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Trend 9 : Integrating With Social Media
Trend 10 : Emerging Connected Services : Consumers Want Convenience at Their Fingertips
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Trend 9 : Integrating With Social Media

In law enforcement and emergency communications / operations , social media has become critical in identifying active shooters , criminal activities or other potential threats or disasters in real-time . management .
Security providers who can adapt with this changing landscape will prove invaluable to the commercial market , lowering their business costs in areas like energy
“ We ’ re laser-focused on providing attendees with all-inclusive education at ISC West , which is why we ’ re thrilled to have SIA as our trusted partner ,” said Will Wise , Group Vice President of ISC Security Events .
Social MediaAs the IoT and other disciplines continue to converge , social media will be part of the transformation of critical information resources .
The next step for social media is deeper integration with mass notification and emergency communications — with the ability to disseminate specification information to individuals who may need to be evacuated or take shelter .

Trend 10 : Emerging Connected Services : Consumers Want Convenience at Their Fingertips

Sensors embedded in a wide range of smart home devices and appliances will deliver near real-time analytics on changes within home environments .
Will Wise , Group VP of ISC Security Events
“ These top 10 trends really hit on what ’ s to come at the show .”
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