Genetec Inc has announced that TEPCO Power Grid has deployed Genetec Security Center as the foundation for a physical security platform.
According to the company, the platform supports the networks broader digital transformation strategy and scales with its growing operational requirements.
The platform will centralise management of more than 30,000 cameras and support future innovation across the TEPCO Power Grid network of 1,600 substations and service centres.
TEPCO Power Grid
TEPCO Power Grid manages and operates the transmission and distribution network that delivers electricity from power plants to homes and businesses across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
The company revealed that it is using advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency, strengthen disaster response and modernise critical infrastructure.
As its camera network expanded over the years, TEPCO Power Grid needed a platform capable of supporting large-scale camera management, integrating with image analysis technologies and expanding access to video across a broader range of devices.
TEPCO revealed that after evaluating several options, it selected Genetec Security Center for its functionality, scalability, proven track record and customisation capabilities through its software development kit.
“Very positive”
Tomoyuki Soma, Group Manager, System Development General Affairs Group, System Development Center, DX Promotion Department, TEPCO Power Grid commented: “The response from users has been very positive and we’re already seeing new ideas emerge for how the system can be used across the organisation.
“Beyond supporting our current operations, we see an opportunity to leverage accumulated video data alongside AI technologies to support future operational and technology initiatives and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Genetec,” Soma concluded.
Security Center
TEPCO Power Grid selected Security Center for its scalability and open architecture.
The platforms broad camera support allowed the company to bring together camera models from multiple manufacturers into a unified environment, helping preserve existing hardware investments while giving teams room to evolve.
The company said that the Security Center software development kit enables the it to customise the system and integrate additional technologies as requirements evolve.
Supporting teams across a widely distributed network
Security Center gives TEPCO Power Grid a unified view of its camera network while allowing teams across the region to support sites in their respective areas.
Activities such as adding cameras and updating maps, which were previously managed centrally, can now be performed by individual workplaces, helping improve operational efficiency.
Authorised personnel can also use the Security Center web app to view video from computers and mobile devices.
Expanding the role of video
In addition to video management, the company sees potential opportunities to leverage accumulated video data and integrate emerging technologies as operational requirements evolve.
The company highlighted that it is also evaluating additional capabilities available within the Security Center platform as part of its longer-term digital transformation strategy.