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Joined-up security and beyond Increasingly, building owners are turning to solutions like access control-as-a-service and video surveillance-as-a-service to meet their physical security requirements. With features like remote device management, built-in forensic search, digital evidence management and self-service access management, they’re designed to boost user productivity whilst lowering operational costs and security risks. Combining these tools via an open, and unified, software as a service solution, offers the largest potential gains. For example, data from access control readers can be seamlessly added to video footage to enhance investigations and digital evidence workflows. By tapping the power of SaaS, property owners and managers can manage multiple sites and solutions from a centralised location. The latter could help to mitigate the impact of skills shortages. The right provider should also comply with the highest digital security standards. An open platform will make it easier to future-proof the security infrastructure, as it gives organisations freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras and devices that work for their business, while maximising the lifespan of existing devices. It’s no surprise that 44% of end users say that over a quarter of their physical security deployment is cloud or hybrid-cloud. But the power of unified, cloud-based platforms like this go beyond security. With the right analytics capabilities and integrations with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and systems, smart building benefits loom into view. These could be anything from keeping track of occupancy levels, to remotely managing access issues out of hours, or saving energy by switching off heating and lighting when nobody is present. It adds up to energy and cost savings, more efficient use of staffing resources and an all-round improved tenant experience. An open, SaaS security platform can make all of this possible, through connectivity with building management, HVAC and other systems. The era of the smart building has finally arrived. s m a r t s p a c e s . a p p | Y s m a r t s p a c e s . a p p | o u r s p a c e , b u t s m a r t e r Y o u r s p a c e , b u t s m a r t e r