Why should you care when IP surveillance will dominate the market? Research on how innovations are diffused suggests that the shift to IP might be faster than current forecasts indicate.
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the video surveillance industry is undergoing a technological shift. Analog cameras are being replaced by digital, IP-based cameras. Although IP has grown significantly since the early 2000s, it started from very low levels and it is not until more recently that the shift has gained momentum.
Because this transition will impact the entire industry, it is important to understand how fast the diffusion of IP surveillance will be in the coming years. If security dealers and systems integrators are not geared up for the complete propagation of IP video technology — with knowledge of its impact on their companies, research on market needs, a fully trained staff, and understanding of product choices — they surely will be left behind in the old world of security.