Alarm call-outs reduced by more than 50%

Many infrastructure companies’ sites and projects are located centrally in the cities, which makes them a natural target for intruders and vandalism. The Finnish construction company Kreate had problems with intruders entering its construction sites, especially in the evenings and at night.

"These speakers are easy to install. They provide a rapid response to alarms and are effective when it comes to scaring intruders away from the sites," says Rene Piiparinen, Solutions Manager at Securitas, who designed this voice solution. For Securitas, this means that there are significantly fewer call-outs for its guards every night. The speaker can also be used to instruct staff in emergency situations.

Rene Piiparinen highlights the open system as one of the primary advantages of Axis products and solutions."Integrating Axis products with other devices and products, even from other suppliers, is straightforward and easy. We also appreciate the range of features and analytics available, and it's easy to upgrade and add different features when we need them."

Securitas has been an Axis partner for a long time and greatly appreciates the close and straightforward cooperation and communication. "It's easy to get in touch with people and obtain good support, both locally and from head office. We receive great training and documentation that we can share with our customers. We also appreciate having direct contact with Axis, with no middlemen," says Mika Aro.

For Kreate, this has reduced the risk of construction sites being vandalized and subject to theft, which can result in unwelcome disruptions and problems with ongoing work. Another advantage of the speaker solution is that it is mobile; as soon as a building project is completed, Securitas can move the security solution to another construction site. But Kreate is not the only company that has had problems with unauthorized visitors in the evenings and at night; Securitas has had Axis network speakers installed as part of security solutions for schools, restaurants, recycling companies, power stations and other businesses to enhance safety and security.

"We're seeing more and more advanced features, which means that businesses, including ours, can act much more proactively in the event of intrusions and alerts," says Mika Aro.

Rene Piiparinen has some advice for businesses planning to install security solutions:

"Choose a supplier with a good reputation, good references and good people. Choosing a future-proof solution and looking at total cost of ownership from a long-term perspective, five years and beyond, is crucial."