AGORA is a Web application that enables Security Companies to sell innovative remote services that can be adapted to different vertical markets and customers.
AGORA also enables Multi-Site Companies to to centralize security operations, implement standard procedures through step by step instructions for the operators and custom reports.
2. WHO WE ARE
is a software engineering company that develops applications for physical security
for more than a decade, with offices in Lisbon and Madrid and customers in 9 countries on
3 continents.
WHAT WE DO
We integrate the different security systems into a single software interface, easing day-today security operations, implementing standard operating procedures, optimizing
security management processes and reducing operational costs.
WHO WE SERVE
Our customers are private security companies and multi-site organizations
(banks, military & critical infrastructures, utilities, retail, etc.).
3. OUR CUSTOMERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!
Central Bank of Portugal
Portuguese Air Force
Portuguese Navy
Shopping Centers (25% of our local market)(1)
Leading companies in their respective market segments
(1) Based on Gross Leased Area
4. For Security Companies...
is a web application that enables
Security Companies to sell innovative remote services
↘ Increased income from new remote services
↘ Reduced operational costs due to fewer false alarms
↘ Fast Almost zero operator training
↘ Open & Standard technology. No lock-in.
Remote
Guard
Tour
Remote
Concierge
Alarm
Video
Verifica.on
Supervised
Access
Control
Lone
Worker
Supervision
5. For Multi-Site Companies...
is a web application that enables
Multi-Site Companies to centralize security operations
↘ Efficient day-to-day security operations
↘ Step by step instructions to implement standard procedures
↘ Fast Almost zero operator training
↘ Open & Standard technology. No lock-in.
Remote
Guard
Tour
Remote
Concierge
Alarm
Video
Verifica.on
Supervised
Access
Control
Lone
Worker
Supervision
11. Customisation
FULLY CUSTOMISABLE WORKFLOWS THAT IMPLEMENT SOPs
(STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES)
CUSTOMISABLE
Workflows can be adapted to each organisations SOPs
DYNAMIC
Next tasks adapt dynamically to the each action or answer
EASY TO USE
Easy tasks that can be performed quickly by the operators
STEP BY STEP
Tasks are given step-by-step to improve the performance
of the operators
12. Advantages
REDUCE OPERATIONAL COSTS
By reducing local guards in remote sites
MANAGE DIFFERENT GENERATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
By using legacy equipment together with megapixel cameras,
video analtycs, biometrics, etc.
RELY ON SPECIALISED PERSONNEL
Central monitoring of security, safety, building management,
cleaning, etc., made by the more skilled professionals
IMPLEMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
By adapting operator guidance workflows to the
organisations' SOPs
GET CUSTOM REPORTS
Custom reports with graphics are accessible anywhere
through a Workstation, a laptop or a tablet
16. Reduced
Operational Costs
OPERATORS USE A SINGLE INTERFACE
Different systems are operated through a single interface
REDUCED TRAINING COSTS
AGORA is easy-to-use and easy-to-learn, which reduces the
number of required hours of training
EASES FILTERING OF FALSE ALARMS
An optimised video verification eases the detection of false
alarms, thus reducing the costs of sending people to remote
sites due to false alarm information
SIMPLIFIES AUDITING AND SUPERVISION
The integration of different information coming from different
systems into unified reports avoids the dispersion of
information.
It also optimises briefing to higher levels of the hierarchy, like
operations directors or managing directors.
17. Reports
INTEGRATED REPORTS
AGORA integrates information coming from different systems into a
single interface and allows the creation of reports with text, video,
audio, photos, graphics and the operator decision records
SCHEDULING OF REPORTS
Reports can be exported to PDF or Excel and sent by e-mail. They
can also be scheduled.
ANALYSIS AND MONITORING OF OPERATIONS
AGORA monitors the operator performance by gathering metrics like:
the number of occurrences per site and per event type, the number of
true vs. false alarms, the operator response time, etc.
