ONCAM : A FRONTRUNNER IN 360 DEGREE TECHNOLOGY CAMERA

Oncam is known for its security cameras and has an experience of 15 years in the 360-degree technology and has always at the forefront of this particular camera technology. Leveraging the learnings of the Oncam development team, Oncam announced the introduction of its powerful and compact C-Series and the first two cameras of this line, the C-12 Indoor and the C-12 Outdoor Plus, both featuring a 12MP sensor and powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Designed to support mission- critical video surveillance and security deployments, the Oncam C-Series provides the performance, resilience, scalability, and ease of use required of advanced 360-degree fisheye solutions.

"ONCAM HAS 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN 360 DEGREE TECHNOLOGY AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS PARTICULAR (C-SERIES) CAMERA TECHNOLOGY".

In a chat with VARINDIA, ABHISHEK KUMAR, REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ONCAM talks about the security trends that the company is observing, latest technologies taken for its customers, how the company is dealing with the global pandemic - COVID-19 etc. Oncam also feels their cameras are eligible enough to find occupancy rate inside the office and public places which can be beneficial to deal with the social distancing norm of Coronavirus pandemic.

 
WHAT ARE THE SECURITY TRENDS THAT YOU ARE OBSERVING IN INDIA AT PRESENT?

The industry is rapidly adapting new compression technologies which reduce storage. The number of cameras in a project is also increasing indicating a greater need to have more and more areas under surveillance.

HOW ONCAM IS LEVERAGING THE LATEST SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES FOR ITS CUSTOMERS AMIDST THIS CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK?

C-Series gives organisations a camera that can offer them total situational awareness, with the ability to monitor large spaces without blind spots. The advanced HDR, light management and compression technologies, coupled with the market leading frame rates allows organizations to record and access footage of high quality to sustain their investigations. We are the only company to have colour based compression technology over and above widely available motion based compression.

WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO FIGHT THIS CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK?

Health of the team is first priority, which is why we have moved the team in a WFH environment. We’re practicing social distancing rules and complying to country specific laws.

ANY LATEST PRODUCT THAT ONCAM HAS COME UP WITH, TO HELP DEALING WITH CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?

C-12 with analytics can help in maintaining Social distancing norms. Our cameras can also be used to find occupancy rate inside offices and public areas.

HOW ONCAM’S C-SERIES HAS HELPED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH?

Oncam has 15 years of experience in 360 degree technology and has always been  at  the  forefront  of this particular camera technology. The C-series is the culmination of the learnings of the Oncam development team and it represents the best that customers and partners can find in the market when looking for this niche camera. It brings Oncam and its well-recognised brand to be at the centre stage of the surveillance market.

WHAT IS YOUR STAND ON ‘VOCAL FOR LOCAL’ CAMPAIGN? HOW IS YOUR MANUFACTURING FACILITY CONTRIBUTING TO IT?

India lacks in having a semiconductor manufacturing set up. Without semiconductor fabrication and made in India ICs, it is difficult to have truly Made in India Cameras. The electronic policy of the government is the step in the right direction. We are keenly watching the ecosystem developments and shall truly manufacture Made in India product as and when the ecosystem makes it feasible.