January 16, 2012—For both small banks and those serving hundreds of customers each day, having an effective and reliable surveillance system is crucial, and Arecont Vision says that megapixel imaging can vastly improve the performance of video surveillance systems in this important market.
Arecont Vision 2 and 3 megapixel cameras were recently chosen to monitor teller transactions and keep watch on bank employees and customers in a proof-of-concept video surveillance system installed for Absa Group Limited, one of South Africa’s largest financial services groups. Arecont Vision SurroundVideo 8 megapixel 180-degree and 360-degree panoramic cameras (AV8185 and AV8365) also watch over customer queues, automated teller machines (ATMs) and the general banking hall, delivering extreme image detail.
Seeking to streamline its processes and reduce costs while maintaining a clear focus on the individual customer’s experience, Absa Bank deployed Arecont Vision megapixel network cameras to leverage the greater system efficiencies, functionality and superior image quality of megapixel technology.
The use of megapixel video reportedly enables a larger area to be covered with fewer cameras, thereby reducing overall system cost. Megapixel images also provide much more detail in playback mode for forensic investigations, notes Arecont Vision. Operators can zoom in to view specific parts of a larger image, such as a person’s face. Another benefit for Absa Bank is the creation of a database of suspected criminals to allow operators to identify them easily.
