We are pleased to announce the Release Candidate for the Media Signing Add-on, a standardized method for confirming the authenticity and integrity of surveillance video. Amid a rising tide of manipulated and AI-generated video footage, the add-on equips the surveillance industry with a shared, standards-based way to establish where video came from and whether it…
Cloud technology has become integral to physical security, changing not only where data is stored but how systems are deployed, managed and expanded. What began as remote access to video is now an ecosystem where cameras, access control, artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and business applications interact across edge devices, on-premise infrastructure and cloud environments. This…
ONVIF has released the Release Candidate for Profile V, our new draft standard for cloud-based video, and it marks a significant milestone for the security industry. Profile V brings ONVIF’s brand-independent principle into the cloud, giving end users, integrators, and manufacturers a standards-based way to build cloud video systems that are not tied to any…
Dubai’s newly introduced Public Safety Law No. (2) of 2026 marks another significant step in the emirate’s long-term vision to strengthen safety, resilience, and quality of life across one of the world’s fastest-growing urban environments. Issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the legislation establishes a comprehensive framework to enhance public safety…
AI is changing how physical security systems work, and how they work together. As this shift accelerates, the industry is starting to see that AI interoperability isn’t just about moving data anymore, but about agreeing on what that data actually means. To explore this, ONVIF has formed the AI Working Group. We spoke with Peter Damm of Milestone Systems, and…