As a result, electronic security solutions provider Secom plc has won a major contract to upgrade and integrate the Docklands Exhibition Centre’s CCTV systems. The three-month project involves installing additional indoor and outdoor cameras, recording equipment and control solutions.
ExCel London is already regarded as a leading UK and European Exhibition and Conference Centre and, in addition to hosting a wide range of major exhibitions and international conventions, it will also provide a venue for seven Olympic and six Paralympic events during the 2012 Games.
A GB pound 165 million expansion programme will raise its profile even further, with London’s first purpose-built, self-contained International Convention Centre due to open in May this year.
Fixed and fully-functional cameras
Part of the Abu Dhabi-based ADNEC Group, ExCel and the ICC share a 100-acre campus – which also includes hotels, restaurants and parking – at London’s Royal Victoria Dock. It also enjoys excellent rail access from central London, and is conveniently close to London City Airport.
While retaining the location’s existing cameras, Secom is installing a substantial number of fixed and fully-functional cameras to increase surveillance capability inside and around the ExCel and the ICC. The cameras are fully IP-linked to the Centre’s dedicated on-site Control Suite for monitoring and recording, and to other viewing points (including a disaster recovery suite).
As part of the project Secom is also installing new digital recording equipment and system controls, and will provide ongoing maintenance for the new systems.
Consistency of customer service
The company’s regional manager Alan Hazell told SMT Online that the installation will be undertaken by a dedicated project manager and a team of engineers to ensure consistency of work and service throughout the project.
“We’re delighted to have won this contract after a five-way tender, during which we demonstrated our commitment to long-term partnerships based on service and delivery,” explained Hazell.
“Our systems will help to protect ADNEC’s investment in the Docklands regeneration, while also ensuring that the venues are well secured for the safety of visitors and staff. That can only enhance London’s excellent reputation as a venue for top line events.”
Secom plc provides innovative, tailored security solutions for commercial, public sector and domestic customers throughout the UK. Its ongoing service includes 24-hour monitoring of intruder and fire alarms, as well as video surveillance systems.
The plc is the UK arm of a major global electronic security group established in the 1960s. The group operates in 12 countries, and its 47,000 employees serve no less than two million customers.
