New Year, New Security Opportunities

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New Year, New Security Opportunities
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New Security Opportunities

• As 2018 slowly approaches, many of us take some
  time to reflect on the past and evaluate how the
  year went.
• Did the goals we set at the beginning of the
  year come to fruition or were we left deferring
  those goals to the following year?
• In the security industry, it is no different. We
  have noticed common trends that start out with
  minimal traction only to gain momentum as time
  goes on.
• Most professionals benchmark these unique
  opportunities and try to forecast its presence
  throughout the year.
• 2017 showed the emergence of more state of the
  art smart technologies, and we at Royce dont
  see that changing.

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3 emerging trends in the smart technology field

• The following list are the top 3 emerging trends
  in the smart technology field that we should look
  out for in 2018.
• Mobile Credentials
• Mobile Applications
• Biometrics

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Mobile Credentials
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Mobile Credentials

• The security industry is becoming increasingly
  complex with more options available in terms of
  access control systems and mobility.
• As more individuals move away from old
  antiquated phones and utilize the capabilities of
  smartphones, they are now able to access the many
  features a security and access control system
  offers.
• Using a smartphone as a form of credential is a
  practical option and can completely replace the
  use of an ID card.
• No longer do individuals need to purchase the
  physical copy, instead, they can download an
  application and get verified via a secure e-mail
  from the company.
• The benefit of this is not only does this save
  time and money, but the ease of use and peace of
  mind is invaluable.

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Mobile Applications
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Mobile Applications

• The landscape for video surveillance and CCTV
  camera security systems has changed dramatically
  within the past year.
• While high-definition cameras have become
  cheaper with more models readily available, many
  manufacturers are looking to incorporate
  additional incentives in order to stand out from
  their competitors.
• We are seeing more companies offering mobile
  applications for smart phones which will allow
  the end user to customize the way they view their
  system.
• It is with these added features that make the
  systems more personal to its users which in turn
  facilitate certain companies to stand out.
• We intend to see more features emerge via the
  mobile application platform which will likely
  catapult the entire CCTV camera market to the
  forefront.

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Biometrics
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Biometrics

• While the term biometrics has been around for a
  while, if you ask most people what that means
  they would say that it has something to do with
  high-security and the CIA.
• While this is certainly true for the most part,
  biometrics is getting wider usage in professional
  security applications as well.
• Apple has already incorporated biometrics by
  using the ability to recognize your fingerprint
  or even facial features in order to unlock your
  phone.
• Look out for more developments and usage
  capabilities in the near future.

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• As technology continues to progress at a rapid
  pace, it will be interesting to see where we are
  at by the end of 2018 in regard to the smart
  technologies and the many new features available.