International. Johnson Controls' capacity for innovation is evidenced by its wide variety of complete safety and system integration products, as well as its extensive service expertise.
"Johnson Controls is leading innovations that are transforming traditionally reactive physical security processes into connected, data-driven technology propositions," Faisal Pandit, vice president and general manager, Global Security Products, Johnson Controls, said recently.
Currently, the company manufactures solutions for customers in various industries, including education, healthcare, government, data centers, and industrial facilities.
"We are in a select group of companies that can deliver complete building solutions for safety professionals – from engineering and product innovation, to full systems integration and exceptional service," said Julie Brandt, president of Building Solutions North America at Johnson Controls.
Enterprise Video Surveillance & Access Control
According to the manufacturer, the latest version of C•CURE IQ allows operators' workload to be reduced through the features of the C•CURE portal, such as the access management flow, where the access request and approval process is automated and integrated directly into the platform.
With C•CURE IQ, security operations can be streamlined through security intelligence features, from a single, intuitive platform to analyze data and deliver critical information first.
Commercial Security Technologies
The new version of the exacqVision VMS combines NVR recorders and Illustra cameras to maximize efficiency, simplifying installation and maintenance. The software comes installed on exacqVision recorders and provides free IP channel licenses for Illustra Pro and Flex cameras, with automatic cybersecurity hardening.
In terms of access control, Johnson Controls highlights that digitally connected platforms, such as Kantech, streamline monitoring thanks to ready-to-use cloud applications from the start. Access controls can be managed from a workstation or mobile device.
Key Trends
The company's leaders unveiled what they consider to be the main emerging trends in the industry, such as:
- Shift to AI, specifically an industry-wide investment in technologies with AI capabilities for advanced threat detection and response.
- Move to service models and a greater focus on seamless user experiences, e.g., mobile solutions and agile, flexible operations. Customers are looking for support to manage security operations that address staffing shortages with automation, enhanced training, and growth programs.
- Renewed focus on digitalization and sustainability. Safety products can help achieve such goals, prioritize budgets for optimal operational efficiency, create productive environments that engage employees and keep occupants and assets safe.
- A shift in the user base from operations to business/security management. Data is now viewed across multiple levels, showing the need and importance of software modernization.
- An intersection of access control and video so customers can develop a strategy for a more consistent and comprehensive approach to security.
"It's critical that this industry provides greater insights that not only help drive safety, but also improve business operations and empower our customers' business success," concluded Faisal Pandit, Vice President and General Manager of Global Security Products at Johnson Controls.
