Motorola Solutions has expanded the AI capabilities of its video security and safety platform, focusing on helping organisations manage complex operational and safety challenges across large and demanding environments.
A key update is the introduction of new on-premises AI detection capabilities within the Avigilon video security platform. These enhancements are designed to move video systems beyond traditional perimeter protection, enabling organisations to identify a wider range of safety, compliance and operational issues specific to their sites.
At the centre of the update is Avigilon Visual Alerts, which allows security and operations teams to define and detect custom visual events across camera networks. Using a conversational interface, operators can create alerts tailored to their environment, such as identifying unauthorised vehicles near critical infrastructure, blocked fire exits or other site-specific risks. The system continuously scans video feeds for these conditions and notifies staff so they can quickly assess and respond.
The Visual Alerts capability runs on-premises rather than in the cloud, allowing organisations to apply AI analytics while maintaining local control over video data. Motorola Solutions said this approach is intended to reduce the time operators spend reviewing footage and help teams focus on relevant events instead of routine or non-actionable activity.
The company said the technology is particularly relevant for sectors with large physical footprints and high safety or compliance requirements, including healthcare, energy and other critical infrastructure. In these environments, video analytics are increasingly being used not only for security incidents, but also to monitor operational risks, restricted zones and safety conditions in real time.
Motorola Solutions said its broader portfolio updates also include long-range cameras designed for detection in challenging environments, along with software aimed at improving operational resilience and incident response planning. Together, these tools are intended to help organisations move from reactive monitoring to more proactive management of safety and security risks.
For CCTV buyers, the updates highlight how AI-enabled video systems are evolving into multi-purpose operational tools, rather than serving purely as surveillance or intrusion detection systems. As on-premises AI matures, it is increasingly being positioned as a way to improve situational awareness and response while addressing data governance and privacy requirements.
