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2021 Physical Security Technologies Trends Summary

Core Content

This document outlines key trends in physical security technologies for 2021, based on Omdia's annual whitepaper. It highlights the impact of the global pandemic, technological advancements, and market shifts on the physical security industry, particularly in video surveillance, AI, biometrics, and mission-critical communications.

Main Trends and Key Points

1. Video-Centric IoT

• Concept: Video-centric IoT platforms use intelligent cameras to provide multifunctional metadata, reducing the need for multiple independent sensors.
• Advantages: Cameras serve as a keystone sensor, with built-in video data management capabilities. Integration of additional sensors enhances functionality.
• Ecosystems: Video-first ecosystems are emerging with dedicated operating systems and software-defined capabilities. These ecosystems vary in openness, from single-vendor to third-party supported.
• Future Outlook: A true IoT ecosystem will require a degree of openness to aggregate data from various sensors and cameras for applications beyond security.

2. AI at the Edge for Everyone

• Growth: AI adoption in professional video surveillance is increasing, with a focus on mid-range cameras in 2021.
• Market Penetration: In 2020, 16% of network cameras shipped globally were AI-enabled. By 2024, this is expected to rise to 58%.
• Challenges: Bandwidth limitations and high-quality video data upload challenges persist. Hybrid solutions (edge processing + cloud storage) are seen as more efficient.
• Forecast: Hybrid VSaaS solutions are expected to grow at a CAGR of 30% from 2019 to 2024.

3. China Remains the Largest Video Surveillance Market

• Market Size: China's professional video surveillance equipment market reached $10.6 billion in 2019, accounting for 48% of global revenue.
• Growth Projections: The market is forecast to grow at a 5-year CAGR of 9.5%, reaching $16.7 billion by 2024.
• Drivers: Government infrastructure plans and adoption of AI and IT infrastructure are key growth factors.
• Concentration: The market is becoming more concentrated, with the top three vendors capturing 59% of revenue in 2019.

4. Frictionless Biometrics

• Definition: Frictionless biometric readers scan and process user data without requiring physical interaction.
• Applications: Widely used in facial recognition, iris recognition, and emerging frictionless fingerprint readers in access control systems.
• Impact of Pandemic: Expected to accelerate adoption due to the need for hygienic alternatives to traditional contact-based systems.
• Market Growth: Omdia forecasts over 15% growth in the frictionless biometric reader market in 2021, reaching $196.7 million, compared to less than 5% for traditional friction readers.

5. Body-Worn Camera Adoption in Non-Law Enforcement Applications

• Market Expansion: Body-worn cameras are expanding beyond law enforcement into roles like retail, health inspection, and security guarding.
• Feature Expansion: Live streaming and GPS integration are key drivers of feature set expansion, enhancing functionality and use cases.
• Adoption Example: The Co-op in the UK deployed body-worn cameras in 250 stores in 2020 as part of a response to increased crime and violence.

6. Mission-Critical LTE Adoption Hits Critical Mass

• Public Safety Networks: LTE networks are being adopted for mission-critical public safety applications, with public-private partnerships becoming more common.
• Benefits: Enables cloud-based applications, improves operational efficiency, and enhances situational awareness through mobile video.
• Future Outlook: By 2024, Omdia projects 5.6 million push-to-talk over cellular subscriptions globally. Drones and BVLOS operations are expected to drive further growth.

7. Smart Public Safety Services

• Technological Integration: AI, IoT, and cloud applications are transforming public safety operations in emergency response, policing, and disaster relief.
• Efficiency Tools: Cloud-based digital investigation and evidence management solutions help investigators consolidate data and improve case resolution.
• Drones: Increasingly used in public safety, with potential for BVLOS operations to expand mission capabilities.

8. Thermal Cameras for Body Temperature and Intrusion Classification

• Body Temperature Screening: Thermal cameras are being used for non-contact temperature monitoring, especially in response to the pandemic. This is a temporary but significant market.
• Intrusion Detection: AI integration in thermal cameras improves object classification (e.g., car, person, animal) and intrusion tracking.
• Market Outlook: The thermal body temperature market is expected to be short-lived, with significant revenue only through 2024.

Key Information

• Market Growth: The global physical security market is expected to grow by 7% in 2021, following a slowdown in 2020 due to the pandemic and trade disputes.
• AI Adoption: AI is transitioning from high-end to mid-market cameras, with a significant increase in AI-enabled surveillance cameras expected by 2024.
• Hybrid Solutions: Hybrid PSaaS solutions offer a balance between edge processing and cloud storage, reducing bandwidth issues and improving scalability.
• Biometric Trends: Frictionless biometrics are gaining traction due to the pandemic, with facial recognition and fingerprint readers leading the charge.
• LTE and Public Safety: Mission-critical LTE networks are becoming a standard for public safety, enabling better communication and data sharing for first responders.
• Thermal Cameras: While used for temporary temperature screening, thermal cameras are also becoming essential in perimeter security with AI integration.

Conclusion

The 2021 physical security technology landscape is characterized by the integration of AI, IoT, and cloud technologies into traditional security systems. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of hygienic and efficient solutions like frictionless biometrics and thermal cameras. Meanwhile, China continues to dominate the video surveillance market, and hybrid solutions are set to become a key driver for AI adoption. The industry is evolving rapidly, with new applications and technologies reshaping how security is managed and delivered.