Surveillance

Josh Lin, Director of Video Surveillance solutions at Synology, explains how Surveillance Station 9.2.5 marks a major milestone, with a significant jump from 8,900 to more than 17,000 supported cameras. Video surveillance systems rarely start from a blank page. Today, most organizations already have cameras deployed to protect workplaces, retail locations, warehouses. As they scale, additional compliance and security requirements follow. That’s often when the limits of traditional, rigid video surveillance architectures show up, especially when it’s time to expand, modernize, or merge data across multiple sites. Camera Compatibility Yes, we make cameras too. Synology cameras are designed to work

Manufacturers worldwide are experiencing an unprecedented workforce crisis. In 2025, ManpowerGroup reported that up to 74% of businesses globally were unable to fill open positions, the highest level in recent years. Despite these shortages, it might seem surprising given the strong push toward automation and digital transformation. According to McKinsey, 88% of organizations report regular AI use in at least one business function, up from 78% a year earlier, yet nearly two-thirds are still experimenting or piloting and only about one-third have begun to scale AI across the enterprise. However, not all manufacturing roles can be automated quickly or cost-effectively.

In surveillance applications, losing even a single frame can mean missing crucial details, affecting event reconstruction and security accuracy. However, due to their wireless nature, Wi-Fi cameras are susceptible to network fluctuations, leading to unstable video transmission and even frame loss. To address this issue, Synology has developed Seamless Recording Recovery (SRR) technology, which leverages edge recording to automatically recover lost footage caused by network instability, ensuring the continuity of surveillance video. Core Mechanisms of Video Transmission and Network Challenges for Wi-Fi Cameras In surveillance systems, real-time video transmission is critical and relies on multiple protocols and technologies to ensure

As surveillance image recognition technology matures, it not only strengthens internal security and protects vital physical assets, but also enables real-time incident detection and monitoring. In addition to theft and vandalism detection, AI can be used to analyze vast amounts of surveillance footage to produce useful insights such as crowd flow, vehicle identification, and occupancy tracking. Synology has dedicated years to the development of comprehensive image recognition products and services. From the DVA series, which provides backend AI analysis for third-party video streams, to Synology Cameras equipped with edge computing abilities, Synology has outfitted enterprise-level businesses worldwide with surveillance solutions

In 2021, cybersecurity firm Cyfirma uncovered a critical security flaw in a leading surveillance manufacturer's software, potentially allowing unauthorized control of surveillance cameras. Despite a swift security patch, over 80,000 cameras remained at risk a year later. Malicious groups exploited these vulnerabilities, targeting the infrastructure and services of enterprises across more than a hundred countries and impacting over 2,300 organizations. The primary purpose of surveillance systems is to protect physical assets, but inadequate security or poor management can turn the surveillance system into a vulnerability that exposes businesses to data breaches and cybersecurity threats. Therefore, the meticulous management of these

For businesses with physical assets to protect, video surveillance systems have gone from “helpful” to “crucial”. A booming surveillance market has risen to meet this demand, with suppliers cycling through a seemingly-endless list of features and selling points. Businesses looking to implement video surveillance must sift through increasingly complex information to find a solution that meets their needs. Since the release of Synology Surveillance Station in 2008, Synology has helped thousands of businesses to deploy or upgrade their surveillance systems. These systems are investments that can serve for decades, so a principal that is essential for navigating the complex challenge

Inspired by the trend towards digital transformation, industry leaders are actively contemplating how to effectively utilize technology to enhance organizational productivity. Surveillance systems, in particular, have been widely adopted by businesses to transition from traditional, passive security roles to ones that actively boost productivity. This is due to their ability to instantly identify on-site events and comprehensively record work activity. To leverage surveillance systems in augmenting business productivity and efficiency, the integration between different systems becomes crucial. For example, in a real-world application of digital transformation in manufacturing, integrating the surveillance system with manufacturing execution systems can be beneficial. Before

Taipei, Taiwan—02 June 2023—With Computex 2023, one of the world’s leading technology trade shows was back on, and with it Synology’s traditional product showcase. Held from May 30 to June 2 at Taipei’s new POPOP Maker Space, the Synology Solution Exhibition presented the brand’s newest solutions for data management, backup, video surveillance, and cloud services. Innovation and excellence in data storage Eye-catchers at the event included new dual-controller systems, SA3400D and UC3400, that epitomize high availability from the get-go. As has come to be expected of Synology, both systems facilitate seamless data management while ensuring maximum uptime for organizations of

As the surveillance market continues to expand rapidly, businesses are faced with an overwhelming array of options from numerous vendors. Choosing the most suitable surveillance solution for their unique needs and requirements can prove to be a daunting task. Given that surveillance systems are often long-term investments lasting for decades, it's crucial for businesses to consider all aspects carefully. Based on our experience assisting hundreds of thousands of businesses deploy surveillance systems, we have identified six common factors that are often overlooked when selecting a video surveillance solution, but which can cause headaches and require costly additional investments down the

Recent media attention has been drawn to issues surrounding privacy and security among security cameras, with a major vendor exposed to have glaring security flaws as well as not living up to their privacy claims. In this article I will clarify how our surveillance solutions ensure the privacy and security of your data. Your data is 100% owned by you Synology Surveillance Station is a video management system that supports over 8,300 IP cameras from over 140 brands, including all ONVIF-compatible IP cameras. Recording to a Synology NAS or DVA means that you have full ownership over their recording and