6 I ICT TODAY
The article, Smarter School Security: What We Need
is a Plan, published in the May 2013 issue of BICSI
News, was written during a truly tumultuous time
for security and safety following several school
shootings and the bombings in Boston. As a response
to these tragedies, detection technologies based
on acoustic signatures, energy signatures and object
recognition emerged.
BICSI, the Security Industry Association (SIA)
and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
share a common goal to move to more efficient systems
to reduce an end user's risk and to protect soft targets.
"BICSI ICT member Registered Communications
Distribution Designers (RCDDs) are already partnering
with SIA member Security Solution Providers
as they can collaborate from the board room. Design
and project management is more accurate, faster
to complete and best yet—encourages advocacy
and acceptance," says Don Ericson, CEO of the
Security Industry Association.
By understanding the many security advancements
since 2013, ICT professionals can learn about the
latest technology trends and newly established
profitable technology paths within the context
of sensor diversity, object recognition-driven artificial
intelligence, and how ICT is championing smart
city development. Knowledge of these trends
and technology paths provides new opportunities
for the ICT industry and the professionals
who serve it.
SECURITY GETS
A BOOST FROM
ICT, ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE (AI),
AND SMART CITIES