CASE STUDY

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Royal Conservatoire
of Scotland
Category 6A cabling infrastructure and megapixel network video surveillance provides sophisticated network and security solution
Background

Key Features

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal

Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), founded
in 1847 and based in Glasgow is the UKs only provider of
conservatoire level education in music, drama and dance
and one of very few globally. The RSAMD also offers PhD
and MPhil degree courses which are validated and
awarded by the University of St Andrews.

The Royal Conservatoire seek to nurture a spirit of creativity, innovation, enterprise and excellence in its students, therefore, all of its courses consider the needs
and potential of each individual student. The academy,
which is at the forefront of research development into
creative practice, ensures teaching and assessment take
place in a challenging, vibrant, artistic and academic
environment.

The infrastructure not only offers the Royal Conservatoire

high speed connectivity, throughout its campus, but it facilitates the seamless convergence of network video surveillance, access control and video streaming capabilities across
its IP network.

Business Challenge
Construction work commenced in January 2010 to provide the academy with a second campus in Glasgows
City Centre. The Spiers Locks Studio development, provides accommodation for the expansion of Technical &
Production Arts, Musical Theatre and Modern Ballet, including Technical & Production Arts design, set & wardrobe construction and four large high-specification dance
and musical theatre rehearsal studios.
The Royal Conservatoire were looking for an industryleading partner to design and implement a cutting edge
network within its new state of the art campus. As part
of the huge renovation project, the Royal Conservatoire
required seamless connectivity throughout the new studios alongside the deployment of a sophisticated security
system.

Solution
Using their industry expertise, Boston Networks designed,
planed and installed an augmented category 6A network
cabling infrastructure throughout the new campus.

Category 6a network cabling infrastructure

Seamless connectivity across campus
Convergence of CCTV, Access control and video
streaming

Benefits

In addition to the new studios being used by students, the

Royal Conservatoire also provide a rental service to the local
community. As part of this new strategy, the Royal Conservatoire recognised that the security systems capabilities were
vital to the success of the project and more importantly the
safety of its students and visitors alike.
The implementation of megapixel cameras by Boston Networks delivers unsurpassed, high quality video footage. Furthermore, with the use of its converged network, the Royal
Conservatoire can easily monitor and manage all of the footage from within and outside its prestigious new campus.

About Boston Networks

Boston Networks is a leader in the design, planning, installation and support of high-performance Intelligent Building
Systems and Wireless Solutions.
Specialising in Cabling Services, Network Infrastructure, Wireless LAN & WAN and Integrated Security Systems, encompassing CCTV, Access Control, Fire Safety and Intruder Detection,
we offer the best of breed technologies and deliver a comprehensive range of bespoke solutions and professional Support Services throughout the UK.

Boston Networks also designed a bespoke security solution which, through the use of intelligence on the network, runs both internal and external network video surveillance.

intelligence. everywhere.

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