Top 5 security trends in 2022

# 1 Artificial intelligence is everywhere 

Artificial intelligence has been used in security systems for a long time, and every year the number of both users and smart solution providers will grow rapidly.  

An increasing number of participants in the security market are realizing the value of AI applications and functions and are finding new areas and application scenarios. Intelligent ANPR solutions for parking are developing, the number of systems based on intelligent video analytics is growing to reduce the number of false positives and increase the efficiency of security equipment.  

 In requests for solutions for public places, systems for detecting a fall of a person and identifying various conflict and non-standard situations using neural network analytics appear. You can also observe the emergence of a large number of collaborations and joint partner projects on the market. Security market vendors have begun to provide access to hardware products to more third-party developers of AI applications that can run on security systems and individual devices. Also, major manufacturers of security systems launch their own open platforms for end customers, which allows customers to independently create and train their own algorithms for individual tasks. By optimizing the operation of algorithms, increasing the performance of the computing base, and reducing the cost of microcircuits and semiconductor elements, artificial intelligence is gradually becoming the mainstream technology in all market verticals. 

# 2 AI & IoT combined  

The combination of artificial intelligence and the Internet of things. The number of security devices connected to the network is rapidly growing, and at the same time becoming an important part of the Internet of things (IoT) segment. Given the fact that these devices are getting more and more smart features, we can talk about the development of the AIoT direction in the market - intelligent networked devices.  

The combination of AI and IoT takes the entire security industry to a whole new level, expanding the available functionality and facilitating the digital transformation of industry verticals, including energy, logistics, retail, education, healthcare and others. AIoT technologies open up new areas for the application of modern security systems and give users additional opportunities to assess the situation. This applies to radars, systems for measuring temperature, determining humidity, detecting gas leaks, etc. Only a few years ago each of these tasks required a separate device, now the trend is multifunctional intelligent systems and an integrated approach to project implementation. 

# 3 Biometric technologies

Biometric technologies for access control. The segment of access control systems today is still going through a transitional period, but the trend towards biometric technologies is increasingly visible. Currently, the market offers a wide range of biometric identification solutions: face recognition, fingerprint, palm, vein, retinal recognition. The main advantage of biometrics is a high level of reliability and recognition accuracy. Facial recognition systems on this list are becoming more widespread as the most convenient and fastest way to contactless user identification. Considering the transition period, customers are also looking at the possibility of multi-factor verification or setting up different authentication methods for different user groups. 

# 4 Green technologies  

The world has embraced the trend for environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies. There is a growing demand for solar-powered devices, including security devices. Demand is driving engineers to create ever more sophisticated yet greener solar-powered systems that can be used not only in urban areas but also in remote areas where infrastructure is difficult. In terms of manufacturing, a growing number of countries are launching initiatives to encourage businesses to use environmentally friendly ways of working, energy efficient technologies and designs. The share of companies working in this direction is still small, but in 2022 we can expect quantitative and qualitative changes. 

# 5 Cloud Solutions & Services  

Like artificial intelligence, cloud computing is nothing new in the security arena. However, in recent years, especially against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, many companies have begun to turn more often to platforms and services that provide the possibility of remote work, remote access to various systems, including security systems. Cloud solutions eliminate the need to use a local service or additional software. The necessary operations - for example, checking the operating status of systems, receiving alarm notifications, responding to events - can be performed by the user from anywhere in the world using mobile devices. Separately, it is worth highlighting the development of the direction of cloud services and the creation of additional value for security service providers - installation organizations and service companies, for which cloud applications create an additional business tool for remote configuration of user systems, solving technical problems, software updates. 

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