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FEBRUA RY 2019 | 33 Security & Life Safety Systems Advancements in new Internet Of Things sensors and building technologies that complement physical security mean that security companies are able to offer a more complete solution to its customers. Take Paladin Technologies, for example: "By leveraging non-traditional sensors deployed through facilities and environments on the common wired and wireless network infrastructure that Paladin Technologies provides, we integrate more data and events into the security systems, or into other intelligent platforms," explains Paladin's VP of technology, David Sime. "This provides a more complete situational awareness to security personnel, facility managers, and building operators." E M B R A C I N G T H E I N F O R M AT I O N A G E Today the security industry is increasingly IT focused. "It's all about building digital trust in the market," says Jens Nielsen, Assa Abloy's group chief information officer. But even in this Information Age, mechanical keys aren't entirely a thing of the past. Assa Abloy for one embraces a holistic approach: electronic security, cloud infra- structure, software, and physical locks must all work together to maximize safety. Even Chubb, a company that has been in the security business since the 1950s, is offering multi-platform services. Its ChubbConnect program offers access to security systems via smartphone, tablet or browser to arm or disarm, or to get alerts regard- ing system conditions. ChubbConnect Video offers access to live or recorded video without the need for a special system, nor a dedicated security panel. The company's emPower add-ons allow users to control lights and lock doors remotely as well. Security hardware is becoming more flexible and easier to manage with the advancement of increasingly robust and capable software platforms, reducing iSTOCK Aluflam.indd 1 2018-11-12 9:36 April 2019 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Precast Concrete Book your ad space now: Dan Chapman 604.473.0316 Alexander Sugden 604.473.0358

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