Government entities and large companies that have grown to take up whole buildings or campuses in multiple locations see their security risks multiply accordingly.
Large companies and government entities that occupy entire complexes or campuses are more vulnerable to security risks than smaller organizations. However, despite the higher possibility of a breach or threat against them, larger institutions continually target security for cost reduction as such systems are non-revenue generating, consequently creating the challenge of demonstrating a quantifiable return-on-investment (ROI). Fortunately, the Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for large enterprises by providing high-performance IP cameras, video management systems, and cloud-managed video recording platforms at lower operating costs.
AV Costar IP cameras are part of the Total Video Solution used by large companies and government agencies around the world, including:
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Factories, manufacture, heavy manufacturing, resource industries, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals.
From the front of the assembly line to the loading docks, manufacturing facilities require optimal protection for workers, equipment, raw materials, and finished goods. Workplace accidents, violence, vandalism, and theft are some of the many concerns that puts these assets at risk. Installing video surveillance systems to document such incidents can be challenging with pillars, large industrial equipment, and high storage racks impeding the field of view. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for factories and manufacturers of any industry.
AV Costar Costar IP cameras are part of the Total Video Solution used by manufacturers around the world, including:
“I had a large school project with about 500 cameras in the beginning of 2019, and two cameras failed shortly after setup. I was really happy that without a fuss, AV Costar stepped up and gave us a bunch of spare cameras.
They said ‘If you have this issue again, go get one & hang it up and see what’s going on.’ That made the customer and I feel really good.”
- Don Olson, Owner, Audio Innovations, Fresno, CA
“AV Costar megapixel cameras provide the extremely clear images that are needed for security monitoring of the facility perimeter.
Even BASF corporate was excited about the difference in quality between the megapixel and analog images.”
- Raylene Xie, Tyco Fire and Security China
“A major benefit of AV Costar cameras is their reliability.
The use of megapixel cameras versus conventional imaging devices provides remarkable opportunities to realize a return on investment (ROI). The combination of the overall increased resolution and forensic capability using megapixel cameras and the lower system costs was irresistible for Posco-Malaysia.”
- Terrence Ham, Sensorlink
From packing areas to steel mills, AV Costar high-performance IP cameras deliver quality video for manufacturing facilities and industrial sites.
In the two images above, manufacturing facilities and packing areas are monitored with SurroundVideo® multi-sensor cameras.
Stadiums, arenas, sports centers, recreational centers, concert halls, country clubs, conventions.
In order to capture "a face in every seat," stadiums, arenas, theaters, museums, and other large venues are deploying video surveillance systems that provide optimal situational awareness and image quality. These surveillance systems are often tasked to cover large crowds that congregate for sporting events, concerts, conferences, and a wide range of other activities. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for stadiums and large venues.
An AV Costar IP high-performance camera improves situational awareness at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
AV Costar IP cameras are part of the Total Video Solution used by stadiums and other large venues around the world, including:
“I have been using AV Costar megapixel cameras for the past two years. These cameras perform great, and allow me to secure my Stadium with crystal clear high resolution video.”
- Daniel Delorenzi, Director of Security and Safety Services, MetLife Stadium
“They [AV Costar cameras] are small and nearly invisible to anyone who doesn’t know what they’re looking for.
The fact that they have such a small footprint makes them ideal for us in the ticketing and front entrance areas.”
- Thomas Uretsky, Director of Security and Emergency Management, Monterey Bay Aquarium, California
A SurroundVideo® multi-sensor panoramic camera monitors an empty stadium in Seattle, Washington.
Capturing a “face in every seat” is possible with AV Costar high-performance IP cameras, as proven in the image above from MetLife Stadium.
In the two images above, single-sensor AV Costar IP cameras oversee entire seating sections inside MetLife Stadium.
AV Costar IP cameras can effectively monitor crowded outdoor events anytime of day or night, delivering situational awareness in high definition.
In the image above, a single-sensor AV Costar camera covers the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.
Warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks, parking areas, vehicle identification.
Warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics specialists around the world are benefiting more from the use of video surveillance systems for monitoring daily business activities, reducing theft, and identifying vehicles entering loading docks. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for the warehousing sector.
AV Costar IP cameras are part of the Total Video Solution used by customers around the world, including:
“The imaging of the AV Costar camera was so great it caught a theft and identified the [rental] truck license plate and the identity of the suspect.”
