Solutions Directory

AI Video Analytics Solutions

Find the right video intelligence solution for your security needs. Explore our comprehensive suite of AI-powered surveillance capabilities across industries and use cases.

Use Cases

Specific Use Cases

Warehouse Security

Distribution center protection

Truck Yard Security

Fleet yards & cargo theft prevention

Car Wash Security

Damage claims & membership protection

Auto Repair Shop Security

Damage claim defense & tool theft

Gas Station Security

Fuel drive-offs & convenience store theft

Store Security Cameras

Retail store camera systems: POS, exits & stockroom

Grocery Store Security Cameras

Self-checkout, ORC sweeps, dock & shrink

Cold Storage Security

Food processing & cold chain food defense

Daycare Security

Childcare centers & abuse-claim defense

Marina Security

Docks, slips & boat theft prevention

Bar & Nightclub Security

Fights, dram shop & liquor-license footage

Restaurant Security Cameras

Register, back door, walk-in & fall claims

Self Storage Security Cameras

Gate tailgating, aisles & unstaffed sites

Jewelry Store Security

Smash-and-grab, switches & insurance proof

Gun Store Security

Ram-raids, ATF theft reporting & range oversight

Liquor Store Security

Robbery, beer runs & ABC license footage

Movie Theater Security

Concession theft, sneak-ins & fall claims

Office Security Cameras

After-hours alerts, audio-off & workplace privacy

Medical Office Security

Front desk theft, false claims & HIPAA-conscious

Vacant Property Security

Copper theft, squatters & no-power cellular sites

Campus Security

Multi-building coverage

Commercial Buildings

Office & property security

Smart City

Urban surveillance networks

Parking Lot Security

Vehicle & pedestrian safety

Property Management Security

AI across your whole portfolio

Apartment Complex Security

Multifamily & property management

Gated Community Security

HOA & neighborhood common areas

Student Housing Security

Off-campus & purpose-built housing

Construction Site

Job site protection

Remote Video Monitoring

Monitor multiple sites remotely

Automated Security Monitoring

24/7 AI-powered surveillance

Drive-Through Monitoring

Lane times & order accuracy

Elevator Monitoring

Incident & entrapment alerts

Clean Room Monitoring

Contamination & protocol compliance

Social Distancing Monitoring

Occupancy & spacing analytics

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VMS & Platform Alternatives

Considering a switch? See how Surveillant compares to leading video management platforms.

Loss Prevention

Retail & Loss Prevention

AI-powered theft detection and prevention for retail environments.

Access

Mobile Access & Visitor Management

Manage security from anywhere and track who enters your facilities.

Guides & Resources

Surveillance Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions security and facilities teams ask before they buy.

How Long to Keep Security Camera Footage

Retention periods and policy by industry

Can a Landlord Install Security Cameras?

Where rental cameras are legal, and where they are not

Can an HOA Install Security Cameras?

HOA camera rules, homeowner rights, and legal limits

NVR vs DVR: Which Is Better?

IP versus coax, cost, and scalability for business

What is ONVIF? ONVIF vs RTSP

The camera standard, profiles, and compatibility

H.264 vs H.265 Security Cameras

Codec, storage, bandwidth, and compatibility

How to Redact a Video

Blur faces and plates for FOIA and disclosure

Security Camera Bandwidth

Mbps and GB by resolution, plus how to calculate it

PoE Security Cameras

PoE vs PoE+ vs PoE++, wattage, cabling, and distance

Body Camera Footage Redaction

Blur bodycam faces and audio for public records release

How Much Storage Do Security Cameras Need

Storage calculator, TB sizing, and GB per camera

Security Guards vs Cameras: Cost

Guard vs camera cost comparison and ROI for business

What Is a Video Management System (VMS)

What a VMS is, key features, and VMS vs NVR

Commercial Security Camera Placement

Where to place cameras in a warehouse, lot, and store

How to Reduce False Alarms on Security Cameras

Cut nuisance alerts and false-dispatch fines with AI

Security Camera Resolution: Do You Need 4K?

1080p vs 4MP vs 4K and pixels per foot by task

Security Camera Lens & Focal Length Guide

2.8mm to 12mm field of view, fixed vs varifocal

WDR Security Cameras: Wide Dynamic Range

What WDR & dB mean, true WDR vs digital WDR

Cellular Security Cameras for Business

4G LTE and solar for remote sites with no WiFi

Commercial Security Camera System Cost

2026 prices per camera, install, storage, and cloud

Cloud Video Surveillance Pricing

VSaaS cost per camera per month and how to budget it

Cloud vs On-Premise Video Surveillance

Cost, data control, scalability, and uptime compared

How to Choose a Video Surveillance System

A buyer's checklist: types, cameras, storage, AI, and cost

Remote Video Monitoring Cost

Per-camera service pricing and how it compares to a guard

License Plate Recognition Cameras

How LPR works, camera cost, accuracy, and business uses

AI Gun Detection

How video weapon detection works, cost per camera, and accuracy

Add AI to Existing Security Cameras

Compatible cameras, cloud vs edge, what AI you can add, and cost

Business Security Camera Laws

Recording employees, audio consent by state, and where cameras are allowed

Security Camera Types

Dome vs bullet vs turret vs PTZ cameras compared, and how to choose

How Many Security Cameras for Business

Typical camera counts by business type and how to size your system

Verkada Pricing: How Much Does Verkada Cost?

