27 Mar Case study: Scati Cloud video surveillance platform

When a leading European company in wireless telecommunications infrastructure needed support for a protection pilot project in some of its base stations it selected Scati Cloud’s video surveillance platform for its advanced, adaptable and scalable capabilities

Company overview

As Europe’s leading operator of telecommunications infrastructure, the company provides connectivity in many countries and manages numerous base stations. Some of these critical connectivity facilities are located in vulnerable areas and face continuous risks of component theft. These incidents not only affect service continuity but also generate high replacement and maintenance costs.

About Scati Cloud

Scati Cloud is an advanced video surveillance solution in the cloud that allows managing and storing images in real-time, facilitating remote and centralised control of all the company’s stations. The solution includes high-resolution cameras with IP technology, which offer a fast and accurate response to any incident, as well as a fully adaptable infrastructure for critical stations.

The challenges

Implementing a fixed security infrastructure at each base station would be unfeasible due to the high cost and lack of flexibility, as these stations need to adapt quickly to specific threats or situations. Therefore, a flexible and efficient security solution was required that would allow equipment to be relocated in an agile manner, without the need for new installations at each location.

The solution

Scati Cloud supplied each base station involved in the pilot project with a 4-megapixel PTZ IP Dome camera (model SID-36135R-EXY32) on the tower to monitor the perimeter. This camera features 32x optical zoom and infrared technology to capture images in low visibility conditions. In addition, four 2-megapixel Minidome IP cameras were deployed to each base station (model SEM-3513R-EY2): three monitoring the plot area and one in the technical cabin, providing coverage of strategic areas.

For recording management, all cameras are connected to the SL-LXU-N04-CLOUD cloud storage platform, which allows up to 16 channels to be managed simultaneously. Motion-detection image recordings ensure fast and remote access in case of incidents.

Operators can view real-time images from all stations from a single centralised platform, and the system is designed for quick relocation between bases without the need for complex configurations.

To ensure connectivity in any location, the solution includes a plug-and-play system (factory preconfigured) with a 4G router and preinstalled SIM, which allows the deployment of mobile surveillance kits, which are easy to install and move between stations according to security needs. This facilitates rapid response to emerging threats and allows easy installation for technicians without requiring additional configurations.

Importantly, the solution is compatible with the rigorous security and cybersecurity standards established by the company’s IT department, ensuring the security of infrastructures, information and the protection of data transmitted in real-time. This guarantees that the solution complies with the required policies, as well as being adaptable, effective and secure for high-risk telecommunications environments.

The results

The implementation of Scati Cloud to the base stations brings a number of key benefits to maximise the security, scalability and efficiency of these critical infrastructures. With remote access and centralised control, Scati Cloud enables operators to monitor all stations in real-time from a unified platform, accessible on mobile devices and web browsers, ensuring rapid response and eliminating the need for physical presence at each location.

Its scalability and operational flexibility allow cameras to be added and managed with agility without incurring costly upgrades, a capability especially valuable in high-risk areas where security must be tailored to the specific needs of each site. In addition, the system offers secure cloud storage via Amazon Web Services (AWS) and 256-bit encryption, protecting the integrity of recordings from theft or tampering.

The solution also ensures resilience to network outages by storing recordings locally and synchronising them with the cloud once the connection is restored, enabling continuous and uninterrupted surveillance. This reduces operating costs and simplifies installation by eliminating the need for physical storage at each station, minimising hardware and maintenance expenses.

Following the pilot project the telecommunications infrastructure operator is evaluating the performance of Scati Cloud, with a view to future expansion to other high-risk stations in Europe.

“Scati Cloud delivers a comprehensive and flexible video surveillance solution for the protection of base stations, offering real-time security, operational efficiency and full compliance with cybersecurity standards. Its flexibility allows its performance to be evaluated prior to large-scale expansion, ensuring a robust and adaptable solution for future deployments. This infrastructure not only optimises costs, but also strengthens connectivity and continuity of essential services.”