Axis Communications, the industry leader in network video, today announced the release of its first annual Axis Perspectives report, a research-based publication examining the evolution of intelligent video and its expanding role. Backed by proprietary global research, expert insights, and real-world use cases, the report quantifies how intelligent video is enhancing security while increasingly driving safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence across industries.

The findings reveal a clear inflection point: while security remains foundational, organizations are rapidly adopting intelligent video as a powerful business sensor, unlocking insights that improve performance, reduce costs, and enable automation at scale. Based on firsthand research and data analysis, the report provides a strategic roadmap for how cameras are evolving into active contributors to enterprise decision-making, delivering measurable results in high-impact environments. For example, the report highlights BMW Group’s use of cameras to power AI-driven quality inspection (AIQX). This application enables precise, automated inspections that enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

“Intelligent video is undergoing a fundamental shift—from monitoring what happens to actively informing how organizations protect people, operate and make decisions,” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications. “With Axis Perspectives, we take a strategic, research-driven view of that evolution, bringing together global data, real-world deployments, along with a practical maturity model to help organizations understand where they are today and how to unlock the full value of video as a connected, data-driven business capability.”

Key Report Findings:

• Expanding Business Impact: Use of video for business intelligence has nearly doubled in just one year (from 20% to 38%), while 42% of organizations now use it to drive operational efficiency.
• Evolving Customer Priorities: Infrastructure modernization is the leading driver for 64% of end users, with cybersecurity now cited as a critical priority by 44%.
• Accelerating Cloud Adoption: Cloud adoption in physical security is expected to jump from 27% to 44% within two years, reflecting a 17-point increase as new use cases gain traction.
• Demand for Platform Integration: Forty-one percent of customers now demand unified platforms, underscoring system integration as a key success factor.

These findings are explored in detail in the report, providing organizations with the insights needed to build integrated, data-driven solutions that deliver meaningful value today and into the future. Additionally, to support this, the report introduces a five-stage intelligent video maturity model, guiding enterprises from Passive and Reactive systems to Proactive, Predictive, and ultimately Autonomous operations—enabling leaders to assess current capabilities and chart a practical path toward more effective strategies.

Axis Perspectives is an annual research-based report from Axis Communications designed to deliver insight, context, and strategic foresight into the evolving role of intelligent video and its intersection with smart, connected technologies. As the inventor of the world’s first IP camera and a leader in network video innovation for three decades, Axis has played a central role in transforming surveillance into a critical component of public safety and modern business infrastructure. Axis Perspectives reflects the company’s commitment to providing meaningful value to partners, customers, and industry stakeholders through data-driven analysis, expert commentary, and a clear view of what’s next.

About Axis Communications
Axis enables a smarter and safer world by improving security, safety, operational efficiency, and business intelligence. As a network technology company and industry leader, Axis offers video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and audio solutions. These are enhanced by intelligent analytics applications and supported by high-quality training.

Axis has around 5,000 dedicated employees in over 50 countries and collaborates with technology and system integration partners worldwide to deliver customer solutions. Axis was founded in 1984, and the headquarters are in Lund, Sweden.

Download the full Axis Perspectives report at https://www.axis.com/explore/future-of-video-surveillance and learn more about Axis Communications at www.axis.com.

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“Intelligent video is undergoing a fundamental shift—from monitoring what happens to actively informing how organizations protect people, operate and make decisions,” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications.