St. Sabina Academy is a private school in Chicago, Illinois
Project Overview
Client: St. Sabina Academy is a private school in Chicago, Illinois.
Timeline: Summer 2023
Role: Project management and Deployment
Tools Used: Lucidchart, Autotask PSA, Ubiquiti Design Center
Equipment Deployed: 8 Outdoor Cameras & 22 Indoor Cameras.
Project Background
St. Sabina Academy needed a state-of-the-art surveillance system to improve campus security. AKA Comp Solutions did the physical analysis; they suggested that a high-resolution camera enhances image quality and offers remote control.
The Challenge
Key stakeholders, including the Principal, Operations Manager, and Security Officer, are required:
High-resolution imaging
For sharper and better observation.
Remote accessibility
Academy management can monitor live and recorded feeds from their mobile phone or computer.
Durability
Weatherproof cameras for use in outdoor rooms and low maintenance best describes the new technology.
Cost-effectiveness
This is a cost-effective way of acquiring a similar or even better quality product or service.
Client Requirements
Key stakeholders, including the Principal, Operations Manager, and Security Officer, are required:
Durability and Maintenance
- Cameras should be weatherproof and suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.
- Negligible activities to do to minimize time wastage and money expenses.
Budget and Cost-effectiveness
- No one hides anything from you, all prices are transparent, and no hidden charges exist.
Training and Support
- On-the-site training on the system use and on-call technical support
- Training sessions for staff.
- Proactive support to help the client solve the problem.
Our Solution
AKA Comp Solutions used Ubiquiti as the ideal camera system supplier for K-12 institutions.
The system featured
2K and 4K Resolution Cameras
- 2K Cameras: For general surveillance, giving enough detail.
- 4K Cameras: In areas of high traffic, such as entrances and parking lots, assurance of capturing more details.
IR and Motion Detection
- Features such as Infrared (IR) for better night or dark view.
- A feature that enables it to detect movement set off alerts and start recording when there is movement.
Expandable Storage with NVR
- The Network Video Recorder (NVR) from Ubiquiti stores footage and offers an option for retention and easy management.
The Results
Comprehensive Coverage
The combination of 2K and 4K cameras allowed us to obtain sufficient shots of classrooms, corridors, entrances/exits, and open spaces.
User-Friendly Operation
The Ubiquiti interface was easy to use and manage, thereby making control and management very simple. Thus, the training sessions guaranteed a high level of staff proficiency.
Cost-Effective Solution
Ubiquiti’s cost-effective and rugged equipment helped reduce maintenance expenditures, which would have been a concern for the K-12 institutions. This allowed for future expansion since adding other functionalities to the system would not have been costly.
Wrapping Up
St. Sabina Academy benefited from installing the Ubiquiti camera system in terms of security. The features of the high-resolution cameras, remote control, and ease of use, while also being relatively cheap, made it perfect for providing the required security solution to the client.
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