MONTREAL and DALLAS – Security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions company Garda World Security Corporation recently announced the launch of artificial intelligence-driven surveillance technology company ECAM.
ECAM “combines the world’s most advanced live video surveillance technology with human expertise to deliver real-time protection with unmatched precision and vigilance,” according to the GardaWorld announcement.
ECAM delivers “intelligent security with proprietary and patented mobile and permanent remote video monitoring tailored to industries like residential communities, construction, commercial real estate, logistics, auto dealerships and critical infrastructure,” the announcement says.
By combining “smart tech with expert eyes on every camera,” ECAM “offers an unrivalled hybrid security monitoring solution combining the speed and precision of AI-powered threat detection and deterrence with the critical thinking and experience of human security professionals,” according to the announcement.
“With ECAM, we’re building more than a company; we’re building a global champion business that will shape the future of surveillance and security,” says Stephan Crétier, founder, chairman, president and CEO of GardaWorld, in the company announcement.
“By combining the scalability of advanced AI with decades of operational expertise, we’ve created a platform that delivers a level of efficiency, reliability and insight unmatched in the industry,” he says. “ECAM already commands the largest footprint of monitored mobile and permanent surveillance units in North America, positioning us as the emerging market leader in a rapidly expanding sector.
“We’ve invested aggressively to scale, innovate and unlock long-term value — with a laser focus on market share, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The opportunity in surveillance ahead is massive and ECAM is uniquely positioned to lead,” says Crétier.
Why GardaWorld is Launching ECAM
As part of its launch, ECAM has also launched a proprietary upscaling technology and process of enhancing the resolution and quality of lower-resolution video footage using advanced algorithms. This new technology, known currently as “Integra,” is now deployed across all ECAM surveillance systems and represents a significant advancement in how video surveillance footage is processed and analyzed.
Image resolution can remain lower at origin and upscaled up to 6x for artificial intelligence detection and monitoring fidelity, all within the advanced ECAM cloud. The result is “significantly reduced bandwidth usage and dramatically enhanced detection performance,” according to the GardaWorld announcement.
With up to a 40% boost in AI detection accuracy and a 50% increase in identification range, ECAM’s Integra tech “enables earlier, more reliable threat recognition,” the company announcement says.
Integra is designed for low resolution input from edge, but high-resolution output into cloud AI, and it delivers up to 6x greater data transmission efficiency.
“ECAM enters the market at a time when customers are demanding smarter technology, faster threat detection and response and greater cost efficiency,” says Christopher Brooks, chief operating officer of ECAM, in the GardaWorld announcement. “Our deeply customer-centric model is built on operational excellence and innovative proprietary technology, developed by our own in-house R&D teams.
“We deliver high-performance security solutions with speed, precision and value without unnecessary complexity or overhead. By combining AI-driven innovation with deep executional and human expertise, we’re enabling our customers to scale their security smarter, respond faster and realize stronger ROI from day one,” he says.
ECAM is the product of a strategic combination between outdoor video surveillance platform ECAMSECURE and commercial mobile and permanent video security solutions provider Stealth Monitoring, following GardaWorld’s acquisition late last year.
ECAM has about 140,000 cameras monitored across North America.
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