Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 42 | Page 85

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For instance , real time analytics and alerts provide a more efficient way for city authorities to monitor traffic level and pedestrian footfall , so that congestion and safety protocols can be implemented in advance of need rather than in reaction to an inconvenient situation or even a crisis . What ’ s more , with real-time video intelligence , smart camera systems now make it practical to carry out visual searches to improve location security or the safety of the general public , to precisely monitor human activity , or receive live alerts when certain pre-set parameters are triggered .
Intelligent systems can also detect loitering and other suspicious activities , capture incidents , notify authorities and track the movement of people or vehicles in real-time so that the emergency services can prioritise and respond more effectively to developing public safety incidents .
The list of applications is continually developing . During recent pandemic restrictions , smart video surveillance systems have been used to ensure that workers comply with COVID-19 distancing guidelines . And in factories and distribution centres , AI-powered solutions are also enabling firms to improve operational processes and even assess video data to help them schedule proactive maintenance .
Meanwhile , in healthcare settings , clinicians are increasingly using smart surveillance technologies to monitor and analyse the behaviour of vulnerable patients in real time without violating their privacy ,
For CIOs in particular , video surveillance also offers an opportunity to integrate powerful technologies into their wider IT estate , but in doing so , they must focus on the responsibilities that brings .
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