AI video surveillance is becoming a competitive advantage in retail. In this episode, we navigate the landscape of the “Best 10 AI Video Surveillance Solutions Transforming Retail Loss Prevention in 2025” (see full blog: https://alphavision.ai/blogs/axis-integration/best-10-ai-video-surveillance-solutions-transforming-loss-prevention). We’ll compare approaches, identify which platforms suit which retail models, and offer decision criteria for adoption.
What “transforming loss prevention” really means — going beyond cameras to intelligence, deterrence, and integration
Comparative analysis of the 10 systems: which ones lean more cloud, which more edge, which maximize reusability
Use-case fitting:
• Best for new stores vs retrofit of existing camera fleets
• Best for high-security retail (luxury, jewelry) vs mass retail
• Integration with POS / inventory / access control systems
Risk factors and mitigation: connectivity outages, false alarms, cost creep, data privacy
A suggested roadmap to adoption: proof-of-concept → pilot → phased rollout → scale
Loss prevention directors and retail security executives
Technology and operations leads in retail chains
Integrators and vendors in the retail security space
Store operations, planning, or layout leads exploring tech improvements
Investors and observers of AI in physical retail security
