Required efficient monitoring and response to trouble alarms for numerous branches and ATMs.
CASE STUDY:
Challenges Faced by Banking Client
To minimise false alarms
To integrate existing CCTV system allowing ample room for future upgrades
A process to manage environmental controls of branches and ATMs
A short project implementation period, with no existing system downtime/outages
Web-based/Mobile apps – providing mobility of usage under cyber security requirements

Banking Client
Banking Client
Established in 1962, our Banking Client has become the premier multi-functional bank among the foremost financial institutions in the Philippines. With a history spanning more than 50 years, it boasts a diverse product portfolio including investment banking, thrift banking, leasing and financing, bancassurance and credit cards.
A full range of services is offered to large local and multinational corporations, middle-market and SMEs, high net-worth individuals and the retail segment.
Industry
Banking
Company Size
This Banking Cient employs approximately 10,750 people distributed throughout 950 local branches and 30 international branches. It maintains more than 2,300 ATMs.
As of December 2019, 48.8% of the company was publicly owned and has been on the Philippines Stock Exchange since 1981.
Location
The bank’s current Headquarters is in Makati, Philippines with 950 local branches and 30 international branches.
Choosing SPG
SPG is the innovator in the field of Electronic Security, with a focus on exploiting the rise of IoT and Smart technology. In a market dominated by system that use legacy technologies, often incapable of integration, SPG has identified a way to make use of smart devices and SaaS cloud technologies to bridge the integration gap.
SPG’s executive leadership team have over 100 years of collective experience. Their R&D team are pioneers in the area of IP security. The SPG team havedeveloped a product portfolio utilising the latest tools and technologies, all of which are modular, cost-effective and provide easy integration.
Solution Description
The ARCO Solution is an intelligent, centrallly-controlled, network designed primary for managing numerous branches and ATMs that make up a significant part of the asset base of the Bank.
System Integration
The S1000 Smart Controller was installed and integrated with existing sensors that can detect vibration, gas, smoke and intrusion. Building Management control of Aircon and Lighting is also configured to the S1000 Controller.
Consolidated Cloud-based Monitoring
The ARCO Platform is a web-based application that resides in a central location or cloud and provides the collection point for all events from the S1000 Smart Controller.
The software monitors security/access alarm, telemetry activity, data gathering from the sensors connected to the controller located at each remote site, and prioritised events for multiple operator workstations.
Full Alarm Monitoring
Interactive dashboards, graphical and geographical screens provide easy management and data consolidation showing the current and historical status of branches and ATMs. There is the ability to drill down to view the current status and system configuration at any site, enabling timely management of alarms and proper escalation of emergencies. Details of the recorded history stored in the system can be used for analytics and performance enhancements.
Solution Summary
Fire monitoring
Temperature and Humidity monitoring
Light monitoring for ATMs
Alarm monitoring escalation
Self-testing of inputs
Software programmable end-of-line resisters
Air conditioning control
Video Proxy Server
Mobile Application