North American Video completes first phase of casino surveillance upgrade
Brick, NJ (March 23, 2015) – North American Video (NAV) has completed Phase 1 of an analog-to-IP surveillance system conversion for Snoqualmie Casino in Washington state. As part of this first stage, NAV provided a design-build that included encoding 700 channels of analog video to a fully digital Dallmeier SRS video management system, which offers full virtual matrix capability.
“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 analog 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while at the same time new fanned and formed inter-rack cabling needed to be installed while older analog cabling was retracted.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.”
Located near the top of the Snoqualmie Pass in the Cascade Mountain Range just east of the Seattle-Tacoma area, Snoqualmie Casino offers its patrons a wide variety of gaming options, including 55 classic game tables, 1,700 slot machines and a dedicated poker room for tournament play. The casino also plays host to some of the top names in music and comedy in its two state-of-the-art concert venues.
For more information on North American Video, e-mail [email protected], call toll free 1-800-714-0717, or visit www.navcctv.com.
About NAV
NAV has built a reputation for excellence by delivering world class integrated security solutions and service to industry leaders in many markets. Our business was originally established to provide integrated surveillance solutions to the gaming market, one of the most complex and heavily regulated markets in the world. Since then NAV has established long term client relationships across many markets including, education, corporate campuses, transportation, critical infrastructure, government, healthcare, financial and retail. NAV offers their customers the technical expertise and resources of a large organization alongside the agility and responsiveness of a small business. From system design through equipment installation, training and service, NAV provides the highest levels of performance, integration, customer service and support.
