It’s an exciting time in the video surveillance industry as mobile and fixed monitoring solutions play an ever-increasing role in organizations’ security and risk management strategies.
The global video surveillance market is projected to reach $136 billion in the next decade with an almost double figure annual growth rate. This industry has undergone significant changes since its inception, evolving from rudimentary monitoring systems to sophisticated, AI-driven technologies that can actively prevent and mitigate threats rather than just capturing and recording them.
Ongoing development in the space reflects advances in technology, changes in societal needs and the growing importance of managing risks in both public and private sectors.
With AI-powered remote video monitoring solutions expected to be a hot topic at ISC West 2025, alongside leaders in the space showcasing cutting-edge technology, broad service networks and flexible solutions tailored to customers, let’s take a look at where the industry is headed.
AI: The Next Frontier
While live monitoring previously relied on constant human oversight to identify threats and initiate response actions, the rapid development of machine learning and artificial intelligence in recent years has enabled software-based systems to detect unusual activities, identify potential threats and alert human operators in real time when their input is needed.
This enables human operators to monitor many more cameras simultaneously and spend their time on higher-value activities.
AI has also revolutionized analytics and post-event actions, with technology such as facial recognition and behavior analysis making it easier to locate the relevant parts of recordings, link events together, cross-reference them with other data sources and produce reports for stakeholders including legal and risk management departments and law enforcement.
Security businesses regularly leverage the power of AI across a wide range of projects — from hybrid solutions for Fortune 500 companies to solar-powered mobile surveillance units in public places to help police departments tackle violent crime. AI-enabled surveillance can help countless businesses of all sizes reduce losses and improve safety.
Building New Global Champions
In recent years, organizations have faced increased security threats and rapidly evolving risks to manage, arising from a combination of societal and geopolitical factors. At the same time, there is a growing expectation that responses should be real-time, and prevention should be prioritized.
Many businesses and public bodies are also seeking to reduce their costs and expenditure, particularly through digital transformation programs and using technology to automate repetitive tasks.
Add to this backdrop the breakneck pace of technological innovation and ever-increasing power of computing, and the stage is set for the next evolution in remote video monitoring. The best solutions will combine the most advanced technology with the power of human expertise for proactive protection and threat deterrence.
Winning in Video Surveillance
Helping clients master complex security challenges requires a comprehensive approach that entails creating surveillance solutions that leverage AI, hardware and human expertise to prevent and deter, rather than to react and recover.
The solutions of the future will combine the latest AI-driven technology with human expertise to provide ever more accurate threat detection and mitigation, reduced false alarms and improved response times. In turn, this will enable clients to manage their costs associated with security and risk management, while also reducing the costs associated with events that were not prevented or mitigated.
In addition, future industry leaders will prioritize offering flexible solutions tailored to specific industries and clients, as well as service excellence – including utilizing technology to provide remote service and support. Technology innovation will infuse entire businesses, stretching beyond the cameras and surveillance systems themselves.
From simple origins monitoring scientific experiments, to comprehensive solutions that leverage the latest in AI, machine learning, software, cameras, sensors, 5G connectivity and batteries – to name just a few of the technologies out there – the video monitoring industry has grown immensely and will continue to revolutionize how organizations protect their people, places and assets, while providing fulfilling career paths for the security professionals of today and tomorrow.
Chris Brooks is chief operating officer at ECAMSECURE and Stealth Monitoring.
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