Urban Government Security System Upgrade
Government Defense Facility, Major Canadian City | International Installation
The Challenge
A U.S. government defense office in a high-security urban Canadian environment faced critical security vulnerabilities. Their legacy analog camera system had degraded over years—many cameras no longer functioned, and remaining feeds provided unclear, unreliable footage. Located in a downtown area requiring enhanced security, the facility needed immediate modernization while maintaining operations in an active, occupied office. The project also required navigating international logistics, customs clearance for security equipment, and coordination with Canadian building management.
Our Solution
Connextivity completed the entire legacy system replacement in less than one week while office operations continued uninterrupted:
Axis dome cameras (indoor and outdoor) strategically positioned across three levels—second floor offices, first floor lobby, and underground garage area
2N intercom system with base stations for secure visitor management and communications throughout the facility
Network isolation and security bypassing the building's compromised network to create a secured, localized infrastructure
Dedicated Axis server and IT/communications closet with multiple viewing monitors distributed throughout the office for centralized surveillance
Complete new cabling infrastructure supporting modern IP-based security technology across all three levels
International logistics coordination managing equipment customs clearance and cross-border installation requirements
Building management collaboration coordinating access and installation in an occupied downtown facility
Warranty and support ensuring system reliability
The Results
The transformation was immediate. Past cameras that were unclear and largely non-functional were replaced with a system delivering 100% clarity and reliability across all levels of the facility. For the first time in years, defense personnel had clear, dependable video feeds throughout the office, lobby, and parking areas on dedicated viewing stations. The commander was so impressed with the results that additional security cameras were immediately requested to expand coverage around the property.
Why This Matters for Clients
Connextivity's ability to navigate international installations, clear customs for sensitive security equipment, coordinate with building management, and complete complex multi-level legacy system replacements in occupied urban offices—all in under one week—demonstrates the same expertise we bring to commercial office buildings, corporate headquarters, and high-security urban facilities.
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