– Vince Lopez, Branch Manager, Walters Wholesale
“TNT Express chose AV Costar megapixel IP cameras for their outstanding resolution and as a means to ‘future-proof’ the system for future expansion.”
- Willie Hong, ADT
In the three images above, loading docks are monitored with SurroundVideo® multi-sensor megapixel cameras.
In the four images above, a SurroundVideo Omni multi-sensor megapixel camera maximizes the field-of-view inside a warehouse facility.
In the two images above, a single-sensor AV Costar IP camera clearly captures vehicle license plates at night.
Hotels, motels, restaurants, attractions, theme parks, casinos, events, convention centers, fairgrounds.
Hotels, casinos, and resorts face the challenge of balancing security needs while preserving an appropriate and welcoming environment for their guests. In addition to protecting visitors, staff, and facilities, video surveillance in the hospitality industry is also utilized for people counting, access control, video analytics, and traffic management. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for such hospitality needs.
A SurroundVideo® Omni is mounted above the lobby of The Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Washington.
At a wide range of hotel restaurants, casinos, entertainment venues, and outdoor grounds, around the clock video surveillance is essential. These facilities and grounds are often converted to accommodate conferences, concerts, and sporting events, requiring varying levels of protection for attendees.
AV Costar high-performance IP cameras take on the revolving challenges of the hospitality industry by reducing the total number of cameras required for install, resulting in improved video quality, situational awareness, and forensic recording.
A SurroundVideo® multi-sensor panoramic camera provides 180-degree coverage of a hotel lobby.
"We conducted a vigorous study of AV Costar and other suppliers. We found AV Costar’s backend delivery and logistics in complying with our requirements to be far superior than others.
Furthermore, we received references from other local businesses such as other Marriott hotels and Al Nabooda Automobiles for their Audi and Porsche showrooms and service centers.”
- Aditya Rajaram, Managing Director of Radar Holdings, Owner of the Aloft Hotel Dubai South, United Arab Emirates
“These cameras help reduce our on-floor manpower and increase our effectiveness because there can be one person on the floor and another person who is watching the camera, who can cover 10 times more area than one person can on foot.
We certainly didn’t want to give people the feeling that they are being watches throughout the hotel. We really like how the low profile of the cameras and the multi-sensor capabilities enabled us to use just one camera opposed to four separate ones.”
- Kevin Miller, Corporate Director of Security for the Davenport Collection of Properties
“We demonstrated the superior performance of AV Costar’s megapixel cameras to provide wide area coverage in almost any lighting.
Mr. Linh’s staff at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers were so impressed that we designed and built a new video surveillance solution around AV Costar’s imaging technology.”
- Thomas Tran, Citek Corporation
AV Costar IP cameras are part of the Total Video Solution used by customers around the world, including:
In the images above, a SurroundVideo Omni provides outstanding coverage of a hotel restaurant and bar.
A SurroundVideo Omni provides situational awareness of a hotel intersection and elevator lobby. To achieve the best image quality, each sensor can use different focal length lenses from 2.1mm to 16mm.
“Proper internal controls let casinos operate efficiently while allowing investigative personnel to detect theft, fraud, or other abuses in each segment of the casino property. Locations that require attention include the casino and cage, gift shop, hotel, ticket sales office, snack bars, restaurants, and lounges.”
- Derk J. Boss, CPP, Casino Surveillance Theft Prevention
In a gaming room, AV Costar IP cameras provide both better image quality and coverage.
At a front desk, concierge, or service counter, AV Costar IP models deliver superior image quality with fewer cameras required for installation.
On outdoor hotel grounds, AV Costar IP cameras dramatically improve coverage over a large area or perimeter.
Banking and Finance Retail banking, financial services, trust companies, currency exchange, ARMs.
Recent innovations in video surveillance are driving retail banks and financial services companies to improve the reliability of their security systems. Video surveillance now plays a critical role in investigating crime, preventing theft and fraud, coordinating information from multiple locations, complementing alarm systems, and identifying suspicious activity; all while providing users remote access and enabling data recognition. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for financial service institutions.
Wide dynamic range (WDR) allows AV Costar cameras to see clearly in shaded and bright light conditions simultaneously.
Coverage of a teller area is dramatically improved with an AV Costar megapixel camera.
