Hikvision analyzes the trends that will mark the security industry in the short term

Technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT, with more and more applications; Open and sustainable ecosystems, Cybersecurity and more are some of the forecasts that Hikvision He believes they will be key this year.

The physical security sector has changed rapidly in recent years. The developments and applications of cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and IoT, They do not stop breaking borders, while security systems are integrated and extended with new tasks and functions for more efficient operations in more different sectors and types of organizations.

With these market observations, The security manufacturer Hikvision Preview seven key trends that will come to the fore in this sector as the year progresses 2023.

1. AI applications diversify, What requires more open ecosystems

With more diversified AI products and applications, that help solve complex problems on a daily basis and meet fragmented customer needs, The industry is also exploring the acoustic and textual capabilities of this technology., Fundamentally in the visual environment.

For example, AI acoustic anomaly detection is being used to detect equipment failures in industrial environments and thus increase the level of worker safety. In addition, This technology evolves to the self-learning phase, with much faster training and optimization than supervised learning.

All this requires more ecosystems with technologies, Open resources and even open protocols, that drive industry collaborations. Open technologies, such as containers and virtualization, have significant potential in the security environment that are making hardware products more compatible.

2. AIoT continues to build bridges between the physical and digital worlds

Taking AI Beyond, the combination of this technology and IoT (AIoT) It will continue to be an important trend this year, Reshaping the reach of the security industry, with the introduction of AIoT solutions that will not only provide smart protections, They will also help advance the efficiency of operations in a multitude of environments and organizations..

AIoT will create an important path to drive digital transformation across multiple industries, by creating a digital twin, Building a bridge between the physical and digital worlds. For example, in the management of industrial estates, virtual sites can be created by applying 3D modeling, Thanks to the use of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, to represent and reflect the real scenarios, Equipping them with the dynamic vision to act quickly and keep the entire site running smoothly.

3. Visual experience improves with imaging technologies 24/7

Capture security images with sharpness and color 24 Hours of the day is one of the main demands of video security users, But the low night light has always been the biggest challenge to achieve this.. Now, with the development of several new imaging technologies, These challenges are being eliminated.

Bi-spectral image fusion technology, using two sensors, Used to combine visible and infrared light images and reproduce vivid colors in low-light conditions. Image signal processing, based on artificial intelligence (AI-ISP), Leverages deep learning algorithms (deep learning) to improve visual noise reduction and optimize night images.

4. Perception capabilities extend to a wider range

For security applications, Perception capabilities go far beyond visible light, extending along the electromagnetic spectrum to expand the capabilities of perceiving the physical world in new ways. For example, Hyperspectral imaging technology has been used in the analysis of optical irradiation and eutrophication characteristics to record water quality trends in rivers and lakes..

In the millimeter wave band, Radars help measure speed and distance of vehicles. The X-ray band has been widely applied in safety inspections, as in defect detection in industrial equipment.

These multidimensional perception capabilities also converge to create innovative solutions to perform a multitude of new operations., as radar-assisted video systems for perimeter protection, Video array and antenna integration solutions for traffic management, Etc.

5. More user-friendly devices and systems

The usability of devices and systems impacts the daily lives of security professionals, which has generated greater attention, due to labour shortages and rising labour costs in the sector. A trend that is requiring manufacturers to optimize their products with a simpler configuration process, Reduce installation time and lower maintenance costs.

For example, More and more installers prefer to use mobile applications instead of PCs for installation and maintenance of equipment, where that interactive and streamlined process is best perceived.

6. More sustainable operations

Trends in green manufacturing and low-carbon initiatives in the safety sector are very inspiring, with products with longer life, Recyclable materials and packaging and use of renewable energies.

Each of these initiatives reduces waste and emissions. For example, Demand for solar-powered cameras continues to increase due to proven effectiveness. In manufacturing and day-to-day operations, More and more companies in the sector have set themselves medium and long-term objectives in terms of environmental management, ranging from low-carbon production, efficient use of energy and waste and chemical management, to greener office environments.

7. Zero trust in cybersecurity strategy

A very important and challenging topic for all areas of the sector is cybersecurity, as customers and regulators become increasingly concerned about protecting their data and privacy, for which they have established stricter rules and requirements in this regard..

The concept of zero trust is increasingly present when developing cybersecurity strategies. Zero Trust is an initiative that was developed to prevent data breaches by removing the concept of trust from an organization's network architecture..

In cybersecurity, Trust becomes a vulnerability, and Zero Trust is an approach that dictates that the maxim of our connected systems is 'never trust'; always verify'.

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