ONVIF News
ONVIF®, whose open standards make IP-based physical security products interoperable worldwide, has introduced the Release Candidate for ONVIF Profile V, a draft standard for cloud-based video surveillance. Profile V extends the ONVIF brand-independent approach to the cloud, giving system integrators, consultants and end users a way to build cloud video systems that are not tied to a single vendor. A cloud-based video management system reduces or replaces on-site hardware and runs video thro...
At mid-year 2026, the broader economy tells a story of resilience under pressure. Conflict in the Middle East has triggered a shock to the energy supply, driving oil prices up and reigniting global inflation. However, a total downturn has been averted. Exceptional, historic levels of business investment and data center construction are providing a firm floor for growth, offsetting cooler consumer spending and keeping labor markets fundamentally stable. But how are changing economics impacting th...
In the simplest terms, technology modernization accelerates when older systems become too expensive to maintain or fail to support modern standards. Market competition pushes businesses to update their technologies to meet rising customer demands. Additionally, the rapid shift toward cloud-based infrastructures and artificial intelligence creates a fear of missing out, forcing companies to adapt or risk irrelevance. Focusing on the physical security market, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable:...
False alarms are the security industry's oldest and most persistent challenge. Industry estimates suggest that as many as 95% to 98% of security system activations are non-emergencies. The high rate stems from a combination of human behavior, environmental triggers, and technical limitations. However, newer technologies are finally addressing the challenge of false alarms. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new solutions to security's oldest challenge, reducing false alarms?
The security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, as evidenced by the innovations showcased at the ISC West Expo 2026. From dismantling of silos between physical and digital security to the ongoing transition to cloud and hybrid platforms, much of the discussion on the show floor was familiar, if somehow more urgent than ever. Clearly the industry is moving toward unified, cloud-native, and highly automated ecosystems. In a series of deep-dive meetings and demonstrations at the re...
ONVIF®, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, will exhibit at ISC West 2026 at booth L20 from March 25-27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The organization will discuss the value of open, standardized interoperability and highlight how its profile specifications enable integrators, consultants and end users to build flexible, vendor-independent security systems. Benefits of open standards Open standards benefit the entire security ecosystem, ena...
ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), March 25–27, 2026, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, is widely regarded as the most important event in the security industry. The yearly exhibition serves as the primary launchpad for new technology and as the central meeting point for global security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big topics of discussion at ISC West 2026?
When working in the technology marketplace, it’s always good to expect the unexpected. Increasingly, readiness to anticipate and embrace uncertainty is the baseline for survival in the world of technology. If we in the physical security industry know anything, it is that technology is in a state of perpetual disruption. Therefore, looking ahead to the next 12 months, surprises are inevitable. We turn to our Expert Panel Roundtable for guidance, asking our panelists: What will be the bigges...
Physical security innovation is accelerating due to the convergence of AI-driven automation and IoT connectivity. The trend makes you wonder: How far will physical security technologies evolve in the next decade? Already, modern systems are shifting from reactive recording to proactive prevention via real-time analytics. Additionally, the need for hybrid cloud scalability and integration with IT infrastructure is driving rapid hardware-to-software modernisation. We asked our Expert Panel Roundta...
Videonetics, an AI-powered video computing platform, proudly announces its continued association with ONVIF, the world’s pioneering standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products. As a Full Member of ONVIF for three consecutive years, Videonetics – the only true blue-bred VMS and Video Analytics brand from the APAC region and serve on its various strategic committees, continues to reinforce India’s role in shaping global standards for interoperability, open...
Installing physical security systems requires integrating diverse technologies (e.g., cameras, access control, alarms) that often use different protocols and must be adapted to a building's unique physical layout and legacy infrastructure. Specialized technical expertise is required for seamless networking and proper configuration. Hopefully, no important factors are overlooked in the installation process. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the most overlooked factor when inst...
ONVIF®, the pioneering standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T. Profile S, the first-ever profile ONVIF introduced in 2011, provides a standardized set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from different vendors. Pr...
Data overload is real. Sometimes it seems we are bombarded by the sheer volume, velocity, and variety of data available in our personal lives, and in our work lives. The solution is to figure out how to make sense of the data and transform it into real information we can use. In the case of physical security systems, new opportunities are emerging every day to utilize data to make our businesses safer and better managed. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the expanding role of...
Students deserve a safe and positive environment where they can learn and thrive. Teachers and administrators should be able to focus on their primary role of educating students because they feel supported and protected by a comprehensive security plan. Staff require a clear protocol for responding to emergencies. And parents deserve peace of mind that their children are safe during the school day. One of the tools for safer schools is physical security technology. We asked our Expert Panel Roun...
ONVIF®, the pioneering standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to preserve the integrity and authenticity of digital video in the evolving fight against content manipulation. The two groups will work together to raise awareness and promote the adoption of open standards that help verify the authenticity of video content acro...
