WatchTower: AI Analytics in Mobile Security
Watchtower Security Solutions is a leading provider of mobile surveillance systems for construction sites, critical infrastructure, and remote locations. The company specializes in delivering high-accuracy security monitoring while minimizing false alarms and operational costs.
CVEDIA spoke with Guido Christ, Technical Manager at Watchtower Security Solutions, to discuss the impact of AI video analytics on real-world security and surveillance operations. Guido has been instrumental in driving the integration of advanced technologies at Watchtower, and his search for a reliable, high-performance analytics solution led him to CVEDIA-RT - a platform that has since transformed their approach to asset protection and operational efficiency.
The Pain Points
Before adopting AI-powered analytics, Watchtower Security Solutions relied on traditional video content analytics, which had significant drawbacks:
- Frequent false alarms caused by moving vegetation, shadows, reflections, small animals, and insects near camera lenses.
- High operational costs, requiring excessive monitoring, maintenance, and security deployments.
- Security personnel fatigue, as operators spent excessive time filtering through irrelevant alerts instead of focusing on real threats.
"False alarms used to be a huge problem. At the time, I searched the world for the right AI partner - talked to companies in China, Australia, the U.S. It wasn't until I connected with CVEDIA that we found the right solution. Their ability to adapt, train models quickly, and work with our existing infrastructure made all the difference."
Guido Christ
Technical Manager, WatchTower
Our Solution
To address these challenges, Watchtower implemented the CVEDIA-RT plugin, which provides:
- Real-time AI detection with intelligent filtering of environmental triggers.
- Seamless integration with existing Video Management Systems (VMS) to avoid disrupting operations.
- Optimized edge processing, reducing costs by running on low-power hardware instead of cloud dependency.
"The first project we did together with CVEDIA [in 2023] was in a mountain village. We had a huge problem with false alarms - wildlife and stray cats were constantly triggering the system. The control room was overwhelmed, and we had to deploy extra security personnel to manually verify alerts. CVEDIA trained the algorithm quickly, and within days, false alarms were eliminated."
Guido Christ
Technical Manager, WatchTower
Key Benefits Achieved
98% Reduction in False Alarms
False alarms due to spiders on camera lenses, stray animals, or moving vegetation were eliminated. Operators now receive only high-accuracy alerts related to genuine security threats.
"Instead of the control room being overwhelmed, we now have a system that works without constant human intervention. This was a game-changer for us."
Accurate Intruder Detection
In a recent incident, children climbing over a fence into a restricted construction site were detected in real-time. Thanks to quick AI-powered alerts, the police safely removed them before any accident occurred.
"With CVEDIA-RT analytics, we're able to detect unauthorized activity and intrusions in real time, enabling security teams to intervene immediately."
Seamless VMS Integration
Unlike many AI solutions that require a full system replacement, CVEDIA-RT integrates directly with Watchtower's existing VMS, ensuring a smooth transition without retraining service personnel.
"Most AI vendors force you to use their complete ecosystem. CVEDIA lets us enhance our existing infrastructure. That's a major advantage."
Optimized Edge Processing
Reduced hardware costs by deploying analytics on low-power devices rather than costly, power-demanding servers. Reduced bandwidth and data center expenses, making AI-powered surveillance cost-effective.
"CVEDIA focused on making their AI work efficiently on the hardware we already use. They even optimized it for our existing hardware within two days of us suggesting it."
Results & Impact
"AI-powered security is becoming the standard. The flexibility of CVEDIA's approach means we can offer the best solutions without forcing our customers to replace everything they already have."
— Guido Christ
Massive reduction in false alarms
Security teams now focus only on real threats.
Lower operational costs
Significant savings on personnel and unnecessary dispatches.
Enhanced real-time detection
Multiple thefts and intrusions prevented.
Flexible AI integration
Runs on existing VMS without requiring infrastructure changes.
Final Thoughts
Watchtower Security Solutions continues to expand AI-powered analytics to stay ahead of evolving security challenges. With CVEDIA-RT, the company has proven that AI-driven video surveillance is the future.
"This is why we work with CVEDIA: they adapt fast, integrate seamlessly, and solve real security challenges. That's what makes them different."
Guido Christ
Technical Manager, WatchTower
Key Results
98%
False Alarm Reduction
Days
To Deploy Custom Models
100%
VMS Compatibility
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