Integrating security systems at ease

By admin August 21, 2015 5:53 pm IST

Harlow International and Honeywell commissioned an integrated building security system to a challenging schedule
Benefits Harlow International was awarded a challenging project involving a major technology upgrade to the Al Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq in advance of the Arab Summit which was held at the hotel. With just months to plan and install, the company turned to a partner in integrated security systems. 
Honeywell supplied Harlow with various solutions including the Honeywell Fire System, Building Management System (BMS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Digital Video Manager (DVM) all integrated and viewed through the Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI). Honeywell’s EBI seamlessly integrates the access control system, cardholder management system, paging, digital video management, CCTV surveillance cameras and perimeter intrusion detection all under one centralised common operator interface.
In addition to the technology, Honeywell provided onsite skilled resources for each of the disparate systems and trained the Harlow International and hotel personnel on the upgraded system.
The successful implementation provided the following benefits: • Integrated system with a single console from where all disparate systems could be monitored and controlled • Ease-of-use and manageability for better monitoring and control with new graphical interface • Necessary data gathered throughout the hotel was easily accessible from a centralised control room.Onsite customised training covered all possible operations and maintenance issues to the maximum possible extent
Background Harlow International is an international company manages and delivers building, infrastructure and industrial projects. In conjunction with its partners and associates, Harlow International has the expertise to deliver success, specifically within Iraq. The company has in-country experience, market knowledge, and a keen understanding and appreciation of local culture.
Challenge Harlow International faced a difficult technology and time challenge in updating the security and centralised management console at the Al Rasheed Hotel in Iraq.