The Challenge
COOP Sweden, the largest retail chain in Sweden today, has embarked upon a project which consists in the complete overhaul of the existing security network by replacing all the digital and analogue security systems across the entire network of COOP retail outlets in Sweden. A major operation considering the size of the company, which, amongst other things comprises 420 outlets, divided as follows:
- COOP Konsum - small shops requiring 7 - 12 CCTV cameras,
- COOP Forum - small shopping centres requiring 60 - 100 CCTV cameras, and
- COOP Power - large shopping centres requiring approximately 160 CCTV cameras.
The project also involves building a central CCTV security centre in Stockholm and 4-5 local centres across Sweden.
The planned rate of renovation and installation is two shops a week.
The objective is to achieve total security automation and provide a secure environment for COOP staff, as many of the shops are located in desolated areas without police protection in the vicinity.
The Solution
The enormity of the project requires that the Security Centre in Stockholm have full control and access to the security management systems across the COOP network that will include DigiEye digital video/audio management systems and DigiEye NS network servers.
The project is being developed by SYAC's Swedish partner Informationssystem AB. The DigiEye Center installed in the Stockholm Security Centre will guarantee:
- Remote verification with voice confirmation
- Remote gate management
- Alarm call management
- Remote administration and support
- Logistic support - verification of incoming and outgoing trucks
DigiEye is the key that will unify all other existing security systems by integrating with burglar, fire and access control systems and the "Shop Express" hospitality system.
Results
The project is ongoing and on schedule.
About COOP Sweden
COOP Sweden is a member of Euro COOP; the European community of consumer cooperatives founded in 1957 whose primary aim is to defend and promote consumer interests.
The COOP Sweden retail chain extends to 420 shops across Sweden of which 44 are shopping centres.
COOP Nordic - which comprises COOP Sweden, COOP Norway and COOP Denmark) - owns 75% of shared valuable assets with a turnover of 120 billion euros. The COOP Nordic structure is made up of 3,200 shops, 320 buildings and 8 large storage facilities (Distribution Centres), its own textiles factory, media sources and financial structure.
About SYAC
SYAC was founded in 1988 as a systems integration company focused on designing, developing and integrating complex turnkey systems. SYAC delivered its first digital surveillance systems in the early nineties before digital CCTV was even considered by those in the security industry. DigiEye was the first fully integrated digital video management system and, thanks to continuous upgrading, remains the most innovative and simple to use system today.
Today, SYAC is a world leader in the development and production of Networked CCTV Management Systems with a reputation for ultra-reliable, high-performance products, its commitment to developing advanced technology security solutions and excellent customer service and support program. Its products have been successfully deployed in stores, banks, educational, industrial and governmental facilities, airports and event venues all over the world.
