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From city governments and law enforcement agencies to educational and healthcare institutions and retailers, organizations are embracing technology and digital transformation. Innovation in automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and combinations of these and other technologies, are helping businesses evolve and grow by increasing productivity and efficiency. In this post, we’d like…
Today, education campuses are becoming more data-driven, enabled by technological advances, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, among others. Intelligent video content analytics based on video surveillance, for example, are helping vast campuses monitor activity and manage operations across broad functionalities and business groups. Video surveillance has always been a critical monitoring tool for…
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), some 2.6 million passengers fly in and out of U.S. airports on 43,000 scheduled flights on any given day of the year. And while air transport is a safe, fast and affordable way to travel, the large volume of commercial passengers who pass through airports each day is…
Cities are always looking for ways to make navigating more comfortable for residents and visitors. Trending in many cities today, app-connected bike and electric scooter sharing programs are popping up worldwide, offering a new way to get around when driving or taking public transportation is a less desirable option. In the United States alone, tens…
Every year retailers lose an estimated $50 billion due to theft. Shoplifting and employee theft are both detrimental and can lead to an increased risk of in-store violence on top of the lost profits. Organized retail crime isn’t going away. In fact, security experts say that it’s on the rise, reported by 90 percent of all companies surveyed by the National Retail Federation. Noting…
Disruption was the keyword at MIPS Americas 2019. Taking place in Nashville, TN, last week, the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) featured industry leading technologies and thought leaders, innovative technology demonstrations and discussions about – above all else – disruption within the video surveillance industry and beyond. Digital analyst, author and speaker Brian Solis headed…
Healthcare is yet another industry undergoing digital transformation, both in the way patients are diagnosed and monitored in hospitals and other medical environments. The Internet of Things (IoT), which is driving greater consumer convenience and business intelligence for other sectors, is also making medical care more convenient, accurate and — in the case of a…
The face of law enforcement is changing. With the introduction of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies, governments, municipalities and police forces can streamline and accelerate investigations, uncovering evidence by leveraging new solutions. It’s estimated that 85% of all criminal cases are now solved using some sort of digital evidence. Whether it is utilized to confirm…
Security is a major concern at educational institutions. From K-12 schools to sprawling university campuses and beyond, it is critical to have full situational awareness to enable swift and effective response to incidents and proactive prevention of crime. Intelligent alerting is a key capability for informing campus law enforcement of public safety risks and events…
You’ve likely heard the term“smart city” before, but do you really know what constitutes one? Do you know what its values are, who benefits from smart cities and how current cities can transform to meet the “smart” criteria? You’ve come to the right place. Think of this piece as a “Smart Cities 101” of sorts,…
Video analytics have a far-reaching and extensive impact. Based on artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, Video Content Analytics helps law enforcement accelerate investigations, increase situational awareness and uncover behavioral trends over time. Ultimately, this empowers government and police agencies to maximize the value of their video and investments in surveillance infrastructure. Beyond everyday uses,…
When Super Bowl LIII kicks off, an estimated 103.4 million people around the world will be tuning in to the big game between the respective AFC and NFC Champions. All eyes will be on Atlanta, Georgia, and the city’s state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium to see who will be crowned Super Bowl Champion. But, behind the scenes…
Once a customer is in a store, what drives them to check out and complete the purchase? What holds them back? These are the main questions puzzling brick and mortar retailers at all times. It is critical to understand why customers buy, why they don’t, and what factors convert customers into buyers. Historically, the only…
Digital transformation is a top priority for leading businesses across all sectors – but it’s also a core objective of cities around the world that are committed to becoming Smart Cities. Smart Cities – driven by data intelligence and grounded in values of sustainability, mobility and connectivity – streamline their evolution by embracing new technologies,…
When it comes to security, complacency can be a true burden. It’s why it is critical to always be up to speed on the new trends, technologies and products for protecting the facilities you manage from physical threats. Whether you oversee a healthcare facility, municipality, commercial shopping center, college campus, international airport or a private…
Swept up in the Smart City revolution, we see the significant impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) innovation on urban spaces and their inhabitants. But IoT infrastructure goes far beyond city planning and optimization: Smart building features, including connectivity, are being integrated into property and real estate projects. In fact, 43% of building managers…
There are several key characteristics that define a Smart City, or a municipality that relies on data-driven decision making to optimize operational processes. And, while you’re likely already familiar with how data and the IoT can help improve public safety, reducing crime is merely one benefit of adopting “smart” solutions citywide. Here’s a closer look…
As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to take stock of the trends that and developments that characterized 2018, while looking ahead to the coming year and predicting what we can expect from the video analytics industry in 2019. In 2018, Video Content Analytics reached maturity – following the industry’s steady move towards…
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 opioid abuse. The National…
AI technology developments are taking off – some would say at a worrying speed. Amid all the progress that’s been made, there have been a lot of misconceptions and misinformation. Society is understandably conflicted about advancements to technologies such as face recognition (FR), which have the potential to increase security and efficiency in tangible ways,…
