ICICI Bank, one of India's leading financial institutions, sought a comprehensive solution to optimize energy consumption from HVAC systems across 200 upcountry branches. At the same time, they needed a unified security dashboard integrating CCTV surveillance, intrusion detection, and fire alarm sensors to improve branch security and incident response.

The Challenge

• High HVAC energy consumption across multiple branches, leading to increased operational costs.
• Disjointed security systems—CCTV, intrusion detection, and fire alarms were operating in silos, making monitoring difficult.
• No centralized dashboard to track real-time alarms and security threats.
• Lack of a standardized workflow for branch personnel to respond to alarms and review security footage.

The Energos.ai Solution

Energos.ai deployed its patented energy optimization technology to reduce HVAC energy loads and integrated a unified security monitoring system. By leveraging the founder's deep expertise in video analytics and sensor detection, the solution ensured:

1. Automated HVAC Optimization: AI-driven energy-saving algorithms controlled distributed air conditioning loads, reducing unnecessary energy use.

2. Unified Security Dashboard: CCTV feeds, intrusion alarms, and fire sensors were integrated into a single pane of glass, allowing real-time monitoring.

3. Intelligent Alarm Notifications: The system prioritized security threats by categorizing alarms, ensuring that branch personnel focused on critical alerts first.

4. Workflow Automation for Incident Handling:

• Each alarm triggered an automated workflow prompting staff to review security footage and take action.
• Branch managers received real-time alerts on unauthorized access, smoke detection, or system tampering.
• A clear escalation matrix was set up, ensuring incidents were handled quickly and efficiently.

5. Regular Security Checks: The platform automated routine surveillance audits, ensuring compliance and proactive risk mitigation.

Results & Impact

25% Reduction in HVAC Energy Costs: AI-powered HVAC control led to a significant drop in energy consumption, directly impacting operational expenses.

80% Faster Incident Response: With real-time alerts and an integrated dashboard, security personnel responded to incidents 4x faster than before.

Seamless Multi-Branch Monitoring: A centralized view across 200 branches eliminated the need for manual security monitoring at each location.

Industry First: This unique integration of energy management and security monitoring set a new benchmark in the banking industry for smart branch operations.

Conclusion

By combining energy efficiency with security intelligence, Energos.ai provided ICICI Bank with a cost-saving, scalable, and proactive branch monitoring solution. This innovative approach not only optimized branch operations but also set the foundation for AI-driven smart banking infrastructure.

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