Case Study: Adams Beverages achieves centralized access control and video security across 7 sites with Verkada

How a Wholesale Distributor Centralized Access Control and Video Security Across 7 Sites

Adams Beverages, a family-owned beverage wholesaler operating seven sites across North Carolina and Alabama, faced fragmented, end-of-life security systems that left them unable to manage users or view cameras remotely — their access control ran on Windows XP with a corrupted database and would have cost roughly $30,000 to upgrade. Seeking a single, centralized solution, Adams turned to Verkada to replace disparate on‑prem systems with cloud-enabled cameras and access control.

Verkada deployed its hybrid cloud Command platform plus access control and camera hardware (integrating with existing door strikes/readers), enabling remote management, automatic updates, and Active Directory integration. Adams migrated 205 users in just 15 minutes, synchronized video with access events for faster investigations, and uses Verkada Motion Plotting and People Heatmaps to optimize product placement and reduce bottlenecks — delivering multi‑site visibility and streamlined security operations across the organization.

Adams Beverages

Christopher Koch

Director of Information Systems