Cancer center announces savings from Axis partnership

CHELMSFORD, Mass. — A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, an oncology treatment center in São Paulo, Brazil, has announced that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care.

A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 state-of-the-art video surveillance cameras throughout the Center’s corridors, complex care units, and parking lots, embracing a more holistic approach to security that emphasizes patient and employee safety along with improved quality of service.

Prior to partnering with Axis, financial losses due to theft were a growing concern for A.C. Camargo, and hospital leaders sought to transform the hospital’s security infrastructure in a way that would both enhance its security posture and streamline patient care and services.

“Nearly 15,000 people pass through our entrances each day, and caring for those patients extends far beyond operating or patient rooms,” said William de Souza, Corporate Manager at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center. “By deploying advanced new video surveillance devices, we are enabling our security teams to maintain round-the-clock vigilance and our medical personnel to provide the highest quality of care to our patients. With cameras monitoring all areas, including cafeterias and parking lots, we are always looking for potential warning signs—even after patients have been discharged. If anything seems amiss, we can alert our team that additional medical care may be needed.”

The Axis devices are equipped with video analytics that allow the Center to go beyond asset protection. These analytics are deployed with a high degree of sensitivity to ensure high-quality care for patients, their families, and the nearly 6,000 staff members on-site daily, while also protecting their privacy.

“The implementation of Axis solutions at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center underscores what is possible when innovation is paired with a deep commitment to care,” said Carlos Machado, End Customer, Key Account Manager, Brazil at Axis Communications. “By integrating video surveillance cameras enhanced with analytics, the Center has made safety a central pillar of its operations, allowing staff to fully focus on what matters most: the health and comfort of their patients. By doing so, hospital leadership has set a compelling example for other institutions facing similar challenges.” 

After initially implementing 300 cameras, A.C. Camargo said it quickly noticed a difference. Today, there are a total of 2,100 cameras throughout the seven buildings that make up the Center.