ONVIF at Scale. Why Video Surveillance as a Service Becomes a Pain Point for Telecoms and How Aipix Edge Fixes It

How the New Aipix Edge Update Simplifies Video Surveillance at Scale

For most telecom operators and ISPs, video surveillance as a service looks simple on paper. Cameras are standardized, ONVIF promises interoperability, and VSaaS appears to be a logical extension of existing connectivity services.

In reality, it can be a challenge. The operational management of surveillance systems faces significant challenges because deployment activities have surpassed their original pilot testing phase. The camera onboarding process takes longer than its originally planned duration. Installations vary from site to site. Support teams need to resolve configuration errors which should have remained preventable. 

And despite investing in modern ONVIF cameras, many of their advanced capabilities remain unused because activating them is too complex or too fragile at scale.

This is exactly the gap the Aipix 25.12 update is designed to close.

The Hidden Cost of “Standard” ONVIF Deployments

ONVIF was meant to simplify integration. But for service providers, it often introduces a different kind of complexity.

The process of setting up each new camera requires users to enter parameters manually while they verify network addresses and communication ports before they need to solve connectivity issues. The operational expenses become substantial when we multiply this cost by the large number of endpoints reaching into the hundreds or thousands. The engineers dedicate their time to perform regular duties instead of working to expand the service operations. Support teams need to handle preventable mistakes which occur during their work. The revenue generation process takes longer than what was initially projected.

With the new Aipix VSaaS Platform update, camera onboarding becomes predictable.

Operators select a camera from the list of discovered ONVIF devices in the Aipix Web App, the system automatically fills in all critical parameters. The camera becomes active after the system verifies the information. The full manual configuration option exists for complex network environments but users can select it instead of requiring it.

The result is simple but powerful: fewer routine actions, fewer mistakes, and faster service activation across the board.

When Cameras Are Smart, but the Platform Isn’t. Aipix Changes the Game

Another common frustration for telecom and ISP leaders is paying for advanced camera hardware. And then failing to monetize it.

Most ONVIF cameras include built-in intelligence. It enables users to control PTZ functions, detect motion and receive alerts about tampering and configuration events. Those features presented in VSaaS remain disabled in most deployments while their management requires additional separate tools, so that reduces the overall value you can provide to your customers.

Aipix Edge now brings extended ONVIF services directly into the platform.

PTZ cameras can be controlled interactively from the Web App, allowing operators or end users to adjust viewing angles instantly without additional software. The system enables operators to select important events from native built-in camera event processing while ignoring unimportant events through basic solution development.

The built-in camera intelligence system enables service providers to deliver better services without generating any operational difficulties.

One Camera, Different Needs. Without Reconfiguration Pain

In the real world, not every camera needs the same level of control.

The deployment method functions properly with traditional RTSP streaming technology. The system needs advanced ONVIF integration to activate its smart functionality. The process of switching between these methods required users to perform camera reconfiguration or experience system downtime or complete camera system reinstallation.

With the latest Aipix update, operators can switch between RTSP and ONVIF connections on the fly. Aipix enables teams to select their preferred solution for each camera and customer base without forcing them to adopt one particular method. As a result, the executive team benefits from this feature in reducing their exposure to risk, making quick choices through a flexible platform which follows customer requirement changes.

Why This Matters at the Business Level Video Surveillance

What makes ONVIF difficult for telecoms isn’t technology. It’s scale.

Every extra manual step, every integration workaround, and every unused camera feature directly impacts margins. The VSaaS operates with inefficient processes which restrict its market expansion potential and its ability to succeed in market competition.

Le Aipix 25.12 update addresses these challenges by making ONVIF predictable, manageable, and commercially viable at scale. At the end, the surveillance platform gets growth through fast user registration processes, camera functionality optimization and multiple connection options.

Ready to Turn ONVIF from a Cost Center into a Telecom Growth Driver?

If your VSaaS strategy is held back by onboarding friction, underused camera features, or operational complexity, it’s time to rethink how ONVIF is managed.

Discover the new Aipix ONVIF capabilities in Release 25.12 and see how telecoms and ISPs are simplifying surveillance while increasing service value.