Windsor House is a new collection of luxurious apartments for students in Cardiff, beside an on-site cinema, games room and VIP bar. To provide a safe and secure student residence, and complement the high-spec design of the apartments, an access control system with integrated CCTV was required.
Working with the local installer Protectorcomms, the distributor Oprema supplied over 70 high definition IP CCTV cameras and a networked Salto access control system with intercom. This allows use of electronic keys to access the external doors to the building besides each apartment, rather than conventional manual keys. This provides flexibility and forward planning for the client, as cards can be configured to go ‘live’ from a specified date, allowing cards to be sent out to tenants before their university start date. Any lost or stolen cards can also be removed from the system via the Salto Space software; and hence no need to have manual locks replaced every time a key goes missing.
Windsor House has visibility of who is in the building at all times, with all communal areas covered by CCTV. The security firms report that the client is very happy with the systems provided and was impressed with the solutions recommended, which have allowed them to manage their building security more efficiently while minimising the manual input required from them.
Damian O’Brien, Managing Director, Protectorcomms said: “Oprema assisted us with the design of the IP CCTV system, taking into consideration the many variables, for example the bandwidth calculation, storage and the number of remote viewing connections required. The knowledge and experience provided by Oprema’s technical team proved invaluable to this project, especially when ensuring the interoperability of the various products and systems. Oprema’s technical support is one of the reasons they are our preferred distributor, but we also always find Oprema able to offer the most cost-effective solutions, whilst still maintaining the best quality products and customer service. This is key when operating in a competitive market place, supporting us in providing solutions for clients that expect a modern system at an affordable cost.”
And Gareth Williams, Sales Director, Oprema Ltd, said: “Providing exceptional technical support and customer service is of great importance to us, as is delivering the best solution for a project for the best possible cost. Our technical team loves a new challenge, and this project is an excellent example of our team working closely with an installer to design and deliver a robust, fit for purpose solution, resulting in a safe and secure student residence and a happy end user.”
