When we look at the technology influences in the area of safety and security, in the past few years, IoT has emerged as a major market driver. As more and more connected devices are becoming smarter, an ever-increasing amount of data is being collected from a growing number of sensors. In particular, cameras as sensors are playing an important role due to their extensive capabilities in processing visual data.
Thanks to an increase in processing power and edge computing, IoT devices, such as smart surveillance cameras, can not only gather data but analyze as well - thus assisting in providing actionable intelligence for key decision-makers. The data gathered from these devices can provide guidance for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and other C-Suite executives on how they can best optimize their facilities and make the most efficient use of space, while maintaining the health and physical safety of employees and visitors. With this in mind, let’s take a look at how CSOs can leverage the growing capabilities of IoT devices to strengthen organizational risk mitigation, support corporate digital transformation initiatives and increase the overall contributions of corporate security to an organization.