The rise of technology, an ageing population, the drive for sustainable use of natural resources and a tightening geopolitical situation are shaping security technology services. Hedengren Security meets these challenges with secure, automated and energy-efficient solutions.
Global megatrends are also having an impact on security technology product development. At Hedengren Security, the development of digital services in general started from the desire to find future solutions that would respond to wide-ranging trends.
"The ageing of the population and the decline in the working age population, for example, is a megatrend that is putting pressure on us to automate. In addition, remote management makes it possible to do more things without having to go to the head office. which also reduces the need for human labour," says Tatu Dufva, Product Manager for Digital Solutions.
More and more data is being collected from different systems, which is a prerequisite for automation. In fact, collecting data and finding new uses for it is already a basic requirement for companies that want to remain competitive. Products are increasingly being sold alongside services, and large companies are buying smaller players and integrating them into their own operations.
Predictability in maintenance with artificial intelligence
In the security technology sector, for example, time series are collected over a long period of time to monitor the movement of people or the operation of technical equipment. AI can use these time series to predict future events, making it easier to maintain and service equipment and systems, but also increasing security
"For example, we learn that within two years, about 30% of fire detectors will need to be serviced or replaced. This way, maintenance can be planned in a controlled way, and no one has to drive around replacing broken alarms on standby," Dufva illustrates.
By monitoring access control events, AI can detect anomalies that may indicate a security threat. People often follow the same, predictable routes, and if the pattern suddenly changes for someone, it's a good idea to check why.
AI also enables companies to act more responsibly.
"The life cycle of equipment is extended when it is serviced in good time. In addition, the operation of products and systems can be optimised to minimise energy consumption."
Growing demands for accountability
Businesses are increasingly being asked to be more responsible as the resilience of nature is being tested by climate change and loss of biodiversity. On the other hand, the proliferation of digital services and geopolitical tensions are also adding to the pressures for sustainability.
"In today's world, there is often a desire to control basic infrastructure, such as water and electricity management systems. Security requirements have increased as cloud computing and data volumes have grown. For example, there is a great deal of concern about who has access to data that could be used to profile people."