{"id":2493,"date":"2020-04-22T13:16:52","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T13:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/blog\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T13:03:52","slug":"3-reasons-why-standards-are-sustainable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/22\/3-reasons-why-standards-are-sustainable\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Standards are Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a standards organization, ONVIF is dedicated to the interoperability of systems, which enable businesses to continue driving towards sustainable innovations. This fostering of a collaborative environment will be even more important in the future, as the security industry strives to create long-lasting, cutting-edge infrastructure. Here are ONVIF\u2019s three reasons why standards are sustainable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They offer future-proofed, sustainable systems<\/strong><br>Before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/blog\/blog\/2019\/11\/07\/paving-the-way-for-interoperability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"interoperability (opens in a new tab)\">interoperability<\/a> standards, customers were required to deploy an entire system from one supplier, or they wouldn\u2019t be able to maintain current investments. Thanks to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"standards (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/profiles\/\" target=\"_blank\">standards<\/a>, open interfaces between products eliminate the need to rip and replace &#8211; acting as a bridge between existing technology and new hardware\/software. This ensures users are able to make secure investments in their security system, while using a variety of vendors and building out a future-proofed system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>They level the playing field and promote collaboration<\/strong><br>Many smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/benefits\/onvif-benefits-for-hardwaresoftware-companies-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"manufacturers (opens in a new tab)\">manufacturers<\/a> offer cutting-edge products, which may be more niche and more likely to be ignored in comparison to larger brands. However, in a crowded market, it\u2019s important to stand out. The implementation of standards helps level the playing field when it comes to showcasing your technology to a broader audience. This also allows customers the flexibility to choose solutions that deliver specific benefits from the vendor of their choice. With standards, integrators have the ability to customize a solution made from a diverse product mix to meet each customer\u2019s needs. Manufacturers offering <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"conformant products (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/conformant-products\/\" target=\"_blank\">conformant products<\/a> can offer new opportunities for collaboration between technology partners and gain additional exposure in the market.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standards put the focus on sustainable innovation<\/strong><br>Without standards, there would be less opportunity for industry partners to come together for the sole purpose of creating and implementing base specifications that help to enable new technologies. The committees behind the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ONVIF specifications (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/profiles\/specifications\/\" target=\"_blank\">ONVIF specifications<\/a> are from a variety of companies who come together to solve problems affecting security professionals. These collaborations offer members the chance to think creatively and differentiate themselves from competitors, while working together to create deployable solutions. Without the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/blog\/blog\/2020\/04\/03\/the-importance-of-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"collaborate (opens in a new tab)\">collaborate<\/a>, many organizations wouldn\u2019t have the chance to develop their solutions and bring them to market. As such, standards eliminate the need to commit to any one brand or technology, opening up the field for manufacturers, integrators and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"end users (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/benefits\/end-users\/\" target=\"_blank\">end users<\/a> to offer and implement customizable security systems &#8211; thus building a more sustainable product and solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standards open up multiple opportunities for manufacturers, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"integrators (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onvif.org\/benefits\/onvif-benefits-for-system-integratorsspecifiers\/\" target=\"_blank\">integrators<\/a> and end users to efficiently develop and deploy best of breed solutions. In an industry where technology development can be fast-paced and favor the hype over the bleeding edge, it\u2019s important to focus energies also on solutions that are sustainable and fashioned for long-term, ongoing success. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a standards organization, ONVIF is dedicated to the interoperability of systems, which enable businesses to continue driving towards sustainable innovations. This fostering of a collaborative environment will be even more important in the future, as the security industry strives to create long-lasting, cutting-edge infrastructure. 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