Camera, license, and cloud costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Avigilon Pricing: How Much Does Avigilon Cost?

Camera, Unity Video license, and Alta cloud costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Genetec Pricing: How Much Does Genetec Cost?

Security Center license, SMA, and Cloud SaaS costs for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Rhombus Pricing: How Much Does Rhombus Cost?

Camera costs, Professional and Enterprise license fees, and cloud storage for 2026, plus a cheaper alternative

Axis Camera Pricing: How Much Do Axis Cameras Cost?

Camera costs by M, P, and Q series, Camera Station Pro license fees, and system price for 2026, plus a cheaper AI option

Verkada vs Avigilon: Which Is Better?

Cameras, AI analytics, storage, and pricing compared, plus a software-first alternative

Verkada vs Meraki: Which Is Better?

Cisco Meraki MV vs Verkada on cameras, analytics, storage, and price, plus a software-first option

Genetec vs Milestone: Which Is Better?

Security Center vs XProtect on features, AI analytics, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Genetec: Which Is Better?

Cameras, AI analytics, and per-camera pricing compared, plus a cloud-native AI alternative

Verkada vs Genetec: Which Is Better?

Cloud-managed vs open on-prem, AI analytics, and per-camera pricing compared, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Axis: Which Is Better?

Integrated camera-plus-VMS platform vs the open IP-camera maker on AI, openness, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Avigilon vs Hikvision: Which Is Better?

NDAA-compliant Motorola platform vs the budget Chinese camera maker on the US ban, AI, and pricing, plus a cloud-native alternative

Verkada vs Milestone: Which Is Better?

Cloud-native vs open self-hosted XProtect VMS on cameras, AI, and pricing, plus a cloud-native AI alternative

Verkada vs Rhombus: Which Is Better?

Two cloud camera platforms on cameras, AI, ecosystem, and pricing, plus a software-first AI alternative

Avigilon vs Hanwha: Which Is Better?

Premium Motorola stack vs the open, NDAA and TAA-compliant Wisenet camera maker, plus a software-first AI alternative

Genetec vs Flock Safety: Which Is Better?

An open enterprise video and ALPR platform vs a subscription-only cloud license-plate network, plus a software-first AI alternative

Hanwha vs Hikvision: Which Is Better?

The NDAA and TAA-compliant Wisenet camera maker vs the cheaper, federally banned Chinese giant, plus a software-first AI alternative

Dahua vs Hikvision: Which Is Better?

The two largest Chinese camera makers compared on AI, low-light, and price, plus the US ban they share and a compliant cloud-native alternative

Hanwha vs Axis: Which Is Better?

Two top NDAA-compliant camera makers compared: value-driven Wisenet edge AI versus the premium Axis ACAP open platform, on AI, pricing, and ecosystem

Hanwha vs Dahua: Which Is Better?

NDAA-compliant Korean-made Wisenet versus the cheaper but federally banned Dahua, compared on AI analytics, low-light, pricing, and compliance for US buyers

Eagle Eye Networks vs Verkada: Which Is Better?

Open True Cloud VMS that keeps your existing cameras versus Verkada's closed all-in-one proprietary platform, on cloud architecture, AI, and pricing

Genetec vs Hikvision: Which Is Better?

The NDAA-compliant open VMS platform versus the banned Chinese camera maker, on the US rules, AI, pricing, and a cloud alternative

Solink vs Verkada: Which Is Better?

A camera-agnostic platform that ties your existing cameras to POS data for loss prevention versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, AI, and pricing

Coram vs Verkada: Which Is Better?

An open, AI-native platform that adds detection and natural-language video search to your existing cameras versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, AI, and pricing

OpenEye vs Verkada: Which Is Better?

An open, US-made video management system that records third-party cameras on a recorder, appliance, or cloud versus Verkada's closed all-in-one platform, on features, deployment, and pricing

Best Video Analytics Software: Top 8 Compared

The top 8 AI and CCTV video analytics platforms for 2026 ranked by deployment, camera support, signature AI, pricing, and best use case for US security teams

Best Video Management Software (VMS): Top 8 Compared

The top 8 VMS platforms for 2026 ranked by deployment, camera support, scale, licensing, and best fit for US security and IT teams

AI Video Analytics: How It Works

How computer vision turns camera streams into detections, alerts, and searchable events in real time, plus the analytics types and edge versus cloud deployment explained

AI Video Analytics Cost: Pricing Models

What AI video analytics software costs per camera per month, the common pricing models, every cost component, cost by number of cameras, and how to size ROI

AI Video Analytics Companies: Top Vendors

The AI surveillance companies US buyers shortlist, compared by deployment model, camera policy, and NDAA Section 889 restrictions, plus how to evaluate a vendor on your own cameras

AI CCTV Software for Small Business

What a 4 to 20 camera business actually needs from AI CCTV software, what it costs per month, which features to skip, and why you probably do not need new cameras

Video Analytics vs CCTV

CCTV records footage; video analytics interprets it in real time. How the two differ, how they work together, what analytics costs, and which your business needs

What Can AI Video Analytics Detect?

The full list of detections: people, vehicles, weapons, intrusion, loitering, falls, PPE compliance, license plates, crowd density, and anomalies, with real use cases

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