Toshiba Surveillance Solutions

Facing ever increasing competition, commercial outlets need to find ways to differentiate themselves and gain greater business insight, while also keeping their operating costs down. Surveillance technology will be pivotal in meeting these objectives.

It is critical that transport operators and municipal organisations providing flight, train, bus, tram and metro services, as well as managing large scale transport hubs, can ensure the continued safety of commuters. They also need to protect staff from the threat of abuse and assets from potential damage. This is why access to the latest surveillance equipment and supporting data storage technology is essential.

In a time when their balance sheets are already under huge amounts of pressure, the threats that businesses face from crime, fraud and the industrial espionage are also increasingly acute. Significant damage can be done to a company’s profitability, its market share or its reputation, with an array of different potential sources being responsible – both internal and external.

Modern supply chain operations have been able to maintain peak performance levels and run with maximum efficiency. They are complex, fast-moving environments which can be very challenging to manage effectively. The scales involved are often huge too – with the world’s largest order fulfilment centre covering over 330,000m2.

Having state-of-the-art surveillance systems, along with superior data storage capabilities, means various issues impacting on profitability or threatening employee safety can be fully addressed.

Advanced surveillance equipment will be instrumental in the ongoing fight against both crime and terrorism. Consequently governments are making it a major part of their national security and border control strategies. Unprecedented quantities of imaging data/video footage are now being generated for these purposes – and this is placing intense demands on digital storage resources.

Financial institutions, such as banks, are high-profile targets for those involved in organized crime. Advanced surveillance technology has proven itself incredibly effective at combating various forms of criminal activity. Through its use, the continued safety of customers and employees can be maintained. In addition, high-value items and capital assets may be fully protected.

Hospitality is a challenging industry. Hotels, restaurants, bars/cafes, fast food outlets, casinos and even cruise liners all now need to outperform their competitors – maximising revenue, generating opportunities and keeping day-to-day running expenses down, while also ensuring that customers/guests have safe and enjoyable experiences. By using advanced surveillance systems, these businesses can make their operations better able to reach expected targets.

Surveillance systems will be a key element of future smart city initiatives – helping municipal administrations, government agencies and utility companies to carry out their duties with greater efficiency and less ecological impact. The benefits for citizens will include less traffic congestion, reduced levels of pollution, greater sustainability and heightened safety.