From Reactive to Proactive: How AI is Transforming Video Surveillance

Smarter Security Starts Here: AI-Powered Surveillance for Business
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence (ai) in your video surveillance system
The current world of security using video surveillance in your business is very reactionary. Let’s face it, once you have a CCTV camera system installed in your business there is a false sense of security believing the camera system will help protect your business, staff and inventory. The reality is that these systems are often only going to help see what has already occurred with the hope that law enforcement can act on the event. The addition of AI in video surveillance is changing this game and allowing businesses to use their camera systems to be proactive in protecting the business.
 
AI technology never sleeps, never gets bored and can analyze more video data faster than humans will ever be able to. AI technology is designed to bring the most important events and suspicious activities to a user’s attention, allowing them to make critical decisions when it’s most effective. The use of AI in video surveillance has created new possibilities for businesses with features like facial recognition and predictive analytics to proactively handle security risks and enhance operational efficiency.
 
Several hardware and software manufacturers are spearheading the development of AI technology and its application in the security market. Companies like Axis Communications, i3 International, and Avigilon to name a few are creating solutions that can support the use of edge devices and cloud computing to quickly support businesses critical decision making in their security needs.
 
Although video surveillance in businesses has been used mainly for security the adoption of AI in these systems has opened the use for space optimization, people counting, asset tracking and resource management. Industry experts are reporting that AI-powered video solutions are being deployed in sectors like retail, manufacturing and logistics at an unprecedented rate with a consistent theme of AI’s ability to deliver significant cost savings and operational improvements.
 
AI offers significant enhancement to video surveillance systems but comes with its own integration challenges. It’s important to bridge the gap between client expectations and system capabilities. Simply adding AI to a video surveillance system for the sake of having the technology will result in a poor outcome for the client, where leveraging the technology to address specific needs will generate tangible benefits. It is imperative that we as the integrator work closely with the client in selecting the right combination of AI software and hardware to effectively meet their needs, particularly when working with existing legacy systems. 

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Ryan Bell 
Vice President of Technology