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Case Study 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
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
WATCHTOWER
Key Benefits Achieved
- 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.
– Guido Christ "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."
- Construction Site Intrusion – Preventing Child Injuries
– Guido Christ "In a recent incident, children were climbing over a fence and entered a restricted construction site. This was a potentially life-threatening situation. Thanks to real-time AI detection and a quick response from the control room, we prevented an accident. The police safely removed the children and handed them over to their parents."
- Theft Prevention – Real-Time Detection of Copper and Diesel Theft
– Guido Christ “Copper and diesel theft are among the most common issues faced on construction sites today, often leading to project delays and increased costs. With CVEDIA-RT analytics, we’re able to detect unauthorized activity and intrusions in real time, enabling security teams to intervene immediately and prevent theft before it occurs.”
- 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.
– Guido Christ "Most AI vendors force you to use their complete ecosystem. CVEDIA lets us enhance our existing infrastructure. That’s a major advantage."
- 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.
– Guido Christ "Other companies try to sell you expensive hardware because that’s how they make money. 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."
- 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.
– Guido Christ "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."
- Construction Site Intrusion – Preventing Child Injuries
– Guido Christ "In a recent incident, children were climbing over a fence and entered a restricted construction site. This was a potentially life-threatening situation. Thanks to real-time AI detection and a quick response from the control room, we prevented an accident. The police safely removed the children and handed them over to their parents."
- Theft Prevention – Real-Time Detection of Copper and Diesel Theft
– Guido Christ “Copper and diesel theft are among the most common issues faced on construction sites today, often leading to project delays and increased costs. With CVEDIA-RT analytics, we’re able to detect unauthorized activity and intrusions in real time, enabling security teams to intervene immediately and prevent theft before it occurs.”
- 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.
– Guido Christ "Most AI vendors force you to use their complete ecosystem. CVEDIA lets us enhance our existing infrastructure. That’s a major advantage."
- 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.
– Guido Christ "Other companies try to sell you expensive hardware because that’s how they make money. 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.
– Guido Christ "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."
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
WATCHTOWER