COMMERCIAL CASE STUDY 📍 One@Redhill Centre B1 Light Industrial / Office

Securing High-Density Call Centre Operations for EM Services

A unified security architecture protecting Level 7 operations at One@Redhill Centre with biometric access and high-definition surveillance.

25 IP Cameras
6 Biometric Doors
1 Intercom Point
May 2017 Completed
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Project Snapshot

EM Services required a robust security environment for their Customer Call Centre at One@Redhill Centre. Occupying Level 7 of the B1 light industrial building, the facility required a design that balanced staff movement with strict access control for data privacy and operational continuity.

Client EM Services (Customer Call Centre)
Location One@Redhill Centre, Level 7, Singapore
Sector Commercial - Customer Service / Call Centre
Project Type New Security Installation
Completion May 2017
Scale 25 IP Cameras, 6 Biometric Access Points, 1 Intercom
The Challenge

Securing Information Assets in a High-Traffic Operation

The EM Services call centre environment presents a specific set of security constraints. With staff working in multiple shifts and handling sensitive customer data, the site required a system that could prevent unauthorised entry without creating bottlenecks during shift changeovers.

Standard card-based access was deemed insufficient for the highest-security zones, as cards can be shared or lost. The design had to incorporate biometric verification for all primary entry points to ensure absolute accountability for every individual entering the facility.

Furthermore, the surveillance system needed to provide full coverage of the open-plan office while maintaining a discreet presence that did not intrude on the staff's working environment.

Transformation

A Purpose-Built Security Environment

Security Layer Operational Requirement Securevision Installation
Access Verification Zero-trust staff entry 6× Biometric fingerprint points
Surveillance Coverage Full-site visibility 25× High-definition IP cameras
Visitor Handling Verified entry Audio-video intercom integration
Infrastructure Reliable recording Centralised IP NVR platform
Decision Point

Choosing Biometrics Over Credentials

The primary decision point for the EM Services facility was the choice of access technology. While traditional proximity cards are faster to deploy, the operational risk of "buddy punching" or lost credentials in a call centre handling sensitive data was too high.

Securevision recommended a full biometric rollout using Suprema fingerprint readers. This ensured that access was tied to the individual's identity, providing a non-repudiable audit trail for every zone entry on Level 7.

This decision prioritised long-term security integrity over the marginal convenience of cards, creating a facility that meets modern data protection standards.

Our Approach

Integrated Design for Operational Continuity

Our engineering team focused on a three-pillar approach to secure the call centre while supporting its 24-hour operational nature.

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Omnidirectional Surveillance

Strategically placed 25 cameras to ensure no blind spots in the call centre floor while respecting staff privacy.

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Zoned Access Control

Configured 6 biometric doors to separate the general office from high-security server and management zones.

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Visitor Verification

Installed a Kocom audio-video intercom system to manage deliveries and visitors without staff leaving their desks.

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Centralised Management

Unified all surveillance and access logs into a central management station for rapid incident review.

By coordinating the installation phases with the site fit-out, we ensured that the security infrastructure was fully operational on day one of call centre activities.

The Solution

A Unified Security Architecture

The final system provides a layered defence strategy, moving from the site entrance to the sensitive internal zones.

Surveillance Layer

IP Video Network

A 25-camera network providing high-definition coverage of the entire Level 7 facility with 30-day retention.

Surveillance & Detection →
Access Layer

Biometric Verification

Suprema fingerprint terminals protecting 6 high-traffic doors, ensuring only authorised personnel enter secure zones.

Entry Access Control →
Verification Layer

Video Intercom

A Kocom audio-video interface at the main entrance allows for visual confirmation before granting access.

IP Phone & Communications →
Equipment Deployed

Technical Specifications

A complete security overhaul for Level 7, featuring high-definition IP surveillance and biometric access control.

IP Surveillance System

Cameras: 25× Hikvision HD IP Dome Cameras.

  • Discreet ceiling-mount design for office environments
  • Infrared night vision for 24-hour coverage

Recording: Hikvision 32-Channel NVR.

  • RAID-configured storage for 30-day data retention
  • Remote mobile viewing capability for management

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Biometric Access Control

Readers: 6× Suprema Biometric Fingerprint Terminals.

  • High-speed fingerprint matching (under 1 second)
  • Wiegand integration with existing door hardware

Management: Suprema BioStar Platform.

  • Centralised user management for multi-shift staff
  • Detailed audit logs for security compliance

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Communication & Verification

Intercom: 1× Kocom Audio-Video Intercom Point.

  • Wide-angle video station at the main entrance
  • Internal monitor for staff verification

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Results & Impact

A Secure Operations Hub

✓ Absolute Accountability

The biometric rollout eliminated credential sharing, ensuring all entries to Level 7 are verifiable.

✓ 100% Coverage

A 25-camera network provides comprehensive surveillance of all call centre work areas and data rooms.

✓ Rapid Verification

The integrated intercom allows for instant visitor identification without disrupting shift operations.

Securevision Insight

Identity is the Ultimate Credential

For call centres and data-sensitive operations, the shift from cards to biometrics is more than an upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in the security posture. By making the person the credential, we remove the primary vulnerability of physical access systems-unauthorised use of stolen or borrowed cards.

Discovery Path

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