Is CCTV still a thing?

Yes, CCTV is still very much a thing and remains one of the most widely used security technologies globally, though terminology and technology have evolved. Traditional analog CCTV with coaxial cables and DVRs is still common in small businesses and homes due to low cost, but modern systems are increasingly IP based, using network cameras, NVRs, and cloud storage, often still called CCTV as generic term for video surveillance even though technically not closed circuit anymore. The global video surveillance market is growing rapidly, worth tens of billions, with cameras in virtually every store, office, street, and home. Advances include higher resolution 4K, AI analytics for person detection, license plate recognition, facial recognition, and smart alerts, integration with alarm systems and access control, and remote viewing via phone apps. Cloud based cameras like Ring, Arlo, and Wyze have made CCTV more accessible to consumers. Governments and businesses continue to expand surveillance networks for crime prevention and safety. While privacy concerns exist, CCTV remains fundamental for security, loss prevention, safety monitoring, and evidence collection, and its use is increasing not decreasing, with AI making it more powerful than ever.