International. Eagle Eye Networks shared the trends that will have the biggest impact on video surveillance, security, and the use of analytics to drive business intelligence and improvement in 2021.
Customers are asking for the cloud; advanced analytics will transform video surveillance systems into even more valuable business solutions; compliance requirements are constantly evolving; IT departments get involved and, in many cases, own video surveillance; and customers expect systems to be open and connected.
"Several factors are driving video surveillance trends in 2021," said Hans Kahler, vice president of operations for Eagle Eye Networks. "Innovation from companies like Eagle Eye Networks and our partners is leading and meeting customer demands for their video surveillance systems to provide business information as well as security. Combine the promise of artificial intelligence and cloud video surveillance with the volatility, instability and remote work environment of 2020 and we have an environment where people are looking for their video surveillance and security systems to deliver more business value than ever before. Accelerating cloud adoption and using analytics to provide enhanced security and drive business improvement will make 2021 a transformative year for the industry."
Video surveillance and security trends for 2021
Customers are asking for the cloud: The shift to cloud benefits in the video surveillance space is powerful and undeniable, and includes significant cost savings, increased data security, remote access and maintenance, flexible storage and retention, scalability, greater stability, and disaster recovery.
- Analytics and artificial intelligence turn security systems into business solutions: video surveillance systems are no longer just for security, they are also a valuable tool for business intelligence (BI). While AI has been talked about for several years, its implementation has been delayed. This year, we'll see AI move from the lab to practical adoption.
Compliance requirements are constantly evolving: as video surveillance becomes a more widely adopted tool across industries and continents, and more industries use video for compliance purposes, regulation of its use becomes more prevalent.
- More engaged IT departments and video surveillance owners: IT leaders have not only become involved in the video management system, but they are also involved. As part of their IT strategy, corporations are leveraging video to improve business processes while reducing unnecessary operating expenses.
- Demand for open and integrated systems: An open and connected ecosystem makes it possible for companies and developers to integrate any number of applications into a single video management system (VMS) platform. The platform takes care of all the heavy lifting of interacting with cameras, recording video, streaming and storing video securely in the cloud, and making video available for use in built-in apps. Days when vendors "lock" users into their cameras or promote "hybrid" systems (which require vendor hardware upgrades to get new features) will not be accepted.
