Fantasy has caught up with reality; smart home and connected living is going mainstream. After returning from my favorite industry event, Parks Associates CONNECTIONS, I am reminded of how much I relish being there and learning about emerging trends and future possibilities.
The security game has changed, and it is no longer just about protecting, detecting and alerting when unwanted events happen. As I shared in my June column, “Staying Up-to-Date with Security in the Connected World” (www.SDMmag.com/security-in-the-connected-world), automation, remote management and personalization bring a new level of systems and services. Now, add ambient computing and it’s an interactive and responsive world.