AI and Video Analytics Blog

Originally published on Source Security. A Technology Shift for the Transportation Market The transportation market — like many industries — is undergoing a paradigm shift, propelled by groundbreaking technologies that once only fortified security but are now delivering cross-organizational impact to operations, compliance, and more. For instance, AI-driven video analytics has long enabled post-event search and […]

Data-Driven Insights with Video Analytics   In recent years, the retail sector has emerged as a significant adopter of advanced video analytics technology that was traditionally siloed in security and law enforcement. As retailers become increasingly data-driven, they’re turning to AI-powered solutions like BriefCam to gain deeper insights into customer behavior and optimize every aspect of […]

The Untapped Potential of Parking Airports are bustling hubs of activity, serving millions of passengers annually and playing a crucial role in global transportation. However, many airports overlook a significant revenue opportunity: parking. By implementing smart parking technologies like video analytics, airports can optimize their parking operations, turning what was once a necessary cost center […]

Airport Problem Solving with Video Analytics For travelers, nothing is more frustrating than long queues and wait times in an airport terminal: Whether embarking on the trip of a lifetime or a routine business trip, travelers increasingly expect a streamlined experience. This puts a tremendous amount of pressure on airport operations and security teams responsible […]

The Back-to-School Retail Opportunity As a data-driven retailer, you know that the back-to-school (B2S) shopping is the second largest spending event for families after the holiday season. But with factors like inflation and changing shopping habits impacting the retail market, how can you make the most of your efforts in this critical shopping season? You […]

A Strategic Framework for Impact While the everyday challenges facing law enforcement continue to evolve, the tried-and-true tenets of effective law enforcement are driving success for police everywhere. Whether adapting to and embracing changing technologies, addressing community needs, or even analyzing crime patterns, law enforcement agencies are using these “4 Ps of Policing” to increase […]

What is Face Recognition? Facial recognition is a type of biometric technology that enables operators to rapidly identify people that appear in a video. With facial recognition software, operators can extract facial features from faces in live or recorded video and compare them against a database or watchlist of digital images (or extracted facial features) […]

The Crowd Management Challenge No one likes overcrowded venues and long lines. For this reason, management and security teams across diverse industries want to understand more about the way that people interact with the property they oversee. To this end, video surveillance has replaced anecdotal evidence, but traditional video surveillance requires manual observation, which is […]

The Benefit of Multi-Site Video Analytics Whether it be two locations or 200, hotels with multiple sites have unique video analytics needs. They not only require the ability to record video locally on-site but also need to aggregate and manage data insights across all their sites to optimize the guest experience. Learn more about multi-site […]

Artificial Intelligence, the outer most wrapper of neural networks While Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the overused buzzword of our day, its prevalence has contributed little to widespread understanding of what the technology is and how it works. Because we understand the importance of AI — as it has and continues to serve as the […]

What is Crowd Counting? Crowd counting, simply put, is a technology for crowd management that estimates crowd sizes in real-time for a given area. This functionality is critical for many scenarios but is of particular use in instances and locations where effective crowd management is paramount to public safety: stadiums, event venues, malls, airports, and […]

Your Virtual Investigation Command Center  If you’ve ever found yourself engrossed in a crime TV show, you’ve likely witnessed the classic scene: a detective, in front of a cluttered corkboard pinned with images, notes, and maps. Although analog, this method helps investigators visualize and organize the extensive information relevant to their cases. But what if […]

Video Analytics, Centralized Multi-site organizations face unique security challenges, but regardless of industry, all could benefit from the centralized management of their business intelligence. By centralizing video analytic management from all sites, these organizations can not only comprehensively enhance security measures, but can also view aggregate data from all remote sites to uncover trends across […]

The Multi-Purpose Security Tech Stack As a banking security professional, you are well aware of the enabling technologies making waves in your industry. However, as security technology – like video analytics — continues to advance, tools that were once siloed in your division are now evolving to provide organizational change and business impact across every […]

This case study was originally published at https://www.milestonesys.com/resources/content/customer-stories/Tlaxcala/ Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Safety Located in East-Central Mexico, the State of Tlaxcala is one of 32 states within the Federal Entities of Mexico. As one of Mexico’s most densely populated states, Tlaxcala was experiencing a significant increase in crime coupled with a pointed decrease in emergency […]

Breaking Organizational Silos with Security Tech In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, security professionals in the retail industry are embracing dynamic investments that address the holistic needs of their companies. This shift is facilitated by changes in customer expectations and the emergence of advanced, multi-functional technologies that enable organizations to anticipate and address challenges proactively. […]

One Solution. Comprehensive Impact. Recently, BriefCam has seen the rapid adoption of video analytics in healthcare organizations throughout the United States. Many hospitals are exploring video analytics solutions for enhanced security – like the quick identification of a bad actor or a “frequent flyer” – which are use cases that drive impact for creating safer […]

Intelligent Security Technology as a Catalyst for Change In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience has never been more critical. As we navigate the digital age to support this focus, intelligent security solutions are emerging not just as tools for safety but as catalysts for transformation that drive […]

Intelligent Technology for Marketing, Merchandising & Strategic Decision-Making Retail chains ranging from big box stores, pharmacies, and gas station/convenience stores have one thing in common; they all need quantifiable, actionable business intelligence. Typically, a store collects data about inventory loss, visitor demographics, in-store traffic, revenue, and point of sale purchasing data, but changes in consumer […]

A Shift in the Passenger Paradigm The emergence of AI-driven video analytics in mass transit systems represents a forward-thinking approach to enhancing safety and meeting the changing demands of travelers. As mass transit sees increased usage due to environmental and cost considerations, the importance of safety intensifies. For this reason, mass transit organizations are turning […]