Intelligent video technologies took a paradigm-altering definition in 2018, owing to the innovative strides made by organizations worldwide. Video surveillance systems are extensively deployed in a variety of settings, including public areas, commercial buildings, to name a few. In most cases, they are used either for real-time monitoring of physical assets and spaces or to review of collected video information towards identifying security indicators and planning security strategies. Even though video surveillance systems have been an integral part of the public and security sectors for decades, there is a significant interest in them outside of those sectors. This interest is mainly due to increased crime rates and security threats all around the globe, which are driving a continuous growth of the video surveillance market. It has allowed government organizations and law enforces to adopt and improvise upon video surveillance equipment to better cater to the needs and necessities of civilians, mainly pertaining to their safety and privacy. While high-definition network cameras have become cheaper and more plentiful in the recent years - a positive for many end-users - it has also resulted in increasing commoditization of the video hardware market and subsequently driven margins down for manufacturers and their channel partners. Additionally, various mergers and acquisitions have incrementally reduced competition in the industry, which has led to a smaller number of companies holding a more significant share of the market. The most alarming development to impact the market of late has been the role surveillance cameras play in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Cybersecurity and video surveillance professionals alike have talked about the dangers posed by unsecured cameras for some time, and the day is not far that non-specialists being affected by the drift in security lapse. Such disparities summon the need for solution providers and vendors to deliver the promise of safety and security, leveraging the intelligent video technologies of the current day and age. Since every business is unique, it comes as no surprise that each has different security needs. And It’s important to consider how a modern VMS (Video Management System) integrated with state-of-the-art security devices can provide security, analytics, and business intelligence to help users move beyond visual security into understanding the whole environment. Presenting a well-thought-out spec to the provider will make sure that specific priorities and budget are met and help ensure the VMS and connected peripherals scale as the business grows. Also, when shopping for a VMS, it’s essential to look at the track record and innovation of the system one is considering. Better focus on the ability to extract maximum value from the product. In this regard, a distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, analysts including Govt CIO Outlook’s editorial board has crafted a list of “Top 10 Intelligent Video Technology Solution Providers - 2018,” detailing some of the prominent vendors and consultants providing critical technology solutions and services related to Intelligent Video Technology
