Cloud video surveillance solutions provider Eagle Eye Networks today released the 2024 Trends in Video Surveillance report, naming six trends that will directly impact businesses around the world in 2024.

This annual report is “a resource for business leaders, security professionals and IT managers, providing information about new technologies such as AI and license plate recognition (LPR) and analysis and tips about how the technology is being used in schools, global enterprise businesses, retail outlets, homeowners associations and other industries,” according to the company announcement.

The report also includes a bonus trend for security resellers, which is a greater market understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO).

“AI combined with cloud is having a profound and positive effect on how businesses use video surveillance for proactive security and business efficiency,” says Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, in the company announcement.

“In addition to AI, this year’s report identifies technologies and use cases that are not just trends, they are practical innovations that unlock new possibilities for building a safer, more efficient world,” he says.

The top six video surveillance trends for 2024 are:

1. Broader AI use enabled by cloud
2. Proliferation of professional video monitoring
3. Upgraded workplace security as more people return to the office
4. Homeowners associations (HOAs) and multifamily residential will widely adopt LPR technology
5. Businesses value energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable solutions
6. The total cost of ownership benefits of cloud are better understood

 Dahua Technology says it is selling its North American division, Dahua Technology USA, to a prominent Taiwan-based manufacturer, ending a controversial saga for the China-based security device maker that has fallen out of favor with US regulators.

In a letter to dealers and distributors obtained by SecurityInfoWatch.com, Lin Kun-Huang, director of Dahua Technology USA, said North America has long been an important market, but Dahua is making a 100% change in ownership to “ensure unwavering commitment to our customers and ensure foundation for long-term growth in the North American market.”

The letter identified the buyer as Luminys Systems, believed to be a subsidiary of Taiwanese company Foxlink. According to its website, Foxlink designs, manufactures and sells connectors, cable assemblies, power management devices and battery packs on an OEM/ODM basis to some of the world’s leading communications, computer and consumer electronics manufacturers.

In business since 1986, officials said Foxlink and its subsidiaries “have successfully developed a variety of products in the field of wireless communications and optical technology, aiming to provide customers with a complete turnkey solution from components to products with the highest quality.”

According to public filings, Foxlink reported revenue of $94 billion NTD in 2022, with 34,000 employees worldwide and about 15 design, manufacturing and sales locations worldwide. Foxlink president TC Gou is listed as president of Luminys Systems.

“We are proud of the work we have done to provide leading security solutions to our end users here,” Kun-Huang wrote. “Furthermore, our relationship with our product vendors has allowed us to deliver our innovative products and services to customers across North America to make it a safer and more secure place.”

The change itself, he wrote, will have no impact on product retailers and they will receive ongoing technical support. The Dahua sales team will not change, and all contact points and sales channels will remain the same, he said. “You won’t have to learn or adapt to new processes, and your business as a merchant will be uninterrupted.

“The change allows us to expand our distribution channel with an American-owned brand, introducing a wide range of products to serve retailers and consumers in the North American market.”

The UK will conduct trials this year allowing air travellers to bypass passport checks by using biometric gates, as reported by The Times. According to UK Border Force Director-General Phil Douglas, this face biometrics system, inspired by implementations in Dubai and Australia, aims to enhance security and streamline passenger processing under the upcoming Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme, connecting to immigration systems to prevent ineligible travellers from boarding.

Assuming successful trials, the UK plans to replace 270 gates at air and rail ports, gradually phasing out legacy passport desks over the next two to three years. The expansion of the biometric e-gates system, originally for UK and EU travellers, has faced challenges, including a major failure in May 2023. However, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme is set to broaden its eligibility to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan in February, with an eventual extension to all non-visa-requiring short-term visitors.

In October, Transport Canada discreetly requested information for its Air Right Touch project, planning to implement face biometrics for traveller verification without physical passports, aligning with the International Air Transport Association’s OneID concept. The Canada Border Services Agency is exploring facial recognition for border checks, prompting speculation about a potential new biometric database, though concerns about misidentification have been raised.

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority is seeking the Ministry of Transport’s approval to persist with using face biometrics for authenticating air passengers with electronic chip-based ID documents. Proposed by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, the policy targets travellers with chip-based IDs who consent to share personal information and biometrics, with equipment procurement set for completion at selected airports by the first quarter of 2024.

