Few technologies have been hyped as much as 5G. Even before the rollout of 4G, the hype began to build around its successor and projecting the transformative change that 5G would bring to almost every industry. In the physical security sector, 5G is being hailed as a game-changer for video surveillance and other security applications. However, our latest research suggests that 5G might not be the disruptive physical security technology that many suggest. “Many analysts and industry observers contend that the proliferation of 5G will have a major impact on the video security market, arguing that in the years to come, we will see the proliferation of large networks of wireless cameras streaming ultra-high-definition video in real-time. Back in 2019, Gartner predicted that outdoor surveillance cameras would become the largest market for 5G IoT solutions by 2022, with 11.2 million units installed. At Memoori, we do not share this view. In fact, as of 2022, […]