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A checklist for longevity If you're thinking about upgrading your physical security system and are ready to get the benefits of a cloud or hybrid-cloud deployment—longevity is likely top of mind. Below is a list of considerations to help you plan for and protect your investment. What I have Current needs Future possibilities What to ask What you need I can connect existing devices (whether cloud- based or not) within one solution and I can add cloud- managed appliances. I want to choose vendors and technologies that best fit my physical security deployment and support desired outcomes. Able to upgrade and trial next- generation devices and stay open to emerging technologies like IIoT, and intelligent automation. Can my system work with a variety of devices and vendors to ensure it won't become obsolete? Open architecture I can accommodate all current sites and their unique requirements, within one centralized solution with reliable performance. I need to get new or remote sites up and running and manage everything from centralized software, without disruption. Massive scalability and flexibility to support a growing number of video, access control, and other devices across global sites, alongside increased processing demands. How easily can the system scale to accommodate future growth or changes in our organization? Proven scalability I can connect all existing video, access control, intrusion, intercom devices, and other sensors in one intuitive and unified SaaS solution. I want to easily unify various physical security and business systems in the cloud at my own pace, with data available in one consolidated view. Open, API-driven architecture where I can build new integrations and tie in different security and business systems, further optimizing data and investments. Does the solution integrate with other security systems and infrastructure? Such as video, access control, intercom, intrusion monitoring, and more. System integration & unification I have the flexibility to connect all cloud solutions, edge devices, and on-premises sites, in one intuitive hybrid- cloud deployment for a comprehensive view of security. I want to allow operators to access video and data across sites from anywhere using web, mobile, or desktop applications in a unified cloud solution—collecting more data for operational insights and improvements. Leverages enterprise-grade features including unified video surveillance, access control, alarm and intrusion management, communications, digital evidence management, and more. Can I manage all my physical security systems across all sites from this one solution? Centralized security operations How to choose a cloud-based physical security solution that will stand the test of time