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ing exclusively petroleum-powered work trucks.
" The conversion to electric vehicles will require
a lot of thought to do it effectively, but
it is too soon for that in our markets, " says Per
Mar Security Services CEO Brian Duffy. " In the
long-term future, I see the industry switching
to electric fleets, which will force companies to
invest highly in charging stations and new tech.
They'll also have to consider longer down time on
longer trips, " contends LOUD Security Systems
General Manager Eric Widner. Provident Security
CEO Mike Jagger adds, " This is the first year
the tech vans we use will be available in electric
models. We will be slowly converting our fleet to
hybrid and electric vehicles depending on use. "
Those executives are among those offering
further insights ahead regarding the current
state of security vehicle fleets. They also share
how they are deploying GPS capabilities, reducing
truck dispatches to handle service needs
more efficiently and effectively and leveraging
company vehicles to brand their business
throughout the communities it
serves. Full
speed ahead; cruise control is not an option!
Incorporating GPS Capabilities
" We use Verizon Reveal Pro. It integrates with
SedonaOffice and tracks arrival/departure times
into the SedonaOffice module. We just recently
upgraded the units so they now include dashcams.
They send alerts when harsh driving and
other events occur. " - Tim Creenan, Owner
& CEO, Amherst Alarm
" Through our field service unit, SAGE benefits
from the ability to monitor location, arrival
time and departures time that we can
apply to our KPIs to improve operational efficiencies
and resource optimization. " - John
Nemerofsky, COO, SAGE Integration
" We use a GPS offering that provides a host of
information, allowing us to track location, identify
the nearest technician to a site or event, and
geofencing information. We push a combination
of instant alerts, web portal and weekly/monthly
reporting to help our team managers coach our
drivers as well as maximize efficiency. " - Matt
Cooper, V.P., Operations, ADT Commercial
" Our entire fleet is equipped with Verizon
GPS systems. They include 4K video footage
inside and outside the vehicles. Each vehicle
is programmed to alert departure team leadsecuritysales.com
IS
VEHICLE CONTROL BECOMING
THE KEY TO ACCESS CONTROL?
By Frederick Trujillo
and Maé Tholoniat
▶ As supply chain issues
continue to reduce vehicle
sales, the fact is there are
well over a billion automobiles
around the world and
seven out of 10 employees
use their car to get to work
(INSEE report). Despite
being attached to most
office buildings, parking lots are often overlooked when devising an access
control security plan. Securing this first point of entry for facilities is crucial
for a variety of reasons:
Protecting users: An unsecured lot can make it easier to break into the
adjacent structure or vandalize the area. Identifying both drivers and vehicles
is important to a comprehensive access solution. Easy-to-use mobile IDs also
help with motorcycles that don't have front license plates for identification.
Convenience and quick access: As the saying goes, " time is money. " Ticketing
systems or short-range readers require drivers to come to a complete
stop, take a ticket or find a badge, often causing delays and long lines spilling
into neighboring roads.
Simplify management and reduce costs: Dealing with unauthorized and/
or abandoned vehicles can be a major issue, causing safety concerns, taking
up valuable parking spots and contributing to blight.
A mismanaged parking lot and vehicle access can lead to an end user's
building (or your own company) being vulnerable to a security breach. Ensuring
entry and exit fluidity is also crucial. Technology that combines UHF
and Bluetooth can solve both issues. To truly address today's need for fleet
management and be ready for tomorrow's solutions, quickly identifying both
the vehicles and drivers entering car parks is key.
NEW TECH: STid SPECTRE nano
Compact yet rugged, the SPECTRE nano
combines Bluetooth with UHF for dual
identification of both drivers and vehicles.
STid's Mobile ID with one-tap smartphone
access allows managers to digitize
all access badges/cards and send them
to an app for employees and visitors.
Industry-leading data encryption and authentication prevents duplicating
or emulating an authorized credential. The product is said to complement
the SPECTRE scalable long-range reader with UHF tags for longer-range (20
meters) identification of vehicles and multilane applications.
FREDERICK TRUJILLO and MAÉ THOLONIAT are, respectively, North
America Sales & Operations Manager and Product Manager for STid.
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