VORTEX Cloud Updates

Where Is Surveillance Investment Moving in 2026?

The shift is already happening. Across the U.S. and U.K. markets, IDC Infographic shows strong momentum toward cloud-first and hybrid architectures — with 31% to reduce loss, theft, and inventory shrinkage and 41% to enable predictive maintenance and equipment uptime management through AI-powered surveillance. The data is clear: hybrid cloud is no longer a future consideration, it's today's competitive advantage.

Download the Infographic to see where the industry is heading and how to make the case internally.

*IDC Infographic,The Hidden ROI of Surveillance. (Doc #AP242552IG), sponsored by VIVOTEK Inc., February 2026. 

*IDC is the foremost global market intelligence and advisory firm helping clients understand technology and e-business trends to develop sound, action-oriented business strategies. For additional information on IDC, please visit www.idc.com 

Hybrid Cloud & AI: A Deeper Look

Security teams are under growing pressure to manage more sites, more data, and more threats — all with leaner budgets and smaller teams. Hybrid cloud combined with generative AI is emerging as the answer, enabling organizations to modernize without disruption, respond faster, and turn passive infrastructure into proactive intelligence.

Discover how leading organizations are making this shift and what it means for the future of security operations.

Read the full article → Reimagining modern security with hybrid cloud and AI

Reimagining Access Control: See, Know, and Act in Real Time with VORTEX

Access control is no longer just about who gets in — it's about what happens next. Experience how VORTEX transforms third-party access data from Brivo, Kisi, and PDK into visual intelligence, allowing you to verify events and unlock doors remotely in a single unified view.

Watch the scenario demo to see VORTEX Access Control in action.

Other Updates

New Features

PTZ Preset & Patrol Support
Take full command of NVR-connected PTZ cameras by executing custom presets and automated patrol routes directly within the VORTEX interface.

Site Management Shortcut

Instantly expand or collapse your Site list on the VIEW page with a new keyboard shortcut

Product Updates

Secure Every Property. Manage Smarter at Scale.

Managing multi-site properties means balancing safety, efficiency, and tenant experience — often with limited staff and legacy systems. VIVOTEK's hybrid cloud surveillance delivers centralized control across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial properties, while preserving existing infrastructure.

With AI-powered threat detection, remote multi-site management, and seamless integration, property owners and operators gain real-time visibility, faster response, and consistent security standards — improving operational efficiency and tenant confidence at scale.

Learn more here or download our free eBook

VIVOTEK x Network Optix: Deep Search Plugin Integration

Network Optix users can now unlock VIVOTEK's advanced Edge AI analytics directly within their existing interface — no workflow disruption required. Search footage instantly by person, vehicle type, clothing, or accessories with Attribute Search, or retroactively apply intrusion, line crossing, and loitering rules to recorded video with Scene Search — turning hours of footage into fast, actionable investigations.

Learn more → VIVOTEK x Network Optix Deep Search