Sony Network Cameras Safeguard People and Property at Alden Biesen Castle
One of Europes largest castle estates, the Grand Commandery Alden Biesen, is located in the Belgian province of Limburg. Owned by the Flemish government, the magnificent 16th centu...




One of Europe’s largest castle estates, the Grand Commandery Alden Biesen, is located in the Belgian province of Limburg. Owned by the Flemish government, the magnificent 16th century heritage site today serves as a popular tourist attraction, cultural centre and conference centre.
Each year Alden Biesen hosts a wide range of concerts, exhibitions and other events. With thousands of visitors flocking to the site, this presents obvious challenges for the castle’s owners. Safety of visitors and staff is a prime concern, including VIP performers and guests who regularly attend events at the castle. Vandalism and unauthorised intruders were other key areas of concern, as well as the need to establish liability in the case of accidents.
Working with venue security specialists DS Consulting a Belgian Security Consultant and a Belgian integrator SERIS-Technology, Alden Biesen has transformed video security by installing 25 Sony video security cameras at critical points around the site. The selection was made by organising a POC – Proof of Concept with several competitors during daytime and night-time. During the POC, several situations on site were evaluated and finally the Sony camera solution was selected as the best solution for the given challenges.
Outside, E- and V-series bullets and ER-rapid dome models from Sony offer all-weather surveillance of the castle grounds, car park and other public areas. The cameras’ Exmor R CMOS Sensor technology delivers superb image quality in HD or Full HD. Powerful processing ensures that car number plates and other objects can be seen clearly, even against harsh backlighting or in conditions of near darkness.
Indoors, compact SNC-DH110T mini dome cameras from Sony keep a discreet eye over the castle’s treasures with minimal visual disruption to the historic room interiors.
“This historic site was in urgent need of modernising its video security arrangements – and these high performance cameras from Sony offered the perfect answer” says Emiel de Smet from DS Consulting. “We are delighted that Alden Biesen has already seen its investment rewarded with the successful resolution of vandalism and other incidents.”
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Sony Video Security Business – BoschRobert-Bosch-Ring 5
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