Issue link: https://resources.genetec.com/i/1427249
Video surveillance analytics, license plate reading, access control, intercom systems, heat mapping, and other tools are essential tools to gather data on guest behavior and ensure sensitive areas are secured. What brings it all together is a unified physical security platform. The Value of Unification With a unified system, venues can more easily sort through all that data to find actionable insights. Integrators serving the large venue vertical should recommend a unified software solution that allows the end-user's team to create multiple dashboards that update in real time. This provides a clear view of what is happening right now, not just what is in the rearview mirror. Realtime mapping is another handy feature to make it easy to get a bird's eye view of events and visitor behavior in and around a connected venue. With this approach, the organization's security teams can be deployed more efficiently as well. The person in the control room becomes like the maestro of an orchestra. Each team member on the ground can have their part to play, with their own dashboard on a smartphone or tablet to empower them to monitor and respond within their zone. While there is no doubt that the pandemic has hurt the hospitality and event industries, some of the innovations created to mitigate COVID risks are likely to become part of the new normal because they have the lucky side effects of streamlining operations and reducing common customer pain points. That means fans can spend more time enjoying their fun outing with family and friends, and less time waiting in line, worrying about safety, or fighting their way through a crush of people. Rick Taylor is Genetec's National Director, Public Sector. He has nearly a decade of experience in the security field, including positions as District Manager at both UTC Fire & Security and GE, and as VP at Esscoe for the company's security practice. Request more Info about Genetec at www.securityinfowatch.com/10213771.