Why CIOs are paying closer attention to physical security
For years, physical security sat outside most technology discussions.
CCTV, access controls and alarms were typically managed by facilities or security teams, purchased independently from the wider IT estate and reviewed only when equipment reached the end of its life.
That separation no longer reflects how organizations operate.
GM and VP EMEA at Verkada.
Modern physical security systems run on cloud platforms, connect with enterprise networks, generate vast amounts of operational data and increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to help people find information faster and respond more effectively.
They have become part of the technology ecosystem that organizations depend on every day, bringing them firmly onto the CIO's agenda.
Physical security is fast becoming another connected enterprise platform for businesses, and technology leaders have a growing role in deciding how these systems are deployed, integrated and governed.
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