Catenoid Upgrades KBS Disaster Platform with AI-Powered Monitoring

Catenoid has completed a major upgrade of Korean Broadcasting System's disaster surveillance CCTV platform, transforming it into a smart, AI-powered system designed to significantly enhance emergency response and broadcast efficiency.

The upgraded platform replaces KBS's previously fragmented workflow - which required multiple systems for data verification, CCTV searches, and video editing - with a fully integrated, one-stop solution. Broadcasters can now manage everything from real-time situation monitoring to content production and transmission within a single interface.

At the core of the upgrade is a map-based integrated monitoring system, expanding CCTV coverage from approximately 17,000 to 25,000 cameras across key government agencies and local authorities. The system also overlays real-time and forecast weather data, allowing users to track developments through a dynamic timeline view.

AI-driven capabilities further strengthen the platform. By analysing incoming footage, the system prioritises the most relevant visuals during disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, and heavy rain, while reducing system load by filtering only critical feeds. Enhanced editing tools, including in-platform video processing and time-lapse creation, enable faster turnaround during high-pressure situations.

KBS says the new system has significantly improved response times, eliminating the need to switch between multiple platforms during crisis coverage. Catenoid added that the upgrade marks a shift from basic monitoring to a fully integrated, intelligent disaster response ecosystem powered by AI and data integration.

The development reflects a broader industry trend, as broadcasters increasingly adopt smart, AI-enabled systems to strengthen real-time reporting and disaster management capabilities.