PathCare, a prominent provider of specialist pathology services in South Africa, has significantly upgraded its security infrastructure by integrating VIVOTEK solutions.
Operating round the clock across multiple provinces, including Gauteng, North-West, and Limpopo, PathCare plays a vital role in the nation’s healthcare diagnostics. As the organisation expanded, the need for consistent and secure surveillance to protect staff, patients, and high-value medical equipment became more pronounced.
The expansion of PathCare’s facilities highlighted the inadequacies of existing surveillance systems, which were primarily outdated analogue CCTV setups. These systems were unreliable, lacked scalability, and offered limited monitoring capabilities, which compromised the enforcement of safety protocols and allowed for unauthorised access in restricted areas.
PathCare’s operations, encompassing sample collection, dispatch, analysis, and reporting, require continuous surveillance to ensure compliance. The outdated systems’ inability to provide consistent monitoring hampered the tracking of sensitive samples and reports, increasing risk. To address these challenges, PathCare sought a cutting-edge security solution that offered centralised management, scalable deployment, and advanced features.
VIVOTEK, in collaboration with local integrator Chase Networks and distributor Rectron, delivered a comprehensive security system for PathCare. This includes VSS Pro Video Management Software for centralised monitoring, 49 NVRs for distributed video storage, and 352 VIVOTEK Network Cameras. This setup ensures broad coverage and includes audio recording capabilities for effective scalability.
Thanks to VIVOTEK’s robust software ecosystem and support network, PathCare now enjoys a scalable and centralised management platform that aligns with compliance requirements. The flexibility of VSS Pro ensures it can cater to PathCare’s growth needs while maintaining rigorous operational standards.
The introduction of VIVOTEK’s cameras, along with the advanced capabilities of VSS Pro and the expertise of local support, has transformed PathCare’s surveillance framework. The company now operates a future-proof security system that safeguards valuable assets and strictly enforces compliance.
“Our company has been installing networked solutions with integrated surveillance systems for almost 20 years, and has yet to encounter a better brand and product offering in the market,” remarked a representative from Chase Networks.
