One of the market sectors that has depended on security for decades is banking and finances.
As the next generation of network cameras offer more intelligence and enhanced image quality, a great number of banks are looking at adopting these new technologies in their branches, ATMs and headquarters.
Hanwha Techwin offers a wide range of surveillance products that accommodate a seamless transfer from an older system to a state-of-the-art system. Hanwha’s banking solution features complete visibility for enhanced safety. This is achieved by:
Cameras with high-resolution and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) for real-time evidence and crime deterrence
Thorough monitoring in any surroundings, without disharmony
Efficient operations with intelligent video and audio analytics.
In addition, the solutions provide users with central management and data integrity through:
Large-scale equipment management
Failover and recovery capabilities
Interface with bank IT infrastructures
Trustworthy network security
Clifton Greeff, National Surveillance Business Manager at Duxbury Networking, a distributor of Hanwha Techwin’s security technology in South Africa, outlines some of the areas where Hanwha’s solutions can provide benefits.
Entrances and teller counters
Entrances and teller counters are the most important areas in banks and call for the highest level of visibility. Video surveillance devices can deter crimes by their very presence and security can be further enhanced by providing clear visual data. X- and P-series cameras, which support 150 dB WDR images and 4K resolution, even at night-time and with backlight, can provide clear images with thorough details of people and objects. Business intelligence information such as people counting, heat mapping and queue monitoring, as well as age and gender data, is collected and presented to authorised parties.
X-series cameras are embedded with sound classification function, which distinguishes abnormal sounds, such as gunshots, shattering glass, screams and explosions, so that the users can quickly respond to emergency situations.
ATMs and in waiting areas
ATMs and waiting areas are often crowded, so close observation and safety are necessary. These areas, particularly, require a lot of attention since the excessive presence of surveillance devices can cause people discomfort.
“To reduce the camera’s visual presence for patrons, remote head cameras are recommended, together with fish-eye cameras that can monitor angles of 360° with just one camera. We find that bank patrons feel less intimidated in these circumstances, while cameras are still fulfilling a valuable role,” says Greeff.
Restricted zones and security rooms
Restricted zones, such as vaults and data centres, require 24/7 monitoring as well as guaranteed data stability, while still effectively managing multiple monitoring spots.
Hanwha’s cameras and storage devices are put through an extensive quality assurance process and can transfer and store high-resolution image data without interruption. The failover and ARB (Auto Recovery Backup) function of Hanwha’s storage devices minimises data loss in the event of external disruption.
“The Hanwha software and hardware provide a seamless interface with existing client IT infrastructures and users can centrally manage all of the devices, irrespective of their location at various bank branches,” says Greeff.