The cloud-based access control market is set to reach $22.3 billion by 2023. If you’re unaware of the latest commercial real estate security industry technologies, prepare for the latest scoop!
Want to expand your security and increase convenience for property managers?
Keep reading as we look through the commercial real estate security trends to look out for in 2023. Consider whether these security tools, trends, and integrations can help you future-proof your security.
Cloud Migration
In commercial real estate security, we see more security data move to the cloud. Cloud-based security systems can make security operations more convenient, and you can implement cloud-based access control, video surveillance systems, and alarm systems.
Cloud-based technologies provide the following benefits for your security strategy:
- Making security data more accessible - security data hosted on on-premise servers can only be accessed on-site. You can access security data from anywhere using a cloud-based security system. And, if you integrate your security tools, you can make all security data available on a single unified platform, eliminating the need to correlate data from different sources.
- Remote operation of security tools - in a cloud-based system, you can remotely operate your security tools from anywhere using a mobile app or cloud-based control center. For instance, cloud-based access control allows you to remotely manage door locks, allowing visitors to enter the building.
- Integration - with cloud-based security, you gain open API integrations. If the system is ONVIF-compliant, you can improve the function of your security tools by integrating them. You can also apply software integrations to enhance and expand your security investments' role, helping you achieve better ROI.
Of course, suppose you’re hosting your security data in the cloud. In that case, it could be vulnerable from a cybersecurity standpoint - which is why you must ensure your security plan keeps FIPs compliance in mind, especially if you work with government organizations and entities.
Smart Access Control
Smart access control is one of the most convenient security solutions for commercial real estate. It provides convenience for both the user and property managers, which adds value to your commercial property.
With smart access control, you can implement mobile credentials in place of keycards and fobs. For building and property managers, keycard and fob replacement can be a high cost, depending on turnover rates for employees who work in the building and residents who live there.
The user can download mobile credentials to their device, making the onboarding process much more rapid. New tenants and building users will immediately get their access credentials and move through the building without assistance.
If they lose their device, they can easily download their credentials again without waiting for their building manager. This makes the property more appealing and attractive to prospective buyers and tenants.
Additionally, with mobile-led access control, the user can enter without touching anything - eliminating the potential for germs spreading. Users can enter daily building operations by simply waving their hand over the access reader to make day-to-day building operations more convenient.
Once they have waved their hand, the access reader will detect the motion, begin remotely communicating with their mobile device, and unlock the door. Users will not need to root through their handbags or pockets to withdraw their devices. Instead, traffic will move smoothly into the building, and entering the property will be safer for tenants.
When connected to the cloud, smart access control integrates with other technologies to provide more functions - such as identity verification, MFA, and visitor management automation.
Increased Remote Flexibility And Security
Cloud-based security tools allow for the remote operation of security tools and increase the flexibility and scalability of security operations.
With a cloud-based security system, there is no need for complex wiring systems that can require consistent maintenance. Instead, all security devices are connected using WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular communication. So, if you need to establish security across multiple buildings, you can easily connect and grow your security system without lengthy and arduous installation processes.
Advanced Intercoms
One of the most significant concerns with any access control system is that a user could enter the building with stolen credentials. Advanced intercoms provide a solution to this vulnerability. They come with built-in access control reader technology, high-definition video, and, in some cases, voice recognition for MFA.
Suppose security professionals need to verify the identity of a building user, visitor, or contractor. In that case, they can easily view access logs and video feed information on a single interface. To automate this process, they can apply facial recognition software to ensure each user's identity matches the access credentials they are using.
Summary
If you’re looking for commercial real estate trends to enhance and evolve your building security in 2023, you should examine the benefits of cloud-based technologies. Cloud-based technologies provide more scalable, flexible, and functional protection with less maintenance. And they can increase ROI by offering your tenants a more secure and convenient property.
