Using video surveillance to monitor extreme weather

    Video surveillance, while typically associated with security, is increasingly being used for other use cases. For instance, we’re increasingly seeing video surveillance being used for safety purposes. This is to help mitigate unintentional dangers and incidents that can cause harm to people, property, and the environment. One of the reasons for this rise in safety … Continued

      Why parking management supports a safe and livable city

      Everyone who has visited or lived in a large town or city understands the struggle when arriving by car. Each day, people spend a lot of time on the road looking for parking slots, which is valuable time lost from work, family, and life. Finding a parking space ahead of an important meeting, or with … Continued

        How surveillance cameras add value to digital twin cities

        Virtual worlds have been receiving a lot of attention recently, not least due to the focus on the potential new ‘metaverse’ we’ll all no doubt be encouraged to join. From a smart city perspective, creating models of the processes and journeys occurring across the urban environment can bring many benefits, helping city authorities more quickly … Continued

          Tackling the issue of noise pollution in smart cities

          Noise pollution is the second most damaging environmental threat to human health of the modern day. This may come as a surprise to many. Sure, it can be annoying hearing the constant thrum of traffic or music from a club in the early hours, but second most dangerous? Unfortunately, it is very much the case. … Continued

            Beyond security and safety: unlocking the potential of analytics

            Security technology is an investment. And as with all business investments, it is important to consider how it can best be optimized to get the most out of it. How can you see beyond security, and use your existing equipment and technology capabilities to generate value in other areas? Take analytics, for example. Your security … Continued

              How data-driven insights can optimize the in-store experience

              Data is increasingly at the heart of every business. The ability to collect, analyze and derive actionable insights from multiple sources of data can have a direct impact on the bottom line. This is most evident when we consider the shopping experience and putting those insights into practice can be the difference between winning a … Continued