Join the CCTV User Group team at 'Connected Britain' on September 11th, and learn about taking your CCTV system connectivity into the future
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) technology has long served as a crucial tool for deterring crime and enhancing security for businesses and local authorities. However, recent advances in cloud-based analytics and smart technologies have expanded its capabilities far beyond traditional security roles. Next-generation CCTV systems, supported by robust, high-bandwidth fibre connectivity, can now capture and transmit increasingly large volumes of high-resolution images and visual data.
This evolution, coupled with the rise of intelligent technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and deep learning, enables cities to tackle complex challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution monitoring, crime prevention, and critical infrastructure protection. Computer vision, a subset of AI, allows machines to analyse thousands of images per minute from digital inputs, such as photos and videos, and to offer actionable insights based on this data.
AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) technology enables seamless data-driven insights, empowering devices to operate autonomously and deliver real-time customised outcomes. Remarkably, this sophisticated deep learning approach does not require specialised imaging equipment, making it an attractive option for innovative city initiatives that utilise existing network cameras, such as CCTV. However, to facilitate the rapid transfer of high-resolution images and visual data at the speed of a camera’s frame rate, computer vision requires a high-bandwidth, reliable internet connection.
With the rapid evolution of generative AI and image recognition, CCTV systems are transitioning from passive surveillance tools to dynamic, real-time operational instruments. Initially designed for deterrence and post-incident analysis, CCTV can now provide immediate situational awareness through advancements in computing power, high-speed internet access, and ultra-high-definition 4K and 8K video technologies. This integration into operational frameworks allows for enhanced visibility and informed real-time decision-making.
High-bandwidth fibre networks offer the necessary connectivity for IoT projects, enabling CCTV cameras to collect extensive data and transform it into actionable insights or strategic planning decisions instantaneously. This more innovative connectivity empowers cities and organisations to make informed decisions that lead to improved outcomes.
On September 11th and 12th, you can learn more about the future of the entire fibre networks that are providing the foundations for next-generation CCTV at Connected Britain.
If you’re a local authority or business that wants to know about Connected Britain and would like access, contact us at CCTV User Group | Public Space Surveillance | UK | for more information.
To Register for your Free Visitor Pass to Connected Britain, please use the following URL: - FREE TICKET PROGRAMME (terrapinn.com)
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