Traditional or intelligent video surveillance? Choose the ideal system for your company

Video surveillance has evolved radically in recent years. We went from analog systems that only recorded images to intelligent digital solutions that can analyze what they see in real time. Which one do you need?

A traditional system fulfills a basic function: record and store video for later review. It can be useful as evidence, but it does not prevent incidents, nor does it alert about suspicious behavior.

On the other hand, an intelligent video surveillance system uses video analytics to detect movement, classify objects, recognize faces or read vehicle license plates. This way it can generate automatic alerts and reduce dependence on human monitoring.

These alerts can be sent to the responsible person’s cell phone, integrated into a control center or even activate protocols such as closing access, turning on lights or emitting a sound alarm.

But does this mean that everyone needs an intelligent system? Not necessarily. For small offices or businesses with low risk, a basic system may be sufficient. But if you handle 24/7 operations, critical areas or high flow of people, intelligent video surveillance becomes essential.

Another point to consider is scalability: can your current system grow? Can you add new cameras, update software or integrate other functions without having to replace everything?

Storage is also key: intelligent systems optimize space usage, recording only relevant events and allowing faster searches by type of incident, face or vehicle.

In addition, an intelligent system can be integrated with access control, fire detection or perimeter sensors for unified security. At Mopec Security we help you evaluate which type of system best suits your needs, considering risks, operation and budget.