What's the future of video surveillance? This article explores innovations to look out for in your CCTV platform that will put your business ahead in 2026.
CCTV has come a long way from its early days of grainy, hard-to-decipher footage. As security technology evolves, Cloud CCTV, remote monitoring, and AI-driven video analytics are shaping the future of business security.
But what does the future of CCTV hold for businesses, and how can you prepare for it?
From Cloud-based storage solutions to smarter cameras, here’s how technology is revolutionising the way businesses like yours secure their premises.
Cloud CCTV is quickly becoming the preferred solution for businesses looking for flexibility and scalability. By storing your CCTV in the Cloud rather than local servers, you can access your security footage from anywhere, at any time. This is especially beneficial for businesses with multiple sites, as you can monitor everything remotely via a single platform.
With a Cloud VSaaS, you can scale your security as you grow, without the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades. Plus, they tend to offer enterprise features including AI-filters and analytics.
Some Cloud CCTV platforms like Verkada have face controversies over vendor lock-in. This is where they require you to purchase proprietary cameras to access all platform features. The next evolution in Cloud CCTV is vendor agnostic platforms like SEiNG, that offer all features without requiring businesses to rip and replace existing cameras. SEiNG also adds to the service model, with a fully managed offering that includes everything from setup to proactive health monitoring.
One of the biggest advancements in CCTV technology is AI-powered video analytics. Features like motion detection, facial recognition, and licence plate recognition enable you to identify suspicious behaviour and alert your security team immediately, without wasting time sifting through hours of footage. Especially for businesses with multiple locations, this kind of smart, real-time monitoring is a game-changer. You can access CCTV video analytics in two main ways: through premium cameras that have built-in AI capabilities, or VSaaS platforms like SEiNG that can enhance your existing cameras with Cloud analytics capabilities. This is the more cost-effective way to access analytics, as it doesn’t require you to purchase new security cameras.
As you adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the ability to integrate with your CCTV system will be crucial for future-proofing your security. For example, CCTV systems that connect with access control systems, alarms, and environmental sensors can provide a comprehensive, integrated security solution. This integration makes it easier to automate responses to security threats and maintain a holistic view of your premises, improving both efficiency and protection.
With the rise of Cloud-based CCTV systems and AI-powered surveillance, data privacy and cybersecurity have become critical considerations. With more sensitive data in the Cloud, ensuring that your CCTV system complies with data protection regulations (such as GDPR) is essential.
Look for secure Cloud storage, Single Sign On, and encryption methods to safeguard your footage from cyber threats. The future of CCTV is not just about smarter cameras—it’s about making sure your data remains safe and secure.
As Cloud storage and AI video analytics become more affordable, businesses of all sizes can benefit from advanced CCTV management platforms without breaking the bank.
This is especially important for smaller businesses or those with multiple locations, as affordable Cloud CCTV solutions enable them to scale their security systems to fit their specific needs without the heavy upfront costs associated with traditional CCTV systems.
SEiNG is a true Cloud VSaaS. Offering a fully managed service to relieve your IT team of a lot of the time management when it comes to a CCTV system, benefit from enterprise-grade features without the need to upgrade your existing cameras. It takes just a day to get up and running, so you could embrace the future of CCTV tomorrow.
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