The health, safety and security challenges that business owners and managers have faced in 2020 have made one thing very clear: COVID-19 has acted as a catalyst for a flurry of investments designed to spur the reopening of retail stores, commercial office space and public venues. Such investments don’t need to be singularly focused on opening the doors, but instead can be part of a more sustainable solution that can offer long-term value and flexibility that can be applied to a variety of situations.
This is where smart security cameras connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) can help. Due to their ability to be flexibly equipped and re-equipped with different Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled video analytic applications, a single security camera can be used for face mask detection and heat mapping - while also assisting in optimizing facility layout to increase sales conversions in retail stores and planning inventory stock. Beyond security and safety uses, here are three different vertical markets that can benefit from the added flexibility offered by a smart camera system: