Operations Drive Design: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Modern Control Room Layouts
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Steve Kenny and Justin Vaughan discuss the evolution and design of modern command and control centres, emphasizing the integration of various systems into unified platforms.
To kick off Season Two of Security Tech Talk , host Steve Kenny is back to explore a topic that takes him straight back to his roots in the industry: the evolution, design, and master-planning of modern command and control centres (CCCs). Joining him for this deep dive is Justin Vaughan, Director of Public Safety and Security at PwC Middle East. Justin brings first-hand insights from working on some of the world's most ambitious greenfield megaprojects and smart cities in the Gulf region. Together, Steve and Justin challenge the outdated notion that control rooms should operate in isolated security silos. Instead, they discuss the rise of cognitive nerve centres that converge physical security, urban mobility, smart building systems, and crisis resilience into a single unified platform. From the true impact of artificial intelligence to the emerging world of space-based geospatial intelligence, this episode serves as an essential reality check for anyone building or managing a modern control room. About Our Guest: Justin Vaughan is the Director of Public Safety and Security at PwC Middle East. Justin has spent over 15 years advising governments, developers, and critical…
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