According to market analysts, for businesses to get the most out of the new technologies and digital convergence, a whole-of-market approach is required. Security personnel will need to embrace the next generation of predictive and analytic technologies, but also incorporate new training protocols and risk-management techniques as an added layer against security threats.

“What’s required is a passion within organisations for innovation,” says Lewkovitz. “There can be a reluctance for businesses to try new technologies, and to keep doing the same thing they’ve been doing for years – badly. But if organisations look at providing this technology and these services as a commercial opportunity, that’s how they can benefit.”

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