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Data Link Case Study:

No Power? No Problem! How Data Link Secured a National Logistics Giant’s Perimeter with Smart Surveillance Solutions

Executive Summary
When a leading national logistics company needed to monitor a vulnerable, remote perimeter—without access to traditional power sources—Data Link delivered an innovative solution. By combining solar energy, overnight battery charging, and wireless connectivity, we empowered their security team to prevent breaches, respond to real-time alerts, and achieve round-the-clock surveillance with confidence.
Client Overview
This is an all-too-common story. Our client, a major player in the national logistics industry, faced a critical security challenge: securing a sprawling property with limited access to reliable power, especially around the back fence line and parking lot areas.
The Challenge
The company identified significant gaps during random security audits:
  • No perimeter monitoring in critical areas.
  • No power access near the fence line and parking lot poles.
  • Limited connectivity to integrate new security measures.
  • Frequent breaches and loitering, posing risks to both assets and operations.

Traditional security systems weren’t an option. They needed a creative, dependable solution—fast.

The Solution
Data Link engineered a fully customized, two-pronged strategy:
Power & Connectivity Solutions
  • Wireless Connectivity: Enabled seamless communication between remote cameras and their internal Security Operations Center.
  • Smart Power Design:
    1. In areas with partial lighting, battery units charged via available pole lights, flexibly handling varying voltage inputs.
    2. In fully off-grid areas, solar panels were deployed, calculated using site-specific sunlight data to ensure reliable daily recharging.
  • Custom Battery Systems: Sized strategically to ensure several days of backup power—even during extended cloudy conditions.
Surveillance Technology
  • 360-Degree Camera Units: Installed three complete surveillance units covering high-risk areas.
  • Axis Radar Integration: Deployed cutting-edge radar units to detect motion near the fence, automatically triggering alerts to the Security Operations Center.
  • Milestone System Integration: Instead of building a new system, Data Link integrated the new alerts and video streams directly into the client’s existing Milestone VMS (Video Management System), ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Real-Time Alerts: When radar detected perimeter movement, the internal command center received instant alerts—and police were contacted immediately if necessary.
The Results
  • Dramatic Decrease in Breaches: Immediate and measurable reduction in perimeter security incidents.
  • More Efficient Security Operations: Security personnel spent less time physically patrolling and more time responding to verified threats.
  • Expanded Secure Perimeter: Greater area coverage without the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades.
  • Real-Time Threat Detection: Instant radar-triggered alerts improved response time and threat mitigation.
In short, Data Link didn’t just solve the power problem—we turned it into an advantage.
Got a physical security challenge you think is unsolvable? Let Data Link take a look at it.
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