The rise of video analytics marks a defining moment for IoT connectivity. As AI, 5G and edge computing converge, telcos now have a unique opportunity to move beyond connectivity, and become enablers of intelligent automation.
The “Semtech Report 2025: Video Analytics – The Next Horizon for IoT Connectivity” reveals how edge-to-cloud architectures and AI-powered video compression are transforming performance, cost, and reliability in IoT video deployments.
Key insights include:
- How AI and computer vision are reshaping IoT data capture and automation.
- The role of 5G and network slicing in powering real-time analytics across industries—from public safety to logistics
- Why Semtech’s edge-to-cloud compression achieves up to 90% bandwidth optimisation while maintaining high-quality analytics
- How telcos can capitalise on new markets in video sensing, emergency response and industrial monitoring.
For operators, the opportunity is clear: deliver value beyond data transport and become the intelligence layer of IoT ecosystems.