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The Future of Security Is the One Pane of Glass Dashboard Interface

Written by S.A. Morman | April 18, 2025

 

Managing building security shouldn’t feel like juggling multiple disconnected systems. Yet for many organizations, that’s exactly what’s happening.

In many buildings, different systems handle different tasks: one for access control, another for video surveillance, and a separate solution for visitor management. Each runs independently, with its own login, interface, and learning curve, creating added friction for staff who need quick, reliable access to information.

The result? A fragmented approach that creates inefficiencies with missed alerts, slower response times, and a heavier workload. That’s why more organizations are moving toward integrated security platforms that unify access and video into a single, intuitive dashboard. One view. One experience. Greater control.


What Does “One Pane of Glass” Really Mean?

The term refers to a centralized dashboard that brings all your security and building management systems into a single, integrated interface. Instead of switching between tabs or platforms, your team gets real-time visibility and control from one place.

Access events, video feeds, alerts, visitor logs, door statuses—everything is right there, live and connected.

When an incident occurs, security teams don’t have to jump between systems to understand what happened. They see it all—who entered, which door was triggered, what the camera captured, and whether the space is still secure—in one view.

Why Fragmented Systems Fall Short

Most facilities didn’t plan to end up with multiple systems. They added tools over time as needs evolved. First came access control. Then video. Then visitor management. Each brought value, but none were designed to work together from the start.

Over time, these disconnected tools create real issues:

  • Response times slow down because alerts are scattered
  • Data doesn’t sync, making investigations harder
  • Training becomes more complex for new staff
  • Budget is wasted on maintaining overlapping licenses or outdated software

A single-pane-of-glass system doesn’t just simplify operations—it empowers better, faster decisions, smarter alerts, and complete situational awareness.


What Integration Looks Like in Practice

We’ve worked with clients who reduced daily logins from five platforms to one. Security teams can now grant access, review footage, and verify badge activity all from a single screen. Facilities managers who finally have clarity on which doors are held open and which ones need service.

The right dashboard doesn’t just display information—it prioritizes it. It highlights what matters most and equips you to act fast—whether you’re locking down a campus, reviewing an incident, or updating access privileges.

How S.A. Morman Supports Integration

We help clients design and implement unified security systems built for scale, simplicity, and speed.

That includes:

  • Consulting on platform selection that fits your operational needs
  • Coordinating integrations between existing systems and new components
  • Ensuring door hardware and access control align with software capabilities
  • Training your team to use the dashboard with confidence and clarity

We’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when a team has total visibility—not just into what’s happening, but into what to do next.


The Bottom Line

Security should be intuitive, not fragmented. And with today’s technology, there’s no reason to settle for a patchwork of disconnected systems.

The future is a single pane of glass—one dashboard, one experience, and one place where your entire team can see what matters and act with confidence.

Let’s talk about how to bring your systems together.