The Birmingham-based venue said it has fitted more than 200 Axis cameras, as well as installing video surveillance and automated number plate recognition systems from Genetec's Security Center. The installation of the technology was carried out by Vindex Systems.
Gary Masters, security and traffic operations manager at the NEC Group, said: "The high-quality images from the Axis cameras, and the ability to centrally manage our operations using Genetec Security Center, are vital in our efforts to reduce incidents of crime and ultimately helped to improve the effectiveness of our security and traffic management team.
"Our customers’ experience and safety is paramount. Because we are using a state-of-the-art, future-proof security and traffic management solution, we are confident that they will keep on returning and we will become the venue of choice for UK events."
The move comes in a bid to improve the NEC’s security and traffic management systems, helping to reduce incidents and maintain customer confidence in its security arrangements.
Atul Rajput, regional director of Northern Europe, Axis Communications, explained: "Our cameras were chosen after a rigorous selection process due to the quality and breadth of the range. They have been deployed right across the 610-acre site and are now providing the NEC with valuable information enabling them to make informed business decisions."
Simon Barnes, regional manager, UK and Northern Ireland, Genetec, explained the NEC is a complex security site which required multiple systems, such as video surveillance and automated number plate recognition.
He said: "This is better served through a central system that can improve operational efficiency of their team. We are very excited to be partnered with the NEC in the development of its venue operations centre and ongoing integrations that will further unify its view into its environment."
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