Future-Proofing Campus Safety: How Immanuel Lutheran College Transformed Security with Entag and Verkada
Immanuel Lutheran College, a leading educational institution on the Sunshine Coast, partnered with Entag to overhaul its outdated security infrastructure. Facing fragmented systems, limited scalability, and no remote access, the college needed a solution that matched its innovative spirit. Entag delivered a unified, cloud-based platform powered by Verkada, enabling smarter surveillance, streamlined access control, and seamless multi-site integration. The result was a dramatic reduction in IT workload, faster incident resolution, and enhanced executive mobility. With scalable technology and expert support, Immanuel is now equipped for secure, future-ready growth.
Project Details
The challenge
Immanuel Lutheran College, a progressive educational institution on the Sunshine Coast, faced several pressing security and operational challenges across its campuses:
- Fragmented Legacy Systems: Outdated DVR setups required physical access to retrieve footage, creating inefficiencies and security gaps.
- Time-Consuming Investigations: IT staff spent hours navigating disparate systems to resolve incidents.
- Disjointed Access Control: Three incompatible door hardware systems complicated access management.
- Limited Scalability: Expansion to new facilities like the Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre was hindered by outdated infrastructure.
- No Remote Access: Security operations required on-site presence, limiting responsiveness and flexibility.
Immanuel needed a modern, scalable solution that aligned with its reputation for innovation and future-readiness.
Our solution
Entag partnered with Immanuel Lutheran College to deliver a unified, intelligent, and scalable security solution using the Verkada cloud-based physical security platform.
Key Features Delivered:
- Hybrid Cloud Cameras: Replaced legacy DVRs with smart surveillance and remote access capabilities.
- Unified Access Control: Streamlined door management with mobile NFC unlock via Apple Wallet.
- AI-Powered Search & Alerts: Enabled rapid incident resolution and proactive monitoring.
- Executive Mobility: Real-time access to footage from any device, anywhere.
- Multi-Site Integration: Seamless expansion to the Mt Binga campus with minimal setup and no retraining.
The result
The transformation was immediate and impactful:
Reduced IT Workload
Support tickets related to footage and access control dropped significantly. Staff now retrieve footage independently, freeing up IT resources.
Faster Investigations
Incident resolution times reduced from hours to minutes thanks to AI-powered search capabilities.
Executive Mobility
Leadership can monitor and respond to incidents remotely, without IT involvement.
Seamless Expansion
New sites were integrated with plug-and-play simplicity, requiring no additional training.
Smarter Access Control
Mobile NFC unlock enhanced convenience and security. Digital passes simplified onboarding, and integrated camera/access control events provided full situational awareness.
“It’s definitely been an investment that’s been worth making for the college. We’re known for innovation, and we needed a product that was aligned with the college’s expectation for what a modern physical security platform looks like.”
Austin Telford
Director of Technology and Innovation, Immanuel Lutheran College