Security Systems Are Not Just About Video Surveillance Anymore

By Carl Staël von Holstein - Axis Communications

Surveillance solutions are expected to protect people and assets—it’s one of their primary purposes. However, did you know they can also optimize daily operations and provide valuable insights to help support smarter decision-making? 

Surveillance solutions have come a long way from their traditional security role, and today, they can empower businesses to streamline operations, gain valuable insights, and drive growth. After all, ultimate goal of any business is to deliver results to the bottom line.

Remote real-time visibility helps you stay informed 

For business owners, having cameras act as an extra pair of eyes can be a game-changer when it comes to boosting efficiency. By providing real-time visibility into daily operations, cameras enable owners to remotely monitor multiple locations, saving both time and travel costs. This enables prompt responses to any incidents that may arise, minimizing potential losses and downtime. 

Most modern solutions offer various ways to access your system, using a mobile app or your web browser, so you and your staff can stay informed and in control at any time, from anywhere. Such solutions often include powerful tools for advanced search and analysis capabilities, making it quick and easy to search for specific events or incidents in recorded video footage. It allows you to streamline investigations and boost efficiency in your business operations. 

Smart devices and analytics enhance efficiency 

As you expand your solution to include a wider variety of IP devices, each device brings unique opportunities to streamline and enhance the daily operations, regardless of your business. These devices include audio speakers for playing promotional content, card readers and intercoms for streamlined visitor management, body-worn cameras, and various other devices.

For instance, in store settings, deploying smart solutions at your entrances allows you to grant automatic access. In parking lots, you can monitor availability and guide drivers to available spaces, reducing congestion and wait times while also enhancing the visitor experience. Similarly, analytics can track customer flow, help to guide people and limit wait times in retail stores. 

AI-powered devices with smart analytics can be valuable assets in any organization, helping transform operations and automate specific tasks, such as counting people, tracking activity, and detecting inconsistencies, objects, and irregular sounds. This frees up staff so they can focus on high-value activities that drive revenue and business growth. These powerful devices can also be used to trigger automated actions for immediate responses.

In manufacturing environments, you can identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and anomalies on production lines, enabling real-time adjustments that optimize output. The result is reduced waste and minimal interruptions with improved quality control and productivity. 

Enable predictive maintenance and avoid downtime 

Cameras can be installed in virtually any location, enabling 24/7 remote monitoring to get the full picture of your operations. 

Inefficient processes can be very costly for organizations. But the safety and well-being of your staff and customers is crucial. With a thermal camera, you could easily detect overheating machinery, fire hazards, and energy leaks, and automatically trigger alarms, sirens, and audio alerts to swiftly notify personnel. Plus, audio analytics can detect critical sounds, including breaking glass, screams, and shouts. 

It’s also possible to expand and enhance your system by integrating environmental sensors to monitor indoor air quality. By monitoring this data, you can help ensure the well-being of your employees with healthy indoor environments. Additionally, this data enables you to demonstrate compliance with health regulations. 

Using various devices, sensors, and software, you can set up automated actions that support your day-to-day business, enabling more proactive decisions to optimize operations, generate higher quality output, reduce waste, and prolong the lifetime of your equipment.

Use your system for informed decisions 

In today's data-driven world, making informed decisions is key for business success. By integrating multiple devices and data sources into your video management system, you gain easy access to the data you need to make informed decisions.

With real-time data pulled into dashboards, you can quickly grasp performance metrics, spot trends, and make informed choices. By analyzing the data, you uncover trends and patterns to support long-term planning. These insights also enhance your sales and customer engagement. For instance, you can analyze foot traffic patterns and visitor numbers to make smarter decisions about store placement, advertising, and promotions. You can also study passenger or visitor volumes to optimize staff allocation and ensure adequate support during peak periods, while also minimizing idle time during slower periods. 

Harnessing data helps businesses make informed decisions and drive growth. It improves efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, enabling better short-term planning and long-term strategic decision-making. This all helps ensure your operations are more efficient and profitable, helping you stay ahead of the competition.

A solution to elevate your operations and stay ahead of the curve

An end-to-end solution from Axis can unlock operational efficiency and business intelligence for your organization. With all components from one trusted vendor, featuring AXIS Camera Station Edge or AXIS Camera Station Pro at its core, you get a proactive solution that lets you unlock a smarter, safer, and more powerful way to run your business, helping you stay ahead of the curve.

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