i-PRO Americas (formerly Panasonic Security) has introduced VideoInsight 8.0, the latest version of its video management system (VMS), designed to provide cost-effective, AI-driven security solutions for schools. The new platform simplifies campus safety with seamless integration, advanced analytics, and cloud-based capabilities, addressing the growing security needs of school administrators, IT directors, and security teams.

Addressing Budget and Security Challenges

Schools face limited budgets, complex security infrastructures, and fragmented monitoring tools, which can hinder real-time incident response. VideoInsight 8.0 alleviates these concerns by eliminating camera licensing fees when using i-PRO cameras, lowering both upfront and recurring costs.

The platform also features automated maintenance tools, self-diagnostics, and system health monitoring, ensuring 24/7 reliability with minimal IT oversight. Additionally, cloud-based storage options allow institutions to reduce hardware expenses while maintaining secure, remote access to video footage for investigations and compliance.

Key Benefits of VideoInsight 8.0

Scalable Security With Open-Platform Integration

VideoInsight 8.0 adapts to evolving security needs without adding complexity. Its open-platform design supports seamless integration with i-PRO hardware and third-party solutions, including:

• Triton Ultra (vape detection)
• ZeroEyes (weapons detection)
• Wasabi (cloud storage)
• Zenitel (video intercom)

By offering cost-effective licensing and a future-ready security infrastructure, the platform enables schools to integrate new security tools without disrupting existing systems.

Faster Forensic Searches With Built-In AI

The new i-PRO Active Guard is natively integrated into VideoInsight 8.0, allowing AI-powered forensic searches directly within the camera pane—eliminating the need for separate plugins. Schools can now consolidate indoor, outdoor, and transportation cameras into a single, centralized interface, streamlining investigations and enhancing situational awareness.

Unified Access Control and Video Monitoring

VideoInsight 8.0 integrates with i-PRO’s MonitorCast access control platform, creating a unified security dashboard that links access control events to real-time video footage. Security teams can monitor campus activity remotely, leveraging AI-triggered alerts, mobile access, and instant notifications to ensure rapid incident response.

Enhanced Transit Security for School Transportation

The platform also improves school transportation security, offering native video offloading and durable storage solutions for buses and transit vehicles, ensuring reliable video capture and playback within a single system.

Cost-Effective Body-Worn Camera Deployment

With direct integration to VideoInsight 8.0, the i-PRO BWC4000 body-worn camera includes a bundled license, allowing schools to connect body cameras without additional licensing costs.

Future-Ready Campus Security

By combining AI-driven analytics, cloud-based storage, and seamless access control integration, VideoInsight 8.0 provides a scalable, cost-effective security solution for educational institutions. With enhanced monitoring capabilities and an intuitive user experience, the platform supports schools in protecting students, staff, and facilities more efficiently than ever before.