1. Migrating to Linstar/Video Insight
Linstar User Conference 2017
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2. Who/Where/What
Amherst Central School District is located just outside of Buffalo, New York.
2800 students-500 staff-4 buildings
195 security cameras with 3 video servers
8 door entry points

3. Video Management Software
Milestone Video Management Software
Local vendor software
Extremely high maintenance
Expensive support
Lacked Mobile App support

4. VMS Replacement Goals
Features for Video Management Software
USA Support
Easy to use interface
Low licensing costs
Mobile app

5. Security Vendor Search Goals
What we looked for
Local vendor
Experienced
NYS Contract
Narrow Focus

6. The Migration
Not much to say
1 day
Very little downtime
Staff trained as clients were installed
Minor issues handled by Video Insight Support

7. Review of Goals
USA Support ✔
Easy to use interface ✔
Low licensing costs ✔
Mobile app ✔
Local vendor ✔
Experienced ✔
NYS Contract✔

8. Cool things
Worked with Amherst PD
Mobile installed for officers
Cameras are Disptach
Working on integrating with DLan
Custodians love the app/web client

9. Door Control
Original System
Analog cameras tied to a AiPhone box
Door release button in office
Axis Door Stations A8004-VE
IP based
Tied to VoIP phone system

10. Turf Field Cameras Vandalism/Trespassing problems
Wide area with no network cabling
Linstar to the Rescue
Mike & Molly designed
Axis 4K Ultra HD Cameras
Wireless PtP backhaul

11. Mike’s Design