India, Jan. 12 -- As video surveillance in India shifts from standalone security deployments to data-driven intelligence systems, the focus is increasingly on analytics, interoperability and regulatory compliance. With smart city projects, critical infrastructure and data centres driving demand, video management systems (VMS) are becoming central to both public safety and operational decision-making.

In this interview, Diya Girish, Head & Director-India, at Milestone Systems, outlines how surveillance adoption is evolving across sectors, the growing role of AI-led video analytics, and the importance of open platforms in avoiding vendor lock-in. Diya also discusses ethical data use, standards compliance and why trust and ecosystem partner...