Edge computing is another recent advancement that is revolutionizing security camera systems. Traditionally, video footage had to be sent to a central server for analysis, leading to delays in real-time decision-making. With edge computing, data processing is done locally, right at the camera or close to it, reducing latency and allowing for instant analysis of footage.
This is particularly important for applications like facial recognition, license plate reading, and detecting suspicious behavior in real-time. Edge computing also reduces bandwidth usage, as only important data is sent to the cloud or central server, while irrelevant footage is discarded on-site.
