Robust security systems are a must for any health care facility, not just for patients’ safety but also for staff and expensive medical equipment. This has become all the more significant of late, as hospitals look to expand their reach and provide round-the-clock service. “The overall demand hasn’t been any higher than it’s been the past two years in the United States,” said Greg Love, VP of Sales at AMAG Technology, adding that from a security standpoint, he has seen an increase in level 1 trauma centers located in inner city areas......

Most developed countries are struggling with the issue of aging population. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) people aged 60 and above currently make up over 11 percent of the global population and this will go up to 22 percent by 2050. Aging is the benefit of development, but it also raises the importance of necessary precautions that need to be taken in the health care industry. Eryl Jones, Managing Director of Assa Abloy Security Solutions believes that this requirement is set to go up in the days to come.....