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• Fragmented Legacy Systems: Outdated DVR setups required physical access to retrieve footage, creating inefficiencies and security gaps.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• Limited Scalability: Expansion to new facilities like the Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre was hindered by outdated infrastructure.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.

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 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.