend its product range to include intelligent home automation products that are developed in-house. Whether in embassies, airports, railway stations, ports, gas stations, hotels or highways, over one hundred thousand MOBOTIX video systems have been in operation on every continent for years.

About J Brand Ltd:
Originally set up in 1933 by Joseph Brand as an electrical contracting and repair business in Margaret Street W1, the company today still operates today with the same guiding principle of "Customer Service" underpinning all its many core activities.
With Headquarters still based in Margaret Street, J Brand now directly employs over 120 Staff many located regionally - and offers a nationwide-/-European service.
Diversification has also enabled J Brand to flourish, with pioneering work being conducted in the late 1970s, when data communications was in its infancy.
With the addition of a dedicated support desk facility, configuration centres in London and the North West of England and continued investment in personnel, J Brand is able to offer customers a total network solution for projects across technologies and vertical market sectors.
The success of J Brand is all about listening to clients and tailoring a solution to meet specific business needs.
A significant amount of the projects that the Company undertakes involves working at multiple sites across the country, with a typical installation involving over 1000 sites, across the UK and into Europe that require data and electrical installations as well as PC/EPOS deployment. J Brand can deliver this type of project to tight timescales and often out of normal office hours because of the highly skilled and professional staff.
While the industry trend seems to be towards sub-contract staff, J Brand does not believe this to be the best way forward. J Brand can guarantee the quality of the installations by employing over 120 engineers and never using sub-contract labour.
Additional Information:

MOBOTIX AG
Simone Herold
Kaiserstraße
67722 Langmeil, Germany
Phone: +49-6302-9816-111
Fax: +49-6302-9816-190
Email: simone.herold@mobotix.com
www.mobotix.com

The Message Machine (PR for MOBOTIX in the UK)
Anne Harding
Phone: + 44 (0)1895 631448
Email: anne@themessagemachine.com

J Brand Ltd
2 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8RD
Phone: 0207 636 8214
Fax: 0207 436 0841
Email: pjordan@jbrand.co.uk
www.jbrand.co.uk