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When the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) decided to expand their rail lines in 2013, they knew that their surveillance systems would need a major upgrade to keep both passengers and property safe and secure. An open platform video management software (VMS) solution and flexible storage proved to be the clear choice to efficiently support a growing public transit system as new business opportunities came to the region. Challenge: safe public transit sets the stage Local leaders know that a top-notch public transit system makes a region more desirable to relocating businesses. And while accessibility is foremost, security is of immense importance, with passengers placing a premium on safe transportation. The right choice was a VMS that was much more flexible and efficient In 2014, the UTA was building a new transit line and was eager to display an improved surveillance system to state dignitaries. Their video security system needed upgrading from one that was limited by the capacities of its servers, to accommodate a 500-camera expansion. The right choice was a VMS that was much more flexible and efficient. Solution: centralized expansion is on track: Milestone XProtect® VMS platform Network cameras from Axis, Panasonic, IQeye, and DW® HP servers from BCDVideo Implementation by Diamond Partner Stone Security Flexible software design to further expand the system Milestone VMS supports many different kinds of cameras and allows more devices on platforms while centralizing the control system. The security camera views are accessible by dispatch, commuter, rail control centers, and other authorized users. The 1000+ camera system as of 2015 operated with nine HP servers (eight for recording and one for management). With this system in place, UTA could expand to 2,000 cameras or more. Result: staying ahead and following up Milestone marries two critical components: a centralized system and a lot of diversity in its deployment Milestone marries two critical components: a centralized system and a lot of diversity in its deployment. The open platform provides a best-of-breed software integration model and ensures that UTA isn’t tied to any one technology, accommodating future growth. The significant improvement in video quality made it easier to monitor and investigate any adverse events. The system function called Evidence Lock allows extension of the retention time for video recordings from selected cameras. And the encrypted video footage has authenticated time stamps, which is useful when exporting video to be presented in court. The use of Milestone technology had a positive financial impact for UTA. Gate arms at rail crossings frequently get damaged or broken off by motor vehicles. Prior to the Milestone installation, these costly incidents would often go unresolved. The new camera deployments helped police to follow up on incidents and even recoup damages. Preventing serious incidents The Milestone VMS lets staff check the alarm by accessing the video remotely, saving time and money UTA equipped its system with monitoring alarms in 19 locations, mostly in remote buildings that require navigating through difficult terrain. The Milestone VMS lets staff check the alarm by accessing the video remotely, saving time and money. The system has also been used to prevent serious incidents. When a driver failed to report his truck stalled on a train track, the incident was observed in the VMS by a UTA technician who notified rail authorities. In that instance, Milestone helped avert a serious and potentially life-threatening accident. “Milestone has saved us tens of thousands of dollars by allowing us to better monitor and investigate transit incidents and accidents.” - Video Security Administrator, UTA.

Financial institutions of all sizes demand simple, reliable solutions to protect against fraud, theft, and accidents in the workplace. Advancements in camera resolution and storage capabilities have put pressure on banks and credit unions to upgrade their video surveillance systems. Upgrading to a modern, economical NVR server will greatly increase system performance and scalability for small-budget projects with benefits seen across both loss prevention and business insights. Reliable High Performance However, not all banks have the same security budget as large institutions. This makes high-power, custom-built solutions seem unrealistic; however, small projects featuring bandwidth limitations need to retain the ability to scale up depending on future surveillance demands. Before any system expansion can occur, reliable high-performance must be established. White-box solutions compromise quality and underperform when exposed to the tough requirements of the financial security market. Fortunately, custom-built, video-optimized solutions are not exclusive to large multinational financial institutions. Network Architecture When upgrading an ineffective digital security system, a new network architecture needs to be created. Usually, this means switching from DVR to NVR servers. As a result, network switches attach to the camera allowing for easier future system expansion. Along with the newly gained scalability, throughput performance on servers can achieve significantly higher levels.BCDVideo offers servers, networking and workstations that provide enterprise-quality performance for all financial projects, regardless of size Implementing a complete video solution with high-performance servers, modern networking protocols and powerful workstations in financial institutions is now possible, even for small projects. BCDVideo offers servers, networking and workstations that provide enterprise-quality performance for all financial projects, regardless of size. The Benchmark Magazine 2016 Infrastructure award winner Aurora Server Series earns its name by marking the dawn of a new era in DVR replacement. Small-budget projects that have previously succumbed to the pressure of sacrificing quality for short-term savings now have access to servers with redundant power, 12Gbps RAID controller with 2GB of Flash Based Write Cache, hot-pluggable helium hard drive, and 10,000 PassMark rated CPUs. These big project features fit price-conscious budgets while maintaining the high-performance found in enterprise surveillance. BCDVideo Titan Networking The Titan Networking Series is priced well below standard to ensure project size and scope does not prevent an integrator from deploying a complete networking solution. Without the added cost of a networking engineer, savings reach into the thousands. Additionally, by using cutting-edge technology like Shortest Path Bridging, Titan switches, backed by a five-year, on-site warranty, will run at a high-level for years. The Gamma Series workstations fill the void in commercial and enterprise environments. Ideal for access control and IP video surveillance, they are powerful enough to render high-quality megapixel images for applications running 24/7. Optimized for advanced graphics and video capabilities, smaller projects can use the Gamma Series as both a video recorder and viewer.

