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Video Analytics Solutions for Commercial Enterprises

By Wes Fernley

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Published: 29Nov2008
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Office complexes, manufacturers, warehouses, service firms, corporate enterprises and more can all benefit from video analytics. Intelligent video software, when used in conjunction with video surveillance, can provide a variety of functions to improve the efficiency of basic operations, increase safety and security and much more.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Video analytics is a growing technology which greatly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of video surveillance systems. Powerful software is able to analyze video pixel by pixel all in real time for increased and quickened information flows. Beyond in depth analysis, video analytics can also be used in transferring information to those who need it when they need it.

Built upon Internet networks, video analytics is a powerful part of a remote access security network. Managers, security personnel and employees can all access the system from any computer with an Internet connection. This allows for remote monitoring and information gathering to occur at any time, day or night, regardless of where users may be.

For protection of this online surveillance system, high level encryption is utilized. This is then combined with a multi-level password system which controls who is able to do what with the software, and keeps unauthorized personnel out of the system all together.

Improving Security

Security is important for any security operation. The intelligent software can keep a close tab on restricted areas, for example, and automatically notify managers, security and other required personnel should unauthorized persons enter these areas. Video motion detection and other alarm triggers can also be used to activate alarms during off-hours, so your software is providing 24/7 protection.

Many video analytics software programs can also utilize object recognition capabilities. Objects are programmed into the software, then should anything happen to the object, such as it becoming damaged or moved, the software can recognize this event and send out immediate alerts so that appropriate action can be taken at once. This is especially helpful in manufacturing plants and warehouses which might have important and high risk objects which need extra protection.

Video analytics software can even be programmed to differentiate between normal and suspicious behavior. Should anyone be seen acting in a suspicious manner, the software can then notify required personnel so they can keep tabs on the situation and to keep the situation from becoming a problem.

Employee Management

Employee management is another area in which video analytics can be very helpful. This includes ensuring that employees are following proper procedures and standard operating practices. The software can also analyze employee patterns so that management can keep tabs on exactly what employees are doing and when to improve overall efficiency, whatever your commercial enterprise may be.

Improving Overall Efficiency and Effectiveness

Whatever your operation, video analytics can help you in increasing your overall efficiency and effectiveness. Keeping detailed records and powerful analysis of daily operations can help managers to identify areas of inefficiency, and develop new methods to better complete the company's mission.

The best part of all this is that the software is able to perform all of these functions automatically. Your commercial enterprise can save money in needing constant and full monitoring of video surveillance systems, as the software can identify many problems on its own. It also serves as a powerful back up system, picking up on things that might be missed by employees on their own.

Work can also be done off-site, as needed, saving in travel times and costs. This is another great benefit which commercial enterprises receive when using video analytics technology. Remote access is a powerful tool and one of the many solutions that video analytics technology provides.

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