Smart Cities
The Challenge
An influx of tourists created a need for extensive video coverage and real-time monitoring to manage traffic and crowd dynamics in Porto without losing critical image detail.
The Solution
194 FLEXIDOME multi-imager cameras were installed to provide full-spectrum views of the city streets, managed centrally by BVMS with primary and secondary redundant recordings.
The Results
The high-detail footage enables police to monitor situations in real time and rapidly search events forensically, increasing public safety and ensuring both residents and tourists feel secure.
“Our future-proof solution ticked all the boxes for the city of Porto. Exceptional image quality, video-analytics ready and robust hardware have proven extremely advantageous for this beautiful place.”
194
Multi-Sensor Cameras
360°
Full-Spectrum Views
Dual Redundant Recording
The Challenge
The historic city of Porto, Portugal, experienced a massive surge in tourism, bringing vibrant economic growth alongside new challenges in crowd control and traffic management. Local law enforcement needed a comprehensive surveillance system capable of monitoring high-density public spaces in real time to prevent incidents and maintain a welcoming, secure atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
The Solution
To achieve maximum coverage, the municipality implemented an intelligence-first video security solution. Nearly 200 multi-sensor cameras were strategically deployed across the city, providing seamless, panoramic views of critical streets and squares from a single vantage point. These high-resolution devices are integrated into a centralized video management system that ensures primary and secondary recordings for absolute data reliability.
The Results
This continuous, wide-area visibility empowers the police force to monitor dynamic urban environments efficiently and intervene the moment a situation arises. By delivering pristine image clarity and real-time contextual understanding, the solution provides city leaders with the proactive intelligence necessary to safeguard public spaces and keep the city’s culture thriving without disruption.