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Cloud-based solutions take center stage
Visitors to IFSEC International 2017 are being urged to visit stand E1225 for a demonstration of Vanderbilt ’ s strength in innovative cloud-based security solutions .
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ALONGSIDE THE COMPANY ’ S range of access control , intrusion and video products will be SPC Connect , a future-proof solution that allows installers to monitor , manage , and maintain Vanderbilt ’ s award-winning SPC panels remotely from any PC , tablet or smartphone . Also on display will be ACT365 , Vanderbilt ’ s truly integrated access control and video management solution , which offers remote setup , servicing and support .
Both solutions are cloud-based and harness the power , scalability and simplicity of the cloud to deliver new features and time and money saving benefits for installers and end users alike .
“ IFSEC International 2017 gives Vanderbilt the perfect opportunity to showcase our expertise in cloud-based solutions ,” says Joe Grillo , CEO of Vanderbilt . “ Having transformed other areas of business and industry , the cloud is now set to revolutionise the security industry .”
The cloud is the name given to the collection of computing functions and services hosted off-site , most often provided as a service and accessed over any internet-enabled device . Market research firm IDC recently estimated that cloud services will grow 24 % to $ 122 billion (£ 94 billion ) in 2017 and , of this , Software as a Service ( SaaS ) business applications - like Vanderbilt ’ s SPC Connect and
ACT365 - will capture 60 % of all cloud spending .
The cloud presents great potential for the security industry as it gives installers the ability to set up , manage and maintain large , networked security systems remotely . This gives installers better control over their time and resources and reduces timeconsuming site visits to address service issues which can be resolved remotely instead .
End users benefit from a system that can be maintained more efficiently and easily reconfigured as their requirements change . Cloud-based security solutions from Vanderbilt also give users access to true and deep integration of core security functions such as access control , intrusion and video .
As an example , ACT365 allows users to remotely verify a building ’ s visitor from real-time video images captured at the point of entry . Access can then be granted remotely with the click of a mouse button or tap on a smartphone screen . In the event of a forced door or an alarm activation , ACT365 gives users immediate recall and easy location of recorded footage of the incident , allowing them to review and respond to the situation accordingly . This eliminates the considerable time and effort required to match up times on disparate security systems and sift through masses of camera footage to locate an incident .
Borrowing from the pay-as-yougo model common to most cloud services , Vanderbilt ’ s cloud-based solutions are affordable and offer great flexibility . This has the effect of reducing the costs associated with purchase and installation of traditional software solutions , as well as lowering the costs associated with ongoing maintenance and upgrades . Joe Grillo explains : “ When you need to add more users to your system , you simply adjust your monthly SPC Connect subscription as required . There ’ s no need for more licenses , servers or additional devices .”
‘ Having transformed other areas of business and industry , the cloud is now set to revolutionise the security industry ’
With the cloud set to transform security over the coming years , it ’ s essential that installers partner with the right providers , and crucial that users have the right solutions for their needs . To help guide installers and users alike Vanderbilt is sharing its expertise in cloud-based security solutions in a presentation by David Moran called ‘ Cloud on the Horizon : Are you prepared ?’. The discussion will address a broad range of topics and provide valuable advice for those wishing to introduce the cloud into their security requirements . Visitors with an interest in trends in intrusion technology should also look out IFSEC ’ s Intrusion Panel Debate , featuring Pauline O ’ Riordan of Vanderbilt .
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