The U.S. Department of Defense, in collaboration with the FBI, Massachusetts State Police, and numerous other agencies, deployed the Joint Analytic Real-Time Virtual Information Sharing System (JARVISS), powered by Everbridge, to monitor and identify potential threats during the Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts in December.

“Over the years we have heavily relied on the utilization of JARVISS and its team from Everbridge for our annual Army-Navy football game. It has been a significant force multiplier that has proven essential for mission security, advanced threat notifications, geospatial planning, and detailed assessments”, said Matthew Cassidy, Force Protection / Antiterrorism Chief (G34), U.S. Military Academy, West Point.

JARVISS, the DoD Enterprise Solution by Everbridge, will deploy for the Army-Navy game at Gillette Stadium, ensuring safety for over 65,000 spectators and 500 staff. Led by Timothy Baker, the on-site Everbridge JARVISS team will ensure seamless collaboration, integrating data to enhance situational awareness and coordinate responses among departments.

“We consider it a great honour to celebrate and work alongside our military and veteran partners to help ensure that one of the great traditions in American athletics is carried out safely and with peace of mind for everyone involved”, said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.

Everbridge, during the 2022 Army-Navy game in Philadelphia, swiftly set up an Emergency Operations Center, addressing public safety threats and critical business events while facilitating information sharing among partner agencies.

Everbridge’s public safety solutions streamline communication for events like the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, where the City of New York deployed the platform for emergency alerts, ensuring efficient communication throughout gatherings to enhance overall safety.

ZKTeco, a globally leading provider of security products and solutions, was awarded the ‘Technological Innovation Award’ in the physical security category at the Security Awards Korea 2023 ceremony on the 26th of December 2023, highlighting its exceptional contributions to the Korean security industry.

The esteemed ceremony, attended by distinguished guests including the Korean Minister of SMEs and Startups, and the Chairman of the Korea Security Association, showcased ZKTeco’s commitment to advancing the field of security through its innovative solutions. Since its establishment of the Korean branch in 2020, ZKTeco has shown remarkable growth.

By offering a wide range of products that leverage various biometric technologies, including fingerprint, facial recognition, palm vein, and iris recognition, ZKTeco’s versatility enables customers to selectively adopt different products according to their needs. The company is particularly popular in Korea for its palm vein and palmprint recognition products, and it provides integrated security platform software that is unique in the market. ZKTeco’s cutting-edge technologies, including biometric access control, time attendance systems, and surveillance solutions, have been widely recognized for their effectiveness, reliability, and user-friendly interfaces.

Richard Lee, CEO of ZKTeco Korea said, “We are much honored to receive the Award at the Security Award Korea. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of security technology and providing solutions that enhance safety and efficiency for our customers.”

According to Polaris Market Research, the global security testing market was valued at USD 9.30 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 41.60 Billion By 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast period.

Software security testing is a critical process that aims to uncover vulnerabilities, threats, and risks within a software application. By examining the system, it effectively helps mitigate the risk of information loss, revenue loss, and damage to the organisation’s reputation. This is important for businesses of all sizes, as it helps pinpoint potential weaknesses and loopholes in the software system, whether from internal or external sources.

The global security testing market is experiencing a surge due to the growing reliance on web and mobile-based critical business applications, which necessitates heightened endpoint protection. Enterprises are taking measures to ramp up security to thwart financial losses resulting from increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Additionally, stringent government regulations mandating the adoption of security testing solutions and services are propelling market growth.

However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed, such as a shortage of skilled security professionals and the high costs associated with conducting security tests. Nevertheless, the rise in cloud-based security testing adoption, along with advancements in technologies like DevOps, DevSecOps, and Agile in software security testing, is poised to provide lucrative opportunities for market expansion in the forecast period.

Evolving Cyber Threats Drive the Market

Cloud-based security testing solutions are becoming increasingly popular due to their scalability and cost-effectiveness. As emerging technologies such as IoT and blockchain gain prominence, specialised testing services become essential. The growth of the market is further driven by the continuous evolution of cyber threats, which makes security testing an indispensable investment for organisations that want to strengthen their digital infrastructure and maintain customer trust.

