O.R. Tambo International Airport - Enhancing Security and Efficiency

Case Study

March 6th, 2024

Enhancing Security and Efficiency

IMRON Corporation's UnityIS® Solution at O.R. Tambo International Airport

Introduction

O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as one of the continent's busiest and most critical air travel hubs. With the constant flow of passengers, goods, and services, maintaining stringent security measures while ensuring operational efficiency is paramount. IMRON Corporation's UnityIS® product has been instrumental in addressing these challenges, offering a comprehensive solution for managing physical access control and seamlessly integrating with video management systems. This case study explores how UnityIS® has been pivotal to ORTIA's success over the past decade.

Background

ORTIA, serving as a gateway to South Africa and connecting various international destinations, faces complex security requirements. With over a decade ago, the airport sought a robust access control system that could manage its extensive network of entry points and integrate seamlessly with its existing video management systems.

IMRON Corporation emerged as the preferred solution provider due to its reputation for offering an open platform and its ability to integrate with various systems, aligning perfectly with ORTIA's needs.

Challenges

Before implementing UnityIS®, ORTIA encountered several challenges in managing its security infrastructure:

Fragmented Systems: The airport operated on disparate security systems, leading to inefficiencies in monitoring and managing access control.
Limited Integration: Existing solutions lacked the capability to integrate smoothly with video management systems, hindering comprehensive surveillance and response capabilities.
Supply Chain Dependence: The reliance on a single vendor for hardware components posed a risk, especially during periods of supply chain disruptions.

Solution

IMRON Corporation's UnityIS® offered a holistic solution to ORTIA's challenges:

Unified Platform: UnityIS® provided a centralized platform for managing physical access control, allowing ORTIA to streamline operations and enhance security.
Seamless Integration: The open architecture of UnityIS® facilitated seamless integration with ORTIA's existing video management systems, enabling real-time monitoring and response.
Flexibility in Hardware: When faced with supply chain issues affecting the availability of Mercury hardware, IMRON swiftly provided Azure hardware, ensuring uninterrupted expansions and upgrades at the airport.

Implementation

The implementation of UnityIS® at ORTIA involved the deployment of approximately 143 readers, incorporating leading brands such as Suprema and HID. IMRON's team worked closely with airport authorities to ensure a smooth transition, providing training and support to optimize system performance.

Results

The adoption of UnityIS® yielded significant benefits for ORTIA:

Unified Platform: UnityIS® provided a centralized platform for managing physical access control, allowing ORTIA to streamline operations and enhance security.
Seamless Integration: The open architecture of UnityIS® facilitated seamless integration with ORTIA's existing video management systems, enabling real-time monitoring and response.
Flexibility in Hardware: When faced with supply chain issues affecting the availability of Mercury hardware, IMRON swiftly provided Azure hardware, ensuring uninterrupted expansions and upgrades at the airport.

Conclusion

IMRON Corporation's UnityIS® solution has been instrumental in enhancing security and efficiency at O.R. Tambo International Airport. By providing a unified platform for access control management and seamless integration with video management systems, UnityIS® has empowered ORTIA to meet the complex security demands of a busy international airport while ensuring operational continuity and scalability for the future.