Archive for the ‘surveillance cameras’ Category

• The Olympics & Security: Bosch Security Systems helping keep London Safe

  • August 16th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Olympic Security, Security Trends, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: 2012 summer olympics, ARK Systems, Bosch Security Systems, Emergency warning system, London Olympics, olympic safety, olympic security, surveillance cameras european train stations, surveillance cameras on Eurostar services, Woolwich Arsenal Docklands Light Railway

  Security plays an important role the Summer Olympics. After all, what other event brings together hundreds of thousands of people from over 200 countries to one city? That is why London officials rely on Bosch Security Systems to help them… Read More

• Advanced Security Systems at Work on the Railroad – and other Public Transits

  • August 2nd, 2012
  • Posted in surveillance cameras
  • Tags: ARK Systems, HDTV-quality cameras, lightfinder technology, network video, public transit, security authorities, surveillance systems, thermal imaging, train station security, Video surveillance, wide dynammic range

  Places of public transit, like train stations, have long helped us to reach our desired destinations while cutting down on fuel and personal vehicle costs. But they’ve also long been the destination of criminals – the low light, expansive platforms,… Read More

• The Benefits of a City-Wide Surveillance Program :: Security System News

  • June 21st, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, gunshot recognition, high-quality video, license plate recognition, security alarm systems, security system, Surveillance Program, Surveillance System, Surveillance System Technology, surveillance technologies, Video System Installation

  A city-wide surveillance program may seem like a huge undertaking…and it is. But such a surveillance system can be incredibly beneficial and well worth the work. Tips for Establishing a Successful Surveillance System What is your Objective? Before you even… Read More

• Smart Thermal Cameras :: Surveillance Cameras :: Security Cameras

  • May 11th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Image, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Department of Homeland Security, emergency response, Facebook, installation, Maryland, security, security cameras, security systems, smart thermal cameras, surveillance cameras, Technology, Twitter

  he cornerstone of any successful security system is perimeter awareness with high quality surveillance cameras. And while there are more than a few options available on the market today, one has emerged from the crowd: smart thermal cameras with video… Read More

• The ROI of an Integrated System on a Campus

  • April 26th, 2012
  • Posted in Mass Notification Systems, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: access control, ARK Systems, Benefits of Integrated Systems, campus security, Facebook, Increase Effectiveness of Security Personnel, Integrated Systems, intrusion alarms, keycard access to dorms, Mass Notification, remote lockdowns, Return on Investment (ROI) of Integrates Systems, The ROI of an Integrated System on a Campus, video surveillance systems, What’s an Integrated System on Your Campus Worth?

  Campuses all around the nation are faced with numerous security challenges because of their sheer size, 24/7 access to buildings, large populations, and tight budgets. Because of this, many campus security directors are taking an integrated approach to campus security,… Read More

• The Benefits and the Shortcomings of Control-VMS Systems

  • March 30th, 2012
  • Posted in surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Control-VMS systems, Facebook, Ideal Control-VMS Systems, Increase Security Not Complexity, The Benefits and the Shortcomings of Control-VMS Systems, User Interface, video management system, VMS, Weak Links in Typical Control-VMS Systems

  Key cards and PINs are your first line of defense against unauthorized access. And, for the most part, these prove to be effective for your security needs. But key cards and PINs can be compromised or stolen. What happens then?… Read More

• Surveillance Cameras and Fire Detection

  • March 2nd, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, intelligent technology, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Facebook, fire detection system, flame detection, smoke detection, Surveillance Cameras and Fire Detection, Twitter, VID, Video Expands Limits of Fire Detection, video image detection, Video Surveillance and Fire Application

  Until recently, fire detection primarily relied on two major devices – heat and smoke detectors. And for the most part, these two devices have provided sufficient coverage and timely detection. However, this has not always been the case. Certain areas… Read More

• The Atlanta Police Department’s New Crime-Fighting Tool: Private Security Cameras

  • February 24th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Atlanta Police Including Private Surveillance Cameras in Monitoring Center, Facebook, private businesses, private surveillance cameras, surveillance cameras, surveillance network, The Atlanta Police Department’s New Crime-Fighting Tool: Private Security Cameras, The Atlanta surveillance initiative, Twitter, Video Integration Center

