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IPfocusSecurity in Beer Wonderland-The Munich Hofbrauhaus.Real-time monitoring to ensure safety andprovide securitysurveillance system by CONTOR Datentechnik, alocal system integrator for surveillance productlines. They were surprise to see the amount ofsavings they would save due to the possibility ofsharing the existing computer networkinfrastructure and ease of management, moreover,the flexibility they were looking for were allincluded under the IP solution. With Axis networkcameras (Axis 212 PTZ) and a recordingmanagement system from Plustek (NVR 4000), thiscombination of security system is exactly whatHofbrauhaus is looking for.The greatest Tourist Point in Munich, Germany; theMunich Hofbrauhaus; since the early 19th century,the famous beer cellar at the heart of the city hasbeen a magnet for the people of Munich andtravelers from every corner of the globe. Itsdelicious beer, traditional specialties, legendaryGemutlichkeit and fascinating history have madethe Hofbrauhaus into the most famous beer cellarin the world.Mission:The Hofbrauhaus can accommodate 3,000 people;doors open to the public 7 days a week and eachday from 9 a.m. onward. Even during Christmastime, the place is always open. This touristattraction soon opened up a souvenir shop andexpanded their business. With the long operatinghours, Hofbrauhaus was exposed to theft androbberies, they needed a surveillance system thatcan protect its properties and provide a safer andsecure environment for its customer. Furthermore,due to future expansion, they wanted theflexibility of adding on additional surveillancecameras to the same infrastructure with ease andremote management capabilities.Solution:In its search for a solution to these needs, theMunich Hofbrauhaus were introduced to IP videoResult:Hofbrauhaus is completely satisfied with thepackaged surveillance solution. Unlike anyordinary PTZ, the Axis 212 PTZ network camera canprovide full overview, instant one-clickpan/tilt/zoom while maintaining sharp imageresolution. Due to the popularity of the place withconstant ongoing traffic in the store, it furtherproves Axis 212 PTZ is a wiser choice among othercompetitors, because it is manufactured withoutany moving parts, so there is no wear and tearwhich greatly reduces the risk of parts falling andinjuring its customers. Moreover, with thecombination of Plustek NVR 4000, surveillancemanagement can be control in one place.The Hofbrauhaus owner was able to remote accessthrough our easy user interface for live andrecorded video at any time, setup event-triggeredrecordings and alarms alerts via e-mail or mobilephone. Best of all, the durable, high-quality imagesfor suspect identification can be retrieved in just afew clicks away. "Like the IP infrastructure, PlustekNVR 4000 also can be scaled according to ourneeds. With future expansion on the book, PlustekNVR 4000 is the best choice which allows us toexpand our surveillance system with littleinvestment at a time," said owners ofHofbrauhaus.About PlustekRespected as one of the world’s leading image solutionproviders, Plustek manufactures and delivers high qualityimaging and security products to buyers worldwide. Inbusiness since 1986, Plustek began as an original equipmentmanufacturer (OEM) for many large companies, creating aninnovative array of products including scanners, IP cameras,servers and imaging-related devices. Through a combinationof design innovation and strict attention to usability andmanufacturing quality, Plustek has grown to become one ofthe largest image solution providers in the world. From hometo back offices, to libraries or paperless offices, Plustek has atool to get the job done quickly and affordably. For moreinformation on Plustek and its products, visithttp://www.plustek.de/uk/10_issue 27