Many times when certain infrastructures start transferring their analog CCTV and DVR-based security surveillance systems to IP cameras and network-based recording devices, they use almost 80 percent of their time and budget is used on the planning and implementation stages…. Read More
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Combining PSIM and PIAM to Improve Situation Awareness
During the roughest part of the recession, many companies opted to purchase existing security systems instead of creating entirely new systems. With many different types of systems, including older legacy systems, it is difficult to manage different security systems that… Read More
New Security Video Surveillance Analytics Trends
With all of the advances in video technology, the security industry has made huge advances with regards to video surveillance. There are many improvements to video surveillance systems that will have lasting impacts on the industry. These security and video… Read More
Security in the Dark with Day/Night Surveillance Cameras
In years past, security cameras have been plagued by low light situations and harsh conditions. These challenges used to be met with expensive cameras, illuminators and high-priced installation. In recent years, however, there have been advances to this technology that… Read More
How Updates in Video Management Software Helps Security
We have entered a new era of video management software in which frees hardware from software scalability. In the beginning of video management software, the security industry was focused on the NVR, and its main function was to record networked… Read More
Theft Prevention using New Smart Thermal Security Cameras
Theft prevention is one of the most important and fundamental security functions. Cameras are often employed in theft prevention, but a new type of camera known as a smart thermal security camera is making the issue of theft easier to… Read More
Do-it-Yourself Security vs. Professional Security Design & Installation
With the current state of the American economy and more and more information readily available on the Internet and YouTube, more business owners are going the do-it-yourself (DIY) route for everything from cleaning to repairs. However, there is one area… Read More
Responding to School Shooters: Should Teachers Take the Offensive?
After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, school officials began to re-think their strategies when it comes to Responding to School Shooters. Would it be better for teachers to Take the Offensive and attack the shooter? This was the topic… Read More
The Evolution of Surveillance Cameras & the Security Industry in Baltimore
The Security Industry is constantly evolving, especially when it comes to Surveillance Cameras and surveillance technology. Each and every year, we see the security industry announce its newest, “biggest” surveillance system, in terms of video management software (VMS) and scalability…. Read More
Beyond Security: The Many OTHER Uses of Surveillance Systems
Surveillance systems are great. They allow you to keep a watchful eye over your home or business. Surveillance systems, even in their simplest form, are one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect a property, whether it is… Read More