Modern commercial security addresses this problem with Alarm.com Video Analytics. Rather than relying on traditional motion detection, we use edge-based artificial intelligence (AI)—that is, AI algorithms running directly on the camera hardware—which interprets activity, filters out distractions, and allows you to establish specific rules for your property.

Let’s take a closer look at how virtual tripwires, ground zones, and object classification work together to protect your facility.

Modern commercial surveillance is now an active operational intelligence tool. With the Alarm.com Business Activity Analytics (BAA) ecosystem, your cameras support daily operations by optimizing staff scheduling, reducing customer bottlenecks, and delivering actionable insights about facility activity.

Below are key ways your commercial cameras can add value to your business every day.

Security shouldn't be a reactive safety net meant to reduce loss after something goes wrong. The hard part is that technology has evolved rapidly, leaving many facility managers and executives operating on outdated assumptions.