The economy positively impacted the security marketplace in 2016 as end users have been more willing to invest in new security systems or upgrade existing systems. Organisations are breaking down department silos as it has become clear that security impacts everyone. Companies are realising they need to do more with the data they have.
Utilising security system data
Access control, video management, identity management and visitor management systems provide data that can help companies streamline operations, mitigate risk and save money. Terrorist and cyber-attacks over the past 12-18 months have also become a factor, as softer targets became the focus of nefarious organisations, forcing companies to review policies and vulnerabilities and make changes.
Automation and integration of technologies
Looking ahead to 2017, mobile access control will continue to gain in popularity as security manufacturers produce cost-effective solutions.
Managing various types of identities will trend upwards as organisations understand they must utilise technology to improve security and business processes. Employees, contractors and visitors create different challenges that can be addressed with automation and technology.
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Manufacturers will continue to consolidate, integrate and combine product offerings to provide the best product solutions. Organisations are demanding unified solutions to leverage a single technology for ease of use and cost savings. However, integrations between different technologies continues to expand as companies demand biometrics, identity management, mass notification along with other technologies to effectively secure their businesses.
Adapting to user needs
The end users reap the benefits as organisations are listening to their needs and providing solutions that solve problems. Manufacturers who are in tune and nimble enough to quickly adapt to the changing market will succeed. Unsuccessful companies turn a blind eye to end user needs and are not refined in their product development.
With the launch of our visitor management solution Symmetry GUEST early this year, we at AMAG are starting to see more companies realise how hosted solutions create a better visitor experience while properly vetting visitors to mitigate risk. Our policy-based identity management system is gaining momentum as an affordable solution to help companies beyond access control to manage identities, operationalise business and help end users save money. Looking ahead, we will continue to help organisations realise how to streamline processes, meet audit and compliance requirements and save money, along with delivering the best access control system on the market.
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