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FootfallCam recently hosted an insightful workshop focused on \u201cDesigning a People Counting System<\/strong>\u201d, attended by retail professionals, IT teams, and business stakeholders. The session walked through how to plan, design, and deploy a people counting system that not only meets operational goals but also delivers measurable business value<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you missed it, here\u2019s a recap of the key takeaways \u2014 and links to the recording<\/strong> and slides<\/strong> so you can catch up anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We opened the workshop by demystifying what “system design” really means in the context of people counting. It\u2019s not just about device selection \u2014 it\u2019s about: Mapping your floor plan<\/strong>, Defining zones of interest<\/strong>, Visualising hardware placement and cabling, Aligning with legal compliance<\/strong> and business outcomes<\/strong>. A well-designed system saves cost, avoids rework, and delivers analytics that drive decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your needs, you have multiple deployment options. Pro2 + Pro1 is ideal for most standard retail environments. Centroid is better suited for large-format stores that already have a CCTV infrastructure. If you\u2019re an existing FootfallCam customer, you can \u201csupercharge\u201d older devices to match the performance of newer models \u2014 preserving your investment with minimal added cost.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many retailers already have CCTV systems installed. Instead of replacing them, we advocate a hybrid model: continue using CCTV for security and layer FootfallCam on top for advanced analytics. This approach reduces capex, simplifies management under one team, and gets you the best of both worlds \u2014 without disruption. The result? Lower total cost of ownership, faster deployment, and no duplication of effort between IT and security teams.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n We introduced our floor plan tool, which lets different stakeholder collaboratively design system layouts. It automates camera coverage, estimates blind spots, and even pre-configures IP settings. This saves time, reduces errors, and makes deployments smoother across multiple stores or complex estates.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, we emphasised the importance of turning data into action. FootfallCam enables:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n These aren\u2019t just technical metrics \u2014 they tie directly into store performance, operational efficiency, and ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch the Webinar<\/strong><\/span>: FootfallCam Webinar – System Designs: How to Implement Centroid, Pro2, Pro1 in Different Scenarios<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Download the Slides<\/strong>:<\/span> Product Workshop – System Designs: How to Implement Centroid, Pro2, Pro1 in Different Scenarios<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy System Design Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n
Pro2, Centroid, or Supercharge?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Hybrid Architecture: Extend, Not Replace<\/span><\/h3>\n
Floor Plan Tools: Visualise before deploy<\/span><\/h3>\n
Unlocking Real Business Value<\/span><\/h3>\n
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