PDO’s oil and gas factories are now equipped with over 500 pieces of Everfocus 3 megapixel IP cameras and 50 network video recorders (NVRs) with Everfocus Genie XMS (central management software). The oil and gas industry has specific and special needs when it comes to its security and surveillance. Dealing with such a highly volatile environment requires equipment that can stand up to the challenge.

Hence, PDO had some very specific and important requirements for the surveillance solution that was to be deployed.

PDO required a one brand solution as according to PDO’s experience, when IP cameras, NVRs and CMS from different brands were used in the same system, it took too much time to solve surveillance system problems. This is because the IP camera and NVR or CMS suppliers could not figure out which equipment or software was the real root cause of the issue. However, PDO needed to solve problems immediately. Hence, Everfocus provides a total IP surveillance solution that includes a CMS for all of its clients around the world.

To reduce the risks of terrorism, vandalism, and organised crime, as requested, Everfocus provided vandal-proof (IK10 certificated) IP cameras from its EDN series to meet the PDO's requirements. Understanding the demand for IP cameras with two-way audio for emergency broadcasting, Everfocus has developed this technology and provided the product to not only PDO but also for similar requirements from other customers. In this particular project, the EDN series IP cameras featuring built-in microphones and receivers were installed to fulfill the demands of the application.

Everfocus’ EDN series IP cameras provide 3 megapixel high resolution pictures for real-time and playback operation. The EDN IP camera features a built-in digital input/output port for sensor connection, and the XMS platform provides timely response for control centre operations. Everfocus' NVR supports 8 HDDs for 24-hour surveillance recording with data storage of up to 30 days for management facility.

This Everfocus IP equipment is designed to support mobile viewing and offers a free application that clients can download for off-site monitoring via their IOS or android devices.