Archive for the ‘ARK Systems’ Category

• Better Manage Visitors at your Healthcare Facility

  • November 15th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Software
  • Tags: healthcare software, managing visitors in healthcare facility, visitor management healthcare facilities

  Healthcare facilities face a set of challenges unique to their industry, especially when it comes to successfully managing visitors. Unlike other facility administrators, those in the healthcare industry must manage high volumes of visitors, extended hours, and visitors who simply… Read More

• Video Analytics: Security Dreams finally become Reality

  • November 8th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, surveillance cameras, Video Analytics
  • Tags: surveillance systems, tampering alarms, Video analytics, video analytics features, video motion detection

  Until recently, actionable video analytics had been little more than a security operator’s dream. The technology just was not there to produce the desired results. However, as technology has improved and those dreams began to come down to Earth, the… Read More

• Centralized Management of Security Systems: Remote Monitoring & Control

  • November 1st, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Technology, Security Trends
  • Tags: centralized management of security, cloud technology for security systems, commercial security systems

  The centralized management of security systems is nothing new for large corporations. These companies have been utilizing remote monitoring and control for everything from access control to video surveillance and more for quite some time. But until recently, such a… Read More

• Surveillance Systems & the Challenges of Outdoor Perimeters

  • October 25th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, IP Cameras, IP-based surveillance systems, security systems, surveillance systems

  When it comes to surveillance systems, one of the biggest challenges can be adequately covering an outdoor perimeter. Among the primary challenges associated with designing an effective perimeter surveillance system are: The sheer size of most outdoor perimeters makes it… Read More

• Network Surveillance Systems & Network Cameras: Enhancing Security Capabilities

  • October 18th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Networked Security, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, edge-based analytics in cameras, enhancing security capabilities, face recognition in security cameras, greater range in security cameras, H.264 compression, IP Cameras, IP systems for video surveillance, IP systems within a network environment, low light camera adaptability, network cameras, network surveillance systems, networked security, video motion detection, video surveillance systems

  IP video network surveillance systems are constantly evolving to better meet the needs of the end-user. And, as you can imagine, one of the primary areas of development has been network cameras. After all, while every component is important, a… Read More

• Networked Security Solutions: IP Cameras & the Future of the Security Industry

  • October 11th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Networked Security, Security Technology, Security Trends, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: analog security cameras, benefits of IP cameras, IP Cameras, IP cameras tracking customers, multi-camera security, networked security, networked security solutions, new developments in security, preventing petty thefts, remote security systems, Security Industry, security systems, Security Technology, Texas Title Loans, video surveillance system

  As computers and technology continue to influence security technology, the industry must also adapt. And yes, while there are still analog cameras being produced and used, the industry is very much moving towards a networked security solution. IP cameras are… Read More

• Financial Institutions & Security :: Security Systems & Video Surveillance

  • October 4th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Cybersecurity, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: ARK Systems, bank security, banking and security, Cybersecurity, data networking, endpoint security solutions, financial institutions and security, Frost & Sullivan reports, network security applications, physical security, security and banking industry, security risks for banks, security systems, Video surveillance

  Bank security has evolved tremendously since the days of Bonnie and Clyde. Unfortunately, this is because security risks have also evolved, especially with the extra burdens the Internet has put on the industry. So, as you can imagine, banks and… Read More

• A National Public Safety Network taking Shape?

  • September 27th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Public Safety Network
  • Tags: 700 MHz spectrum, ARK Systems, FCC, FCC public safety, First Responders Network Authority, FirstNet, national public safety network, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, OAC, Operator Advisory Committee, public safety networks, safety waiver applications, Special Temporary Authority, STA, wireless network for public safety

  In 1990, Congress ordered the FCC to designate 700 MHz spectrum for public safety. However, for 20 years nothing really happened. Then, in 2012, 21 cities, counties, and states got tired of waiting. They formed the Operator Advisory Committee (OAC)… Read More

• Emergency Notification: Using Social Media before a Disaster

  • September 20th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Disaster Warning, Mass Notification Systems, Social Media
  • Tags: crowdsourcing, emergency management, emergency notification, emergency notification systems, gamification, qr codes for emergency plans, quick response codes, social media and disaster preparedness, social media for disaster warnings, Twitter Town Halls, Twitter Town Halls emergency situations, using social media for emergency situations

  When a disaster strikes, there are two possible scenarios: 1. The community is unprepared for the disaster, people panic and chaos ensues. 2. The community is prepared and everything progresses as safely and orderly as can be expected during a… Read More

• Wireless Mesh: Networking Surveillance Camera Feeds to improve Security

  • September 13th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, Wireless Mesh
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Chief Terry Gallagher, City of Crisfield Housing Authority, Fluidmesh network, networking surveillance camera, security systems, Surveillance video, wireless access points, wireless mesh, wireless mesh for security measures, Wireless Solutions

  What if the feed from one security camera could be networked to not just a dispatcher or monitoring station, but also every security vehicle in a fleet? Well, it can with wireless mesh you can. This security technology allows users… Read More