Published on November 6, 2023, this report by James Moore of IFSEC Insider summarizes findings from an international survey involving 556 security and IT professionals. It presents the major trends in the video surveillance industry. These trends include the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions by vendors, the application of video surveillance to solve operational problems and provide additional business intelligence, and the growth of use cases from new verticals. Macroeconomic trends such as rising inflation, geopolitical events, and supply chain issues have impacted the video surveillance industry. The report focuses on the retail, construction, and public sectors to understand how video surveillance is curbing retail losses, enhancing construction site safety, and bolstering public security. The main takeaway is that video surveillance systems will have a central role in smart building and city development.

Keywords: Access Controls, Architecture/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Association, Audio/Video, Blade/Edge Technology, CCTV, Construction/New Buildings, Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Cybersecurity/Privacy, E-commerce, Energy Efficiency/Management, Fire/Life Safety, Internet of Things (IoT), Protocols/Standards, Smart Cities