890 Acres
to Secure
450 Visitors per Day
in Peak Season
Minutes
to Resolve Incidents
Domaine d’Essendiéras
//with Floris Bakker, CEO of Domaine d’Essendiéras
How Verkada Protects the Historic Estate and Employees of Domaine d'Essendiéras
Key Points / Measurable Results:
890 Acres to Secure
450 Visitors per Day in Peak Season
Resolution of Incidents Reduced to Minutes, a Significant Improvement Over the Previous System
Background
Domaine d'Essendiéras is one of the largest family-owned estates in Dordogne, France, covering over 890 acres. This historical site was previously owned by notable figures such as the scholar André Maurois and businessman Sylvain Floirat. Floris Bakker, CEO of Domaine d'Essendiéras, manages a diverse estate that offers hospitality, farming, and renewable energy initiatives. The estate prioritizes sustainable growth and has a client base of up to 400 along with a dynamic staff count.
The Challenge
"We needed to upgrade our video security system because when I tried to retrieve footage, I couldn’t always be sure it would be there."
The original setup with Wi-Fi cameras and a NAS server was not only inefficient but also unreliable, posing both regulatory and data storage challenges.
Why Verkada?
"Verkada delivered the cloud-based solution we needed. We decided to eliminate our on-premises servers, and Verkada made that possible."
Verkada cameras utilize hybrid cloud technology, combining onboard storage with cloud capabilities, thus eliminating the need for local servers. The cameras store footage locally and upload encrypted previews to the cloud for streaming when accessed. They require minimal bandwidth, making it feasible to manage thousands of cameras per site.
Ease of Installation and Usage
"Verkada stands out because of its extremely simple plug-and-play setup: just connect the camera via a PoE cable, and it's up and running on the Command platform without any configuration needed."
Setting up Verkada cameras is quick and straightforward, requiring no special software or complex setup.
"We're a small to medium enterprise, and thanks to Verkada, we didn't need to hire an IT specialist for camera installation or maintenance."
Analytical Capabilities
"Verkada offers powerful analytics tools, like searches by date, attribute, or vehicle type. These are highly effective and save a lot of time. What used to take hours can now be done in minutes."
The user-friendly Command interface helps the team find footage quickly, reducing the time needed to resolve incidents. AI-driven analytics also alert to suspicious activities, allowing for proactive security measures.
Cost Efficiency
"The servers we used before Verkada had significant operational costs—from electricity to updates and maintenance. With Verkada, our budgeting is much more predictable."
Because most Verkada products include a 10-year warranty, Floris ensures cost predictability and reduces unexpected expenses. Around-the-clock customer support is available to resolve issues and answer queries promptly.
Looking Ahead
Floris is looking into the Cellular Gateway, which utilizes a 4G network to enable the deployment of Verkada products in remote locations.
"I don’t know of any other company offering more powerful products than Verkada. Considering the size of our estate, we plan to use the Gateway cellular gateway to connect difficult-to-reach areas like the estate’s main entrance."
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