Security technology has crept into every aspect of our lives. At home, it’s doorbell cameras and wi-fi-powered systems. On a larger scale, it’s video analytics. Technological evolution has completely transformed the security industry for the better.
The security market, which is now worth $39.1 billion, is set to boom by 2025, in part because of technology, according to Campus Security & Life Safety Magazine.
Now more than ever, those responsible for school security need help – and fortunately, it’s available in the form of powerful technology, aided by analytics and deep learning.
New hardware and software give security teams resources to more effectively monitor events and campus grounds, increase deterrence measures, and intervene more quickly and effectively when necessary.
“Institutions should be applauded for making security technology investments but updating cameras and other network solutions cannot be a once-in-a-decade occurrence,” the magazine reports. “Security technology ages more quickly than other infrastructure. Some say it evolves in dog years – every year equals seven!”
The report suggests that investing in versatile solutions that can expand and grow, like supporting the addition of machine learning and deep learning, will help preserve a security system’s value. Even so, school districts are advised to budget for regular upgrades.
Sonitrol Great Lakes has a technology partner, LenelS2, which provides a robust and scalable security platform that allows updates and added features when needed. In addition, Sonitrol Great Lakes is staffed with a Technology Solutions Team tasked with evaluating and testing the latest security products in the marketplace to evaluate their suitability and effectiveness in various settings, including schools.
We invite architects, contractors, and administrators to contact us for expert advice on choosing and upgrading school security systems.