Analytics in Action: Enhancing Security and Efficiency for WATMOS Housing Association

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In the realm of property management and security, WATMOS Housing Association has set a new standard by implementing BriefCam to enhance security measures and deliver significant cost savings to the Ethelred Estate in London.

The Challenge   

WATMOS, a charitable housing association managing nearly 2,700 rental homes across the West Midlands and London, faced inefficiencies and high costs associated with their existing CCTV monitoring system. The Ethelred Estate, comprised of residential and commercial properties, had 140 CCTV cameras that required 24/7 manual monitoring by two employees. This approach was both expensive and inefficient, prompting WATMOS to seek a more cost-effective and reliable solution with BriefCam. 

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Immediate Results with BriefCam 

BriefCam’s AI-powered video analytics software was installed along with a technology platform to interface with existing CCTV cameras on the estate. The upgraded system and improved camera feed quality allowed for more detailed information capture, enhancing overall security measures.  

BriefCam’s comprehensive suite of video analytics capabilities empowered WATMOS to extract valuable intelligence from their CCTV footage from day one. The team was able to quickly identify individuals responsible for dumping commercial waste in residential bins, a problem that had previously been difficult to address. In another instance, BriefCam helped monitor and address unwelcome visits to a resident in sheltered accommodations. 

“BriefCam is a game-changer for our CCTV system. It’s easy to manage and offers so much functionality”  
– Barbara Wilson, Estate Coordinator for WATMOS London 

Cost Savings and Future Plans 

The implementation of BriefCam has resulted in significant cost savings for WATMOS. In the first year alone, they achieved a 20% reduction in CCTV monitoring costs. Even more impressively, from the second year onwards, WATMOS projects an 85% savings compared to their previous manual monitoring costs. These substantial economic benefits, coupled with the clear operational improvements, have led WATMOS to consider expanding the use of BriefCam to other estates in their portfolio after the trial period concludes. 

Reshaping the Landscape of Modern Property Management

BriefCam has proven to be a game-changer for WATMOS Housing Association, offering an easy-to-manage system with extensive functionality. By leveraging advanced video analytics, WATMOS has not only improved its security measures but also achieved substantial cost savings. AI-powered video analytics truly have the power to revolutionizing property management and security practices, and as technology continues to evolve, solutions like BriefCam are paving the way for more efficient, cost-effective, and comprehensive security measures for housing associations like WATMOS and beyond. 

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