Estate Living Magazine Issue 30 Smart Environments June 2018 | Page 43

Your estate can’t be smart if it isn’t safe"
One of JNCS Beyond Security’s clients is Renishaw Hills, a mature
lifestyle estate near Scottburgh in KwaZulu-Natal. A showcase of
what a modern security system can deliver, JNCS Beyond Security
installed its hi-tech Axis Thermal Perimeter Defender system,
a highly accurate and scalable video analytics application for
intrusion detection. This system alerts guards and site managers
of any unwanted activity around the perimeter fence, as soon as
it occurs, via various communication methods in real-time, thus
security staff are able to act quickly on any potential threat.
‘We required a proactive system that adds another layer of
security and enables the on-site guards to prevent many possible
incidents, as opposed to just responding to them after the fact,’
says Van der Linde.
From within the dedicated control room, the security team is
able to monitor the footage all day, every day, from the PTZ (pan-
tilt-zoom) cameras that have been strategically placed all along
the perimeter of the estate. Also, thermal cameras allow any
suspicious activities outside of the security fence to be picked up
anytime of the day, and in all weather conditions. The footage is
stored in a secure, access-controlled server room for future use,
if needed.
While a smart city means slightly different things to different
people, one thing everyone agrees on is that smart cities and
estates use digital technologies to improve the quality of life of
the people who live in them, reduce environmental impact, and
make everyday services run smoothly. Another thing is that a safe
city is the first step toward a smart city.
‘As a new generation company with modern ideas, we create new
solutions based on innovative ideas, while using tried and tested
technologies. Our integrated solutions are world-class, but not
budget breaking,’ says Edward van der Linde, managing director
of JNCS’s Beyond Security.
AXIS Q1941-E Thermal Network Cameras were used, says Van
der Linde, due to their ability to ‘see’ in total darkness. ‘This
functionality was key, along with the fact that thermal cameras are
less prone to attracting unwanted creepy crawlies compared to
conventional cameras and their accompanying infrared emitters.
By using Thermals, maintenance costs are also reduced while the
total cost of ownership is lower in the long run,’ he says.
AXIS Q6115 PTZ Network Cameras also form part of the
surveillance setup, as thes