29 Nov 2016
eFusion
solution helps AirPortr get new travel service off the ground
To make life easier for airline passengers, US-based
security specialist Maxxess has delivered an innovative surveillance solution
for travel technology company AirPortr at three London airports – paving the
way to expand the pioneering luggage transfer service worldwide.
The AirPortr (airportr.com)
service is the first of its kind in Europe. It provides an easy, convenient way
to transfer luggage to and from a traveller’s home, office or hotel address and
London’s Heathrow, Gatwick or City Airports, allowing more productive use of
time without cumbersome bags in tow. Travellers can book the service online and
ensure their luggage is stored securely at dedicated depots at each airport.
Following a four-way
tender, the AirPortr team chose a unified Maxxess solution to ensure full compliance with the airline industry’s most stringent security demands. While protecting all luggage from damage, tampering and theft at every stage of
transfer, the cost-effective solution offered the scalability to support AirPortr’s
global growth ambitions.
The
integrated solution is built on the open-protocol IP Maxxess eFusion modular
platform, with system design and implementation delivered by security
specialists, Texuna Integrated Security Systems. It enables AirPortr to operate
the highest levels of security at its three London depots. All luggage handled
by the company is subject to rigorous security checks including x-ray scans
when entering and leaving the airport, with each item securely
sealed. In addition, every item is
surveillance time-stamped on collection and delivery to provide full track and
trace accountability of its location at any
time, including confirmation of the exact time of entry and departure from the AirPortr depot.
Key elements of the solution
integrated onto the Maxxess eFusion platform include: access control from Third
Millennium to secure all depot doors and entry points; a mix of Sony
high-definition (HD) surveillance cameras for 24/7 monitoring; and Wavestore
video management software (VMS) to simultaneously view, control and manage live
video, recorded footage and integrated devices from a single screen. All access
control functions are serially linked to the Wavestore VMS. In the event of a
breach, a camera can automatically focus on the event, allowing security
operatives to immediately verify the facts in full-HD and respond fast.
Wavestore’s powerful reporting and data analytics also facilitate key processes
including time-stamping. To ensure military grade protection, the system
incorporates 128-bit encryption to
meet the highest airline security standards.
A decisive factor in
the choice of Maxxess eFusion was its inherent flexibility, giving AirPortr the
assurance of a scalable solution to support future growth. It was also financially
attractive, offering the best overall value, multiple cost efficiencies and
attractive return on investment.
Following successful
implementation, the security
solution will continue to deliver significant benefits to AirPortr, both in the
short and long-term. AirPortr aims to replicate its business model in other
locations, while retaining its competitive edge as a leading travel technology
innovator. The company is also exploring partner affiliations with airlines and
hotel groups to offer added-value services which complement its core luggage
transfer proposition.
Commenting, Danielle Sharp, Head of Security
and Compliance at AirPortr said: “We take every aspect of security extremely
seriously and leave nothing to chance. Our customers have absolute assurance
that, with AirPortr, their valuables will be in safe hands 100% of the time.
Following a meticulous procurement process, Maxxess eFusion was a cut above,
giving us all the benefits of an agile security solution that can flex and grow
with our business.
Lee Copland, Maxxess Managing Director, EMEA,
added: “We’re delighted that AirPortr chose a Maxxess eFusion solution to help
launch its exciting new service. The company is benefiting from a unified
user-friendly solution that offers all the functions, features and flexibility
to support its future plans – all at a lower total cost of ownership and level
of performance that until recently was only attainable for the largest public
sector and corporate enterprises.”
Maxxess Systems Europe Ltd.
Website
T: 01344 440083
329 Bracknell
Doncastle Road
RG12 8PE
Bracknell, Berkshire
United Kingdom
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