As a modern and sustainability-minded public transport company, MVG attaches great importance to the safety and cleanliness of its subway stations, depots and storage facilities. But passenger security is the highest priority, and to that end, trained guards operate day and night at critical intersections. In addition, a video system records events on the track so the security crew in the MVG operational center can monitor occurrences in real time.
MVG’s facilities have always been equipped with the latest technology to cope with the high demand of meeting its safety and quality standards. The analog camera inventory, for example, was replaced by IP-based cameras and devices with higher image quality to improve functionality. Still, the system eventually reached its limit because of the large number of cameras in operation.
To maintain the expected level of performance, MVG’s video management division published a new tender in 2013 with the intention of securing the best possible price-performance ratio via a fresh investment. When SWM released the EU tender, it included specific requirements.
First, the existing camera portfolio was to be completely reintegrated into the new video solution, but still be capable of future development. Additionally, the platform had to be open and manufacturer-independent so that it could build upon the existing network and be capable of combining diverse hardware and software. To ensure consistent recording, the system also needed to be highly reliable.
Powerful products are offered by many providers on the market. Most important to us was the fact that the new system was able to guarantee today that future growth wouldn’t be a problem.
Powerful products are offered by many providers on the market. Most important to us was the fact that the new system was able to guarantee today that future growth wouldn’t be a problem.
After issuing its catalog of requirements, MVG opened a multilevel competition. Telent GmbH, a euromicron affiliate, was awarded the system integration contract and took over the lead for the renewal and extension of the video system, both hardware and software.
“The extensive and future-proven monitoring of the railroad stations was an ambitious project, which we were only able to realize with reliable partners,” said Robert Blum, chief executive officer at telent GmbH. “As an official and certified Coda Video partner, we were lucky to have an excellent solution ready to use.”
With the help of Octave’s solutions, all of MVG’s requirements were met. The new system’s modular approach can be adapted to individual customer needs and allows for customized solutions. The software can also incorporate add-on modules and interfaces to third-party systems — even for a network as complex as MVG’s.