“Phase 1 of this multi-phase surveillance system upgrade provides Snoqualmie Casino with the latest in IP-based video management solutions, which will serve as a solid foundation for the next phase in this project,” said Jason Oakley, President and CEO, North American Video. “With NAV’s careful planning and experience, the casino can remain confident in the quality and reliability of their new system.”

The casino’s video surveillance project is being performed in a phased approach to minimize potential system downtime during the transition process, which will require both old and new systems to run simultaneously. For Phase 1, about 700 channels of mostly analogue video were encoded, making it vital to maintain critical coverage while transitioning from the old analog system to the new digital system. This was particularly important for ensuring that Snoqualmie Casino remained in strict compliance with gaming regulations during the process.

To complete the highly detailed system cutover process, two full systems needed to fit into a very limited space, while at the same time new fanned and formed inter-rack cabling needed to be installed while older analogue cabling was retracted. To minimize interference with day-to-day surveillance operations, all aspects of the project needed to be completed in a precise step-by-step process to make the best use of the space that was available for the old and new systems.

“The coordination, communication and project involvement between NAV and our surveillance staff allowed us to stay ahead of potential challenges,” said Jolene Glazier, Director of Surveillance, Snoqualmie Casino. “From the initial project discussions to scheduling, planning and deployment, NAV’s internal coordination has been the key to the success of Phase 1.”