BCD News
BCD’s blog covers a wide range of topics focusing on security and video surveillance to provide guidance to our customers and partners.
Building Resilience: Why Predictability Will Define ISV Success in 2026
As the technology landscape evolves, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are being compelled to redefine what success means. Innovation remains...
Inside the 2025-2027 Compute Crunch: What Supply Chain Volatility Really Means for You
The global compute supply chain is experiencing its most significant disruption in decades. Across the industry, organizations are seeing longer...
From Reflection to Readiness: Preparing for a Predictable 2026
As another year draws to a close, many Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are asking a familiar question: what will define success in 2026? The...
When the Cloud Falters: Why On-Premises and Hybrid Models Still Matter
On October 20, 2025, a major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage rippled across the U.S., disrupting countless apps, platforms, and business systems....
Thankful for Partnerships: Why ISVs Win When They Don’t Go It Alone
November is a season of gratitude - a time to reflect on the people, partnerships, and strategies that help businesses grow. For Independent...
Integrating Machine Learning With Existing Security Systems
Legacy security systems, such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance or access control solutions, can significantly enhance protocols with...
How Real-Time Video Indexing Improves VMS Functionality
Whichever industry you're in, having a CCTV system on your premises is a great way to protect your operation. These solutions deter would-be...
The Real Nightmare for ISVs: When Unknown Hardware Haunts Your Brand
Halloween is a season for ghosts and goblins—but for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), the real horror isn’t in haunted houses. It’s in the...
Bridging the Gap: How Observability Tools Will Shape Next-Gen Video Surveillance Infrastructure
Why Visibility Is Becoming Mission-Critical Video surveillance systems are no longer simple camera-to-recorder setups. Today’s deployments span...
Owning the Value Chain: Why ISVs Can’t Afford to Overlook Hardware in 2025
As GSX 2025 approaches, conversations about innovation in security, building management, and AI-driven analytics are everywhere. For ISVs, one truth...









