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Video Analytics Overview and Recommended Reports
Video analytics is the practice of using computers to automatically identify things of interest without an operator having to view the video. The most commonly used types of video analytics professionally deployed are perimeter violation, license plate recognition and people counting. The commercial use of video analytics commenced in 2003. In the last few years, enthusiam for video analytics has waned as numerous projects around the world failed. At the same time, only modest technological progress has been made in video analytics in the last 3 years. Nonetheless, video analytics continues to be deployed with some projects successfully. Read more about the key challenges in using video analytics.
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Most Recent Coverage on Video Analytics
What do Manufacturers Think About the Future of Video Analytics?
on Apr 06, 2010
"A recent STE print supplement carried an interview with video surveillance manufacturers. Below i..."
"A recent STE print supplement carried an interview with video surveillance manufacturers. Below i..."
Does Video Analytics Reduce Security Spending by 67%
on Apr 06, 2010
"An analyst report on video analytics implies that the use of video analytics can reduce total sec..."
"An analyst report on video analytics implies that the use of video analytics can reduce total sec..."
Do Video Analytic Providers Have to Sell Products?
on Apr 02, 2010
"A CEO of a video analytics company makes the case that video analytic providers must sell product..."
"A CEO of a video analytics company makes the case that video analytic providers must sell product..."
Debunking V/B Research's Absurd Analytic Projections
on Apr 01, 2010
"In December 2010, V/B Research caused a stir by issuing extremely bullish video analytic projecti..."
"In December 2010, V/B Research caused a stir by issuing extremely bullish video analytic projecti..."
Why Education is Not Enough for Video Analytics
on Mar 29, 2010
"While industry consensus of video analytic's disappointing market performance has been reached, o..."
"While industry consensus of video analytic's disappointing market performance has been reached, o..."
Analytics Bashing Goes Mainstream
on Mar 11, 2010
"Industry insiders know that video analytics suffers a bad reputation. However, the backlash conti..."
"Industry insiders know that video analytics suffers a bad reputation. However, the backlash conti..."
Using LPR to Repossess Automobiles
on Mar 11, 2010
"In another sign of how License Plate Recognition is the most mature and widely accepted video ana..."
"In another sign of how License Plate Recognition is the most mature and widely accepted video ana..."
Testing Vitamin D Video Analytics Software
on Mar 06, 2010
"With significant tech blog coverage, Vitamin D has generated widespread interest in using their v..."
"With significant tech blog coverage, Vitamin D has generated widespread interest in using their v..."
VitaminD Video Analytics Examined
on Feb 11, 2010
"VitaminD's video analytics release offers a new market focus and business model for the video ana..."
"VitaminD's video analytics release offers a new market focus and business model for the video ana..."
Video Analytics Company Says They Are Not Video Analytics
on Jan 28, 2010
"The poor state of video analytics is exemplified by video analytic manufacturers that deny they a..."
"The poor state of video analytics is exemplified by video analytic manufacturers that deny they a..."
False Alarms are Through the Roof
on Jan 21, 2010
"We repeatedly stress how false alarms are the most important weakness of the video analytics mark..."
"We repeatedly stress how false alarms are the most important weakness of the video analytics mark..."
What does the DVTel-ioimage deal say about the video analytics market?
on Jan 14, 2010
"IP Video Market poll respondents are heavily divided about the meaning of the DVTel-ioimage deal ..."
"IP Video Market poll respondents are heavily divided about the meaning of the DVTel-ioimage deal ..."
Is Bundling Video Analytics a Good Strategy?
on Jan 12, 2010
"While increasingly adopted, we believe bundling video analytics with cameras and recorders is a r..."
"While increasingly adopted, we believe bundling video analytics with cameras and recorders is a r..."
Can Video Analytics Stop Suicide?
on Jan 06, 2010
"A metropolitan subway station is evaluating the use video analytics to identify and sto..."
"A metropolitan subway station is evaluating the use video analytics to identify and sto..."
Fragility of Video Analytics
on Dec 23, 2009
"The December 2009 uproar over 'racist' facial recognition from HP demonstrates an important risk ..."
"The December 2009 uproar over 'racist' facial recognition from HP demonstrates an important risk ..."
Samurai UK Video Analytics Project Examined
on Dec 23, 2009
"Samurai is a UK based project to develop behavioral / advanced video analytics to detec..."
"Samurai is a UK based project to develop behavioral / advanced video analytics to detec..."
Video Analytics to be $1 Billion in 2012
on Dec 19, 2009
"An extremely bullish but wildly misleading projection for the video analytics market has been mad..."
"An extremely bullish but wildly misleading projection for the video analytics market has been mad..."
Long Term Video Analytics Outlook Examined
on Dec 09, 2009
"With the market perception of video analytics severely weakened (see our polls and discussions), ..."
"With the market perception of video analytics severely weakened (see our polls and discussions), ..."
High Accuracy Facial Surveillance Face Finder
on Dec 07, 2009
"Sagem Securite's Safran Group announced a new product that can significantly increase face findin..."
