The multi-year contract will see Birdi Systems deliver an upgrade designed to enhance public safety while maintaining a seamless travel experience, the partners said.
The advanced security infrastructure will feature cutting-edge technologies, including biometric facial recognition cameras, an integrated video management system, enhanced perimeter intrusion detection, and a programmable smart key solution. In addition, the airport will implement a sophisticated access control system, a comprehensive ID management and credentialing system, and a physical security information management (PSIM) platform.
“Seamless integration across multiple third-party systems was crucial for this project,” said Moninder Birdi, president of South Pasadena-based Birdi Systems, which will oversee the construction, installation, and systems integration for this initiative.
A key component of the project is the implementation of Birdi Systems’ Federated and Integrated Services for Credentialing (FISC) software that consolidates ID management and credentialing processes into a unified system. It includes an external portal designed to modernise and simplify the badge application process. For instance, when an employee leaves the airport, the system will promptly deactivate their access credentials, enhancing security control.
The project will also include the deployment of advanced security cameras around the airport perimeter, continuously monitoring the airfield and capturing detailed images at strategic intervals.
In addition to the security enhancements, Birdi Systems will reconfigure and expand DAB’s Airport Operations Center, providing a more collaborative environment equipped with a state-of-the-art audio visual system. This system will offer real-time situational awareness through integrated visual displays in both the AOC and a nearby conference room.
The upgraded security systems are scheduled to go live in autumn 2024.
