SECURITY SYSTEMS
The revolution is coming
So, as increased connectivity
continues to drive market trends, will
it eventually force facilities to make
the switch? That debate can only be
answered with time. However, we only
have to look at the accelerating growth
of mobile credential usage to see that
these disruptive trends could be moving
faster than we think. And for that we
must prepare.
Seamless integration really is key here.
As more choose to update the systems
on their premises, we must ensure that
building security isn’t compromised in
the process. Whilst there’s still a place
for physical hardware, facility managers
can no longer deliver the expected level
of security with a mismatch of security
systems running through their buildings.
The incorporation of IoT-led security
devices (designed to integrate with
existing systems) should be seen as a
step forward.
Providing systems have been designed
with integration, scalability and flexibility
features in mind – building security and
operations can be improved. Take a larger
premises with numerous buildings, such
as a hospital or a university campus, for
example. With various building types and
numerous access points, a set of facilities
such as this can own multiple security
systems. Today, integrated networks
can help facility managers successfully
manage multiple geographically
dispersed locations in real-time –
something that has not been possible
from one system until recently. Adding
to that, the data that is collected and
monitored via these systems is invaluable
for facility managers, allowing them to
better aid the flow of movement and even
understand weak areas of security.
Seamless upgrades
Although the phrase “integration” has
almost become clichéd in our industry,
the reality is that it is a concept of great
importance and one that can no longer
be ignored.
In short, pairing existing systems with
fully-integratable modern access control
can not only streamline processes but
also improve existing security networks.
And as market demand shifts and
manufacturers continue to offer these
simplified security systems, it could only
be a matter of time until most premises
choose to incorporate them. After all, the
benefits are clear and the technology is
available.
And with this in mind, maybe access
control truly does belong on the
network.
www.allegion.com
Sources; https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/at-125-cagr-wireless-connectivity-market-size-poised-to-touch-usd-1279-bn-by-2027-2019-07-04,
https://www.allegion.co.uk/en/aboutus/ourglobalbrands/isonas.html,
https://www.businessdailymirror.com/2019/10/30/network-access-control-nac-software-market-expert-guide-to-boost-the-industry-in-global-market-share/,
https://www.securityworldmarket.com/uk/News/Business-News/mobile-vs-physical-access-credentials-a-tough-battle1#.XbrU40X7SlN
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