Wavestore announces the release of Wavestore v6.42, the latest iteration of its open-platform video management system (VMS), delivering deeper automation, enriched third-party integrations, and enhanced flexibility for modern security environments. Featuring automatic camera updates, an immediate Break Lock override, precision control via 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, a new SDK for partners, expanded ONVIF compliance and virtual server support, plus specialized integrations with real-time weight meas...
Databuoy Corporation, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designated provider of acoustic gunshot detection and localisation technologies, announced the commercial launch of integrated License Plate Recognition (LPR) capabilities within its Shotpoint® platform. The LPR enhancement enables customers to automatically capture, buffer, and analyze vehicle activity surrounding deployments, delivering critical plate data and video evidence to public‑safety teams. LPR to the suite...
ONVIF®, the pioneering standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is returning to ISC West 2025 to highlight the critical themes of interoperability and the integrity of security video, two important issues facing the security and surveillance industry. In an educational session titled “Can Security Video Survive Generative AI?”, ONVIF Chairman Leo Levit will discuss the threats facing security video and how standards in this area can preserve trust in s...
Aiphone, the pioneer in security communication and access control solutions, announced the integration of the IX Series IP video intercom with Genetec™ Security Center via Sipelia™ and Omnicast™. This collaboration enables organizations to harness the capabilities of an advanced IP video intercom system, fostering a more efficient, cohesive, and responsive security ecosystem. Challenges in security operations The integration addresses critical challenges in modern security o...
Zenitel, a global pioneer in Unified Critical Communication solutions, proudly announces the launch of a new range of IP Speakers, further strengthening its market leadership position within safety and security communications. The addition of new IP Speakers, together with Zenitel Connect Pro — the industry's first Unified Critical Communication Platform — paves the way for unifying communication technologies to address life safety, security, and operational communication needs under...
Dallmeier Electronic, one of the pioneering providers of professional video surveillance solutions, is expanding its product portfolio with the Picoline. With the entry-level camera, Dallmeier offers a compact and cost-effective solution for applications that require day and night recording with the highest resolution (IR mode). Whether for use in an environment with difficult lighting conditions or where space is limited, the Picoline delivers high-quality results. Range of cybersecurity fea...
ONVIF®, the renowned global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of the workings of ONVIF. The new 'Introduction to ONVIF' course offers a comprehensive overview of how the organization and its standardized interfaces work for the interoperability of IP-based physical security products and services. Benefits of ONVIF standards The e-learn...
At GSX 2024, Hanwha Vision (Booth #1701) is highlighting its full range of AI-powered, cloud-connected surveillance solutions, from hardware devices offering 24/7 protection to software-based business intelligence delivering new data-driven business insights. GSX attendees will see new applications of AI in Hanwha Vision’s IP cameras enabling precise detection, robust search, elevated data analysis, and enhanced image quality. Intelligent software solutions With the new OnCloud VMS...
barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters, and IP extenders, will be participating in the Milestone Xperience Day UK as a key technology partner. Taking place between 17-18 September at The Belfry Hotel & Resort Luxury Hotel in Sutton Coldfield, the event is billed as a premier opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange with attendees personally invited by Milestone. Smart-barox plug-in Following the release...
The most common wearable device deployed by security professionals is the body-worn camera. Traditionally used by law enforcement professionals, these devices are finding more and more uses in the corporate security world, and even impacting issues such as customer service. However, the term “wearables” also encompasses a range of other devices, including many worn by consumers. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How are wearable technologies impacting the security m...
While technology like cameras, alarms, and access control systems are crucial components, they are only as effective as the people who use and manage them and the systems that deploy them. When installing physical security systems, the focus should be on the holistic operation of the system rather than the functioning of individual components. However, in the end, overlooking critical factors can undermine the totality of system performance. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: Wha...
There is no shortage of threats facing security professionals, including some that are new and emerging. Understanding various new threats allows individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to protect themselves, but the first step is to identify what those threats are. Early detection of threats can minimize the impact of a successful attack, whatever the vulnerability at issue. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What new and emerging threats will physical securi...
ONVIF®, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. ONVIF interoperability standards This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world rely on pro...
Transportation enables the movement of goods and people, facilitates trade and commerce, and is crucial for businesses to operate and expand. Security technology plays a major role both in protecting today's various transportation systems and increasingly to make them more efficient. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: What’s new in technology serving the transportation market?
Zenitel, the supplier of intelligent critical communication solutions, announces that it is a full member of ONVIF, an organization that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products. ONVIF membership is open to manufacturers, software developers, consultants, system integrators, end users, and other interest groups that wish to participate in ONVIF activities. ONVIF compliant devices All Zenitel TCIV+ intercom s...
