Alarm centres are the nerve centres of organisations that deal with all kinds of critical processes, such as security, transport, emergency services, firefighting, the police and airports. The industrial and maritime sectors also have alarm centres. The operators who work there need to react fast to incidents and keep a constant overview of the situation to guarantee safety. A video wall control system in the alarm centre is unmissable equipment in sectors like these. In this blog post, we explain why no modern alarm centre can ever do without a system like this, and how it contributes to safer, more efficient working practices.
Clear overview in one central location
A video wall makes it possible to display several images on a large screen at the same time. This gives operators a clear overview. All the data is centralised in one place, as it were. An array like this makes it possible to respond quickly, make immediate connections between events and intervene in alarming situations. Especially when safety is at stake.
Teamwork and better communication
A video wall control system brings together all the information and ensures that the data remains easily visible to everyone. As a result, operators can communicate with each other more easily and effectively. Whenever life-threatening situations arise, the whole team is up to speed at the same time, and they can intervene right away. Similarly, when technical disruptions occur, teams can intervene fast, and everyone can work efficiently.
Real-time monitoring saves time
You can monitor all kinds of incidents in real time with the help of a system that displays all the images in one central location. Then you can link various alarms to specific images, such as camera footage, maps or technical data. If necessary, operators can enlarge these images to see the details better. This saves an enormous amount of time. What’s more, you can monitor several processes at once. For control rooms where every detail matters, this is an enormous advantage.
Future proof
Technology is changing all the time. A video wall offers the possibility to add new features or integrate extra screens easily, with no need to change the basic infrastructure. This makes the system future proof. What’s more, new technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analysis can be integrated more easily. This means the alarm centre is flexible and stays prepared for new challenges and growing operational needs.
Conclusion
In modern alarm centres, a video wall is no mere luxury. On the contrary, it is an essential tool that makes work safer and more efficient, preparing your organisation to face the future.
Would you like to get a video wall fitted in your alarm centre? Ergo-Lab looks forward to helping you with customised solutions.