Lytehouse Enhances Workplace Safety with AI Video Intelligence and Google Cloud Partnership
Customer Company Size
Startup
Region
- Africa
- Asia
Country
- South Africa
- Singapore
Product
- Lytehouse AI-powered solution
- Google Cloud Vertex AI platform
- Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models
Tech Stack
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning
- Generative AI
- Large Language Models
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Computer Vision Software
- Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
- Analytics & Modeling - Generative AI
Applicable Industries
- Security & Public Safety
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Remote Asset Management
- Security Claims Evaluation
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Lytehouse is a startup that is part of the inaugural cohort of AI startups graduating from the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First Singapore. The company is focused on improving workplace safety through AI-based video intelligence. Lytehouse's journey began as a personal mission for security, driven by real-life experiences of its CTO and Co-Founder, Jean-Vicente De Carvalho. He comes from a family of small business owners in South Africa who have faced numerous security challenges, including armed robberies, kidnappings, and bombings. These experiences highlighted the need for a more effective security solution, leading to the development of Lytehouse's AI-powered platform. The company has secured a major partnership with one of Africa’s largest CCTV distributors, providing access to hundreds of thousands of cameras across the region. Lytehouse's collaboration with Google Cloud has been transformative, offering both technical support and significant business opportunities.
The Challenge
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that workplace safety risks result in economic losses of up to 5.4 per cent of global GDP annually. Businesses have implemented over one billion CCTV cameras and employed hundreds of thousands of security personnel and risk managers to monitor footage and mitigate risks. However, this process is slow, labour-intensive, costly, and prone to inaccuracies. Lytehouse's journey began as a personal mission for security, driven by real-life experiences. Jean-Vicente De Carvalho, CTO and Co-Founder of Lytehouse, comes from a family of small business owners in South Africa who endured 37 instances of armed robberies, kidnappings, and bombings. In 2018, after his father was held at gunpoint despite the presence of extensive security measures, De Carvalho realised the urgent need for a more effective solution.
The Solution
Lytehouse offers a real-time video intelligence solution that automates risk management by transforming any CCTV camera feed into virtual co-workers. This enhances efficiency and reduces costs by applying advanced computer vision models, machine learning algorithms, and generative AI agents to existing cameras. The solution captures key data points, provides real-time insights, and automates manual tasks for improved decision-making. Using Large Language Models, Lytehouse makes video insights easily queryable in natural language, allowing business owners to request specific actions, such as notifying managers if workers use mobile phones near machinery. The scalable system tailors GenAI agents to specific industries and tasks, enabling companies to address safety and security risks without replacing their existing camera infrastructure. The launch of Lytehouse’s security agent marked a significant milestone for the company, and their partnership with a major CCTV distributor in Africa provides access to a vast network of cameras.
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