First things first. There is no doubt that video analytics got off to a rocky start in the security industry. However, from that early “over-promise/under-deliver” phase, video analytics have over the last few years evolved into a powerful and effective security tool.
“Video analytics offer more intelligent responses to the video,” says Michael Hendrix, technical support manager for City of Industry, Calif.-based Hikvision USA. “With video analytics, you are able to limit false alarms and make the video more searchable for events. This helps the end users receive more accurate notifications and find the video they are looking for more quickly.”