"Sagem Securite's Safran Group announced a new product that can significantly increase face findin..."
Video Analytics in Europe Surveyed
on Nov 19, 2009
"Frost & Sullivan has released a presentation and projections for video analytics in the EMEA ..."
"Frost & Sullivan has released a presentation and projections for video analytics in the EMEA ..."
GunShot Analytics Demoed
on Nov 11, 2009
"A manufacturer of gunshot analytics, SpotShotter, has released a 3 minute video demo that ov..."
"A manufacturer of gunshot analytics, SpotShotter, has released a 3 minute video demo that ov..."
FBI Expert Sees No Point in Facial Recognition
on Nov 05, 2009
"The FBI comments on facial recognition: "The algorithms just do not exist to deliver the highly r..."
"The FBI comments on facial recognition: "The algorithms just do not exist to deliver the highly r..."
City Wide Mesh Wireless and Analytic Claims Examined
on Nov 05, 2009
"At a recent ISC West panel discussion, presenters discussed the strength of video analytics techn..."
"At a recent ISC West panel discussion, presenters discussed the strength of video analytics techn..."
The Ratio of False to Valid Alerts is Key
on Oct 21, 2009
"While false alerts rightfully receives the majority of attention in video analytic performance cr..."
"While false alerts rightfully receives the majority of attention in video analytic performance cr..."
Burden of Proof Falling on Video Analytic Manufacturers
on Oct 17, 2009
"A public rejection of video analytics by an ADT systems designer is a good example of the decline..."
"A public rejection of video analytics by an ADT systems designer is a good example of the decline..."
Can the UK Predict Crimes on Buses?
on Sep 26, 2009
"Though many are criticizing a UK research project, a deeper look shows that the project is techni..."
"Though many are criticizing a UK research project, a deeper look shows that the project is techni..."
Should Video Analytics be Bundled with VMS?
on Sep 17, 2009
"Despite lip service manufacturers give to open systems, the clear preferred path is selling end t..."
"Despite lip service manufacturers give to open systems, the clear preferred path is selling end t..."
Examining Video Analytic Management Test
on Sep 16, 2009
"Steve Hunt has published test results comparing Aimetis, Milestone and Verint as 'video analytics..."
"Steve Hunt has published test results comparing Aimetis, Milestone and Verint as 'video analytics..."
Vendor on Limitations and Cost of Video Analytics
on Sep 02, 2009
"The CEO of a video analytics vendor, VCA Technologies, has posted an interesting and frank analys..."
"The CEO of a video analytics vendor, VCA Technologies, has posted an interesting and frank analys..."
Video Analytics Survey Results and Recommendations
on Aug 18, 2009
"Results are in for our 2 poll questions, "Do Video Analytics Work?" and "What, if any, improvemen..."
"Results are in for our 2 poll questions, "Do Video Analytics Work?" and "What, if any, improvemen..."
Video Analytics as Complex as ERP Software?
on Aug 15, 2009
"ObjectVideo is developing a very interesting blog where they post thought provoking/deb..."
"ObjectVideo is developing a very interesting blog where they post thought provoking/deb..."
Do Video Analytics Work? - Survey
on Aug 11, 2009
"The question, "Do Video Analytics Work?" is currently receiving a lot of attention. Such a questi..."
"The question, "Do Video Analytics Work?" is currently receiving a lot of attention. Such a questi..."
Everyone Convinced Video Analytics Does Not Work?
on Aug 10, 2009
"A new blog on video analytics has been added. In it, an individual listed on LinkedIn a..."
"A new blog on video analytics has been added. In it, an individual listed on LinkedIn a..."
Server Based Video Analytics Financial Performance
on Aug 03, 2009
"In a video analytics survey article, an IMS analyst states, "Everyone thought edge [sol..."
"In a video analytics survey article, an IMS analyst states, "Everyone thought edge [sol..."
Examining Retail Video Analytic Success
on Aug 01, 2009
"An interesting video of a Cisco account manager demoing retail video analytics has been..."
"An interesting video of a Cisco account manager demoing retail video analytics has been..."
Video Analytics 2009 Mid-Year Market Review
on Jul 13, 2009
"The last six months were rough for video analytics. Little good news and lots of public recogniti..."
"The last six months were rough for video analytics. Little good news and lots of public recogniti..."
For Remote Monitoring
on Jun 04, 2009
"Remote video continues to be a popular topic for video analytic vendors. In the past few weeks, w..."
"Remote video continues to be a popular topic for video analytic vendors. In the past few weeks, w..."
Video Analytics Survey
on May 26, 2009
"SSN has published an article interviewing CEOs of a number of video analytics companies. The..."
"SSN has published an article interviewing CEOs of a number of video analytics companies. The..."
Limitations in Facial Recognition and LPR
on May 25, 2009
"While facial recognition for identification verification (like Driver's Licenses) continues to&nb..."
"While facial recognition for identification verification (like Driver's Licenses) continues to&nb..."
Cut Guards?
on May 09, 2009
"A security management blog ran a series of posts on the use of video analytics to eliminate guard..."
