1. Executive Summary
EnGenius AI Cloud Surveillance Solution is a cutting-edge Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform that revolutionizes security and monitoring for businesses. Our solution combines AI-powered cameras with cloud-based management to offer unparalleled flexibility, intelligence, and cost-effectiveness.
Messaging Pillars:
- VSaaS Hybrid Architecture
- NVR-free design for easy deployment and scalability
- Centralized cloud management across multiple locations
- Edge storage with optional cloud backup for enhanced security and privacy
- Advanced AI Capabilities
- Edge AI computing for optimized bandwidth usage
- Real-time object detection and alerting
- Efficient event search and analysis across cameras
- Business insights through metadata analysis (e.g., line charts, heatmaps)
- Cost-Efficient and Future-Proof
- Reduced hardware and maintenance costs
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Scalable storage options for varying retention needs (Cloud backup and NVS)
*VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service): a cloud-based video surveillance solution that allows users to store, manage, and access video footage remotely.
2. Target Market
Our primary focus is on small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and multi-site enterprises that: (See Appendix)
- Have limited IT resources
- Face challenges managing traditional video surveillance systems
- Seek transition from on-premises solutions to more flexible, cloud-based options
Key Industries:
- Retail: Loss prevention, customer behavior analysis, store layout optimization
- Education: Campus security, student safety, facility monitoring
- Hospitality: Guest safety, property protection, service quality monitoring
- Corporate: Office security, employee safety, visitor management
- Warehousing: Inventory protection, operational efficiency, worker safety
Market Trends:
- Shift from on-premises (82%) to VSaaS solutions (18%, with projected growth)
- Increasing demand for remote access, scalability, and data analytics in security (See Apendix)
- Growing interest in solutions with lower TCO
3. The Problem
Modern businesses face numerous challenges with traditional video surveillance systems:
- Infrastructure Limitations
- Complex setup and difficult scalability of NVR systems
- Risk of data loss due to centralized storage
- Network strain concerns in cloud (VSaaS) adoption
- Operational Inefficiencies
- Time-consuming video search and analysis
- High rate of false alarms from basic motion detection
- Tedious process for video export and sharing
- Cost Burdens
- Significant upfront hardware costs (NVRs, CMS)
- High Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including maintenance and upgrades
- Limited Intelligence
- Lack of advanced analytics capabilities
- Difficulty in managing multi-site deployments
- Inflexibility in adapting to changing security needs
4. Value Proposition
EnGenius AI Cloud Surveillance Solution revolutionizes video security for SMBs and multi-site enterprises with limited IT resources by seamlessly integrating edge AI processing with cloud management flexibility. Our NVR-free design ensures easy deployment and scalability, while AI-powered analytics provide real-time insights and efficient investigation. With optimized bandwidth usage through edge computing, flexible storage options, and a lower Total Cost of Ownership, we deliver enhanced security, operational efficiency, and adaptability across retail, education, banking, hospitality, and corporate environments.
EnGenius AI Cloud Surveillance Solution revolutionizes video security for SMBs and multi-site enterprises with limited IT resources by seamlessly integrating edge AI processing with cloud management flexibility.
Our solution delivers:
- NVR-free design for easy deployment and scalability
- AI-powered analytics for real-time insights and efficient investigation
- Optimized bandwidth usage through edge computing
- Flexible storage options (edge, cloud, optional NVS)
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Enhancing security, operational efficiency, and adaptability across retail, education, banking, hospitality, and corporate environments.
5. Solution Highlights & Benefits
Comprehensive System Benefits
- VSaaS solution leveraging AI cameras
- Combines the power of edge AI processing with cloud management flexibility
- Direct-to-cloud connection for seamless data flow and management
- Easy to add new AI cameras to the network
- Suitable for multi-site installations with centralized cloud control
- Enhanced privacy and distributed storage
- In-camera memory ensures customer data privacy
- Distributed storage across cameras reduces risk of centralized data loss
- Elimination of traditional NVR/DVR hardware
- Reduces infrastructure costs and complexity
- Simplifies installation and maintenance processes
- Efficient bandwidth utilization
- Processes data at the edge to minimize network traffic
- Sends only relevant metadata and events to the cloud, optimizing bandwidth usage
- Storage Expansion and Backup
- Cloud backup options provide additional off-site storage, ensuring data redundancy and disaster recovery
- Optional Network Video Storage (NVS) for expanding local storage capacity, enables extended video retention periods
Intelligent Surveillance Features (AI)
- Seamless Live View Video Surveillance:
- Multi-view layouts and video wall carousel.
- Shareable video wall URLs for easy access.
- Advanced Video Playback:
- Immediate access through local storage.
- Event snapshots for quick and easy timeline navigation.
- Flexible video quality settings.
- Easy sharing and export of video URLs.
- AI-Powered Metadata Search:
- Region of Interest (ROI) filtering.
- Cross-camera search capabilities.
- Intelligent Monitoring, Detection, and Alerts:
- Advanced Region/Area and Cross-line Object Detection.
- Features include crowding detection, restricted area monitoring, accurate counting, and proactive alerts.
- Comprehensive AI-Driven Metadata Insights:
- Gain detailed insights into people and vehicle activities.
- Track counting statistics over time.
- Visualize usage patterns with heatmaps for better security management.
- Efficient Management with Floor Plan Mapping:
- Floor map displays camera locations and coverage, allowing direct access to camera footage.
- Identify blind spots and receive real-time alert notifications.
Camera Technical Specification (To be updated)
- High-Performance Camera:
- 5MP dome camera (ECC100)
- 5MP bullet camera (ECC120)
- Sony Starvis sensor for ultra low-light performance
- HDR capability for challenging lighting conditions
- Ultra-wide angle Field of View (FOV) for broader coverage
- Built-in Storage and Processing:
- 256GB on-board storage
- Integrated AI processing unit (NPU) for edge computing
- Robust Design:
- IP66(ECC120)/ IP67(ECC100) rated for weather resistance
- IK04(ECC120)/ IK10(ECC100)rated for vandal protection
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations
- Network and Connectivity:
- PoE for single-cable installation
- 1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port
- Integration with EnGenius networking products
- Compliance:
- NDAA and TAA compliant for government and institutional use