Towards the Internet of Video ThingsFrom Surveillance Infrastructure to Strategic Enterprise Asset
Advances in AI, connectivity and edge computing are transforming cameras from passive recording devices into intelligent assets, whether fixed on site, mounted on vehicles or worn in the field. From security and safety to quality control, asset maintenance and workforce intelligence, visual insights are an increasingly powerful business tool.
In this latest report, Beecham Research explores the technologies and design decisions shaping this new generation of operational intelligence, and how organisations can build scalable Internet of Video Things (IoVT) deployments that deliver long-term business value.
Why video is entering a new era
For decades, enterprise video systems have been deployed primarily for surveillance and physical security.
Today, AI, edge computing and connectivity are enabling organisations to transform camera infrastructure into intelligent systems capable of understanding events, generating operational insight and supporting automated decision making. Nor is capture confined to fixed, on-site cameras any longer: vehicles, body-worn devices and remote or temporary sites can now feed the same AI and enterprise software.
Rather than treating cameras as standalone security tools, organisations can increasingly view them as part of a connected layer of enterprise infrastructure. When combined with other data sources and business systems, video can provide real-time context that helps organisations respond faster, optimise operations, and make more informed decisions.
The shift is already visible in the data: 61% of respondents to Genetec’s latest survey upgraded cameras in 2025, far more than normal replacement cycles would explain. This report explores why that shift matters, where organisations are already generating measurable value, and what they should consider when building scalable Internet of Video Things (IoVT) deployments.
Video is already delivering value beyond security
Beyond security, architects and engineers surveyed by Axis Communications report using video “to a large extent” or “to a very large extent” to:
Prioritise safety in their video strategy — using technology not just to respond to incidents but prevent them.
Uncover insights on customer behaviour, space utilisation, and performance trends.
Leverage video for Operational efficiency including optimising workflows, managing resources in real-time, and streamlining logistics.
Inside the report
See where organisations are already creating value Explore eight IoVT application areas, from security and quality control to mobile, vehicle and wearable capture, with case studies showing collision rates cut by more than half and stock-checking reduced from weeks to hours.
Understand where the market is heading Analysis of five industry surveys, including Genetec, Axis Communications and Omdia, revealing where investment is accelerating, and why belief in AI’s potential is growing three times faster than its adoption.
Learn what makes an IoVT platform scalable Understand the technologies, from edge inference to connectivity and video management, that underpin high-performance, resilient and scalable IoVT deployments.
Technical
insights Perspectives from Axis Communications and Wireless Logic on edge intelligence, multimodal sensing, and the connectivity needed to run video reliably at scale.
Together, these chapters show how organisations can move beyond traditional video surveillance to unlock the wider operational value of connected, intelligent video.
Who should read this report?
Designed for organisations evaluating or deploying video and AI-enabled visual sensing.
- Enterprise IT and digital transformation leaders
- Physical security and surveillance professionals
- Operations and manufacturing leaders
- Fleet, transport and logistics operators
- Risk, insurance and compliance teams
- Public safety and law enforcement organisations
- Facilities and smart building teams
- Industrial IoT and edge computing architects
- Device manufacturers, solution providers and systems integrators
Why download now?
Early adopters are already proving the case: more than 85% of organisations surveyed by Omdia achieved ROI from video analytics within a year. But interest in AI still far exceeds deployment, and many projects stall on integration rather than technology.
Get your complimentary copy to discover how video is evolving into the Internet of Video Things, across fixed, mobile and wearable deployments, and what organisations should consider when designing scalable, AI-enabled deployments that deliver operational intelligence beyond surveillance.
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About Beecham Research
Beecham Research is a leading technology market research, analysis and consulting firm established in 1991. We have specialised in the development of the rapidly-growing Connected Devices market, often referred to as M2M and IoT, worldwide since 2001.
We are internationally recognised as thought leaders in this market and have deep knowledge of the market dynamics at every level in the value chain.
Our clients include component and hardware vendors, major network/connectivity suppliers, system integrators, application developers, distributors and enterprise users in both B2B and B2C markets. We are experts in M2M/IoT services and platforms and also in IoT solution security, where we have extensive technical knowledge.