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i-PRO predicts physical security trends for 2025
January 14, 2025 By SP&T Staff
Image: i-PRO Manufacturer i-PRO has shared four trends that will “redefine how businesses, integrators and security professionals approach security” in 2025, according to the company.
Edge AI technology
According to i-PRO, edge processing of AI-based analytics enables systems to move beyond reactive responses to proactive and preventative approaches. This shift allows organizations to address incidents before they escalate. However, ethical use, privacy protections and transparency will be essential as the data gathered becomes increasingly integrated into business systems and security solutions, states the company.
Data integration and decision-making
The challenge for 2025 will not just be gathering more data but filtering and integrating it effectively, says i-PRO. AI will play a critical role by summarizing and contextualizing information. While AI can suggest courses of action based on data patterns, human decision-makers will remain central to interpreting and applying these insights.
“Visualization tools will ensure that data is presented in an intuitive manner, empowering operators to make informed decisions quickly. It will be more important than ever to match these powerful edge computing devices with a compatible VMS to interpret the wealth of data available,” said Gerard Figols, chief product officer, i-PRO in a statement.
Cloud and edge computing: Striking the right balance
While cloud computing will continue to offer flexibility and scalability, rising costs and latency challenges will provide a renewed focus on the role of edge computing, according to the company. By processing data locally, edge computing reduces reliance on cloud infrastructure and compute resources while enhancing response times and improving data accuracy by eliminating compression losses, says i-PRO.
Ethical AI and open platforms
As AI capabilities expand, i-PRO says the industry must prioritize ethical practices and robust cybersecurity. i-PRO says it is “committed to ensuring that AI applications respect privacy and align with customers’ core values.”