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GERMAINS SEED TECHNOLOGY

How Germains Transformed Security Operations with Verkada’s Cloud-Managed
Solution
Juan Yanez, Engineering & Facilities Manager
Access control Alarms Air quality sensors Cameras
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 * 30% ANNUAL SAVINGS
   
   for security management costs


 * 3 INCIDENTS
   
   caught by Verkada Alarms in 6 months


 * SINGLE-PANE CONTROL
   
   for all Verkada devices

Founded in 1871, Germains Seed Technology provides growers with customized seed
treatments that maximize crop yield with up to a 98% germination rate. Today,
the company operates nine major production and R&D centers in the United States
and Europe, with customers and partners worldwide who have sown the seeds of its
results-driven approach.

 Juan Yanez, Engineering & Facilities Manager, sought to modernize Germains’
physical security infrastructure and bring it on par with its innovative seed
technologies. He spoke with us about how Verkada’s modern solution has helped
the company improve security and optimize control over its facilities.


THE CHALLENGE

Germains' legacy systems were straining to keep pace with the company's
performance needs. Security technologies were outdated, management applications
were difficult to use, potential law enforcement-related fees for false alarms
became an issue, and support from its service provider was inconsistent – if not
entirely absent.

 To extend operational capabilities and assurance, Germains decided to launch a
digital transformation initiative to introduce IoT innovation into its processes
for physical security and access control, environmental monitoring, alarms, and
facility management. After a tender process, Germains chose Verkada to manage
the transition.


VERKADA’S SOLUTION

Germains was very open to implementing an innovative IoT-led approach to make
its facilities smarter, safer, more efficient, and more productive. Verkada
provided a solution to not only improve systems for security and access control,
but also connect to supply chain processes and support reducing enterprise risk
and managing compliance.

The deployment includes indoor and outdoor security cameras, access control,
alarms with 24/7 professional monitoring, and environmental sensors – all
natively integrated to ensure seamless performance within a unified, easy-to-use
software platform. 

30% COST SAVINGS WITH 24/7 INTRUSION DETECTION

“Even with upgraded services – around 12 more devices and the evolving feature
set, consolidated within one software platform – we were able to save 30% cost
annually. And that's just for the base service, not counting [saved costs] of
the caught break-ins.”



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An attempted car break-in caught by Verkada Alarms – video verified by US-based
professional monitoring agents who will dispatch police if a visible threat is
detected.



Despite being a significant expansion from the previous system, Verkada cost 30%
less while delivering powerful new capabilities with evolving firmware updates,
improved reliability with its hybrid cloud infrastructure, and 24/7 peace of
mind with cloud-managed intrusion detection.

By leveraging data captured across Verkada devices – cameras, doors,
environmental sensors, and intrusion sensors – Verkada Alarms enables Germains
to catch, view, and respond to suspicious activity in real-time. Germains’
license includes 24/7 professional monitoring, so while sites are armed, trained
operators at UL-Listed central stations are standing by to assess and help
respond to incidents with controlled access to video feeds and emergency
dispatch capabilities.

“Not only does Verkada allow us to remotely monitor all our operations, we're
able to proactively protect our facilities and catch crimes in action. The
combination of access control, video security, alarms and sensors helps prevent
unauthorized access, see immediately into critical areas, and respond quickly to
incidents as they unfold.”



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Person of Interest alerts can be set to notify pre-designated administrators if
repeat offenders are caught onsite.

 



EASY TO DEPLOY AND SCALE

“Onboarding was simple because Verkada is so easy to use. I became fluent with
the platform very quickly, and with very little help I was able to set up sites,
users, and access in the way we wanted.”

Following hardware installation, Verkada was delivering business value within an
hour. Doors are activated using key fobs and Juan can provision users according
to role-based access for specific areas –  e.g. production, research,
administration, facilities management. Upper management can conveniently access
Bluetooth-enabled doors through the Verkada Pass mobile app, and he can easily
make adjustments as needed.

Additionally, activity from any Verkada device (including motion detection on
cameras) can be easily configured as a trigger event to trip the alarm. For
Juan, this means no additional intrusion sensor hardware or alarm panel is
required, but can be added to increase the coverage of his Verkada ecosystem. To
get started, all he needs is a Verkada device and software license with
professional monitoring.

SIMPLE, EFFICIENT SINGLE-PANE CONTROL

“I easily manage all our building security from one platform. Not only can I
view and share footage, but I can also monitor the environmental conditions,
configure the alarm settings, and control the door access of users. It's super
convenient and very user-friendly.”

Centralized security control allows Juan to do more with less complexity. From
provisioning user credentials and configuring alarm settings, to monitoring
spaces and responding to events from anywhere, Juan has a solution that provides
a full picture of the health and safety of the environment, with tools that
simplify management.

MONITORING COLD ROOM ENVIRONMENTS

“By law, we keep a sample of all seed batches for three years. Verkada’s
environmental sensor plays a key role in monitoring the Cold Room where these
batches are stored, which must be kept between 8 - 11°F at all times. If
anything is wrong, I get an immediate alert.”

The SV11 Environmental Sensor is used to proactively protect and ensure optimal
conditions in Germains’ cold chain space. Tracking eight discrete readings –
including temperature, humidity, and air quality – Juan is notified immediately
if anomalies are detected. Combined with integrated video security and access
control, Juan has visibility and control to effectively manage essential supply
chain processes, ensure worker and asset safety, and efficiently meet rigorous
risk and compliance obligations.


WHAT'S NEXT FOR GERMAINS

Verkada serves as the backbone for critical business functions at Germains by
integrating its security, access control, intrusion detection, incident
response, and select supply chain systems. The company is enjoying access
control and live event-based monitoring within a system that features simple
user management, zero-touch maintenance, and effortless scalability.

 Juan says the company is just beginning to realize the full spectrum of
benefits gained from its transition to a cloud-managed system, but it's
definitely worth it:

 “I don't know how to quantify the Verkada upgrade. But I can compare it to
having a Chevy, versus a Tesla for the same price. I'm paying for the future and
potential of the technology, and getting way more for my money.”

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