Human security still trumps high tech for deterring theft, vandalism, says expert

The digital revolution that is changing the commercial real estate sector is moving cautiously when it comes to managing property security, experts say.

“There is growing interest in AI (artificial intelligence) as a tool for security firms that protect property,” says Michael Lyons, assistant general manager and director of sales at Tone-Gar Group of Companies, a security firm based in Kitchener, Ont. The company provides security services to commercial properties and special events to clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.