Explore how Velasea improved the safety of South Africa’s government facilities with advanced surveillance solutions powered by IRON LINK technology, ensuring effective monitoring and adaptability to meet national security needs.
Client
Government of South Africa
Industry
Government / Critical Infrastructure
Workload
A key national government facility in Cape Town, recognized as one of the country’s most critical infrastructure sites, required a comprehensive upgrade to its surveillance and security systems. Given its strategic importance and the sensitivity of activities taking place there, the project demanded a modern, secure, and highly reliable monitoring infrastructure capable of supporting daily operations as well as major national events.
This initiative represented one of the most significant government security modernization projects undertaken in South Africa in recent years.
The Solution
Velasea's Tailored Approach
Velasea’s innovative solution harnessed the power of IRON LINK R212 rackmount servers alongside mid-tower workstations, creating an unparalleled surveillance infrastructure tailored to the client’s rigorous demands. By seamlessly integrating enterprise-grade performance optimized for high-resolution video workloads, the system ensures reliable monitoring while maintaining compliance with strict data retention requirements. With a scalable architecture designed to grow alongside the client’s operations, Velasea not only addressed the immediate security needs but also future-proofed the setup against evolving challenges. The combination of redundant power supply and advanced cooling mechanisms further guarantees uninterrupted functionality, empowering the client to enhance their security operations across multiple casino properties with confidence and efficiency.
Key Features of the IL-R212
- Up to 288TB of Raw Storage
- Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor
- Up to 1TB of RAM
Key Features of the IL-MTWD
- Up to 72TB of Raw Storage
- 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
- Up to 128GB of RAM
- Supports Multiple Advanced GPUs
2U Rackmount Design
Optimized for Surveillance
High-Capacity Storage
Enterprise Performance
Integration with Client VMS
Scalable Infrastructure
Redundancy for Reliability
Long-Term Data Retention
Flexible Storage Options
Robust Security Features
Efficient Power Management
Enhanced Data Protection
Remote Management
Customizable Config
Proven for the Industry
The Impact
Transformative Outcomes
The transformation brought on by Velasea’s implementation of IRON LINK systems has profoundly strengthened the security infrastructure of South Africa’s pivotal national facility, enhancing surveillance and ensuring the safety of critical operations. By standardizing on IRON LINK hardware, the client has not only achieved unmatched reliability and scalability but has also empowered operators with specialized workstations that streamline video monitoring tasks. This robust platform is designed to adapt to the evolving security landscape, enabling the government to confidently oversee key national events and day-to-day activities with a newfound efficiency. This monumental project highlights Velasea’s role as a trusted provider of enterprise-level surveillance solutions, reinforcing the importance of safeguarding national infrastructure with cutting-edge technology.
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