Overview
Neom Smart City, a visionary mega-project in Saudi Arabia, represents the pinnacle of modern urban development. Covering an area 33 times the size of New York City, Neom is designed to be a hub of innovation, sustainability, and advanced technology. Within this ambitious project, ACTAtek is playing a critical role in securing and monitoring the first of four Neom Communities, which will eventually house approximately 8,000 prefab apartments. By integrating ACTAtek’s advanced security systems, Neom is ensuring the safety and cyber security of its residents and infrastructure.
Challenges
As a flagship smart city project, Neom faced unique challenges in ensuring the security and efficient management of its rapidly growing residential areas. The primary challenges included:
- Scalability: With plans to house thousands of residents across multiple communities, the security system needed to be highly scalable to accommodate future growth.
- 24/7 Surveillance: Ensuring continuous monitoring and protection of residential areas required a robust and reliable security solution.
- Cyber Security: Given the extensive use of public and private networks, cyber security was a top priority for Neom’s management, necessitating a solution that could safeguard against potential cyber threats.
- Connectivity: The vast area and diverse infrastructure demanded a security system capable of seamless connectivity through both Power over Ethernet (PoE) and WiFi, ensuring uninterrupted communication between devices.
Solutions Implemented
To address these challenges, Neom Smart City deployed ACTAtek’s comprehensive security solutions across Community 1, focusing on the following key implementations:
- Installation of ACTAtek Devices:
- 24/7 Secure Monitoring: ACTAtek devices were installed across all entrances and apartments within the community, providing round-the-clock surveillance and access control.
- Scalable Security Infrastructure: The system was designed to scale as the community grows, ensuring long-term security and adaptability.
- Seamless Connectivity:
- Single Cable PoE & WiFi Integration: All devices were connected using a single cable PoE or WiFi, leveraging Neom’s public and private networks to ensure consistent and reliable communication across the security system.
- On-Premise Multi-Application Private Cloud (AMS):
- Enhanced Cyber Security: The security system was integrated with Neom’s on-premise multi-application private cloud software, AMS, providing robust cyber security measures to protect sensitive data and communications via the latest TLS 1.3. This setup allows for centralized management and monitoring, with high levels of encryption and security protocols in place to prevent unauthorized access.
Conclusion
The deployment of ACTAtek’s advanced security solutions within Neom Smart City’s first community has set a high standard for future developments. By addressing the unique challenges of scalability, 24/7 surveillance, cyber security, and connectivity, ACTAtek has provided a secure and flexible foundation for this innovative urban project. As Neom continues to expand, the scalable nature of ACTAtek’s solutions ensures that the city’s security infrastructure will grow and evolve alongside it, maintaining the safety and integrity of this groundbreaking smart city.
