Following TowerXchange Meetup Americas 2024, Alejandro shares ALCEA’s approach to network protection in the telecom ecosystem. In an era where the security of telecommunications infrastructure is more critical than ever, the company presents their advanced security solutions, and how they tackle the unique challenges of the Latin American market.
TowerXchange: How do ALCEA solutions enhance the security and protection of towers and related telecommunications infrastructure in LATAM?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
We offer an interoperable software solution designed to monitor and protect critical telecom infrastructures and their business applications against intrusions. Our solution includes electronic security products for access control, intrusion detection, video management, and key management, along with related services.
TowerXchange: Can you describe how ALCEA ASSA ABLOY remote access control solutions can help tower companies manage and monitor access to multiple sites efficiently?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
With high-security smart locks and padlocks that open with encrypted digital keys operated via smartphones and distributed over the internet, we can provide remote access rights to hundreds or even thousands of geographically widespread towers to various stakeholders such as MNO´s, employees, contractors, and subcontractors. All data about who accessed the tower, when, where, and for how long is collected and stored in our software platform. This data is then used to run analytics and identify patterns that can be used to improve operational efficiency.
TowerXchange: What features do ALCEA's security solutions offer to ensure durability and reliable performance in the diverse and often harsh weather conditions across the LATAM region?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
We utilise products that are designed and tested to perform in the most demanding environments. Our ABLOY BEAT padlocks and locks, made in Finland, capitalise on more than 115 years of experience in the locking industry. We offer the most reliable smart locking devices on the market, manufactured using the latest techniques and the most reliable sources of raw materials.
TowerXchange: How do ALCEA's solutions integrate with existing telecommunications equipment and systems to provide a cohesive security strategy?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
With our ALWIN software, we are able to integrate the five key elements of security systems: deterrence, detection, denial, delay, and response. This integration is achieved through corresponding modules for video management, intrusion detection, access control, and system interface communications. The strength of our solution for the telecom industry lies in the convergence of existing security hardware with our security management software.
TowerXchange: In what ways do your company’s solutions contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of tower operations in LATAM?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
The most evident benefit stems from eliminating the need to physically retrieve keys or access cards to gain entry to towers and facilities. This not only lowers the ecological footprint but also contributes significantly to emission reduction.
TowerXchange: How scalable are ALCEA’s security solutions to accommodate the growth and expansion plans of tower companies in the LATAM market?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
We have a direct presence in Latin America, which is further supported by a certified distributor network in each country, providing our customers with peace of mind regarding local support and service. Another benefit of our security management software and hardware solutions is their modular organisation. This allows tower companies to feasibly scale their security strategy.
TowerXchange: What cost-effective security management solutions does your company offer that are particularly beneficial for large-scale tower operations?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
In our business proposals, we present a value assessment with ROI and payback time for deploying an ALCEA solution. These figures are calculated in collaboration with our customers, who provide us with certain assumptions for the calculation. We demonstrate how our solutions have a direct impact on reducing losses and improving operational efficiency. It’s important to note that each customer experiences different outcomes.
TowerXchange: How do your company's security solutions help tower companies comply with local and international security and safety regulations in the LATAM region?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
Our electronic security system solutions have a direct impact on companies that implement security certifications such as ISO 45001, which provides a framework for managing risks and improving Occupational health and safety (OH&S) performance, and ISO 27001, which helps to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities, protect data, and improve cyber resilience in organisations.
TowerXchange: What future trends in security solutions does ALCEA foresee as being particularly impactful for the LATAM market, and how is the company preparing to address these trends?
Alejandro Valderrama, Regional Director ALCEA Latin America:
Being part of the ASSA ABLOY group guarantees future-proof solutions. Influences such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity needs, edge computing, IoT protocols, and 5G networks are shaping our current roadmap of innovations. Our aim is to ensure uninterrupted critical infrastructure, enabling telecom business and society to thrive. If you want to know more about our solutions, you can contact us globally through our web page www.alceaglobal.com.
