Hospitals are among the most difficult locations in terms of maintaining security. Not only is the safety of vulnerable patients at stake, so is the safety of the expensive equipment used to treat them. Large campuses see the entrance and… Read More
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How a Systems Integrator can Maximize Video Surveillance Technology
Advances in technology have significantly improved the capabilities of network video surveillance and security systems over closed-circuit television security systems in ever facet of performance. There are many ways to educate yourself and your IT staff in order to reap… Read More
The Benefits of Cloud-Hosted Video for Small Businesses
The concept of cloud-hosted data has taken off in recent years, driven in part by businesses looking for easy solutions to off-site data hosting that is still easily accessible. Video storage in the cloud has become especially popular due to… Read More
IP Surveillance vs. Analog CCTV
Analog CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) security systems are popular for several reasons. First, they’ve been around for awhile. The tried and true simplicity of analog CCTV systems is hard to beat. Many come bundled together with all of the necessary… Read More
Advances in Security Camera Technology Part Two
While technology in security equipment is always improving, the equipment on its own will not always bring results. To take advantage of the full potential of new cameras and techniques, users must know the advantages and limitations of the equipment… Read More
Advances in Security Camera Technology
Security camera technology today is allowing us to see more images at a higher quality while using fewer cameras. However, there are still some problems that face security camera systems. In this blog, we’ll take a look at new technology… Read More
Keeping Schools Safe
Now more than ever, maintaining the security of students, teachers and faculty at schools is an imperative task. Here is a primer on school security systems. Plan A well-planned security system and security plan will ensure the safety of everyone… Read More
Traditional Building Systems and Security Integration
In this new, interconnected digital age, systems are often merged together to create more efficiency and a greater ability for overall control of those integrated systems. In the world of building management, new technologies are merging the systems controlled by… Read More
How Two-Factor Authentication Improves Security
The problem of authentication is a common one for security systems and security applications. Two-factor authentication is becoming a necessity for many security access points. Two-factor is taken out of three possible components: something you know, something you have and… Read More
Providing Intercoms at Controlled Access Points
There are many different security measures to consider when adding security to an access point. Video surveillance, locking hardware, electronic access control and audio communications are a few of methods used in adding security to access points. Using intercom technology… Read More