Veljekset Keskinen

Veljekset Keskinen is Finland’s largest ‘village shop’. A true phenomenon, this extraordinary undertaking has risen in the middle of nowhere – the village of Tuuri (population 500) in southern Ostrobothnia. Veljekset Keskinen, or simply Keskinen as it is known in Finland, literally has to be seen to be believed. A tourist attraction in its own right, it has grown significantly over the years in terms of both scale and the range of products it sells. It boasts the second-highest level of retail sales in Finland and more than 60 other businesses have set up shop nearby to take advantage of its success.

Pre-existing situation & UTCFS’s role

With Veljekset Keskinen’s success and expansion has come the need for enhanced security. Like most retail outlets the shopping centre was equipped with a video surveillance system, but this had become obsolete. Its outdated VCR-based system comprised of several cameras that could not provide the quality imagery that security personnel now need to pre-empt and deal with issues such as shoplifting. Current security requirements demanded that Veljekset Keskinen put a new and improved video surveillance system in place – one that met their every need. An upgrade from the VHS system to digital was necessary and UTCFS provided the best solution.

UTCFS’s solution

Veljekset Keskinen is now protected by more than 230 cameras feeding images to 15 UTCFS digital video recorders (DVRs). These are connected to a central control room, where UTCFS’s Wavereader video management platform enables security personnel to easily view, store and retrieve footage, and fully configure, operate and maintain all the DVRs and cameras connected to the system. UTCFS’s expertise and equipment means Veljekset Keskinen's security personnel can now effectively maintain safety and security in this most unique retail outlet.