SEDCUREIT, the south Wales based security solutions and fire prevention company, has made the intelligent decision to use the latest in AI technology to protect its customers. To many, the use of AI technologies in day-to-day business activities might seem a distant
aspiration, but some innovative businesses are already using intelligent digital features in their products. SECUREIT use AI enhanced CCTV monitoring in order to provide more adaptive, predictive, and responsive protection for their customers.
SECUREIT managing director Philip Popham has witnessed first-hand how the development of AI based technology has transformed the services the family run company has offered over the last 16 years.
“While CCTV has long been a staple in security infrastructure, the integration of AI into our offering has elevated its capabilities, making it more efficient, intelligent, and indispensable for modern security needs”. He continued: “One of the most significant improvements AI has brought to the surveillance systems we use is the enhancement of accuracy in monitoring and recognition. Traditional CCTV
systems relied heavily on human operators to identify suspicious activities or potential threats. However, this approach was often hampered by human limitations, such as fatigue, distraction, or information bias. AI CCTV, with its ability to process and analyse vast amounts of data in real-time, has addressed these issues, leading to more reliable, cost effective and consistent surveillance”.
AI-powered CCTV systems utilise advanced algorithms to recognize and classify objects, faces, and behaviours with remarkable precision. For example, AI can distinguish between a person and an inanimate object, such as a tree or a vehicle, drastically reducing false alarms. Furthermore, facial recognition technology, driven by AI, has improved the accuracy of identifying individuals. Popham also explained how AI based CCTV systems have reduced the amount of time allocated to reviewing post-event footage.
“AI has also revolutionized the speed at which threats are detected and addressed by the company. Traditional CCTV systems often required hours of footage review to identify incidents, making it difficult to respond in a timely manner. AI-driven systems, on the other
hand, can analyse live feeds in real-time, detecting unusual patterns or behaviours instantly. This capability is particularly valuable in high-security environments, such as airports, financial institutions, schools, universities, and other public spaces where immediate action
is critical”.
The company still uses traditional CCTV monitoring techniques with real people in its 24/7 multi-screen monitoring suite near Bridgend, but the peace of mind AI monitoring offers provides additional reassurance for its customers.
The integration of AI into CCTV systems has marked a significant leap forward in security and surveillance technology. By enhancing accuracy and enabling real-time threat detection AI has redefined what is possible in the protection of homes, buildings and businesses.
