

Editor Introduction
Integration of access control and video has been a reality for decades. The combination of our industry’s dominant technologies provides a one-two punch when it comes to maximizing the security benefits of a system. Access control tracks ‘events,’ while video provides visibility into those events. But the benefits of integrating video and access control are far from static. Rather, today’s systems are becoming even more valuable as they incorporate elements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud. Regarding integration of video and access control, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable a simple question: What’s new?
Editor Summary
One of the ways video and access control are becoming more closely integrated is using AI to analyze the video corresponding to every badge swipe. Video can also now be used as a credential when facial recognition is deployed. Broader ‘unified’ solutions are combining video and access control with an even wider array of system components. Cloud integration is expanding the ways systems can be connected and integrated. As our Expert Panelists point out, the combination of video and access control is a mature approach that is still finding new ways to contribute to the security of an enterprise.
Dan Berg
Dan Berg joined the Salient Systems team in Austin, TX as Integrations Product Manager in August 2021. Dan has an extensive work history in computer technology, physical security, marketing, and accounting. Before joining Salient, Dan worked as a Sales Engineer at various technology-focused companies in the security industry.