Metadata Tagging for Operational Technology Video Management

This technical report discusses the integration of metadata tagging in operational technologies (OT) to optimize video data management across various sectors, including manufacturing, law enforcement, and power utilities. It outlines the challenges posed by the vast amounts of video data generated by high-resolution cameras and drones, highlighting the financial and logistical issues associated with storage and retrieval. The report details how extracting metadata from XML sidecar files can enhance storage efficiency, improve searchability, and support decision-making processes. It describes specific use cases, such as quality control in manufacturing, evidence management in law enforcement, and inspections in power utilities, illustrating the benefits of metadata tagging for rapid retrieval and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the report presents solutions like GRAU Data MetadataHub and Panzura Symphony, which facilitate metadata extraction and management, ensuring organizations can efficiently handle increasing data volumes while reducing costs.