IOT sensors offer a wide range of possibilities not only in Corporate and Commercial Real Estate but also in other industries due to their versatility. Facility managers have long relied on building security systems to gather necessary data, but the data points have been costly to purchase, difficult to install, and intrusive in use. Retrofitting these systems with IoT sensors can provide additional data points, for valuable real-time insights into the status of each entrance, room, or floor.
A building security system has traditionally included access control units, security cameras, alarm systems, gate access systems, fire safety systems, security guards, and physical barriers. A system like this needs to be open for multiple technologies, protocols, data sources, and integration to systems like an IBMS (Integrated Building Management System).
The security sector has shown significant interest in Disruptive Technologies (DT), and our sensors have been integrated with various building security systems as additional data points. The data can be collected by people (manual routine checks), cameras, or sensors, depending on the type of data needed. However, facility managers face the challenge of finding the optimal combination of data points that can provide a status update for each area while being cost-effective and efficient.
DT’s tiny wireless sensors can be easily integrated into any building environment. Measuring only 19 mm by 19 mm, the non-intrusive sensors can be discreetly placed on walls, under desks, on door frames, window sills, and on assets themselves to gather data seamlessly. They can be combined with other security technologies, like video surveillance cameras, to enhance data collection.
DT Wireless Proximity Sensor installed in a door frame.
A security software platform uses data from various sources and can be programmed to trigger all kinds of notifications (SMS, emails, etc.) or other digital events (camera recordings, etc.) based on the rules set for each sensor or camera. The software can also trigger different responses depending on the time, day, or after a set number of events.
Examples of sensor use-cases within building security are:
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Wireless Motion Detection Sensor
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The software platform is provided by the DT partners and is used to manage the data, set up notification rules, and store data for reports and analytics. These platforms can also integrate with other systems, such as the BMS or CAFM systems.
The DT partners focusing on building security solutions include:
Morten is the Partner Marketing Manager at Disruptive Technologies. He has 20+ years of valuable Marketing experience from various tech companies. He holds a degree in International Marketing and Management from BI Norwegian Business School. Morten works closely with and supports our global partners towards making all buildings smart & sustainable with our tiny sensors. Outside of work, he enjoys music, kayaking and spending time with his two boys.
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