Video cameras are used to observe an area, connected to a recording device or IP Network and monitored in a control room. Video surveillance technologies are used for far more than their roots in crime detection, with video analytics solutions able to serve a variety of applications such as traffic and crowd control management, heatmapping, footfall analysis and social distancing or face mask detection. For more sophisticated hardware, much of these analytics is now taking place on the ‘edge’ of the device – meaning on the camera itself – which reduces bandwidth requirements for storage purposes and enables much faster processing.
Popular manufacturers include Hikvision, Sony, Panasonic, Axis Communications, IDIS, Pelco, Hanwha Techwin, ZK Teco, Dahua, and Tyco. Cameras can range from fixed PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) or bullet cameras, to body-worn devices or more specific thermal imaging applications.
Increasingly, video surveillance devices are being integrated into other physical security and building management platforms to provide more intelligent data for security and facilities managers. There is also a growth in video being stored or managed on cloud-based applications rather than on-premise solutions. Referred to as VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service), providers commonly charge monthly recurring costs to maintain, store and secure an organisation’s video surveillance footage.
Browse our directory for a full listing of video surveillance manufacturers.
September 19, 2023
Why video over cellular technology can further ensure the safety and security of passengers and operators in the transport sector. Read More
September 18, 2023
Luxury homeowner’s are said to increasingly prioritise security in their homes with video surveillance now on the rise. Read More
September 8, 2023
FaceComply is an initiative designed to offer expert advice and consultancy on the legal and ethical use of facial recognition systems. Read More
September 6, 2023
A city in the UAE has elevated its public transport network with an upgrade to its video surveillance network to monitor traffic and security. Read More
September 4, 2023
Tesco’s Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, has announced that staff are to be offered bodycams after abuse rose by a third in the last year. Read More
August 30, 2023
The British Security Industry Association is calling on the UK government for clarity on how it intends to fill the void left by the B&SCC. Read More
August 30, 2023
IDIS has announced its acquisition of Costar Technologies, in a merger set to drive growth across the North American video market. Read More
August 23, 2023
IFSEC Insider sits down with Genetec’s Paul Dodds to discuss the good, the bad and ugly of AI applications for physical security. Read More
August 21, 2023
Professor Fraser Sampson, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner for England and Wales, will step down from his role in October. Read More
August 17, 2023
Parisian shopping center, La Samaritaine, has had a video management system upgrade by Qognify. Read More