REPORTS WITH GRAPHICS
Reports created with graphics allow a more visual and deep analysis
of business and operations
18. Cloud Ready
IS A FULLY WEB APPLICATION
EASY SETUP AND MAINTENANCE
AGORA uses HTML5, runs inside a regular Internet browser, and
needs almost no setup to be accessed
EASY ACCESS
Any user anywhere, with the right credentials, can access AGORA
with an Internet browser
SAFE, ROBUST AND SCALABLE ARCHITECTURE
AGORA is based on the latest Web technology
AGORA Server can be virtualised using VMWare products
19. No Technology Lock-in
IS OPEN TO MULTIPLE VENDORS
USES INDUSTRY STANDARDS
MULTI-VENDOR
Axis, Bosch, Sony, Panasonic, HikVision, GeoVision, Aitek, AgentVI, 2N, Mobotix,
Surix, Sonim, and many others
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
ONVIF, PSIA, SIP, ODBC, ContactID, BACnet, OPC, etc.
ONVIF: Open Network Video Interface Forum
PSIA: Physical Security Interoperability Alliance
SIP: Session Initiation Protocol
ODBC: Open Database Connectivity
ContactID: Digital Communications Protocol for Alarm Systems
BACnet: Building Automation and Control Networks
OPC: Open Platform Communications
21. Proven Technology
PRODUCT FINALIST – IFSEC & FIREX
AWARDS 2013
Observit and AGORA distinguished in
the leading security trade show in
Europe
AXIS TOP PARTNER AWARD 2013
Observit awarded “Axis Top Partner”
for developing AGORA
Banco Central de PortugalMás de 1.000 cámaras con gestion IP 3 salas de controle independentes y con Video Wall DinamicoIntegracion con control de acceso S2000 y “intercomsEjército del AireCinco bases aéreas con grabacion y gestión redundante Protección de Perímetro con cámaras térmicas y video analyticsArmadaVideo Wall Dinamico y gestion de vídeo IPProtección de Perímetro con cámaras térmicas y video analytics
On the demonstration, you saw that the Operator Guidance workflows were a key part of how the operator handles notifications in AGORA.These workflows are fully customisable, in order to better implement standard procedures.Different workflows can be assigned to different notification types.New custom workflows can be created, like for example, a guard tour to check on ATMs, or a guard tour to check on emergency exits.Business-oriented workflows can also be created.Like, for example, setting up a remote tour a chain store customer to monitor product placement or to check if the stores are clean and well illuminatedThese workflows are really easy-to-use, as the operator receives step-by-step instructions on how to handle a given notification.The customisation of workflows allows a systems integrator to create new services in AGORA and have a differentiated offer by adapting AGORA to each end-user.
So, let me summarise the main advantages of AGORA...Lower operational costs with security, by reducing local guards in remote sites: some of the local tasks can be done remotely with AGORAAGORA eases the technology migration, by integrating legacy equipment with cutting-edge technology like megapixel cameras, video analytics, biometrics, etc.By centralising some services in the areas of security, safety, building management, cleaning, etc., AGORA can be used by a specialisedteam that will perform remote services from a regional control roomStandard operating procedures can be implemented in a custom way across the multi-site network and their implementation can be auditedAGORA allows a supervisor to instantly access reports and graphics, and if needed, access video & audio from remote sites, by using a regular Internet browser on a Workstation, a laptop or a tablet
AGORA is cloud-ready. It can be deployed in a public or private cloud.There is almost no setup on the client side: you just need a regular internet browser to use AGORA.AGORA can also be virtualised and easily scalable.
With AGORA there is no technology lock-in for the end-user, because:AGORA is a mult-vendor application, integrating high quality equipment and software from top vendorsAGORA is compatible with industry standardsObservit is a member of ONVIF and PSIA and is deeply commited to using and promoting industry standards
Finally, AGORA is a proven technology:AGORA was product finalist of the IFSEC & FIREX AWARDS 2013We received an Axis Top Partner Award for having developed AGORAWe have a distribution agreement with Anixter for AGORAWe have end-users using AGORA in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Angola and BrazilAnd here are some of our end-user references in these countries: the largest Portuguese Bank (CGD), a telecom company (Onitelecom), Securitas (using AGORA in three countries now), Sonae Sierra (a top player in shopping center management), and othersThank you very much for your time!I will be available in the Q&A session to answer any question you may have.