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zones. For some, the old mantra rings true -
‘If it’s not broke, don’t fix it’.
However, this stance could be seen as
backwards thinking. While it’s true that
this approach may not be beneficial to
each and every facility right now, it seems
that this progressive trend could one day
leave them in the dark. Is it not better to
be more proactive than reactive when
it comes to security? Right now, sectors
such as healthcare and education, could
be taking advantage of tailored, intelligent
access control systems. Those that are
under security pressures or are subject to
budget issues could benefit in both the
short and long term by adopting a data-
driven approach.
The bigger picture
Data-driven facilities management
provides us with a new-look method
when ensuring our facilities are secure.
We can no longer afford to use intuition or
wait for potentially serious incididents to
push us in to making the correct security
decisions. Instead, the use of data now
presents us with a structured, strategic
option - securing facilities with the use of
analytics and evidence.
So, education is the key. Where
required, certified training days could
help provide a clearer understanding
of these systems and their possibilities.
Highlighting what’s available, how to
integrate these systems and the end
user benefits will widen the horizon of
access control options for installers and
subsequently the facility managers that
adopt them.
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