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SECURITY EVOLUTIONS
THE EVOLUTION OF SECURITY
Sam Cherri, Managing Director, G-TEC Distribution, takes a look at how the nature of security and security systems has changed in recent times.
GTEC Distribution has been in the security industry for more than 20 years now and in the last five years technology has evolved so fast that its very hard to keep up with a fast growing industry. Many factors contribute to this change; one being main major players such as HIKVIISON (of whom we are authorised distributors) have heavily invested time and money in R& D in order to sustain growth while at the same time compete with many other leading brands. Innovative software changes can benefit customers, but can pose challenges for installers. Technology has improved customer choice, so they can choose how to secure their home or business, regardless of the size. Therefore end-users are much more educated now and well informed and they now ask for solutions where in the past they just used to take the advice from the installer.
Security and monitoring in the field of home automation continue to evolve. Increasingly, homes are becoming automated, smart and connected as well, which means electronic designers need to continue to improve on power, sensing, command and control, and communications. A design engineer’s imagination is never automated. Imagining the possibilities of the future and making it more convenient, safe and secure can take hold of our future and our homes.
In today’s physical security industry, the term ‘integration’ has some serious momentum. While truly interoperable systems were once only available to the largest and most complex installations, they are now becoming essential for medium-sized and even small installations. Integration with other technologies such as intruder and home automations, features and spec have increased to evolve order to be compatible with other applications. It is predicted that remote surveillance systems will define the future of surveillance devices, since these systems can be controlled remotely by security specialists. They provide cost-efficient security against unauthorised elements.
Technological innovation continues to significantly impact various industries, and the emergence of advanced technologies leads to the emergence of new trends. A well informed customer demands that security solutions have following features backup data transport, multiple alert methods,live analogue monitoring, easy setup and configuration, reliable hardware with high performance.
THE PATH AHEAD
Looking ahead, Approximately £2.25 billion is spent on video surveillance each year, which brings with it certain challenges.
Data protection and privacy laws have changed dramatically over the years. Historically, CCTV cameras could only provide evidence after a crime had been committed. With this still came hefty court fees, excess costs and damages for homeowners and businesses. However, as the technology behind surveillance has advanced, cameras are now able to prevent crime before it happens in addition to being able to monitor and record incidents. Technology is gradually being replaced by artificial intelligence, and the devices of the future are going to be capable of fully utilizing the capabilities of both. Security in AI is relegated to auto-control in CCTV; however, future devices will have end-to-end AI processing capabilities.
The rise of 5G will be bringing faster speed and bandwidth while providing more security, flexibility, and responsiveness to remote surveillance.
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