In addition to striving for a healthy (profitable) organization, companies nowadays – as a matter of course – also pay attention to the well-being of people in the organization and the environment (People, Planet, Profit). In virtually all industries, waste is minimized as much as possible, and there is a focus on a livable society; now and in the future. The latter is necessary because industrialization and rapid economic growth in the past have caused significant environmental damage.
At the same time, technological progress offers various opportunities for sustainable work, such as remote work and remote monitoring and servicing of buildings and systems. Moreover, organizations can save money with this approach. A double win, therefore.
Preventing unnecessary travel
Modern security systems are based on IT standards. This is not only convenient but also sustainable. There’s a high likelihood that systems will need to be adapted to changes in business processes or criminal modi operandi in the future. With modern security systems, this can be arranged quickly and remotely; software settings and/or new versions can be updated without the need to visit the location.
Modern security systems can also be managed and monitored remotely. It no longer matters how large your organization is or how many buildings you have. Mactwin, for example, systematically monitors customers’ systems for proper functioning from the Mactwin Operation Center (MOC). If there are deviations, such as the failure of a system component or poor image quality of a security camera, these are quickly recognized – sometimes even before you notice it yourself – and repaired. Remotely. This way of working not only has a positive impact on system availability and quality, but it also means that a technician no longer needs to travel to your location for every malfunction. This saves (travel) time, travel costs, and has a positive effect on the environment by limiting CO2 emissions. Furthermore, it is now quite common for all buildings of an organization to be monitored from one central control room, instead of having a security lodge with a guard at each location. It goes without saying that, in addition to normal cost savings, significant energy costs can also be saved here.
Less disposal of good equipment
Modern security management software is increasingly open. This means that the software supports and can connect many different brands of hardware. Elements from existing systems that are still functioning well do not need to be replaced but can simply be integrated into the new system. This makes systems more future-proof and limits the unnecessary disposal of well-functioning equipment.
No unnecessary energy consumption
By connecting modern security systems to other systems, such as building management and facility systems, significant sustainable gains can be achieved. For example, all these systems can be centrally operated, and it becomes easy to gain insight into how many people visit your buildings on which days. Organizations that have embraced new ways of working can thus adjust access to areas based on the predicted occupancy for a day. Certain areas can remain closed as long as the number of people on a day remains below a certain amount. The lighting in these areas can be turned off, and the heating can be lowered. For other areas, by using smart sensors or access control, lighting and heating can be automatically switched when someone enters the area first or leaves last. Thanks to these smart connections, buildings become safer, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient.