Las Vegas casino upgrades video security

Treasure Island (TI) hotel and casino on the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip welcomes thousands of visitors each day, presenting its security and surveillance teams with the difficult task of keeping track of their movements.

To meet strict government regulations and protect the casino’s assets, guests and employees, TI upgraded its video security system to a Pelco by Schneider Electric virtual matrix made possible by an Endura 2.0 IP video management system (VMS). The system is equipped with 1400 channels of digital recording and can rapidly expand to include thousands more.

IP video security offers a number of benefits, including larger data storage capacity; built-in redundancies for 24/7 operation; instant responsiveness for live tracking; a smaller footprint to maximise workspace; and efficiency to enable a quick return on investment.

A reliable, futureproof investment

Surveillance Systems Integration (SSI) in California installed the Endura IP VMS, along with new operator consoles and video walls that enable surveillance operators to control cameras, call up video and perform live tracking of people and events around the clock.

TI Director of Surveillance Kim Smith said Endura was selected because its open platform allowed the casino to integrate its existing third-party cameras, while the scalability of the system allows for the addition of IP-based, high-definition cameras. The Endura solution also provides TI with improved fault tolerance and system integrity.

Technology enables business efficiency

The Endura installation resulted in immediate return on investment for TI by eliminating the hours of manpower that were required to conduct tape changes and maintain the VCR-based recording infrastructure that was used previously. Removing the VCR racks also resulted in increased space in the surveillance rooms.

“SSI exceeded expectations in their design, budget and use of the latest Pelco technology in our system,” said Smith.

“We know this investment will last for years to come.” 

Image courtesy of Schneider Electric

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