During major sporting events, concerns about safety and crowd management reach new heights. In this context, effective video surveillance, including effective smart video storage and analytics, becomes an essential tool to guarantee the safety of participants, public and infrastructure.
The challenges : capacity and endurance
Modern smart video surveillance faces several challenges, primarily the fact that cameras must be able to operate 24/7 to ensure uninterrupted coverage. Storage solutions must therefore offer high capacity and exceptional endurance to handle high-resolution video streams. Western Digital’s WD Purple Pro hard drives, for example, are specifically designed for these requirements, supporting capacities of up to 24TB* and ensuring long-term reliability even in extreme conditions.
Technology at the service of security
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are also transforming video surveillance. Today’s cameras no longer just record in 4K and deliver multiple video streams, they also support real-time data analysis at the device level, thanks to AI chips built into the camera. They are increasingly providing media-rich, detailed, and crisp data.
A smart video storage system must therefore be able to record, store, and replay video without interruption from multiple feeds, or streams. All WD Purple Pro drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology, which not only enhances ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback, but also supports up to 32 AI streams for deep learning analysis within the system.
Solutions for any environment
Major sporting events often take place in varied and sometimes challenging environments. CCTV cameras must therefore be robust and able to operate in extreme weather conditions. WD Purple SC QD101 Ultra Endurance microSD™ cards are built to withstand these environments, providing increased durability and reliability in compatible cameras.
Optimisation of crowd management and infrastructure
Video surveillance also plays a crucial role in crowd management and infrastructure. By capturing clear and detailed video, it allows organisers to monitor crowd movements, manage the flow of people, and react quickly when needed. High-capacity smart video storage solutions like WD Purple Pro drives allow images to be consolidated from multiple cameras, making it easier to analyse and manage data.
Effective and advanced video surveillance is essential to ensure the safety and smooth running of major sporting events. Western Digital’s modern technologies, with their high storage capacities and robust performance, provide the tools to meet these challenges and ensure continuous and reliable monitoring.
