The Future Of Security Surveillance

Video security might look different in the future, but what is going to change? Will IP technology take over analog? Will we see new technologies emerge? 

Looking into the future.

Here are a few predictions of how things might look in the near future and time beyond…

Increased network capabilities

As the global networking technology and connectivity improves, more devices and systems will inevitably migrate to ip-based solutions. Control, video-over-network quality, and general access to systems will improve. The technology for telecommunication networks is also evolving considerably over the past decade. Utilizing those advancements to provide on-the-move video surveillance through wireless streaming of video is an exciting possibility.  

Flexible mobility
Mobile will continue to grow in market share, and flexibility of the video security industry will need to grow with it. It also introduces many challenges that manufacturers and integrators will have to overcome to be successful.

Managing your systems through mobile devices

Adding value
The telecom industry is constantly looking for ways to combine their technical advances along with the Cloud (or ‘as a service’) model.  For users of security surveillance these trends will see the emergence of new ‘over the top’ players providing services that leverage the networks, but independently of the Network Provider. 

Data storage

DVRs will decline in use and give way to on-camera, network, and cloud based storage. The recent emergence of the Cloud is another trail to follow for future trends. In the not-so-distant future, almost all security-video infrastructures will be offered through the Cloud. We already watch TV, listen to music, store our data and use applications (like Hotmail/Gmail) via the Cloud every day.

Cloud storage

Across the board growth?

Increased usage of security camera based video surveillance will be seen across the board. From public spaces such as train stations and airports, to healthcare, private users, and government applications, there will an increased number of watchful eyes out there. Laws dictating minimum resolution and quality in some instances is also coming.

Growing markets.

What markets are important?
Although saturated currently, the US and European markets will continue to be the most lucrative. The switch from analogue to digital systems will create quite a lot of turmoil, pushing some players out and bringing in new ones. Other regions with robust network infrastructures will also receive market share. Some third world countries are also slowly but surely getting into IP surveillance systems thus widening the market further.

Security
We tend to agree that a more networked world is leading towards a much stronger IP based CCTV industry. Security of those systems, however, will also become more difficult to manage. This will call for additional expenses for manufacturers and integrators, including increased reliance on third-party storage solutions, software development teams, and digital security professionals translating into more expensive solutions in the short term.

Security surveillance is a fast-growing field. Everyday new technology emerges that propels it in a different direction. It’s a dynamic space whose future should be watched with anticipation.  We will see more advanced services added to the simple recording of video information.Were you informed? Kindly leave a comment and let us know what we should cover next. In the meantime, here is our next article.