Tyco F&S presents its vision on the future of technology for the security industry

In the framework of the 13th ASIS European Conference and Exhibition, held last April in the Dutch city of The Hague, in which this association brings together the main agents of the security environment, Tyco Integrated Fire & Security has presented its vision on the future of this sector in Europe for the coming years.

The president of Tyco IF&S, Roland Billeter, identified during his speech as a sponsor of this year's conference and partner of Asis, The main areas of interest in security, focused on embedded systems, Video management systems and video convergence in this sector.

"Global macroeconomic trends, such as urban population growth, Economic uncertainty and an increasingly globalized workforce, will have an impact on society and the security sector," Billeter stressed.. As a result of this changing security landscape, Companies feel the growing need to innovate and adapt. Organizations expect security systems to contribute to business continuity and operational improvement, in addition to offering greater security and profitability".

Among the main conclusions that were presented at the discussion table, in which Ray Mauritsson also participated, CEO of Axis Communications, and Ruben Wegman, CEO of Nedap, together with Roland Billeter, highlights the need for interoperable integrated systems, since the traditional ones prove to be insufficient and limit the ability of companies to manage risk and ensure compliance with their security. In addition, The use of video management applications will increase and be used in innovative ways to offer useful information and data that will improve the efficiency of companies, Taking a step beyond simple security.

Physical and IP-based security is also expected to converge with multiple security systems controlled from a single central management console. For its part, Customers will pay more attention to operational efficiency improvements and total cost of ownership in an attempt to maximize the return on their investment. Legacy systems will need to be integrated into new ones and customers will demand vendors capable of offering global support, Experience in project management and a high level of after-sales service and training.

To protect sensitive data, Companies will need to develop powerful physical security solutions, integrated with IT security solutions that mitigate the risks of theft or accidental loss of sensitive data stored on a multitude of portable devices. The transition from analogue to digital technology will continue to gain traction. Digital advances such as IP connectivity, High-definition cameras and digital image processing will enable companies to monitor and document events in great detail and provide a level of visibility and control previously unthinkable.

Finally,, Technologies such as access control, High-definition video and automatic license plate recognition will help fight organized crime, One of the most important concerns in the entire supply chain.

During this event, Tyco IF&S presented its range of integrated security solutions, With special emphasis on its new portfolio of cloud video surveillance services and its physical security information management platform (Physical security information management, PSIM).

As Billeter explained, "the PSIM platform has been consolidated, possibly driven by 'light versions' that allow use for small-scale security challenges. Implementing it can offer immediate benefits; nevertheless, If the system is not expandable, It can be an expensive alternative. Security risk analysis, Costly security operations, avoiding business interruptions and the use of PSIM in critical business processes offers companies the opportunity to manage a different investment model, where costs can be reduced by reducing operating expenses and recurring capital expenditures".

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