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The Challenge
Multi-campus IP-based system,
controllable from a central
location ; tight budget

The Solution
Supercircuits IP and Megapixel
cameras integrated with Video
Insight software

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Alvin ISD Employs IP Cameras to Monitor

the Activities of 13 Schools
IP Cameras Chosen for Competitive Pricing and Enterprise-level Features

Alvin Independent School District is located in the city of Alvin, 20 miles inland
from Galveston, just off the Gulf of Mexico in South Central Texas. Alvin is most
commonly known as the town where the hall-of-fame pitcher Nolan Ryan grew
up. The ISD includes 2 high schools, 5 junior high schools, and 13 elementary
schools, spanning an area of 150 square miles.
Analysis and Evaluation
Alvin ISD conducted an in-depth process to identify the ideal IP security
solution that would allow all schools to be managed from a central location.
Other requirements included power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, featuring
1.0 megapixel or greater for interior and 2.0 megapixel or greater for exterior
cameras. Like many educational projects, the Alvin ISD project was bondfunded, so price was another critical factor in the decision making process.
Customer Name:
Alvin ISD
Vertical Market:
Education
Location:
Alvin, Texas
Date:
October 2010
Products:
Supercircuits IP &
Megapixel Cameras

After a competitive evaluation process, Alvin ISD selected the Video Insight
enterprise video management system due to the companys proven track
record with schools and government entities, enterprise-capable feature set,
and scalability.
Widening the Scope
Originally, cameras considered for the project were limited to Axis, Panasonic,
Samsung, and Bosch. However, Charles Colwell, project manager, had worked
with Supercircuits previously, and invited the company to participate in the
evaluation process.
After extensive testing, IP and Megapixel cameras from Supercircuits were
found to offer equal or better performance at extremely competitive prices, and
Supercircuits was rewarded the business. In fact, the team felt so strongly about
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Monitor the Activities of 13 Schools

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the Supercircuits products,

that Video Insight was asked
to integrate its VMS software
with the cameras to keep
the business.
Implementation
In the first phase, Alvin
ISD deployed over 200 x
2.0 MP BLK-IPS102M CSmounts (including megapixel lenses, enclosures, and mounting brackets) and
34 x Indoor IP domes providing 24/7 video surveillance coverage of areas of
interest, including access points, common areas, driveways and parking lots.
These Supercircuits IP cameras now deliver clear high-definition video images
back to a central point of command, meeting every expectation for the project
and providing real-time visibility to all critical school district activities to the
Alvin ISD security team.
Throughout the project, the customer has leveraged the unparalleled support
of the dedicated IP implementation team, including field consulting, on-site
surveys, and inside sales and technical support. Supercircuits exceeded my
expectations on every aspect of this project, said Mr. Colwell. I will not hesitate
to recommend the company to my peers for future opportunities.

Supercircuits exceeded my
expectations on every aspect
of this project.
-Charles Colwell, Project Manager

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11000 N. MoPac Expressway #300
Austin, Texas 78759
1-800-335-9777
www.supercircuits.com

Trusted Video Security Solutions since 1989