4 Trends Shaping Commercial Surveillance in 2021 and Beyond

Ever-evolving technologies are expanding, reshaping and improving the commercial surveillance and security industry in 2021. The rise of advanced video analytics, internet-connected devices, and fully integrated systems are changing the ways businesses implement and interact with robust surveillance systems.

Keep reading to learn four trends that are having a significant impact on surveillance for businesses in The Woodlands, TX.

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1. Everything Is Moving Into the Cloud

Cloud services are gaining traction and appeal year over year, especially in the commercial surveillance industry. The benefits of cloud-based solutions for surveillance are numerous and undeniable: faster and easier system deployment without the need for local server and software installations, virtually unlimited scalability, centralized control for multiple properties and hundreds of cameras, remote access and management via a standard, web-based browser, hefty data storage packages, and secure data backup are just a few reasons why businesses suddenly have their heads in the cloud. And, of course, cloud-based solutions are vastly more cost-efficient in overhead expenses, management and maintenance. 

2. AI and Machine Learning Are Becoming More Sophisticated

Business security cameras are no longer passive observers of events — they’re analyzing video images, sending real-time alerts, and compiling valuable business insights using sophisticated video analytics software. Intelligent analytics can detect faces, license plates, abnormal events, unusual movements, and patterns that don’t fit the norm and send real-time notifications about security threats to a remote managing supervisor or centralized monitoring center. As AI-powered and deep machine learning products become more powerful and accurate, we expect to see them start replacing on-site security personnel to help businesses streamline surveillance operations.  

3. Open and Integrated Systems Offer More Proactive, Comprehensive Security

In the old days, surveillance systems were islands unto themselves, monitored and managed by dedicated security personnel. Today, commercial organizations want solutions that let them manage their entire security ecosystem in one place. Comprehensive, interconnected systems integrate surveillance, security alarms, sensors, and access control with one centralized management platform. Integrated security solutions allow for more automated processes, faster and more effective responses, and easier management.

4. Cybersecurity Is a Major Concern

Our technologies continue to become more intelligent — but so do our hackers. While the rise of internet-connected devices has vastly expanded remote access, control and storage capabilities, it’s also opened up new security vulnerabilities for businesses. Simply put, if you can access your smart surveillance cameras and cloud-based footage via the Internet of Things (IoT), so can a cyberhacker.

Cybersecurity and data privacy has always been a looming issue in the security industry, but never more so than right now, as manufacturers attempt to create cybersecurity standards that protect the millions of security and surveillance devices jumping onto the IoT.  

Let ASAP Security Services update your Texas-based business with the latest commercial surveillance and security technologies. To discuss custom solutions, call us at 877-418-ASAP or fill out an online contact form. We look forward to working with you!