2023 Security Industry Trends

The physical security industry has changed rapidly in recent years. In this evolving industry, the development and application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine recognition and IoT are constantly pushing the boundaries. In this blog post, we would like to share Hikvision's seven key trends in the security industry.

Artificial intelligence applications

Every day, we see a wide range of AI products and applications to solve complex problems and meet customers' needs. The auditory and textual capabilities of AI are also being explored by industry, starting with visual AI. For example, AI-powered audio anomaly detection is used to detect equipment failures in industrial environments and ensure a higher level of worker safety. In addition, AI technology is moving much faster towards self-learning through training and optimization than self-supervised learning. All this requires more ecosystems with open technology, open source and even open protocols for industry collaboration. Open technologies such as container technology and virtualization technology have significant potential for our industry, making hardware products more open.

Connecting the physical and digital worlds: AIoT

As AI expands further, we believe that the combination of AI and the Internet of Things (AIoT) will continue to be a key trend that will reshape the scope of the security industry in 2023. More AIoT solutions are being introduced that not only provide intelligent protection but also help improve operational efficiency for various industries and organizations. AIoT creates important tools to accelerate digital transformation across various industries. This can be achieved by creating a digital twin that connects the physical and digital worlds. Industrial park management, for example, can use 3D modeling, VR and AR technology to create virtual locations that represent and reflect real locations. It can also equip you with dynamic insights to act quickly and ensure smooth operations on your site.

24/7 imaging technology

Capturing clear, colorful security images 24/7 is one of the key requirements for video security users, but low light at night has been the biggest challenge to achieve this. These challenges are now being overcome with the development of several new imaging techniques. Dual-sensor dual-spectrum image fusion technology combines IR and visible light images to produce vibrant colors even in low light conditions. AI-based image signal processing technology (AI-ISP) uses deep learning algorithms to fundamentally improve visual noise reduction and optimize night images.

Device and system availability

Equipment and system availability impacts the daily lives of security professionals and is becoming increasingly important in light of labor shortages and rising labor costs in the industry. This trend is supporting manufacturers to optimize their products through simpler configuration processes, better leverage interactive experiences to reduce installation time, and reduce device maintenance and skills development costs. For example, more and more installers are using mobile apps instead of PCs to install and maintain equipment, and this interactive, simplified process works best.