Success Story - CST Utilities
Jon Simpson - Operations Manager • April 22, 2020
Multi-Building Campus Secured with Surveillance Cameras and Video-Doorbell Access Control

CST Utilities
CST Utilities
is a trusted full-service utility company providing a variety of services to both private and public projects. CST Utilities delivers innovative and cost-effective solutions to a variety of customer needs. With more than 8 properties and millions of dollars in equipment, security is a vital aspect of their ongoing success. Security Cameras of Columbus has developed an ongoing relationship with CST Utilities to deliver a reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-use security system. Our state-of-the-art security camera systems monitor each property, inside and out, 24/7. It is designed to prevent and mitigate security risks, protect assets, and improve operations.
Video-Intercom and Access Control Card Readers
Security Cameras of Columbus designed and installed a solution for CST that incorporates Video-Intercom Doorbells and Card Readers at ten exterior doors and two automated vehicle gates across four buildings.
When the doorbell is pushed at any of these 12 locations, a video pops up on the secretaries Indoor Video Station, and she has the option to answer the call and speak with the visitor, and unlock the door with a single touch! To be clear, this secretary is at the CST main office, yet she can communicate with a visitor at all four properties!
Clear Audio-Visual Communication
- Communicate clearly with noise and echo cancellation
- Door station camera provides a Full HD, 180° wide field of view
- See clearly day and night with true WDR and IR night vision
Easy to Use for Multiple Applications:
- Receive calls from visitors and unlock the door on Indoor Video Stations, smartphones, and tablets
- Record each person who rings the door-bell, swipes their card, or triggers the motion detection
Card Reader Integration
- Access cards are issued to each employee to unlock doors or open vehicle gates
- Access can be limited per employee, per door, and per time
- The user-friendly card enrollment platform makes issuing new cards simple
Multi-Building Security Camera Solution
Our state-of-the-art security camera systems monitor each property, inside and out, 24/7. It is designed to prevent and mitigate security risks, protect assets, and improve operations.
High-Quality Video
- Our Starlight Security Cameras provide colorful and detailed video even in low-light conditions
- Color images at night can mean you have more data to positively identify a suspect
- A single wide angle 5MP security camera can cover a large area while still providing detailed images
Easy to Use
- The entire solution is remotely accessible on any computer or phone
- The main office is outfitted with multiple viewing monitors showing cameras from each property
- Easily share access to the cameras with other users. Modify user permissions from your phone
- Easily save a snapshot or video and instantly share it via text or email

Krysty Designs is a family owned business with a mother and son dynamic duo. Brad Krysty designs their jewelry and can create beautiful custom pieces. Brad’s mother, Lynette Park, provides her strengths as the administrative facilitator. They both have a strong vision of working closely with the customer to provide unique jewelry that best symbolizes the relationship or person for whom it’s made . They take great pride in their creations, and had need for more peace of mind in securing their assets.