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Creating an efficient operating environment in physical security is no small feat—especially when the organization undertaking such an endeavor has a nationwide presence.

How do you get all of your various vendors, services, resources, manpower, and technology to integrate and work together? 

How do you aggregate all of the data being recorded into information that can be acted upon? These questions, among others, are the current challenges faced by industry leaders on both the security provider and end user side of the equation. 

One common theme in the industry is a push is to consolidate vendor services. The "one-hand- to-shake" model is a value add to many organizations. It often streamlines communication, creates cost efficiency and also promotes strategic collaboration. But simply signing a contract with a one-stop-shop won't enhance your operations, in much the same manner using the term "big data" doesn't mean you are instantly tech savvy. So be mindful that your one stop shop doesn't turn into a "one size fits all." 

Even more important than choosing the right vendor is the process by which an organization implements a strategic security design. 

See the article written by my former colleague in the Oct. 12, 2015 issue of
 

  About the Author
  Sherman Brawner is the Senior Director of Integrated Security Solutions for 91ÊÓƵ.