The Third Wave: How AI Can Transform
Video Management Systems

JP Souza, VP Sales & Operations CALA

The growing interest in artificial intelligence in the physical security sector may mean that current video management systems (VMS) will soon be discarded. Human capabilities are not able to compete with new systems that are based on high-speed intelligence capabilities, just as traditional video surveillance systems record and provide images, but do not offer intelligence to security operations.

However, uniting both worlds can increase interest in a new solution that prevents and solves a variety of safety and security issues. Once infrastructure problems of capturing and accessing images are resolved, users tend to focus on extracting valued data and solve security and operational problems. Migrating video to IP with an effective video management system, would make video analysis powered by AI the third wave of video management.

Leveraging machine learning, algorithms, and computer vision, creates an AI defense system that transforms images into data that brings intelligence to video engines to then support law enforcement agencies. It is also possible through generated images to use the system itself to increase the level of analytical precision. This essentially is AI training AI so that video content is processed and interpreted efficiently, enabling real-time detection.

These intelligent systems are poised to become the market standard, offering solutions that minimize agents’ everyday challenges while increasing overall security in both public and private sectors. Based on real situations such as the movements that a robber makes before approaching a victim, they can be captured in different situations. The algorithms can then be created to understand and categorize the pattern as a dangerous one. AI will require integrators and security executives to become more involved with the industry, focusing on custom developments of these technologies according to the challenges of each region and vertical market.

To improve situational awareness and speed up decision-making, the intelligent integration of cameras is essential. Cameras will connect to the cloud and smartphones in order to transmit images in real time to reduce response time to an incident.
VMS companies will evolve into an AI-powered system that we can call DVMS (Data Video Management System).
For example, a construction site needs to ensure the use of PPEs. Video analytics and AI alerts for helmet/protective equipment are more accurate and less time-consuming than manual checks, and therefore enable the construction company to comply with safety standards.

In order for the DVMS concept to be adopted as standard and applied to most monitoring systems, high accuracy detection from the video analytics platform (a detection that is currently not guaranteed by the free analytics available in cameras or systems) is a must. A system with high detection accuracy eliminates the need to record and monitor everything and makes it easier to take immediate action and search for images. Investigations are often essential, but they take time and no longer have the same striking effect as real-time alerts, which can prevent crimes and save lives, in addition to saving resources with recording and viewing infrastructure.

When looking into compatibility, it is essential that the technology applied is agnostic, meaning can operate in any video monitoring project in an IP environment, and is compatible with any brand of cameras or video management systems. Whether in the public or private sector, the goal is to bring intelligence to the routine of security operations.

This will enable organizations to focus on what matters when it matters, saving agents’ time and efforts, optimizing operations, and reducing costs that are dedicated to recording hardware. With this innovative solution, video monitoring will become more effective, where the coverage and scope of the entire solution would be vaster, as well as the expected return.
Video is an excellent tool for moderating crimes and reducing violence rates, but to obtain significant results, it is essential that monitoring, analysis, and alert process are intelligent.

About Irisity

Irisity AB (publ) is a global leader in AI-based video analytics solutions for greater safety and security. Founded in 2006, Irisity has offices in Sweden (HQ), Israel, North and South America, UAE, UK, , Australia, and Singapore. The company serves a network of system integrators, distributors and technology partners around the world. For more information, visit the website: www.irisity.com

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