Industry surveillance solution
Most retail surveillance cameras record but do nothing proactive. iFovea transforms your existing retail cameras into an AI-powered system that recognizes repeat shoplifters, tracks foot traffic, reveals where customers go and how long they stay, and alerts on suspicious behavior before incidents occur.
Most retail surveillance cameras record but do nothing proactive. iFovea transforms your existing retail cameras into an AI-powered system that recognizes repeat shoplifters, tracks foot traffic, reveals where customers go and how long they stay, and alerts on suspicious behavior before incidents occur.
Multi-site visibility
Give operations and security teams one place to monitor locations, users, and incidents.
AI-assisted review
Find events faster with video search, analytics, and alert workflows tied to real business needs.
Flexible deployment
Support existing cameras, cloud access, and hybrid recording for practical rollouts.
The 4 Core AI Analytics for Retail
1. Face Recognition for Loss Prevention
iFovea face recognition builds watchlists of known shoplifters. When a watchlisted person enters any store in your chain, an immediate alert fires – before they have a chance to act. No more reviewing hours of footage after the fact. The system works across all cameras on all locations from one unified dashboard.
2. People Counting for Foot Traffic Analytics
People counting automatically tracks how many customers enter your store, which zones they visit, and how long they stay. Use this data to optimize staffing by peak hours, measure marketing effectiveness before and after promotions, and identify underperforming store sections.
3. Heat Maps for Store Layout Optimization
Heat maps generate color-coded overlays showing exactly where customers concentrate in your store. High-traffic hot zones reveal where high-margin products should be placed. Cold zones reveal dead areas to redesign or repurpose. Historical comparison shows how layout changes affect customer behavior.
4. Loitering Detection for Early Threat Identification
Loitering detection identifies individuals who linger in specific zones beyond a configured time threshold – a reliable behavioral indicator before shoplifting, organized retail crime staging, or threatening behavior escalates.
Retail Surveillance vs. Competitors
| Retail Feature | iFovea | Verkada | Generic Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face recognition watchlists | Yes – multi-location | Yes | No |
| People counting | Yes – 90%+ accuracy | Yes | No |
| Heat maps | Yes – historical + real-time | Limited | No |
| Works with existing cameras | Yes – Hikvision, Axis, Uniview, etc. | No – proprietary cameras only | Varies |
| White-label for integrators | Full private label | Not available | Not available |
Turn this into a practical surveillance plan
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FAQ
Is face recognition legal for retail?
Regulations vary by jurisdiction. Several US states require consent disclosures. Best practice: display clear signage about face recognition use, consult legal counsel for your jurisdiction, and use recognition only for security purposes. iFovea provides full control over watchlist management and data retention policies.
How does iFovea work with existing store cameras?
iFovea supports IP cameras from Axis, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek, Milesight, and other major brands – the cameras most retail stores already have installed. No hardware replacement required.
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Frequently asked questions
Which teams use iFovea for this environment?
Security, operations, IT, facilities, and executive teams use iFovea to centralize camera access, incident review, and AI-assisted monitoring across locations.
Can iFovea support multiple sites?
Yes. iFovea is built for multi-site cloud surveillance with centralized user management, live viewing, playback, and search workflows.
Does the system require replacing every camera?
Not always. Supported IP cameras can often be connected through compatible cloud or hybrid deployment paths, reducing unnecessary hardware replacement.
How do we start?
Start with a camera and network assessment so iFovea can confirm compatibility, bandwidth needs, retention goals, and rollout priorities.
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