The last several years have been marked by a world-bending technological shift, powered by the advancements in AI. McKinsey’s 2024 Global Survey on AI found that enterprise AI adoption spiked to 72%, up 50% from recent years. This technology has opened new windows of possibilities for companies across all industries. While there’s been significant apprehension around AI, there’s been a surge of new solutions, vendors, and applications that have integrated the technology and made significant strides in our workflows and personal lives.
Leaders in the security field, in particular, have started implementing AI-driven technology to protect their resources and employees in both the digital and physical worlds. As such, more companies are beginning to search for video surveillance solutions to protect their business’ infrastructure, operations, and individuals’ well-being.
As we move forward into future, AI’s impact will continue to spread, and the ways we use the technology will keep evolving.
The Expanding Impact of AI on Security and Video Surveillance
In the security industry, AI has transformed the efficiency and effectiveness of security solutions that go well beyond ChatGPT and LLMs. In the world of software and cybersecurity, AI has accelerated and ramped up threat detection to a level that was incapable of humans before. This has allowed internal security teams to monitor, prioritize, and respond to credible threats and tackle the most pressing risks to their infrastructure and digital assets.
In addition, physical security solutions are also taking advantage of AI to enhance protection across physical resources or spaces and provide safety for individuals in their day-to-day lives. More and more, organizations are using AI to analyze user data and patterns, developing user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA). UEBA is a security strategy that uses AI and ML technologies to detect unusual patterns or behaviors from users and devices.
So, physical security devices that monitor crowds or spaces can connect to cloud-based platforms to identify suspicious activity with greater speed and accuracy. With wider adoption, this method could help keep organizations, individuals, and their assets safer by detecting abnormal behaviors or risks before they can become a significant threat.
It’s also worth noting that legacy security systems are increasingly targeted by bad actors and are growing more vulnerable to those attackers’ threats. These outdated solutions often fail to identify and block attacks or risks, and it does not take much for a criminal to exploit one of these systems. Organizations must modernize or implement innovative technologies that can ensure security measures are enacted – not just as a technical component, but also as a business strategy. Successful attacks can result in financial loss, damage to a company’s reputation, or operational disruption, which can be quite devastating.
The Rise of Video Surveillance-as- a-Service (VSaaS)
As safety and protection become more vital in today’s world, organizations are turning to video surveillance to monitor and manage their security. From large festival-style concerts to the outside of hotels to Walmart employees with body cameras, companies are beginning to recognize and implement video surveillance measures into their operations for enhanced, comprehensive protection.
Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) is a cloud-based recording solution that gives organizations the ability to remotely store, manage, record, playback, and monitor video feeds through their protected platforms, eliminating the need for expensive onsite hardware and physical storage. Modern VSaaS providers have bolstered equipment to even the most demanding environments, which gives more peace of mind when considering the rapid effects of climate change and needing long-lasting security camera solutions.
Organizations should be on the lookout for solutions that have advanced self-learning capabilities and AI-ISP that can continually adjust to changing environments. This will enhance the VSaaS tech’s threat detection capabilities and intelligence, helping businesses safeguard their properties with increased effectiveness and efficiency.
With advancements in video analytics, cutting-edge lighting technology, and robust monitoring systems, VSaaS is going to continue bringing preventative solutions that deter threats and risks by quickly identifying anomalies. Certain VSaaS technologies go even further with blue and red lights and alarms ringing from their equipment to prevent incidents. Business leaders can use highly advanced cameras to capture full-color images or videos, day or night, and also track targets from security footage through the use of AI and ML analytics. The best solutions will incorporate immediate response measures like deterrent flood lights, real-time alerts, and audio warnings to prevent threats from infiltrating a business.
Sustainability of Security Solutions
As we move forward, security organizations are going to be forced to reckon with accountability – not only in safety but also in sustainability. As mentioned above, climate change is creating more obstacles for businesses, and resources are becoming more expensive or more limited. Providers must confront their energy demands and figure out efficient, sustainable methods to run and scale their businesses.
For security vendors, it’s not just about having state-of-the-art security solutions – it’s also about the mark and impact they have on our planet and those around us. Solar-powered security systems are beginning to gain traction in the industry with visual intelligence and predictive capabilities. Renewable energy can deliver eco-friendly operations in addition to high-quality, top-tier performance, making them indispensable this year and beyond.
Newer solutions can use renewable solar panels and high-capacity batteries to provide high reliability and off-grid functionality for augmented versatility – some can even run up to seven to 10 days. These sustainable solutions can be taken anywhere to deter crime, secure a site, manage traffic, or monitor safety without being constricted to the grid.
The Future of AI and Business Security
It’s clear that security is top of mind for all business leaders. UEBA and AI will have a definitive impact on business security as they continue to develop. Companies will prioritize safety solutions that deter threats in real-time and continuously monitor their assets. At the same time, they’re going to have to rely on sustainable solutions that don’t take up as many resources in order to continue protecting themselves.
In the new year, we’ll start to see these conversations around video surveillance shift from the boardroom to the workplace and beyond to better protect and safeguard business, operations, and most importantly, people.
About the Author
I am a seasoned technology executive with a robust track record in leading supply chain management, global manufacturing strategy, and strategic investments to drive market expansion for publicly listed companies.
I hold multiple strategic roles within the Foxlink Group, including Executive Office Special Assistant at Foxlink and Chairman of Luminys Systems Corporation. Foxlink is renowned for designing and producing a diverse range of electronic components for major global brands. Most recently, I assembled the core team behind SYNC ROBOTIC, a robotics initiative launched to drive Foxlink’s transformation into an AI-powered enterprise. This effort reflects Foxlink Group’s broader innovation strategy—led by SYNC ROBOTIC and supported by advancements across Foxwell, Uwell, and Luminys. I also spearheaded the development and execution of manufacturing and business strategies that fuel global growth as the company ventures into new sectors for Foxlink. I oversee all investment activities, including M&A and strategic investments, with a particular focus on the U.S. and North American markets.
Additionally, I hold the position of Chairman of the Board of Luminys Systems Corp. (Luminys), a U.S.-based subsidiary of Foxlink that specializes in video security and smart building solutions. In my role at Luminys, I successfully led the acquisition and integration of key assets to establish the company’s foundation in the U.S. market. As Chairman, I am responsible for setting the strategic vision and roadmap, guiding the company’s expansion in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive range of advanced security solutions. My extensive experience in managing Foxlink’s global supply chain network is instrumental in transitioning Luminys manufacturing to Foxlink and its affiliates.
I also serve as Executive Director of Ubilink.AI, a joint venture between Foxlink, Shinfox Energy, and cloud provider Ubitus K.K.
Freddy Kuo can be reached online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddykuo/ and at our company website https://www.luminyscorp.com/
