Video cameras are used to observe an area, connected to a recording device or IP Network and monitored in a control room. Video surveillance technologies are used for far more than their roots in crime detection, with video analytics solutions able to serve a variety of applications such as traffic and crowd control management, heatmapping, footfall analysis and social distancing or face mask detection. For more sophisticated hardware, much of these analytics is now taking place on the ‘edge’ of the device – meaning on the camera itself – which reduces bandwidth requirements for storage purposes and enables much faster processing.
Popular manufacturers include Hikvision, Sony, Panasonic, Axis Communications, IDIS, Pelco, Hanwha Techwin, ZK Teco, Dahua, and Tyco. Cameras can range from fixed PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) or bullet cameras, to body-worn devices or more specific thermal imaging applications.
Increasingly, video surveillance devices are being integrated into other physical security and building management platforms to provide more intelligent data for security and facilities managers. There is also a growth in video being stored or managed on cloud-based applications rather than on-premise solutions. Referred to as VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service), providers commonly charge monthly recurring costs to maintain, store and secure an organisation’s video surveillance footage.
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Motorola Solutions has announced it has acquired Videotec S.p.A., a global provider of video security solutions based in Italy. Read More
May 4, 2022
The British Security Industry Association will launch a major research report into the UK video surveillance market at IFSEC 2022. Read More
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April 6, 2022
Professor Fraser Sampson, has warned police forces across the country against using facial recognition technology for witness identification. Read More
April 5, 2022
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April 4, 2022
Eagle Eye Networks believes its capabilities and global reach are ideal for its expansion plans in India. Read More
March 31, 2022
IFSEC Global takes readers through the latest product launches and updates to hit the security market across March. Read More
March 25, 2022
24 CCTV cameras have been installed in Oxford city centre as part of a series of security measures implemented by Oxford City Council. Read More
March 24, 2022
Assessing the pros and cons of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and whether or not their use aids security workers in de-escalation strategies. Read More
March 21, 2022
Digital Barriers has announced a new contract with Bogota’s Police force, providing the use of its BW600 body worn cameras. Read More