Businesses Shift Physical Security Systems to the Cloud to Access Big Data Insights

A new study of 1500 IT decision makers from the UK, France and Germany has found a favourable shift towards cloud, as well as a need for businesses to adopt technology to extract intelligent insights that accelerate business growth.

Respondents to the survey, conducted by Morphean, were asked to share their views on cloud technologies, cloud security, future cloud investment and new areas of cloud growth.

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Results showed that, while almost 90% of businesses surveyed are already using cloud software solutions, 89% would possibly or definitely move physical security technology such as video surveillance and access control to the cloud. Furthermore, 92% felt it to be important or very important that their physical security solutions meet their overall business objectives.

Key findings

  • 89% of businesses are using cloud software solutions
  • 27% of cloud users report the principal reason for moving services to the cloud was that it offers better security options
  • 89% of respondents would possibly or definitely move physical security technology such as video surveillance and access control to the cloud
  • 92% feel it’s important or very important that their physical security solutions meet their overall business objectives
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