Smart Innovators: Building Security Solutions
Susan Clarke
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Executive Summary
This report provides real estate, IT and security executives with an overview of innovation in the building security software market and a high-level benchmark of 21 solutions. Based on executive interviews and the product benchmark, our analysis finds that the market for building security software solutions is entering an exciting new phase, marked by a shift towards cloud-based software, a rise of mobile applications and a further convergence of solutions. The market is also seeing the emergence of new entrants, funded by venture capital, with ambitions to bring advances to traditional security systems through biometrics, occupant health monitoring and video analytics. This report offers practical guidance to heads of security, IT and real estate executives on how to derive value from this new technology.Building Security Software Solutions: The Dawn Of A New Era
Buyers Seek Richer Functionality From Their Building Security Solutions
Introducing A New Generation Of Building Security Software
Integrations Drive The Emergence Of Comprehensive Building Security Platforms
Building Security Solutions Are Addressing The Shortcomings Of Legacy Products
New Generation Security Solutions Push Boundaries Across Six Functionality Areas
Buyers Must Make Future Flexibility And Cybersecurity Compliance Key Investment Criteria
Figure 2. Security Solution Vendor Heritages
Figure 3. Advantages Of New Generation Security Solutions
Figure 4. Building Security Software Vendors Native Functionality Assessment
About the Authors
Susan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...
Dayann Charles
Senior Manager, Advisory Services
Dayann is a Senior Manager in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, with extensive experience leading strategic projects across the Verdantix landscape. He specializes in ...
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