Fueling Alabama Power’s innovative security
Exceptional image clarity and intelligent video analytics help the security team detect trespassers and assess incidents so they can quickly take action.
AI-powered alerts
Unusual Motion Detection leverages AI to learn what normal activity looks like within a scene, then flags anomalies for review.
Enhanced visibility
Infrared technology provides exceptional image quality, even in low light or harsh weather conditions.
Remote monitoring
The ability to remotely view video feeds and ensure all cameras are up and running streamlines the management of numerous dispersed substations.
Intelligent interface
Potential threats are highlighted on the Avigilon Unity Video interface so you can easily see where action is required.
Protecting the grid to help keep the lights on
Learn how Alabama Power implemented Avigilon Unity technology to enhance perimeter protection, detect security threats faster and manage multiple sites from a remote location.
Challenge: Securing remote, distributed sites
With so many substations distributed across such a vast area, threats such as trespassing, vandalism and sabotage were always top of mind for Alabama Power’s security team. Their goal was to implement high-quality camera installations at all their worksites, unifying the entire system so that even the most remote locations could be monitored from a centralized, analytics-enabled platform. To achieve this, they looked to Avigilon Unity technology.
Solution: AI-powered video security
A video security solution with analytic capabilities on both the cameras and VMS provided Alabama Power with the insights it needed.
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Expansive video coverage
Over 4,000 Avigilon video security cameras were installed across Alabama Power’s various facilities to help secure its numerous sites.
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Immediate threat detection
When analytics detect a potential threat, the associated video feed is highlighted in the Unity Video VMS so the operator can quickly review and initiate a response.
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Centralized security management
The Unity Video system allows Alabama Power’s security team to monitor and manage all sites from a central location.
Result: Faster response when threats arise
The detection and assessment time for security threats dropped significantly, enabling law enforcement to apprehend perpetrators.
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Fewer false alerts
Unusual Motion Detection leverages AI to understand what normal activity looks like in a scene and then flag anomalies, resulting in fewer false video alerts.
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A clear picture of events
Avigilon video security cameras provide reliable coverage, leveraging infrared technology so operators can see through darkness and harsh weather conditions.
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Saving time for operators
The ability to remotely monitor and manage the system reduced the amount of travel needed to ensure the system stays up and running.
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