For facility security to be as effective as possible, it must be a collaborative effort on the part of dedicated security staff and non-security staff such as employees. Security staff have a wealth of technology and resources at their disposal,… Read More
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Making Security Work for Small Businesses
No matter what their size, all businesses are faced with security threats. From trespassing and loitering to more serious threats such as vandalism and theft, businesses small and large must be able to protect themselves from illegal activity on their… Read More
Simplifying Biometric Access Control
Biometric technology is the next big thing in the sphere of access control. This is because biometrics eliminate many of the potential shortcomings of the vast majority of access control technology that has been in use up to this point…. Read More
Using Video Analytics for Loss Prevention
Video analytics are transforming many aspects of retail. Much emphasis is placed on their ability to improve marketing, but an equally important trait of video analytics is their usefulness in loss prevention. Using various analytic techniques that utilize accumulated data,… Read More
New Emergency Messaging Guidelines Released
The sound of alarm alerts occupants that there is an emergency in the building, but it can’t tell them what the nature of the emergency is. It may be a fire, but it could also be a security threat or… Read More
Using Electronic Access Control to Secure Medical Records
The medical records of patients contain significant amounts of personal information. Not only do patients expect that this information will be secured, government regulations require it, and impose stiff penalties for breaches of medical records. “Under new HIPAA rules, non-compliant… Read More
Taking Control with Access Control Systems
As innovation and technological developments bring new security technologies to the market, access control is cementing its status as an integral part of a comprehensive security solution. Access control systems allow for complete control over countless functions in a facility…. Read More
How IP Security is Making Hospitals Safer
Logistically, hospitals are among the most difficult kind of facilities to manage. Hospitals are often located on large campuses involving several buildings which see the use of thousands of employees and patients on a non-stop 24/7 cycle. Coordinating the workings… Read More
Fire Safety With Low Frequency and Integration
In hotels, fire alarms are designed to make loud, intrusive noises that most people will hear and react to. However, people with hearing problems may not be able to hear the high-frequency sound produced by a fire alarm. Studies have… Read More
New Honeywell Cameras Take Video Surveillance Further
IP cameras are the new standard in video surveillance technology. Their image quality, ability to integrate with other systems, and active functions make them far superior to analog CCTV cameras in every capacity. The new demand for IP cameras and… Read More