How to Streamline Video Wall Content in Security Control Rooms

Security control rooms equipped with video wall CCTV connections are vital for organizations to efficiently and effectively monitor information streams and make informed decisions. Control room operators rely on multiple information streams, typically through a CCTV video wall to make accurate mission-critical decisions.  It allows operators to monitor live video feeds from multiple cameras simultaneously, providing a comprehensive view of the monitored area.

The ever-increasing number of content sources and applications available to security control room operators has created a unique challenge in managing content quickly and efficiently from a video wall for CCTV. This real-time visualization of security events enables quick identification of potential threats and faster response times.

THE CHALLENGE: Security Monitoring for Control Room Environments

CCTV video walls for security control rooms typically utilize a software-based system management solution (VMS – Video Management System) to manage the security infrastructure, such as CCTV cameras, video servers and other security resources. A security video wall is also used to show general information that is valuable for all operators but that is not part of the VMS, like social media feeds, weather information, maps, etc…

Lack of specialized software for CCTV video walls

Operators use specialized software for security video wall management, optimized for desktop work. But that software is not typically designed to manage content across multiple screens or video walls for CCTV.

So if an operator needs to share information with colleagues in the security control room, an alternative solution must be implemented beforehand. Otherwise, operators need to switch between their VMS and the security video wall management system, which is cumbersome in crisis situations. The final result leads to a complex non-intuitive solution that requires the end user to operate two different software applications, leading to complex management and increased decision-making time.

THE SOLUTION: An integrated CCTV security control room with a centralized management platform

VuWall’s products for control room environments are designed to eliminate traditional restrictions to video wall management in security control rooms with TRx. The platform is used to configure, manage and distribute virtually any source type to any display with easy drag-and-drop and no programming.

TRx features an integrated plug-in to allow security center operators to manage video walls directly from their security interface, i.e. their VMS. VuWall has obtained certification by the Genetec Development Acceleration Program to run with Genetec Security Center 5.10. The plugin ensures VuWall’s functionality within the Genetec ecosystem, letting operators control content without needing to switch applications, within the already-familiar Genetec software. Watch the video below for a look at Genetec’s Security Center and VuWall’s integration for advanced video wall management. 

VuWall’s plugin allows operators to:

• Control all devices from one software application to create a seamless solution that provides unified visualization of all video assets.
• Easily display and control layouts from any content source on video walls with the flexibility of preprogrammed layouts or custom layouts specific to their needs.
• Take complete control over the content on any video wall. The plugin can manage IP content, control data, HDMI and local applications, such as maps and webpages.
• Display content of any kind with a complete, end-to-end networked solution.

THE POWER of Interoperability

We believe that the flexibility of control should be in the hands of the user. That’s why TRx features an open architecture to readily support third-party technology, creating a scalable, interoperable, and future-proof solution.

Users can access various application components to streamline and simplify their workflows to provide the highest level of flexibility. Security control room operators require a solution that supports quick reaction, especially in emergencies as environments transition from monitoring to the response.

TRx simplifies the deployment of complex AV-over-IP projects, reducing risk and on-site deployment time.

Learn more about optimizing your security monitoring environment. Speak to a video wall expert at VuWall today or better yet, get a demo and see how it works.