"A security management blog ran a series of posts on the use of video analytics to eliminate guard..."
Intelligent Video - State of the Market 2009
on May 06, 2009
"With so much hype and now so much disappointment, the state and future of intelligent video can b..."
"With so much hype and now so much disappointment, the state and future of intelligent video can b..."
Sign of Failure
on Apr 29, 2009
"When trade magazines run negative articles, you know a technology is in trouble. This month, SDM ..."
"When trade magazines run negative articles, you know a technology is in trouble. This month, SDM ..."
Camera Positioning Key to Video Analytics
on Apr 14, 2009
"A routinely overlooked but key aspect to using video analytics is camera positioning. Not simply ..."
"A routinely overlooked but key aspect to using video analytics is camera positioning. Not simply ..."
How to Select Video Analytics
on Apr 14, 2009
"Selecting video analytics can be difficult because many factors impact the choice. In this report..."
"Selecting video analytics can be difficult because many factors impact the choice. In this report..."
IMS Comments
on Mar 26, 2009
"At the IMS conference, Geoff from SecurityInfoWatch reported on video analytics progress. Money q..."
"At the IMS conference, Geoff from SecurityInfoWatch reported on video analytics progress. Money q..."
Is Bosch Over-Selling Video Analytics?
on Mar 25, 2009
"Analysts and pundits agree that video analytics has been significantly over-sold in the last few ..."
"Analysts and pundits agree that video analytics has been significantly over-sold in the last few ..."
Texas Instruments Simplifying Smart Cameras
on Dec 07, 2008
"To date, smart cameras are more promise than reality. While smart cameras receive significant pre..."
"To date, smart cameras are more promise than reality. While smart cameras receive significant pre..."
On-Site Optimization Key to Quality Video Analytic Systems
on Oct 20, 2008
"There are very good analytic software packages on the market because they have excellent engineer..."
"There are very good analytic software packages on the market because they have excellent engineer..."
Does Lower Expectations Solve Video Analytics Problems?
on Oct 09, 2008
"An increasingly popular but dangerous trend is the argument that expectations for video analytics..."
"An increasingly popular but dangerous trend is the argument that expectations for video analytics..."
Analytics - To Lead or Not to Lead
on Sep 19, 2008
"I'm not much for Shakespeare, but this is a good question. Over the past few years, many security..."
"I'm not much for Shakespeare, but this is a good question. Over the past few years, many security..."
Video Analytic's Greatest Value - Storage Reduction
on Sep 07, 2008
"While video analytic promotion focuses on stopping and solving crime, the greatest value for vide..."
"While video analytic promotion focuses on stopping and solving crime, the greatest value for vide..."
Do Video Analytics Work?
on Sep 01, 2008
"Manufacturers say video analytics work. Customers and integrators often say they do not.&nb..."
"Manufacturers say video analytics work. Customers and integrators often say they do not.&nb..."
Using Video Analytics for Building Automation
on Aug 13, 2008
"Using video analytics beyond security may be the most important trend in video analytics. W..."
"Using video analytics beyond security may be the most important trend in video analytics. W..."
Exploring IBM Video Analytics (Smart Surveillance System)
on Jul 07, 2008
"IBM offers a unique approach to video analytics. I highly recommend understanding it and its trad..."
"IBM offers a unique approach to video analytics. I highly recommend understanding it and its trad..."
Why Customers Choose Centralized Analytics
on Jul 05, 2008
"Performing analytics at the DVR/NVR is a very popular choice in video surveillance. Reading the ..."
"Performing analytics at the DVR/NVR is a very popular choice in video surveillance. Reading the ..."
Top 3 Problems Limiting the Use and Growth of Video Analytics
on Jun 19, 2008
"While video analytics holds great promise, people are still asking about the viability of using a..."
"While video analytics holds great promise, people are still asking about the viability of using a..."
Video Analytic False Claims
on May 09, 2008
"Numerous wildly inaccurate claims on video analytics were made in today's Dallas News.The negativ..."
"Numerous wildly inaccurate claims on video analytics were made in today's Dallas News.The negativ..."
Realities of License Plate Recognition (LPR)
on May 08, 2008
"LPR is a very demanding application that can only succeed in limited operational conditions deplo..."
"LPR is a very demanding application that can only succeed in limited operational conditions deplo..."
The Key Challenge for Video Analytics
on May 07, 2008
"It's all about false positives. Catching the bad guy is pretty easy for today's perimeter violat..."
"It's all about false positives. Catching the bad guy is pretty easy for today's perimeter violat..."
Outrageous Claims Hurt the Industry
on Apr 16, 2008
"I just watched a video clip of an interview and demonstration of VideoIQ's abilities. While the f..."
"I just watched a video clip of an interview and demonstration of VideoIQ's abilities. While the f..."
Topics Monitored
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| Case Studies |
| Convergence |
| Financials |
| Hosted/Managed Video |
| IP Cameras |
| Megapixel Cameras |
| Retail |
| Standards |
| Statistics |
| Storage |
| Video Analytics |
| Video Management Systems |
| Wireless |
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