How is Kastle responding to the ever-changing needs of the FM world?

Kastle is modernizing and streamlining security operations for FMs by simultaneously making it more robust in workplace protection yet more convenient and flexible in user experience both for the occupant and the facility administrator. Kastle is doing so by harnessing new technology that makes access control interoperable, cloud video surveillance more powerful with AI-enabled video intelligence, prioritizing integration and enabling hybrid work and mobile-first environments.

What research or product innovations is Kastle working on that will help FMs be more successful in their roles?

Kastle’s development of interoperable mobile access control using the Aliro standard in its Kastle EverPresence^® platform as well as their new AI-enabled smart video surveillance directly helps CRE leaders and FMs be more successful by addressing core operational and security challenges.

Kastle enables interoperability across buildings and systems, eliminating the fragmentation of access control disparity and enabling occupants to use a single credential across multiple properties. FMs gain flexibility to integrate with various hardware vendors, future-proofing their access investments and providing consistent secure entry across sites. This enhances occupant experience, a growing CRE priority. Onboarding/offboarding becomes easier with cloud-based, mobile-enabled systems that integrate with HR or visitor platforms to reduce administrative time and risk.

Kastle’s AI-powered video surveillance search and detection allow managers to find relevant footage instantly, avoiding hours of video scrolling. This boosts efficiency and accountability. Additionally, their AI-enabled security camera technology enables FMs to proactively manage risk with intelligent alerts and behavior analysis to identify unauthorized access, loitering, or anomalies in real time, reducing security incidents before they escalate. It also provides consolidated oversight across locations to monitor and manage video feeds central dashboard—critical for scaling oversight with leaner teams.

Why should FMs pick Kastle as a partner?

In today’s modern, hybrid workplaces and with rapid evolution of technology including AI, cyber risk and interoperable standards, you need an expert in not only how the technology works, but also how to actually run your security operations. The average FM is not a security or IT expert, so businesses should consider outsourcing to security professionals who don’t just sell or install systems but instead go further with ongoing operation and maintenance to keep systems performing effectively whatever new innovations the future holds.

Kastle is a managed security provider, not only designing and selling superior technology, but also providing security-as-a-service – the experience of running security operations for more than 50 years and for tens of thousands of clients – of which the average client stays with Kastle for over a decade confirming the value our clients have with our service.

Managed security is an efficient and cost-effective approach for securing multiple office locations and is especially relevant in a highly variable hybrid environment. Outsourcing to experts frees facility managers from the non-strategic workload that security management presents. It also delivers more uniform, quality security performance across all locations to minimize security risks and foster a safe and productive workplace.