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to transform security data into relevant insights that they can act on, whether that’s a store, city, airport or anything else.
Decision Factor: When your VMS is Smarter than You Think
For small to medium sized security installations, a modern VMS sys- tem, such as a Wisenet WAVE VMS from Hanwha Techwin, can offer analytics and insights that will help an organization run more effi- ciently and more intelligently too. They can make the most of their cameras’ advanced features and onboard advanced analytics such as intelligent video analytics (appear, disappear, loitering), market intel- ligence statistics (queue management) and sound classification (ex- plosion, glass breakage, gunshot and scream detection).
Video analytics remove the burden from security personnel and mitigate human errors. Video surveillance then becomes easier and more efficient, allowing operators to receive real-time notifications or enabling easy search to see the analytics, and quickly review video after the fact – never relying on constant human intervention/moni- toring. Security operators can also stay informed about their security system’s health without the need to have a full-time person dedicated to manually verify the position and operation of each camera.
To Cloud or Not to Cloud
For certain businesses, leveraging the cloud for VMS and/or data storage makes a great deal of financial sense. Cloud-based infrastruc- ture substantially reduces up-front investment in hardware.
You never pay for unused capacity, system maintenance, and nev- er have to worry about hardware becoming obsolete and failing. It allows you to scale at your own pace and operating expenditure looks
better than capital expenditure on the books to most accountants. For many, a hybrid approach might be ideal, as the need to offload older video clips can become a burden depending on your policy on video data retention. The security and safety of video data in the cloud is unmatched by most on-premises solutions.
Traditional security systems rarely generate revenue and invest- ments in security equipment are often tightly scrutinized. Completely overhauling a system, regardless of the technology employed, is en- tirely dependent on budget availability and management’s buy-in. With today’s smarter cameras, VMS, and advanced integration, busi- ness intelligence gathering presents a new way to directly monetize investments in security infrastructure.
So, when shopping for a VMS, it’s important to look at the track record and innovation of the system you are considering. Focus on your ability to extract maximum value from the product. You might be encouraged to look at the “cost per channel” of video, but it might be wiser to consider the “value per channel” to your business that a well-matched VMS system can provide in terms of both security and business intelligence. VMS platforms are continuously evolving to in- corporate just about any type of data gathering imaginable. Why not have your VMS text your phone to tell you when lines are building up and you need to send more staff? These capabilities are available today, and much more is com-
ing soon to a VMS near you.
Ray Cooke is the vice president of business development at Hanwha Techwin America. Andrew Elvish is the vice president of product management of Genetec.
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