Articles by Peter Strom

GDPR, hybrid storage and AI: key physical security trends for 2019

We’re here again. The end of another calendar year, and a time when many organisations are assessing their performance over the past 12 months and finalising strategic plans for 2019. Taking time to reflect on where our industry is at – and what’s likely to happen in the future – is important for all organisations as they set out their long-term goals and tactics. Here are some of the key trends to watch in the months to come and some predictions on their potential to i...

AI, cybersecurity and SaaS: 3 key security trends for 2018

Global economic expansion and technology improvements continued to drive demand this year for IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), access control and other security technologies.   A strong year for security Overall, 2017 represented another strong year for the security industry. A combination of falling prices and improved IP camera performance helped drive camera sales during the year as the migration from analogue to IP continued to pick up momentum. Advancements i...

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