During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for Together’s services surged by over 400% across all programs—even as their volunteer count was cut in half. When an opportunity to expand operations into a neighboring building arose, Together reached out to Arcules to scale its video surveillance infrastructure with eight additional cameras for the new facility.

Today, a total of 16 cameras provide coverage for their offices, warehouse, and any areas where services are provided to the public. Large monitors inside the office broadcast live video feeds from the parking lots, providing an extra layer of security for employees leaving after hours. Cameras can be monitored directly from a laptop or a tablet, as well as in the administrative facility’s main control room, so staff can be comfortable that somebody is always keeping an eye on things.

By adopting a cloud-based platform, Together has been able to significantly reduce management and maintenance on their solution. Software upgrades are automatic, and continuous monitoring and proactive support alerts Hornacek to potential issues before they become problems.

“We’re a small, nonprofit organization, so we’re spread pretty thin. We don’t just have people standing around monitoring our security systems. So having a built-in infrastructure is hugely helpful and has led to a great return on our investment,” says Hornacek.

Hornacek also appreciates the openness of the solution and ability to integrate with a range of cameras and devices. As Together expands operations to new communities in the Midwest, Hornacek plans to scale the company’s Arcules solution. “Our second rollout really reinforced how easy it was to bring on a new site,” says Hornacek. “I am confident that as we grow, our Arcules solution will be able to grow with us.”