Moving towards advanced integrated security

As Hathon welcomed a new security product, they realized the extent of their many tools and the possibility of creating better value in joining these items together. After taking a call with an Ava representative, Hathon realized that their security system could be updated to fit their needs better. In discussing the cameras’ possibilities, the Ava Aware video management system (VMS), and the powerful servers behind them, Hathon understood that the Ava cameras could act as a sensor to collect important data. The video security solution could either integrate with some of their current devices or replace them altogether.

The devices included CCTV, access control, energy management system (EMS), and building management system (BMS), consisting of active ventilation and occupancy management. Each system collected its data, which then needed to be extracted and evaluated separately—a slow and tedious process.

As the company advocates for strategic new technologies, they decided to first install two Ava 360 cameras and three Ava Dome cameras managed by the Ava Aware VMS in their headquarters. Hathon then connected other devices in the building to the Aware VMS. The more devices Ava cameras were able to integrate with, the more data they were able to collect in one location, and the better the analytics they delivered for monitoring and reporting. By integrating several tools with the Aware VMS, Hathon could mitigate unnecessary equipment and data collection points.

As a manager of properties and investment projects throughout the Nordics, Hathon relies on property management tools to create reports that automatically indicate their buildings’ security and energy efficiency.

Once Hathon installed the Aware VMS deployed on an A1000 server and the Ava intelligent cameras, the company was able to draw more out of that data into a single location, quickly search for information or events, and reduce the number of devices needed to meet their strategic and sustainability goals. With more of these devices working together, Hathon was able to easily track the energy consumption per person and per building. As the Ava cameras can monitor the number of people moving into and out of each building, Hathon now measures energy consumption per person. Measuring per individual also allows them to better understand how much energy a building consumes for one day’s worth of work. This KPI will be included in their operational portfolio, which would be otherwise inaccessible without deploying the Ava video security solutions.

Also, Hathon can keep better track of all contractors, builders, and investors moving throughout their new projects. Thanks to Aware’s integrated AI video analytics, Hathon receives alerts to anomalies from a typical workday on the construction sites. While cameras capture events, any anomalies occurring will trigger a notification to the building management to be addressed immediately. With the access control integration, Ava has helped Hahton keep track of all people and materials coming into the building. The access control-video security integration also keeps unwanted visitors out or assists those who have misplaced their access key.

Hathon now is better aligned with its strategic objectives and will deploy Ava solutions in its upcoming projects, including Hausmann’s Hus due for completion in 2022. As Hathon continues to grow and adjust their needs, Ava is happy to work creatively with them to address each new need and integration to reach their long-term goals.