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Eagle Eye Networks 2024 Predictions: Rapid Advancements in AI Propel Transformative Changes in Video Surveillance

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Rapid Advancements in AI Propel Transformative Changes in Video Surveillance

By Dean Drako, CEO, Eagle Eye Networks

Thanks to the combination of AI and cloud technologies, the video surveillance industry is quickly evolving, delivering heightened levels of security and productivity to businesses across the globe. The increased use of AI-powered video search, for example, is empowering security professionals to be more effective in their work. As we move into 2024, the adoption of AI-powered video surveillance will continue to escalate, bringing forth novel applications and benefits for organizations of all sizes.

AI deployment will progress quickly.

AI's role in video surveillance is rapidly evolving, enhancing security and productivity. AI video search is growing significantly, enabling people who work in security - whether small business owners, facility managers, or security directors at a large enterprise business - to be more productive. In 2024, new applications for AI will arrive at the forefront as it becomes even more practical and deployable.

One of those use cases is gun detection, which can benefit both private and public sectors, particularly schools. Businesses and schools implementing AI alerting can monitor and analyze video feeds trained to recognize firearms and alert the authorities. AI models will enable continuous monitoring for rapid response in case of emergencies. It is important to note that these AI systems may encounter challenges distinguishing between real firearms and toy guns, prompting notifications in both scenarios. However, this concern is reduced because a human operator decides whether it's appropriate to take action.

Other AI applications that will grow in deployment include slip-and-fall detection, fire and smoke detection, hard hat and PPE detection, and proximity to hazardous areas. With hard hats and other protective gear, AI automatically detects when people are not wearing them. This will be more accurate and less time-consuming than manual checks and help comply with safety regulations, thus offering a higher level of job site safety. 

5G-led innovations to take center stage

The deployment of 5G technology is set to revolutionize video monitoring, particularly in remote and challenging-to-wire locations. This advancement will make video surveillance even more accessible and comprehensive. Additionally, 5G will become the primary internet connection for some individuals, potentially reducing their reliance on traditional cable companies. The convergence of AI and 5G promises significant innovations in surveillance and connectivity.

In 2024, AI and cloud applications in video surveillance are set to positively redefine security measures and operational efficiencies across various sectors.

The burgeoning capabilities of AI, exemplified by the growth of AI-powered video search underscore the transformative power of the technology. Innovative applications, such as gun detection with its implications for public safety, showcases AI's tangible benefits to both private enterprises and public institutions, particularly in education settings.

Beyond specific use cases, the broader spectrum of AI applications, from safety compliance measures to hazard detection, heralds a new era of surveillance marked by precision, efficiency, and heightened safety standards. In addition, the convergence of AI with 5G technology emerges as a pivotal development, promising accessibility and comprehensive coverage, even in challenging locations.

The influence of AI and cloud technology represents a revolution in video surveillance that will dramatically enhance our ability to respond swiftly to security and business challenges. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dean Drako 

Dean Drako is founder and CEO of leading cloud video surveillance and AI analytics provider, Eagle Eye Networks, which ranked in the “Deloitte Technology Fast 500” list of North America’s fastest growing technology companies for three consecutive years. Drako is also chairman of Brivo, a cloud access control company, and founder and CEO of Drako Motors, where he recently launched Drako Dragon, a 200+MPH 2,000 HP, all-electric hyper-luxury SUV.

Previously, Drako was founder, president, and CEO of Barracuda Networks, where he created the IT security industry’s first spam filter appliance and then grew the company to more than 140 products and 150,000 customers from its inception in 2003 through 2012. Barracuda went public on the NYSE. With 25-plus years of experience building profitable, high-growth, high-recurring revenue technology companies, Drako was named one of Goldman Sachs “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014.”

Drako received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Michigan, and his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley.

Published Monday, January 22, 2024 7:32 AM by David Marshall
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