NEXT-GEN CASINO SURVEILLANCE: IT MANAGERS
disadvantage of these cameras, however, is that usually only a certain detailed area can be “observed”. For a complete monitoring of the gaming floor, a large number of cameras must be installed, supplied with a network connection and maintained.
90% less time to catch the guy – at 25% lower cost
There are more efficient alternatives: Particularly powerful 360° cameras (see box for selection criteria) reduce the number of cameras significantly and offer an overall view of very large spatial contexts. In particular, resolving incidents and tracking one or multiple persons can be performed much faster than with these “traditional” PTZ-systems. Casinos using these systems report up to 90% less time needed to resolve situations or catch offenders.
Less of everything – more for both the IT Manager and the security chief
However, it is important to look closely: Only a few systems are able to show a complete 360-degree hemisphere; most of the time, the cameras have a “blind spot” directly below the camera and are therefore only suitable to a limited extent or not at all. For the IT decision-maker – apart from the improved objective security – there is another decisive reason to consider such systems: Significantly fewer cameras – even at a higher price per camera – mean significantly less complexity and less infrastructure: fewer ports, fewer cables, less installation effort, less maintenance, less susceptibility to malfunctions and attempted attacks. In short: more efficiency and effectiveness and goal achievement for the IT department as well as for the surveillance manager.
Cloud and virtual machine environments
Ease of deployment is high on the agenda for many IT managers – keyword VM capability and cloud readyness. Here, too, there are major differences between the various software offerings in the field of video security. Is there a strategy to unify hardware platforms via virtualisation solutions such as VMware? Is cloud on the horizon or already planned? Or is the traditional, on-site, separate infrastructure the preferred option? In any case, it is advisable for IT decision-makers to ensure that the systems can be designed accordingly.
The Panomera® W8 shows a complete 360-degree hemisphere, without blind spots Photo credit: Dallmeier electronic
Making the right decisions is not difficult – and ensures a good night’s sleep
As an IT manager, making the right decisions – or at least influencing them in the sense of a modern and efficient IT strategy – is often easier than expected. A good overview of the current camera
technology and future developments, a healthy portion of scepticism towards solutions from the “we’ve always done it that way” camp and the consideration of one’s own deployment strategy is usually sufficient. And a good night´s sleep for the IT manager is the result.
Assessing 360° camera technology Choosing the right 360° camera technology requires a few considerations – below list might be worth consulting between the surveillance manager and the IT decision maker.
Features of a high-quality 360° camera system: Imaging
• Optimized image de-warping – “not a fisheye” • No blind spots – including underneath the camera • Eight 4K sensors to cover the entire hemisphere Operation
• One large overview image • Seamless tracking across the entire spatial context • Multi-User capability: Unlimited zoom-windows / screens with just one click IT readiness
• Low number of devices • Easy to deploy • Latest security features • Fits corporate ethical responsibility guidelines
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