Have you ever wondered how the different profiles of ONVIF are named? While it may seem like a bit of alphabet soup, there is a method to the madness. ONVIF profiles, which support a specific set of functionalities, are represented by a letter to designate the general area of functionality, for example, Profile S for…
For more than 15 years, ONVIF has been at the forefront of developing standards that ensure interoperability between hardware and software products from a variety of manufacturers. This effort has greatly simplified the decision-making process for systems integrators and security end users, allowing them to choose the best technology to suit their specific applications. With…
As technology advancements continue at breakneck speed, it’s never been more important to take advantage of opportunities for continuing education. To that end, ONVIF is unveiling a new online learning initiative designed to offer knowledge about many different aspects of ONVIF. The first e-learning course, “Introduction to ONVIF”, offers a comprehensive overview of how the…
ONVIF enjoyed one of our most highly attended All Committee Meetings (ACM) to date last month in Bangkok, Thailand, with more than 20 companies represented during the four-day event. Cloud connectivity and metadata continued to be a major theme, as committees and working groups discussed the next steps for the cloud profile under development. Members…
Since our founding in 2008, the mission statement of ONVIF has remained largely unchanged: “To provide and promote standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products.” This mission is just as relevant today as it was more than 15 years ago when we set out to guide the industry through the shift to…
