Bosch Security Systems has delivered and installed a comprehensive video surveillance solution in the MesseTurm, one of Frankfurt's most prominent high-rise buildings. The 63 story MesseTurm, which was designed by star architect Helmut Jahn and completed in 1990, is home to many international companies and chancelleries. Besides numerous offices, MesseTurm features a conference area and also houses several foreign consulates, resulting in very specific security requirements. The video solution, which was designed to protect tenants, visitors and suppliers alike, was implemented during normal operation without having to shut down any part of the building.
Design and implementation of the video system imposed some challenges on the planners, as the cameras should not impair the luxurious ambience of the building and had to be installed during normal operation. In those parts of the building to be monitored, Bosch installed 40 cameras, whose images are stored on a storage system featuring a capacity of 6.5 terabytes. In case of need, this allows the operator to view images that have been recorded several days ago.
In spite of the huge storage capacity, searching specific images is fast and easy. Intelligent video analysis and the forensic search feature of the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) greatly accelerate the search by using small sets of meta data instead of the much larger images themselves.
The video solution is operated via three comfortable operator workstations, giving the security personnel a clear view of all protected areas around the clock and alerting them of any unusual events.
