What is video analytics?

Video analytics refers to the use of software and algorithms to automatically analyze video footage to detect, classify, and track objects or events. These technologies are commonly used in security, retail, transportation, and smart city applications to monitor activity, improve safety, and gather insights from video data. Video analytics can include features such as motion detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition, and people counting. By automating the analysis process, organizations can respond more quickly to incidents and make data-driven decisions.