When the Senior Executives at Birmingham Airport were laying out plans to increase passenger numbers and improve operational efficiency, it became clear that the existing system and infrastructure would be unable to meet these demands.  With six separate control rooms spread across the airport already, further growth would make it difficult to co-ordinate security efficiently. As a result the decision was taken to streamline the whole system to increase efficiency and improve the infrastructure.

Most of the existing analogue cameras were replaced with Indigovision Enhanced IP cameras, while the remaining analogue cameras were converted to IP using Indigovision encoders. Since all of these devices employ Indigovision’s video compression allowing video to be streamed over minimal bandwidth.

The ability to view and control cameras from any point onsite has allowed Birmingham Airport to reduce its number of control rooms from six to one, removing communication barriers and increasing operational efficiency.

In addition, Indigovision’s open integration means that other elements of the system such as access control and alarm management can be managed through Indigovision’s Control Center software.

"We’re delighted with the new system, the return on investment was outstanding,” explained Airport Control Centre Manager Chris Wilson, "After nine months, the Indigovision system had paid for itself. With Indigovision’s Distributed Network Architecture we can easily increase camera numbers, aligning security with Birmingham Airport’s long-term vision.”