At ISC West 2026, BCD and EyeOTmonitor announced a strategic partnership that delivers real-time, end-to-end visibility across modern video surveillance environments by combining validated infrastructure with operational intelligence. The partnership gives security integrators and end users a single operational view across cameras, servers, storage, network performance and Video Management Systems (VMS), helping eliminate the blind spots that lead to missed footage, degraded performance, and unnecessary service calls. The problem no one sees coming Surveillance systems rarely fail all at once. A camera slowly drifts out of focus. Storage performance quietly degrades. A server throttles under load. Network congestion reduces video quality. By the time someone notices, the footage that was needed may already be lost. The joint BCD and EyeOTmonitor solution closes that gap before it becomes a liability. Infrastructure meets intelligence BCD’s purpose-built video servers and storage platforms are trusted globally for enterprise-grade deployments. EyeOTmonitor adds a real-time digital twin of the physical security and edge network, delivering continuous visibility into: Server performance and resource utilization — identify bottlenecks before they impact video Camera health and connectivity — detect outages and misconfigurations quickly Image integrity via scheduled analytics (ImageAssure) — surface blur, obstruction, glare, and scene drift automatically Network performance and bandwidth dependencies — understand what is affecting video quality and why VMS integrations and system alignment — ensure the entire video stack is operating as intended By correlating infrastructure health with image quality and device dependencies, the combined solution enables faster diagnosis, guided remediation, fewer truck rolls and improved operational accountability. Together, the companies are redefining how security teams measure, validate, and maintain the performance of large-scale video surveillance systems. “Purpose-built infrastructure is the foundation of any high-performance video environment, but performance has to be provable, not assumed,” said Daniel Gewargis, Chief Technology Officer at BCD. “EyeOTmonitor gives our customers the visibility to continuously validate system performance and protect their investment.” “Security teams need more than device monitoring. They need clarity,” said Kirill Sokolinsky, COO/CPO at EyeOTmonitor. “By combining BCD’s validated hardware platforms with topology mapping, autodiscovery, and image health monitoring, we’re delivering infrastructure intelligence aligned directly to video outcomes.” Built for enterprise. Ready at scale The integrated solution is designed for enterprise and multi-site deployments where operational continuity, evidentiary integrity, and reduced service costs are critical. EyeOTmonitor automatically discovers devices across the network and generates an interactive topology map within minutes, giving teams visibility into device relationships, connectivity, and bandwidth dependencies. Its ImageAssure capability captures scheduled snapshots from RTSP streams to identify slow image degradation long before it impacts investigations. Paired with BCD infrastructure, the result is a hardened, continuously monitored video environment from edge camera to core server. See it live at ISC West 2026 Attendees can experience the joint solution on the show floor: EyeOTmonitor – Booth #35088 BCD – Meeting Room Bellini 2002 Live demonstrations will showcase infrastructure performance visibility, automated topology mapping, and image health analytics running on validated BCD hardware.