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…
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…
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…
With David Needham, senior engineer for connected systems technology & support services What does Wesco do? Wesco International builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply…
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