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The AI Interoperability Gap No One Is Talking About

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…

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Building the Cities of the Future Requires Security That Works Together

Cities are getting smarter. From connected traffic systems and intelligent public transportation to smart lighting and digital public services, urban environments are becoming more efficient, responsive, and data-driven. But as cities add more connected technology, one thing becomes increasingly important: security systems that can work together. Because in a smart city, security doesn’t live in…

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ISC West 2026: Baked to perfection

The ISC West 2026 exhibition in Las Vegas a few weeks ago may have been one of the busiest shows in recent memory, and we were right in the middle of it! Strong booth traffic, hundreds of industry conversations, dozens of member discussions, and yes, several hundred chocolate cookies, each wrapped with a specific ONVIF…

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Beyond Vendor Lock-In: Why Standardized Cloud Integrations Are Essential for Security’s Future

By Gijs van den Heuvel, Senior Technology Partner Manager, IQSIGHT (formerly Bosch Video Systems) The shift to cloud-based streaming and recording for video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) brings tangible commercial and operational advantages to the physical security industry. For customers, cloud recording fundamentally changes how surveillance systems are accessed, scaled, and monetized. Cloud connectivity…

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Interoperability: On the menu at ISC West 2026

This March, ONVIF is bringing something fresh out of the oven to ISC West 2026. Stop by booth L0 from March 25-27, where we’ll be serving up our “profiles” with a side of vendor independence and a generous helping of interoperability insights.  Yes, we’re leaning into the bakery theme this year. Because just like a well-run bakery needs the right ingredients, proper measurements, and standardized recipes, the…

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