AST Digital Magazine February 2017 AST Digital Magaiinse Volume 10 | Page 37

Volume 10
Feb 2017 Edition deployment provided by Axis Communications , a PSIM system from VidSys , and a video management system from Genetec , all of which are being deployed by the Houston Police Department to monitor Super Bowl LIVE .
Using a mix of fiber and millimeter wave wireless from Siklu , the city is taking a hybrid approach to its network infrastructure for the event to ensure continuous interference-free video surveillance to enable the police department to monitor the area for issues .
The system offers fiber-like quality with the flexibility , speed of deployment and affordable cost associated with a wireless network .
Siklu Communications ’ EH-600T , V-Band 60GHz Radios
“ Given the size of this event , it was extremely important that we deployed a reliable security network that could provide continuous coverage over a large outdoor area ,” said Jack Hanagriff , from the City of Houston ’ s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security .
“ We are expecting the Siklu radios to bulldoze through any wireless interference in the area caused by thousands of members of the public as they use their phones to stream video and photos .”
Siklu radios also provide a high-level network access security by operating over millimeter wave . The narrow beams make it practically impossible to intercept or jam , making the network secured from hackers and fully survivable
“ The City of Houston and Police Department were concerned about camera coverage and congestion from numerous wireless networks and mobile devices ,” said Shaun Castillo , President of Preferred Technologies , LLC , the lead integrator on this project .
Zeev Farkash , VP Global Sales at Siklu
“ Siklu radios provide the city with an extension of its fiber network by leveraging the interference free capabilities of millimeter wave technology .”
“ We ’ re pleased that Siklu ’ s millimeter wave radios are an integral part of the Super Bowl Live security measures ,” said Zeev Farkash , VP Global Sales at Siklu .
“ As security needs continue to grow with large-scale events like these , it ’ s important to implement a reliable surveillance solution to ensure the safety of visitors . Siklu has exactly this experience and has provided wireless connectivity at many high profile events , including the New York City Marathon and the Tour de France .”
Siklu
delivers multi-gigabit fiber-like wireless connectivity in urban , suburban and rural areas . Operating in the 60 , 70 / 80 GHz bands , its millimeter wave solutions are used by leading security integrators , service providers , municipal authorities and mobile network operators worldwide .
Thousands of carrier grade units delivering interference-free performance have been successfully deployed world-wide . Easily installed on street-fixtures or rooftops , the price-competitive radios have proved to be ideal for networks requiring fast and simple deployment of secure , fiber-like and future-proof connectivity .
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