According to the United States Department of Justice, every year nearly one million individuals become victims of violent crime while at work. These crimes account for 15% of over 6½ million acts of violence that target United States residents aged 12 or older. Other countries have reported similar statistics.
The Total Video Solution by AV Costar continues to be adopted by financial institutions around the world. Here are a few examples:
“When City National Bank began integrating high-quality megapixel security system solutions, AV Costar was among many cameras that were tested. AV Costar’s high resolution and WDR technology made their cameras instrumental tools in City National’s security design.”
- Omar Valdemar, CPP, VP – Manager, Security Solutions, City National Bank
“AV Costar outperforms all the current competitors. The price compared to analog cameras is better considering the fact that you gain so much. We were able to capture images for the bank that were never achieved before.”
- Alex De Barros of AV Enforce (Integrator for Absa Bank, South Africa)
An AV Costar megapixel camera captures a car jacking and kidnapping at a Wells Fargo drive-up ATM in Arlington, Texas. Note the zoomed-in facial detail of the suspect in the far right screen capture taken from the subsequent news report.
Airports, harbors, seaports, ships, passenger rail, freight rail, bridges, highways, dams, canals, utilities.
Airports, railways, ports, pipelines, highways, bridges, and tunnels encompass much of the infrastructure that the modern world relies upon for transportation purposes. These facilities operate as the entry and exit points for both domestic and international conveyance, supporting the flow of people and cargo to desired destinations. Whether it is monitoring passengers traveling via airline or freighters moving through harbors, the Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for transportation and infrastructure needs.
Two SurroundVideo® multi-megapixel panoramic cameras protect the Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal in British Columbia, Canada.
While border crossings, airports, ports, and railroads receive a substantial amount of security resources, there are over 600,000 highway bridges and overpasses in the United States that also require the same critical protection.
The Total Video Solution has provided reliable protection for transportation hubs around the world, including:
“We were sure to go back to AV Costar during this process. We have had a good working relationship with them for the past five years, and they enable us to use fewer cameras while still maintaining a full view of inspection areas.”
- Paul Mueller, Security Manager, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester, NH
“Ease of installation, compatibility with our current VMS, and the new features [including] Wide Dynamic Range. Our experience has been great.
Our organization requires high levels of security and with AV Costar’s updates to firmware we can maintain our internal network security policies.”
- Safraz Samad, TPA Operations – Security Administration, Tampa International Airport
In the diagram above, three SurroundVideo megapixel panoramic cameras, installed in the ticketing area of a major transportation hub, provide superior coverage and high definition image quality as compared to eleven (11) analog cameras.
In passenger terminals, a single SurroundVideo megapixel panoramic camera delivers outstanding situational awareness and 180-degrees of non-stop coverage. Any portion of the image can be digitally zoomed in, without disrupting situational awareness of the overall scene.
As shown above and below, a single SurroundVideo panoramic camera also provides superior outdoor coverage during anytime of day or night.
In the above diagram, fewer megapixel cameras are required to protect an area around a large cruise ship, in contrast to significantly more analog models that would be needed to guard the same areas of interest. SurroundVideo series models can further reduce the number of cameras needed while delivering high definition video quality and complete situational awareness.
Dams, bridges, transmission lines, and highways are also important areas of transportation infrastructure where coverage is critical.
In comparison to analog cameras, less than half the number of megapixel cameras are needed to deliver superior coverage in an airport, train station, bus terminal, or cruise ship security screening area.
Hospitals, medical centers, teaching hospitals, clinics, medical schools, clinics, doctors offices.
Preserving classified records, safeguarding prescription medications and medical equipment, and protecting patients as well as the highly-skilled staff that are needed to care for them, comprise three of the many security concerns faced by those in the healthcare industry. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
A 5-megapixel MicroDome® single-sensor camera protects the reception area of a doctor's office.
While increased patient volume continues to advance the healthcare industry in developed markets, rising populations and economic growth are driving healthcare expenditures to new highs in emerging markets. As a result, healthcare facility budgets in all markets are under pressure as the need for security grows along with medical demands.
Technological innovations and continued governmental reform are also fueling significant investment in healthcare, bringing new challenges to the overall industry.
In the diagram above, three (3) AV Costar single- and multi-sensor megapixel cameras dramatically improve video coverage and image quality as compared to eight (8) analog cameras that would be required for the same project.
