Challenges:
The owners faced several challenges:
- Antiquated On-Premise Systems: R1's existing systems were outdated, difficult to manage, and required frequent maintenance.
- Disparate Systems: Each acquired company brought its own access control and video systems, creating a patchwork of incompatible technologies.
- Scalability: As a growing company, R1 needed a scalable solution that could integrate new acquisitions seamlessly.
- Compliance and Reporting: Being a medical management company, R1 had stringent compliance requirements, particularly around video storage and access control.
- Administration and Uptime: Minimizing administrative overhead and maximizing system uptime were critical for R1's operations.
- Infrastructure Reuse: R1 aimed to leverage as much existing infrastructure as possible to reduce costs.
- Security and Technology: The company sought to move to a more secure reader technology and incorporate advanced features like video analytics and mobile credentials.
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Solution: BluB0X and BluSKY
R1 turned to BluB0X for a comprehensive and integrated solution. The deployment included the following key components:
- BluSKY Access Control and Alarm Monitoring:
- Standardized access control across all offices.
- Centralized alarm monitoring to ensure real-time response to security events.
- Person Readers:
- Installed at key entry points for access control, video biometrics, and intercom functions.
- Provided automatic photo ID capabilities, enhancing security and visitor management.
- BluB0X Video Systems:
- Deployed BluB0X NVRs (Air 8, Air 16, Air 24) across various facilities for robust video recording and analytics.
- Ensured 90 days of on-site video storage and one year of off-site cloud backup to meet compliance requirements.
- AI Controllers:
- Implemented NVIDIA GPU-based AI controllers (ARC) that combined access control, video analytics, intercom, and natural language processing.
- Reduced hardware costs by consolidating multiple functions into a single device.
- Enabled onboard video analytics and real-time monitoring.
- SCIM Integration:
- Integrated with R1's Active Directory (AD) for automated credential provisioning.
- Streamlined user management and minimized administrative efforts.
- Data Lake and Facility Oracles:
- Established data lakes at each site to aggregate all security-related data, including audio, video, access control, and analytics.
- Deployed building oracles to analyze data and provide actionable insights through natural language interfaces.
- Enabled centralized control and monitoring via BluSKY’s EOP interface, offering a holistic view of all sites and immediate alarm response capabilities.
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Implementation and Rollout:
The implementation involved:
- Phased Deployment: R1's solution was rolled out over several years, leveraging the cloud-based BluSKY platform for easy integration and scalability.
- Seamless Integration The cloud-based approach allowed R1 to prepare buildings and swap out hardware without disrupting operations.
- AI and Analytics: By deploying AI controllers and data lakes, R1 harnessed advanced analytics to transform raw data into actionable intelligence.
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Results and Benefits:
- Standardization and Integration:
- Unified access control and video systems across all facilities under one platform.
- Improved security and compliance through centralized management and standardized procedures.
- Cost Savings:
- Reduced hardware costs by consolidating multiple functions into single AI controllers.
- Minimized administrative overhead with automated SCIM integration and data analysis.
- Enhanced Security and Compliance:
- Achieved compliance with stringent video storage requirements.
- Improved security with advanced video analytics, biometric identification, and real-time monitoring.
- Operational Efficiency:
- Streamlined visitor management and credential provisioning.
- Enhanced uptime and system reliability through robust cloud-based infrastructure.
- Scalability and Future-Readiness:**
- Prepared for future growth with a scalable and flexible solution.
- Leveraged AI and data analytics for continuous improvement and proactive security management.
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