Brivo Unveils 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance Report

January 28, 2026 at 09:05 AM EST

Trends related to privacy, government regulations, AI, and public safety present new opportunities for business owners, according to this year’s findings

Brivo, the global leader in cloud-native physical security, today released 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026.

A resource for business leaders, security professionals, and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis, and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety, and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection and deterrence of threats, criminal activity, and other security concerns.

The seven trends are:

Cloud-based AI is now the default, not the exception
Enterprise cloud adoption reaches a tipping point
Regulation grows as a foundational business reality
Privacy and PII protection become the operational standard
Incidence response gives way to active readiness
Gun detection emerges as a critical feature
Parking becomes a key operational driver

"2026 is a turning point, as the majority of enterprise businesses start the move to cloud-native security,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Brivo. “Whether you’re new to cloud-native security or not, this year’s trends report provides a blueprint for businesses that want to build a truly secure, resilient, and operationally optimized business."

Download the free 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance report here. To learn more, register to participate in the Feb. 18, 2026 interactive webinar, where Brivo CEO Dean Drako and security integrator Jonathan Frase, CEO of Arc Eye Defense Systems, dive into the report’s findings and explore the practical implications and opportunities for enterprise business owners and security resellers.

About Brivo:

Brivo is the global leader in cloud-native physical security, with more than 2 million devices deployed across 100,000+ locations in 80 countries. The flagship product, Brivo Security Suite, unifies access control, video intelligence, visitor management, and intrusion into a single view to centralize security across the enterprise. Businesses use Brivo’s AI-powered unified security platform to proactively detect and deter threats, improve operations, reduce liability, comply with regulations, increase sales, and maximize profits. The pioneer in both cloud-native access control and video surveillance, Brivo is trusted by more than 25 million users across the globe to protect people, property, and digital assets. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and Austin, Texas, Brivo has additional offices in Lehi, Utah; Amsterdam; Bangalore; and Tokyo. Learn more at brivo.com.

Brivo recently merged with Eagle Eye Networks. Please visit een.com to learn more about the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) and its AI-powered video intelligence capabilities.