According to report authors at Marketsnandmarkets, AI, cloud computing, and edge storage are continuously rising trends in this field and, whilst the need for higher resolution, frame rates, and extended retention periods is also rising, solutions are moving to more combinations of on-premises infrastructure and cloud. Due to AI analytics, the data that would have had to be retained in the past due to the need for computation can now be processed in real-time. Furthermore, there are enhancements in compression technologies and archiving options, and access storage uses hyper-converged structures, also known as HCI, for surveillance systems.

Reducing carbon footprints

Companies today are more concerned with the environmental impact of video surveillance storage. Current players in the market, such as Seagate and Western Digital, have been developing methods of putting energy-efficient technologies into the products, reducing power consumption while boosting capacity. Some players, such as Cisco, are creating cloud-based solutions that lessen the reliance on physical storage, hence lessening carbon imprints. Additionally, using recycled materials in production and designing storage devices with longer valuable lives are now being integrated into organisations' operations, including using recycled materials in production and designing storage devices with longer functional life.

Hardware, software and services

The offering segment of the video surveillance storage market is divided into hardware, software, and services. The software segment accounted for the highest CAGR during the forecasted period. Video software is essential in the video surveillance storage market because it allows video footage to be stored, retrieved, and analysed. Surveillance software is made to work with storage systems where video recording and playback and more complex analysis are offered. It assists in categorising and storing the video data, allowing easy footage storage when required. For instance, Milestone Systems has developed the Xprotect video management software that provides users with an efficient management tool for the storage software and other storage platforms. Xprotect has intelligence features for storing large volumes of data, real-time monitoring, and advanced search capability, which then can facilitate the use of large amounts of surveillance data. This solution improves storage systems' ability by incorporating functions including motion detection, alerting, and data analytics, which are crucial for security operations and incident handling.

The 1 Tb storage capacity is most popular

By storage capacity, the video surveillance storage market is segmented into 1 Tb, 2 Tb, 4 Tb, and above 4 Tb. During the forecast period, the 1 Tb storage capacity segment is expected to hold the largest market size in the video surveillance storage market. Due to the fewer cameras, less storage is required: for example, up to 32 cameras may be observed in small shops or offices, and 1Tb of storage is enough for such systems. This capacity is usually designed to record HD video for a limited time: the more cameras are installed, the higher the resolution, the more storage space is required. HDD 1Tb storage can store approximately 1-2 weeks of continuous recording from a few HD cameras; thus, it is suitable for low-intensity use. This is ideal for small businesses to observe certain critical areas without requiring a lot of recording capabilities.

Asia Pacific holds largest geographical share

By region, North America will hold the second largest market share in the worldwide video surveillance storage market in 2024 after the Asia Pacific region, and this pattern is anticipated to be valid throughout the forecast period. Video surveillance storage solutions and services in North America are vital to ensuring that large amounts of data produced from all kinds of surveillance in law enforcement, retail, transport, and health sectors are processed efficiently and securely. They provide on-premises to cloud-based scalable storage options for any organisation looking to store and retrieve high-resolution video footage at will. Key features include data encryption, redundancy, and disaster recovery to safeguard the integrity and availability of vital surveillance data needed for investigation, regulatory compliance, and holistic security management. Video surveillance storage demand is increasing and is driven by the accelerating adoption of IP cameras, video analytics innovation, and a rising need for real-time monitoring and analysis of historical data in North America.

Some of the key players

Some of the significant video surveillance storage vendors according to the researchers, include ,Western Digital Corporation, Seagate Technology, Hitachi, Dell Technologies, Milestone Systems, Honeywell, NetApp, Avigilon, Bosch, Hikvision, and Toshiba amongst others.