The demand for video surveillance, combined with continued advancements in technology and resolution, is driving most of the demand for video storage solutions. Video analytics, 360-deg. cameras and organizations’ use of video for a wider variety of purposes beyond security are some of the trends that are increasing the need for longer video retention requirements and have led to end users’ growing need for more storage capacity.
The resulting increase in data generation and the growing importance of video has led to a technology shift from closed, proprietary systems to mission-critical applications that are often hosted within data centers and/or managed by IT departments. This evolution is significant, says Brandon Reich, senior director of surveillance solutions, Pivot3, Austin, Texas, because IT departments tend to turn to traditional technologies for video and data storage infrastructure. However, this is far from an ideal solution.