  Atlanta, Georgia law enforcement officials have very recently begun integrating private surveillance cameras into their existing network of city-owned assets, greatly improving the scope of the city’s Video Integration Center. This unique, real-time surveillance system is actively monitored by two… Read More

• Security Cameras, City Surveillance, and Crime Rates

  • February 10th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, intelligent technology, Security Image, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: 360-degree pan and zoom capabilities, a court order, and Crime Rates, and Memphis, ARK is the expert across the board, Atlanta, Benefits of Operation Virtual Shield, bulletproof exteriors, cameras throughout the city, Chicago’s managing deputy of public safety, Chicago’s Operation Virtual Shield, City Surveillance, Crime surveillance experts are able to access these private feeds directly over the Internet through a public IP address, crucial security, design, Do video cameras really help reduce crime?, during emergencies and only after owners are notified., Facebook, For assessment, In Operation Virtual Shields first year of deployment, installation, Instead of wasting time getting an owner’s permission, instituted real-time public-private camera agreements into their crime reduction efforts, it is estimated that at least half of Operation Virtual Shield’s surveillance network is comprised of these private cameras., Jonathan Lewin, narcotics-related calls were reduced by 76% and serious crimes by 17%, network accesses, New York, one thing becomes clear, Operation Virtual Shield provides instant access and thus substantially speeds up investigations, or a subpoena allowing access these videos, owners are all voluntary and sign a memorandum of understanding to link their video feeds into the unified network, Police department installed cameras are equipped with night vision, Saves a lot of time as a forensics tool, security cameras, Security Cameras City Surveillance and Crime Rates, simply contact ARK Systems, testing and service, The Chicago Police Department forged this extensive network by forming agreements with business and other private organizations., the city’s network of surveillance cameras, the impact of Surveillance Cameras on Crime Rates in Major Cities, Twitter, Video Camera Networks Link Real-Time Partners in Crime-Solving, when you think of all the options that you’re faced with today, You need a contractor with experience

  Do video cameras really help reduce crime? Chicago’s managing deputy of public safety, Jonathan Lewin, believes they do. And he has the statistics to support his belief. Chicago’s Operation Virtual Shield, the city’s network of surveillance cameras, has played a… Read More

• The Present and Future of Security Technology

  • February 2nd, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, intelligent technology, Security Image, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: 1080p, a HurleyIR Thermal Imaging Camera, Alarm verification with video, alongside the performance predictions of Moore’s law, Analytics, Analytics can be used in marketing and building management, analytics has been a fairly overrated technology when it comes to facial recognition and detection, analytics technology continues to grow and evolve, arge on-board storage, ARK is the expert across the board, As video surveillance camera resolution and storage continues to improve, better compression and a higher speed Internet, camera tampering detection and cross line detection, city surveillance systems, construction site monitoring, design, Facebook, For assessment, franchises, HDR, heat map generation and detection for empty shelves and product sweeps, high quality motion detection, High Resolution Images, Hosted Video, HurleyIR has developed a design methodology for thermal imaging solutions that allows for custom configuration to meet spectral needs and control formats imaging systems beyond compare, improved dynamic range, including super-low light color cameras, installation, IP Video, IP video fails to be a viable option for small systems, IR cameras, Light Sensitive Cameras, Moore’s law states that performance of computer-based hardware will double every two years, much better image processing, near future we will begin to see analog cameras being taken down as end-users opt to move to 720p HDTV, next 15 years due to 4 factors, offices, often found in gas stations boutiques, Please visit www.hurleyir.com for more information, purposes as people counting, remains fairly high, security technology is no different, several useful ways that analytics can benefit your security efforts, simply contact ARK Systems, smaller systems, so too does video functionality, some of these technologies may be headed in the near future, Source:, still rely primarily on analog video, TCO, testing and service, the best and brightest video technology around, the Future of Security Technology, The Present and Future of Security Technology, thermal, total cost of ownership, Twitter, video functions will benefit from hosted solutions, Video-as-a-service is poised to be one of the biggest technology trends in the near future as more and more integrators are pushing hosted video, WDR, What Lies Ahead, When you consider how crucial security can be, You need a contractor with experience

  Moore’s law states that performance of computer-based hardware will double every two years. And security technology is no different. So let’s take a look at where some of these technologies may be headed in the near future. IP Video: Currently,… Read More