Video cameras are all around. In doorbells, in elevators, throughout airports, sporting venues and city streets. The smarter these video cameras become, the more they can do, from enhancing home security and public safety to monitoring and optimizing traffic patterns.

With the rise of smarter camera systems comes a need for greater automation — the ability to monitor video streams and generate insights more quickly, while at the same time making streaming and storage more efficient and cost-effective. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play.