Do Video Analytics Work? - Survey

By John Honovich, Published on Aug 11, 2009

The question, "Do Video Analytics Work?" is currently receiving a lot of attention. Such a question can be asked both technically and as a matter of opinion. While the technical element is ultimately most important, the beliefs of a community can accelerate or block consideration of new technology.

[Note: The polls are now closed and the results and recommendations are released.]

Recommended resources for learning more on video analytics are provided after the polls.

Resources on Video Analytics

For those of you looking for discussion, testing and analysis of the video analytics market, consider the following resources:

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