Some of the key players in this sector and mentioned within the research include Accenture PLC, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, DXC Technology Company, IBM Corporation, Micro Focus International plc, NCC Group plc, Paladion Networks Private Limited, Qualys, Inc., Rapid7, Inc., Synopsys, Inc., Trustwave Holdings, Inc., Veracode, Inc., Whitehat Security, Inc. (acquired by NTT Ltd.), Wipro Limited and 7safe Limited (acquired by PA Consulting).

The DARLENE (DEEP AR LAW ENFORCEMENT ECOSYSTEM) project, funded by the European Union under Horizon 2020, aims to implement cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) technology to assist law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and first responders in making more informed and faster decisions in the battle against crime and terrorism.

The project has now reached its final month. By integrating innovative AR technology in smart glasses, robust computer vision algorithms, and advanced 5G network architectures, DARLENE has successfully facilitated real-time data processing for law enforcement agencies facing high-pressure situations. As the project concludes, considering the achievements over these three years, particular emphasis is placed on the execution of two pilot cases that demonstrated the diverse capabilities of the developed solutions.

The DARLENE project is coordinated by the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) and the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH) as the technical lead, with the participation of twelve partners from ten European countries.

ONVIF has announced an agreement with the Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) to take over the development of data ontology and metadata specifications. The initiative will continue under a new ONVIF metadata working group.

The new ONVIF metadata working group is focused on developing standardised ways of richly describing the context in which objects of interest appear in the captured video. This work enables the physical security industry to easily share and make use of data generated by analytics applications running on IoT devices, like cameras, for security and analytical purposes.

“ONVIF is excited to build on this platform to ensure descriptive and detailed data that is generated by ONVIF conformant products can be used across surveillance systems and elsewhere,” said Leo Levit, Chairman of, ONVIF Steering Committee. ”We encourage ONVIF Full and Contributing members and their registered affiliates to join the new metadata working group and contribute to this initiative.”

Hikvision has announced significant enhancements to its Hik-Partner Pro (HPP) app. This will improve the mobile experience with seamless installation and control of smart managed switches and security devices from a single, unified system. This year, Hikvision introduced its Smart Managed Switches, which integrate effortlessly with the HPP app. This provides installers with a user-friendly solution for managing various devices through one comprehensive system, allowing for fast delivery and easy remote device operations and maintenance.

Randy Qian, Product Director at Hikvision, says: “At Hikvision, we strive for your operational convenience. Our enhanced HPP app offers an optimized visual representation and interaction of network topologies, ensuring that device connections and network status are easily accessible. This makes it far easier for installers to manage security systems remotely”.

 Mobile convenience based on a one-stop solution

The enhancements to the HPP app significantly increase convenience for installers by providing a single environment for managing switches and security devices remotely. The one-stop solution provides three key benefits:

Simplified setup: With the app, installers can set up the system via their smartphone. This eliminates the need for extra equipment, such as computers or monitors. Topology at a glance: Installers can view the entire network topology on their mobile device, giving them immediate system insights, allowing them to identify and fix malfunctions faster. Effortless maintenance: Installers can use the system’s remote maintenance capabilities to carry out troubleshooting tasks directly on their phones, with no need for expensive, time-consuming site visits.

 Tools for optimizing the network topology

In the latest iteration of HPP, the network topology feature has been greatly improved. One of the key upgrades is an easy-to-navigate interface for faster and more accurate visualization of the network structure.

To enhance topology visualization, the new version of HPP provides a range of features that enhance system visibility. The features, which include “aggregation”, “zoom”, “landscape view”, and “stacking”, provide in-depth details of the system topology, device status and other notifications. All of this gives users immediate insights into network health, bandwidth usage, power usage, and device details.

Real-time video from integrated IP cameras can also be viewed directly in the app, enabling better situational analysis and more efficient equipment management. The ability to zoom in and out of screenshots further extends the benefits for end users.

 Networking and security in one

Managing video and networking devices across various platforms can be complex, but the smart managed switch simplifies the process. Seamless integration with the HPP app ensures a streamlined management experience and a quick visit to the switch site gives users a comprehensive view of device interconnections and switch port status across the entire topology.

Hikvision strives for deep integration between video and switches and plans to expand this integration to other network devices soon. This strategy will ensure that installers continue to enjoy streamlined, efficient, and secure networking management solutions.