eircom

eircom is the leading provider of fixed-line telecommunications services in Ireland. The company has over 1.2 million customers and provides a comprehensive range of advanced voice, data and internet services to the residential, business, government and enterprise markets. eircom is Ireland’s leading broadband provider and the third largest mobile phone operator (with over 560,000 customers and 1 million subscribers respectively). In addition, with over 7,000 employees eircom is one of Ireland's largest employers

PhoneWatch

PhoneWatch, part of the eircom group, has offered monitored security solutions to Irish homes and businesses for over 16 years. They protect more than 80,000 customers nationwide with an advanced range of alarm systems, featuring the industry’s latest technology. As a result, they are very familiar with UTCFS’s product portfolio.

Pre-existing situation & UTCFS’s role

Previously, eircom employed a firm of security guards to patrol the external perimeters of their Area Engineering Depots, located throughout Ireland. eircom decided to update their security system and began looking for a video surveillance solution that would provide remote video monitoring and record any inappropriate or suspicious activities at these important sites. Aware of PhoneWatch’s excellent relationship with UTCFS, eircom turned to this trusted partner for a solution.

UTCFS’s solution

UTCFS proposed a solution based on the VisioWave intelligent digital video surveillance platform. This system allows PhoneWatch to remotely monitor and capture events in real time and immediately respond if required. The VisioWave equipment also allows integration with the local intrusion detection system so that PhoneWatch can remotely grant access using live video verification. Another advantage to this system is that it is fully scalable, so possible future extensions to the video surveillance network can easily be integrated.