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provide valuable insights, enabling proactive security measures and efficient incident response. Compliance with data protection regu- lations and robust cybersecurity measures are critical components of these modern systems. The argument for hybrid solutions, com- bining on-premises and cloud resources, remains strong due to the need for balance between control and flexibility.
Looking ahead, the future of video surveillance is poised to embrace direct-to-cloud appliances and advanced AI. Direct-to- cloud devices simplify deployment and management, offering seamless integration with cloud platforms. True artificial intel- ligence will enable even more sophisticated analytics, predictive capabilities and autonomous decision-making. As technology continues to evolve, the possibilities for enhancing security and operational efficiency are limitless.
THE DAWN, OF A NEW DAY
What does all this mean to us old knuckle draggers? Well, for starters, the technicians of today are far more computer literate than we were in the early days of CCTV as everything today is done via software, including camera set up, commissioning and programming.
Virtually every manufacturer out there has basic and ad- vanced certification classes and, in some cases, it is a requirement to have two or more technicians certified on a particular system before you can sell it. Specific camera manufacturers also require
technicians to be certified on the camera itself as they require specific steps be taken to ensure the camera is working properly and sending high quality video back to the head end.
Back in the good ole days, most integration companies sold one- or two-name brand systems. Today, the company I represent has more than 85 technology partners on our line card and each technician carries multiple certifications as a single installation may require up to five or six different manufacturers all working together to ensure the video surveillance system works as adver- tised when complete.
The journey from analog video systems to today’s advanced IP and AI-driven solutions has been marked by continuous inno- vation and adaptation. The lessons learned and challenges over- come along the way have paved the path for a more secure and connected future.
As we look forward to the next wave of technological advance- ments, one thing is certain: the only constant is change, and those who embrace it will continue to lead the way in the ever-evolving world of video integration. For us old knuckle
draggers out there, all is not lost, just surround yourself with a bunch of young, smart techni- cians and engineers and you will be OK.
Robert Hile is the senior sales manager at GC&E Systems Group.
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