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The global video surveillance market reached approximately USD 57.96 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 88.71 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.5% between 2024 and 2030. This growth is driven by increasing adoption of AI-powered analytics, smart-city deployments, and the transition to cloud-based surveillance solutions.

The AI in Video Surveillance segment alone was valued at USD 6.51 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to hit USD 28.76 billion by 2030, at an impressive 30.6% CAGR. Key applications include automated anomaly detection, behaviour analytics, facial recognition, and integration with predictive policing technologies.

Technological advances are focused on edge computing (on-camera AI processing), cloud-hosted VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service), and integration with other IoT devices for unified security ecosystems. This is reshaping the way enterprises and public entities deploy large-scale surveillance networks.

The Tracking-as-a-Service (TaaS) market is projected to grow at 25% per year through 2028, fuelled by rapid adoption in logistics, asset management, and fleet operations, especially in emerging economies. Companies are leveraging real-time data analytics to optimize asset usage and reduce operational risks.

In Brazil, the vehicle tracking sector continues its strong trajectory, with growth forecasts of 11% CAGR globally (2021-2026) and 9.7% annually in Latin America. Demand is largely driven by insurance companies, cargo security needs, and corporate fleet management services.

Emerging local trends include AI-driven real-time monitoring, geofencing for theft prevention, predictive maintenance, and computer-vision-assisted route optimization. These features are becoming standard in next-generation telematics platforms.

Maxtrack, a Brazilian leader in telematics, now monitors over 3 million vehicles, supplying customizable hardware and analytics solutions to industries like logistics, agribusiness, and mining. Their "Operational Co-Pilot" solution integrates AI to enhance driver behaviour monitoring and predictive maintenance.

A major industry challenge is the 2G and 3G network shutdown in Brazil, which impacts millions of legacy trackers used by insurers and fleet operators. Replacing these devices could cost the insurance sector up to BRL 3.47 billion, pushing companies to accelerate migration to LTE/5G-capable equipment.

São Paulo, Brazil has rolled out Smart Sampa, a surveillance project with around 25,000 AI-enabled cameras using facial recognition and real-time analytics. By April 2025, the system had helped capture 1,044 wanted individuals and locate 60 missing persons. Authorities plan to expand to 100,000 cameras by 2028, aiming to build one of the most extensive urban surveillance networks in the world.

Privacy and civil rights advocates have expressed serious concerns over Smart Sampa and similar projects, citing risks of racial bias in facial recognition, data misuse, and over-surveillance. They argue for stronger regulation and transparent oversight to protect citizens' rights.

In the United States, the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has expanded the use of GPS ankle monitors to track nearly 180,000 immigrants, sparking debates about ethics, stigmatization, and privacy. Critics claim this measure creates a "digital prison" environment for migrants.

LiveU, a leader in live-video solutions, has acquired Actus Digital, enhancing its intelligent video monitoring and compliance portfolio. This "IP-agnostic" solution is targeted at broadcasters, government agencies, and enterprise clients. It will be officially unveiled at IBC 2025, featuring AI-powered content analysis and Quality-of-Experience monitoring.