AI and Video Analytics Blog

Collecting Data to Improve Efficiencies and Quality of Life Smart Cities use a variety of Internet-connected (IoT) technologies and databases to improve the efficiency of city services. In general, their goals are to save money — by improving efficiency and reducing waste – and improve constituent services, public safety, environmental conditions, and the overall quality […]

Harnessing the Power of Geolocation for Accelerated Investigations The release of 2023 M1 this spring was a big deal for BriefCam as it not only debuted new cutting-edge innovation, like Custom ClassifID, but because it also laid the groundwork for faster, easier innovative growth with the power of the Linux-driven Next-Gen Engine. Another feature that […]

Regardless of your job or industry, leveraging complex technologies, such as video analytics, can be a daunting task that takes time, effort, and practice as well as dedicated consultancy and support to effect comprehensive organizational impact. That said, many BriefCam users are surprised to discover how quickly video analytics can drive meaningful impact for critical […]

The Impact of Ecommerce and the Development of In-Store Metrics The emergence of ecommerce and digitalization of retail have transformed the way we shop. Because of the expansion and popularity of online shopping experiences and the data driven insights into consumer behavior provided by online metrics, retailers are opting – backed by business intelligence – […]

Fighting the Opioid Crisis It’s estimated that the total cost of drug abuse in the United States is more than $820 billion per year. Furthermore, drug overdoses take the lives of about 72,000 people each year. Yes, there’s an ongoing crisis in the United States, and much of this has recently been driven by increased […]

Considerations for Planning Your Video Analytics Deployment Video analytics enables organizations to realize the value of their video surveillance investments by deriving intelligence from video content. Driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, video analytics technology identifies, classifies, and indexes objects in surveillance video, so the extracted and categorized data can be searched, acted upon, and quantified. Users can […]

BriefCam is translating video into impact with the Center of Operations and Monitoring (COM) in General Pueyrredon, Argentina, by increasing the speed and accuracy of their forensic video analysis. Just last week the COM leveraged BriefCam to track and find a group of people responsible for an armed robbery of a car dealership. Operators entered […]

Driving Change with the Power of Data Whether selling electronics, apparel, or groceries, all retail stores and shopping centers can gain a competitive advantage by having better security and operational practices. To achieve these goals, they must be able to respond quickly to developing, in-store situations, investigate incidents, and plan strategically for the future based on […]

Last week, a BriefCam law enforcement user quickly and dynamically thwarted a public safety threat using our real-time alerting capabilities. During the BriefCam-led integration and training process, the end user defined alerting notification logic for a forbidden area that would trigger for suspicious behaviors. The rule quickly proved effective when operators at the command center […]

Preparing for Rapid Urban Growth There are currently more than 8 billion people in the world, and according to The World Bank’s Urban Development Overview, 50% of the population lives in urban areas. With this number expected to increase to 6 billion by 2045, city planners are struggling to keep up with the many challenges […]

Understanding the Differences With the plethora of technology solutions available today, organizations are fortunate to have freedom of choice when it comes to software deployment. However, with the multitude of options comes buzzwords and industry terms that make it difficult for decision makers to muddle though. Let’s dive in, debunk the differences, and empower you […]

A Holistic Solution for Modern Healthcare In the fast-paced and demanding hospital environment, maintaining a secure and safe atmosphere is of paramount importance. To address their diverse challenges, hospitals are increasingly turning to the strategic deployment of security cameras and video analytics. These analytics-powered surveillance systems offer numerous benefits, including patient and staff safety, monitoring […]

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2018, and has been refreshed and updated for accuracy. Smart Cities 101 You’ve likely heard the term “smart city” before, but do you really know what constitutes one? Do you understand the driving values, who receives the benefits, and how existing cities can transform to meet “smart” […]

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August 2018, and has been refreshed and updated for accuracy.  Making Sense of Digital Data Sources Intelligence is a central function of law enforcement and a critical resource for enabling effective and efficient investigations. In today’s technology and data-driven society, there are seemingly endless sources for evidence collection, […]

A behind the scenes look into BriefCam’s newest innovation With our next generation platform release hot off the press, we want to take you behind the scenes of one of BriefCam 2023 M1’s most exciting innovations, Custom ClassifID. BriefCam users can now independently tailor BriefCam’s leading video analytics technology to meet their specific and evolving […]

Proactive Follow Up to Security Incidence Video surveillance cameras generate overwhelming quantities of footage. While video surveillance is associated with proactive security solutions, companies installing multiple cameras running 24/7 over days, weeks and months find themselves with hundreds and hundreds of hours of footage. With limited security teams who do not have the time or […]

The key to increasing casino ROI Casino establishments are only as good as their reputation. Preventing crime, preserving order, protecting property, and maintaining legal compliance are critical to keeping casinos running to the highest standard. This however is no easy task as Casinos face many unique challenges — like cheating and theft at game tables […]

Putting Legs to the Theory Did you know, that in the next 3-5 years, there will be at least 300 new real time crime centers (RTCCs) in the United States? These centers are gaining traction for their ability to “keep up with the bad guys” so to speak, and for their capacity to put legs […]

Ask the Experts! It’s 2023! Last year we saw the world continue to display resilience as we bounced back from Covid, and – in the video surveillance ecosystem – we saw the exciting, continued evolution of video analytics as we know it. With eyes up, and hearts optimistic, let’s hear what our BriefCam experts see […]

A New Year for Growth and Change With a new year well underway,  now is the ideal time for shopping centers and malls to reflect and assess whether their current strategies and technology solutions are setting them up for success. In 2022, the industry worked to recover from the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic […]