AI and Video Analytics Blog

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 […]

Tackling Retail’s Biggest Problem with Video Analytics This fall, the National Retail Federation released their annual National Retail Security Survey which offers a comprehensive view of the state of retail security in the United States and serves as a data-backed catalyst for advancing asset protection measures. While there are many interesting findings in this report, […]

The Gift Travelers Really Need This Holiday Season Nothing kills the cozy feeling of the holidays like airport chaos this time of year. Add in soaring ticket prices, staffing shortages, and regular travel disruptions to the standard travel bustle and even the seasoned traveler is questioning if braving travel during this season is worth it. […]

World Cup 2022: A Catalyst for Change The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway! Hosted in Qatar, the first Arab country to host the event, the tournament will continue through December 18 and is expected to draw 1 million visitors to an impressive 8 stadium campus. According to Insider Magazine, since winning hosting rights, Qatar […]

The Rise of Business Intelligence Despite the recent buzz, video analytics is not a new technology. In fact, as reported by Entrepreneur, more rudimentary forms started emerging in the early 2000’s after video surveillance was largely adopted in the 90’s by retail and other service centers to promote increased security. Since then, video analytics has […]

Transforming Raw Video into Actionable Data Intelligence is a central function of law enforcement and a critical resource for effective investigations. Because we live in a technology driven world, digital content has become a key driver for both evidence collection and intelligence in investigations. Law enforcement no longer needs to rely solely on traditional surveillance footage […]

BriefCam at GSX 2022 The BriefCam team just returned from the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, an event dedicated to helping security professionals stay educated, connected, and aware of products, technology, and services available to the industry. At GSX, we showcased BriefCam’s real-time traffic analysis and data visualization capabilities by processing […]