AV Costar megapixel cameras are part of the surveillance solution for healthcare providers around the world, including:
City International Hospital, Binh Tan District in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
“We always rely on the quality of AV Costar cameras.
Our experience with AV Costar has made them our first choice for every large project for their exceptional performance and image quality.”
- Thomas Tran, CEO, Citek Corporation, Vietnam
“The image quality of the AV Costar megapixel cameras is excellent. They have helped us to improve the level of safety and security without intruding on anyone’s sense of privacy.
From a cost standpoint, we have saved time and money. Fewer cameras are needed and any problems or incidents are resolved much faster and with less expense.”
- Graham Walker, Head of Procurement & Security, Nirvana Spa, United Kingdom
In the three images above, a single AV Costar SurroundVideo® multi-sensor camera provides full 180-degree coverage of the entry lobby, a patient floor, and the treatment areas of a doctor’s office. Any portion of the image can be digitally zoomed in, without disrupting situational awareness of the overall scene.
At nursing stations, treatment areas, or dispensaries, AV Costar megapixel cameras provide better imagery, wider coverage, and require fewer cameras for installation.
Parking, traffic, police, courts, tourist sites, public buildings, terrorism, special events, jails and prisons.
Megapixel camera technology enables city, county, state, and federal governments to deploy new, cost-effective applications for enhanced situational awareness as well as detailed forensic viewing. As security concerns rise, video surveillance is often the first and sometimes only witness to incidents, including the actions that lead up to them. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for governmental institutions.
Government agencies worldwide are administrating the Total Video Solution by AV Costar to monitor a wide range of activities:
- Mike Bales, COO, WW Communications, Mankato, MN
View of Tiananmen Square, China, captured on a SurroundVideo® megapixel multi-sensor panoramic camera.
A multi-sensor panoramic camera oversees crosswalk in Mexico City. 
Traffic monitoring and license plate capture.
Surveillance captured during any time of day and in any weather condition.
K-12, colleges, universities, academic institutions , private schools, academies.
Educational institutions across the globe strive to promote a safe learning environment for its students, while also ensuring its faculty, staff, visitors, and property remain well-protected. In order to deliver on this goal, more and more school administrations are deploying reliable video surveillance systems on their respective campuses. As a result, students and parents alike are coming to understand video surveillance as something that is valuable and necessary, rather than an invasion of privacy. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for educational institutions.
SurroundVideo® multi-sensor megapixel cameras improve situational awareness both indoors and out. In these two examples, a single SurroundVideo® camera covers a wide area in high definition, capturing images that can be digitally zoomed in without disrupting the coverage over the entire field of view.
Megapixel cameras provide superior coverage of hallways/intersections, classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, and entrances/exits. In this example, fewer single sensor AV Costar cameras provide extensive coverage of areas required by the school. Large open areas and hallway intersections are even better protected with SurroundVideo® multi-sensor panoramic cameras providing 180-, 270-, or 360-degrees of coverage. 
SurroundVideo® panoramic cameras deliver superior coverage, increased field of view, and dramatically improved video imagery. 
“The improvements in the quality and performance of our video surveillance system with the AV Costar megapixel cameras is incredible. The 360-degree views have made a tremendous difference in providing a safer and more secure campus.”
- Bill Weber, Assistant Chief of Police, Butler University
“I was introduced to AV Costar over five years ago and their cameras have become the main workhorse of our CCTV system of over 1,300. The [SurroundVideo] 180-degree cameras have proven time and again that PTZ’s are a thing of the past and the new [SurroundVideo] Omni’s have given us a new appreciation for AV Costar’s continued superiority in the CCTV field.”
- James McCarthy, Director, Physical Security, University Police Department, George Mason University
The AV Costar Total Video Solution has been a proven application in schools, colleges, and universities around the world. A few examples are:
Emergency call boxes are ideal solutions for both panoramic and Omni series cameras.- Ken Lee, Administrator for District Operations, Harligen Consolidated Independent School Board
“We have to date protected more than 50% of our buildings with AV Costar, and add more every year. AV Costar has greatly enhanced the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors here at Goddard Public Schools – USD 265.”- Ronny Lieurance, Police Chief, Goddard Public Schools
“We were immediately impressed with the video quality and clarity that AV Costar’s cameras provide. When we saw a demonstration of their low-light performance, network-friendly bitrates, and other features, we knew they would be the best choice for our surveillance system.”- Alex Puente, Director of Technology, Flour Bluff Independent School District
“The district decided to use AV Costar cameras because of their quality and price. The district is very pleased with the decision to use AV Costar cameras.”- Tim Schmitt, Sioux City Community School District
Corner market, chain store, malls, auto retail, gas stations, premium goods, big box stores, supermarkets.
From big box stores to the corner market, retail organizations of all sizes and categories face considerable losses and shrinkage from shoppers and staff, slip-and-fall litigation, as well as many other challenges in its daily business activities while protecting customers, staff, merchandise, and facilities. The Total Video Solution from AV Costar is increasingly a part of the answer for retailers.
The AV Costar Total Video Solution is being adopted by retailers around the world. Some examples include:
Complete coverage of a large retail store from a SurroundVideo® 180-degree panoramic camera, providing situational awareness in the images above and below.
Main entrance of a supermarket, displaying outstanding image quality both indoors and out.
In a supermarket, department store, or other big box retail environment, the AV Costar Total Video Solution can dramatically reduce the number of cameras required for installation, while providing optimal video coverage, management, and storage.
Auto retail showroom protected by a SurroundVideo 180-degree panoramic camera with WDR. The service area of the dealership is also covered by a SurroundVideo model.
“I’ve got a downtown urban location with a lot of windows in it. I was looking to upgrade the system to get better resolution on the cameras.
The Contera system has just been a marvel as far as the color quality and the resolution that I’m able to get.”
- Jim Bayci, 7-11 Franchisee, Chicago, IL
“The new AV Costar doesn’t play the ‘blame game’ when you contact them. When you need an RMA, you tell them what’s going on and the response has been ‘OK, we’ll take care of it.'
It seems like whoever I talk to they’re saying ‘Let’s get get this taken care of right now.’ It’s not a 3 phone call or 3-email kind of thing.”
- Don Olson, Owner, Audio Innovations, Fresno, CA
“The imaging of the AV Costar camera was so great it caught a theft and identified the [rental] truck license plate and the identity of the suspect.”
- Vince Lopez, Branch Manager, Walters Wholesale
“We have recently installed AV Costar megapixel cameras throughout our facilities and the results have been outstanding. Between the ability to view large areas with their panoramic technology, and the clarity of the megapixel video, we have been able to solve a number of issues and improve our processes.
The service provided by AV Costar throughout the project was also outstanding. We were also able to provide a video of an alleged thief to the police and our tasting room manager finds them enormously helpful for monitoring traffic and workflow through our wine tasting room.”
- Roger Rosenblum, Rock Wall Wine Company
“On a number of occasions, the central station has detected individuals on the premises in the middle of the night and been able to speak to them through an interactive audio system to let them know the premises are under surveillance, the facility is closed and they should leave the facility immediately. This has obviously prevented potential criminal activity and saved the facility an unknown sum of money that could have resulted from losses and damage to vehicles on the property.”
- Peter Wilson, Owner, Orlando Infiniti
“We have experienced no downtime with our AV Costar cameras. That kind of reliability is paramount when combating problems that occur after hours when the system is unsupervised. We rest easier knowing the cameras will work when they are supposed to.”
- Jon Tabler, Loss Prevention Systems Manager, Seattle Goodwill Industries
“We chose AV Costar megapixel cameras because of their functionality, intelligence, efficiency, and for the excellent picture quality they provide. There is no hesitation in recommending AV Costar to other companies when they visit our facility.”
- Krzysztof Karpa, Vice President, Bronze Agricultural Market, Poland
“The image quality of the AV Costar megapixel cameras is excellent. They have helped us to improve the level of safety and security without intruding on anyone’s sense of privacy. From a cost standpoint, they have saved time and money. Fewer cameras are needed and any problems or incidents are resolved much faster and with less expense.”
- Graham Walker, Head of Procurement and Security, Nirvana Spa, UK
Coverage of a point of sale counter area inside a gas/petrol convenience store.
The diagram above shows how three AV Costar single-sensor IP cameras can provide superior coverage and image quality of a checkout counter area, as compared to analog models. A SurroundVideo Omni series or multi-sensor panoramic model could also be used.
In this example, a single camera provides coverage of a fueling area, both in bright and shaded areas.
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