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Hard Rock Stadium Modernizes Security with Cloud Migration

The Miami Dolphins partnered with Castaway Technology and Security to deploy a unified Verkada platform across the 65,000-seat venue.

Hard Rock Stadium has completed a major overhaul of its security infrastructure, transitioning from legacy on-premise systems to a unified, cloud-based platform. The modernization project, led by integrator Castaway Technology and Security (CTS) in partnership with Verkada, aims to streamline operations for the Miami Dolphins and the venue's year-round rotation of global events.

The deployment features approximately 850 cameras and 380 access-controlled doors. The system integrates video surveillance, access control, alarms, guest management, and intercoms into a single interface. By moving away from siloed servers, the stadium expects to reduce long-term maintenance costs while improving system reliability.

A central component of the upgrade is the redesign of the Security Operations Center (SOC). The new platform allows the SOC to scale during high-traffic events, such as NFL games and Formula 1 races, by granting temporary, audited system access to public safety agencies and external stakeholders.

Technical highlights of the installation include:

  • High-Altitude Coverage: Deployment of specialized cameras at heights exceeding 350 feet to monitor the campus perimeter.
  • AI-Powered Analytics: Implementation of proactive alerting for incident detection, such as perimeter breaches or physical altercations.
  • Hybrid Transition: Use of hardware connectors to bridge legacy camera feeds into the cloud interface during the phased rollout, ensuring zero downtime.
  • Unified Timeline: Software tools that allow operators to reconstruct movement across multiple camera views for faster investigations.

The shift to a cloud-managed model provides the venue with automatic firmware updates and remote management capabilities, eliminating the need for manual server refreshes across the stadium’s expansive footprint.

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Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of SecurityToday.com.

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