Today’s security systems are more sophisticated than ever, and the power supply products that keep them running must be equal to the challenge. Starting with the introduction of power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity in the early 2000s, power supply products and services have evolved to meet those needs, with advances like native integrations to access control software platforms, network monitoring of multiple power sites, energy management as a service (EMaaS), and more.
“Power supply is an integral part of a proactive network that provides a comprehensive, 24/7 analysis into security system health and viability,” says Michael Bone, marketing manager, LifeSafety Power, an access control power supply manufacturer owned by ASSA ABLOY and based in Phoenix. “Power management solutions are an integral component to guaranteed uptime of connected systems. These systems are essential to physical security and integrated systems, protecting lives, people, property and the critical infrastructure.”