Every day, our customers face real challenges that impact their communities. At SCW, we’re proud to be the partner they count on when it matters most. 

Recently, a public university customer was faced with a big security decision. Their existing CCTV recording servers were approaching end of life, and the team had to determine the best way forward. They could continue investing in aging on-premise servers or take the opportunity to move to a modern, cloud-based solution that would improve reliability and expand their capabilities. 

Our team worked closely with the university to evaluate both paths. We helped to outline the pros, cons, and costs of each option. After careful consideration, they chose to transition their entire camera network, more than 600 devices across the university campus, to a hybrid-cloud platform designed to deliver advanced analytics and easier system management. 

The results were immediate and transformative. By making the switch, the university: 

• Improved campus safety, with new tools already helping to solve incidents of theft and vandalism. 

• Decommissioned on-premise servers, reducing maintenance and energy costs. 

• Gained access to AI-driven analytics, including people detection and smart search tools that help enhance situational awareness. 

• Secured cloud archiving with 30-day retention, giving staff greater flexibility and data protection. 

• Received a 10-year hardware warranty at no additional cost, simplifying long-term budgeting and support. 

This transition didn’t just replace old technology, it redefined how the university approaches security and preparedness. The new infrastructure provides a foundation for future integrations like access control and intercom systems, ensuring their investment continues to pay off for years to come. 

At SCW, we understand that every technology decision has real-world implications. That’s why we partner with organizations to deliver solutions that meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges. 

Because when the stakes are high, having a trusted partner like SCW makes all the difference.