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Leveraging High Tech Security Systems as a Facilities Management Tool
IP Based Security systems are fast becoming the source of centralized information for facilities managers worldwide.  The latest breakthrough in security management platforms allow the integration of access control, building management systems, environmental sensors, audio/visual devices, video analytics, text messaging alerts and security cameras into a single converged system.  Technology convergence has taken the forefront in facilities management due to the widespread implementation of high-speed networks within organizations, high speed connectivity to the internet, as well as the introduction of devices that can perform multiple essential functions over an IP network. Convergence has become cost effective for organizations as it provides critical information for management, facilities, information technology and security over the same shared network while requiring less manpower to maintain equipment, ultimately reducing the total cost of ownership.
 
Utilizing the technology, an alert received by a facilities manager can be visually verified utilizing strategically placed cameras that are viewable through a secure login from office, home or via an internet enabled cell phone.  With a digital security system facility managers can monitor and maintain any building, at any location from a location that has a PC and an Internet connection.
 As an example, an alert created by an environmental temperature sensor in a data center could trigger a pre-recorded intercom announcement while simultaneously triggering an email alert to the facilities manager and HVAC contractor.  An afterhour’s entry to a secure area could trigger an alert that would turn on lighting within the facility and send a photo of the intruder via email to appropriate personnel.   Lastly a water sensor in a facility could send an alert to a facilities manager while allowing them to view the corresponding cameras for visual verification of the extent of the emergency prior to dispatching personnel.
The above are just several examples of the power of a well implemented security management platform. Creativity and planning by Facilities Managers, Security Directors and IT staff can bring together a myriad of customized solutions that can make the day to day challenges faced by all stakeholders easily managed.

By David Antar
President, A+ Technology Solutions, Inc.  and  IPVIdeo Corporation
www.IPVideoCorp.com
About David Antar:

David is the president of IPVideo Corporation, a recognized leader in developing and manufacturing converged security management solutions. IPVideo has systems installed worldwide and in use by many Fortune 1000 corporations. The company had consistently been on the leading edge of technology and has brought together many previously disparate areas of security, facilities and information technology into  a single converged network.