• August 2, 2024

    Throughout the year, the commercial security industry has witnessed a number of transformative advancements in order to respond to the growing number of security threats that businesses are facing. As these threats become more sophisticated, it is critical that businesses have up-to-date commercial security technology in place to ensure the maximum safety of their premises. From integrated security systems to AI recognition systems, this article will explore all the new commercial security trends in 2024.

    • What is commercial security? 
    • How has commercial security evolved?
    • The impact of technology on security trends 
    • Trends in commercial security for 2024 
    • Innovate commercial security with BusinessWatch 

    What is Commercial Security? 

    In a climate that focuses heavily on cyber security, it is easy to overlook the importance of commercial security. Equally, it is an area of the security industry that can be easily misunderstood. Commercial security systems are targeted at keeping trespassers, intruders and burglars away. Commercial security therefore addresses a number of threats, including theft, vandalism and unauthorised access onto business premises. In order to address these issues, businesses introduce a number of systems into their premises such as CCTV cameras, access control systems and intruder and burglar alarm systems.

    Figures show that UK businesses lost £12.9 billion last year as a result of burglaries and theft, demonstrating the ever present necessity to safeguard assets and employees to ensure the profitable and secure operation of business activities. 

     

    How has Commercial Security Evolved? 

    Over time, commercial security has evolved dramatically. From an industry that began by relying solely on human monitoring, through the likes of physical security guards, and basic CCTV cameras to secure premises, to a now technologically driven industry. Commercial security has had to learn to respond to the growing complexity of threats and rapid advancements in technology to maintain the best security across business sites. 

    In 2024, commercial security leverages a number of smart technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT) to introduce new proactive and predictive security measures. Features such as facial recognition, biometric access control and motion detection are helping businesses to efficiently protect their assets whilst enabling greater flexibility through remote monitoring.

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    The Impact of Technology on Security Trends 

    As mentioned already, the impact that technology has had on security trends has been revolutionary for this industry. The capabilities of AI and ML have meant that data can be analysed in large quantities and at great speed, allowing for threats to be detected early and response rates to increase. 

    Technological advances such as IoT have paved the way for a trend of interconnected security systems, which allow for communication between devices resulting in a singular interconnected security system. As a result, businesses have access to real-time monitoring and alerts, enhancing the overall security of business premises.  

    Trends in Commercial Security for 2024

    Seven months into 2024, and the commercial security industry has witnessed a number of trends that are shaping the future of the industry, and introducing new opportunities for businesses to enhance security and protection. 

    Enhanced Access Control Systems

    Access control systems are becoming increasingly sophisticated, where biometric technologies such as fingerprint scanning are transitioning from a luxury to standard practice. Relying on individuals’ unique characteristics introduces a new layer of protection to business premises. Unification between these systems is a further development that is being implemented to streamline operations, ensuring maximal security. 

    A further emerging trend is mobile phone access control, where employees utilise their own personal devices, rather than keys or fobs, to access sites. 

    AI-Powered Surveillance Systems

    2024 has seen artificial intelligence go from strength to strength, changing the way individuals go about their days. Commercial security being one of the industries that has capitalised on this intelligence. Security cameras now have access to technologies that are able to perform advanced tasks such as facial recognition, allowing for early detection and prevention of threats. 

    Advanced Response Protocols

    As a result of AI and ML technologies, modern security systems have access to advanced threat detection and consequently, response times can be improved. Real-time monitoring allows automated response protocols to be triggered, such as calls to emergency services or site lockdown. This development protects businesses from threats advancing any further, helping them to sustain positive performance.

    Cloud-Based Security Services

    Cloud-based security services are a further trend that we have seen develop in 2024. This solution offers businesses a new way to remotely manage and monitor security systems. These services provide businesses with remote access, scalability and ease of management, creating a seamless service. By storing security data on the cloud, businesses have greater access to this information in a much more cost-effective manner. 

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    Innovative Commercial Security with BusinessWatch 

    Over the years the commercial security industry has evolved hugely, with technological advances being at the forefront of these changes. To ensure businesses remain as secure as possible, it is critical that these trends are implemented into all areas of commercial security. 

    Here at BusinessWatch, we are at the forefront of commercial security innovation, ensuring we continuously stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry, to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions to their security concerns. We are constantly looking to introduce new innovations into our services, and already offer smart security systems that can be managed easily and are accessible through a smartphone. We believe that smart businesses are key to increased productivity and efficiency, which is why we are committed to staying at the forefront of the commercial security industry. 

    Thanks to our trusted suppliers and NSI-gold accreditation, we can ensure that your business is receiving a high quality and bespoke security solution that can be monitored remotely by our highly trained team.

    If you are looking to keep your business up to date with these advancing technologies, get in touch online or call us at 0330 094 7404, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.