This year, the conversation around cloud video feels very different from just a year ago. Organisations are no longer asking whether to move to the cloud; they are asking how far, how fast, and on what terms. The answers vary sharply by sector, but one trend is consistent across the market: flexibility is now the decisive factor.
Integration Expectations Rise
OpenEye’s deepened integration with Brivo demonstrates how users now expect systems to work seamlessly together. VP International Sales Neil Killick says customers value “the single pane of glass experience and the ability to match access events with video quickly”. He also notes that OpenEye avoids unnecessary cloud load by “storing only meaningful event footage”.
Cathexis reports similar demands across multi-system deployments. Their engineering team explains that “each integration starts with the creation of a custom driver”, ensuring reliable real-time performance across varied environments. “At Cathexis, we view the future of video monitoring not as a set of separate devices, but as a connected, smart ecosystem. Here, data from various sources comes together, is understood in context, and leads to proactive actions. Several new technologies are key to this vision. One significant trend is the transformation of cameras from simple recording tools into smart edge processors. With on-device analytics and embedded AI, modern cameras can now detect, classify, and even understand behaviour in real time. These features lessen reliance on backend systems and speed up decision-making at the edge,” the Cathexis team added.
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