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
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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
Integrating Access Control Systems with Video Security
The importance of integration in security systems today cannot be overstated. As technology has improved beyond not just allowing integration but encouraging it, integration has become a fundamental tenet of a successful security solution. Two systems that are naturally predisposed… Read More
Bosch Devices Take Security to the Next Level
At the recent ISC West 2014 conference Bosch Security Systems, Inc. displayed a number of new devices that are taking security to the next level. Both video security and other security including access control systems and home automation were featured,… Read More
Modern Enterprise Wireless Network Security
Hackers today are more skilled than ever than breaking into wireless networks. The WEP password, once considered an acceptable method of protection, can now be cracked in 5 minutes using programs downloaded from the internet. Today’s enterprises require more advanced… Read More
The Importance of Audio in Security Systems
The importance of audio in security systems cannot be overstated, though unfortunately it often falls by the wayside compared to video. This is somewhat understandable, because for a long time audio lagged behind video in terms of performance, and audio… Read More
Turning Detection into Prevention
New technology in the world of security cameras has made great strides in the technical abilities of these cameras. Cameras have better resolutions, increased fields of vision, more megapixels, and more details. They can be connected wirelessly to open-sourced systems,… Read More
The Importance of Training for Security End Users
Recent advances in technology have brought facility security into the 21st century. No longer are proprietary, cumbersome, and inflexible analog systems the norm. With IP network technology, security cameras are better integrated into building automation, providing superior image quality, and… Read More