Traditional, siloed security systems are security strategies of the past and systems integration is the future. At this month’s ISC West 2019 in Las Vegas, connectivity is expected to take center stage and will be an influential touchpoint for exhibitors when showcasing new products and technologies. [related]
This is in part due to security’s increasing role in the creation of more intelligent buildings, organizations and cities.
Exhibitors will be demonstrating innovations that can be integrated with existing systems to help improve security efforts across a variety of industries to help our world become safer, smarter and more efficient.
Video surveillance, visitor management, access control and many other familiar applications will be among the over 1,000 anticipated new security technologies and products at ISC West 2019.
However, instead of showing them as separate systems, their integration capabilities will be the most important takeaways.
Here are a few expected themes:
Systems Integration
Systems integration is taking flight, especially in the security industry, as more intelligent security implementations are critical when creating smart buildings and cities.
In fact, systems integration is the technology trend that is expected to have the largest impact on smart city projects in the next five years, according to Johnson Controls’ second annual “Smart Cities Indicator Survey.”
The increased interest in connected solutions has challenged the industry to rethink physical security technology as it relates to a holistic building strategy, rather than siloed sets of solutions.
Smart facilities with integrated security, fire, life-safety and building systems can save time, reduce errors, prevent crime and most importantly create a more efficient and productive place to do business.
Advanced Video Analytics
There has been an increase in the research and development around video analytics, which has led to agrowing adoption of the technology. It’s becoming easier to use and the insights are now more applicable to a broader group.
More facilities, including stadiums, campuses, commercial and health-care customers, will use the insights to develop new products and act on smart city initiatives, among other projects.
Additionally, video analytics are being utilized in cases where intrusion technology was previously thought of as the best application.
For example,surveillance cameras with video analytics can help define virtual fences, track people and objects, and perform face and license plate recognition.
Cybersecurity
Companies are digitizing data now more than ever, which has put an emphasis on the importance of cybersecurity.
It’s anticipated to be a key topic of discussion at ISC West 2019 as it’s becoming a greater concern for customers and the industry is being challenged with implementing new tactics to fend off the ever-evolving threats.
Alongside systems integration, cybersecurity must also be thought of as a crucial part of a holistic security strategy.
We need to help customers determine if they have the correct hardware from a security standpoint and identify new applications that are tailored to their organization to help tackle cyber risks.
False Alarm Solutions
It’s estimated that over 98 percent of critical alarms are false alarms. This can cause costly problems as they result in lost productivity and higher operational costs and fines.
To help reduce false alarms and the associated costs, security professionals are seeing the value in investing in solutions that use data to improve their security systems. These new platforms help customers better understand alarms and security behaviors and provide actionable insights into what causes false alarms.
As there becomes a greater need for false alarm reduction services,accurate notification systems are expected to be showcased this year along with how advanced technologies, like machine learning, are helping to strengthen detection.
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ISC West 2019 will help shape the focuses of the security industry for not only the remainder of 2019, but also for the future. The IoT and data will continue to be top of mind for end users, which means the industry will see a growing interest in the implementation of systems integration.
Data-enabled insights are key for business growth and they will help organizations build a more comprehensive security portfolio that make their smart-ready goals more attainable.
