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• Network Surveillance Systems & Network Cameras: Enhancing Security Capabilities

  • October 18th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Networked Security, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, edge-based analytics in cameras, enhancing security capabilities, face recognition in security cameras, greater range in security cameras, H.264 compression, IP Cameras, IP systems for video surveillance, IP systems within a network environment, low light camera adaptability, network cameras, network surveillance systems, networked security, video motion detection, video surveillance systems

  IP video network surveillance systems are constantly evolving to better meet the needs of the end-user. And, as you can imagine, one of the primary areas of development has been network cameras. After all, while every component is important, a… Read More

• Networked Security Solutions: IP Cameras & the Future of the Security Industry

  • October 11th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Networked Security, Security Technology, Security Trends, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: analog security cameras, benefits of IP cameras, IP Cameras, IP cameras tracking customers, multi-camera security, networked security, networked security solutions, new developments in security, preventing petty thefts, remote security systems, Security Industry, security systems, Security Technology, Texas Title Loans, video surveillance system

  As computers and technology continue to influence security technology, the industry must also adapt. And yes, while there are still analog cameras being produced and used, the industry is very much moving towards a networked security solution. IP cameras are… Read More

• Financial Institutions & Security :: Security Systems & Video Surveillance

  • October 4th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Cybersecurity, surveillance cameras
  • Tags: ARK Systems, bank security, banking and security, Cybersecurity, data networking, endpoint security solutions, financial institutions and security, Frost & Sullivan reports, network security applications, physical security, security and banking industry, security risks for banks, security systems, Video surveillance

  Bank security has evolved tremendously since the days of Bonnie and Clyde. Unfortunately, this is because security risks have also evolved, especially with the extra burdens the Internet has put on the industry. So, as you can imagine, banks and… Read More

• A National Public Safety Network taking Shape?

  • September 27th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Public Safety Network
  • Tags: 700 MHz spectrum, ARK Systems, FCC, FCC public safety, First Responders Network Authority, FirstNet, national public safety network, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, OAC, Operator Advisory Committee, public safety networks, safety waiver applications, Special Temporary Authority, STA, wireless network for public safety

  In 1990, Congress ordered the FCC to designate 700 MHz spectrum for public safety. However, for 20 years nothing really happened. Then, in 2012, 21 cities, counties, and states got tired of waiting. They formed the Operator Advisory Committee (OAC)… Read More

• Emergency Notification: Using Social Media before a Disaster

  • September 20th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Disaster Warning, Mass Notification Systems, Social Media
  • Tags: crowdsourcing, emergency management, emergency notification, emergency notification systems, gamification, qr codes for emergency plans, quick response codes, social media and disaster preparedness, social media for disaster warnings, Twitter Town Halls, Twitter Town Halls emergency situations, using social media for emergency situations

  When a disaster strikes, there are two possible scenarios: 1. The community is unprepared for the disaster, people panic and chaos ensues. 2. The community is prepared and everything progresses as safely and orderly as can be expected during a… Read More

• Wireless Mesh: Networking Surveillance Camera Feeds to improve Security

  • September 13th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Trends, surveillance cameras, Wireless Mesh
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Chief Terry Gallagher, City of Crisfield Housing Authority, Fluidmesh network, networking surveillance camera, security systems, Surveillance video, wireless access points, wireless mesh, wireless mesh for security measures, Wireless Solutions

  What if the feed from one security camera could be networked to not just a dispatcher or monitoring station, but also every security vehicle in a fleet? Well, it can with wireless mesh you can. This security technology allows users… Read More

• Is Your Mass Notification System Working Correctly?

  • September 7th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Mass Notification Systems
  • Tags: ARK Systems, cell phone carriers, college mass notification system, emergency alerts, emergency messaging systems, Higher Education Act of 2008, mass emergency alerts, mass emergency messages, mass notification system, university mass notification system

  Reports have been coming in about cell phone providers effecting mass notification systems at colleges and universities.  Major cell phone carriers such as Sprint and Verizon are marking mass notification messages as spam. They are disabling or denying such messages… Read More

• ASIS 2012: The ASIS and (ISC)² Career Pavilion

  • August 30th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, ASIS Career Advancement
  • Tags: ARK Systems, ASIS, ASIS 2012, Career Pavilion, career services IT, career services security management, information science, interview tips, linkedin for professional networking, resume guide, security management practitioner

  If you are a career Pavilion IT and security management practitioner looking to advance your career, then the ASIS and (ISC)² Career Pavilion is a must visit at ASIS 2012, September 10-13 in Philadelphia. Located in the Grand Hall between… Read More

• Mass Notification and Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Compliancy

  • August 23rd, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Early Warning Systems, Mass Notification Systems, Public Alerts, Security Trends
  • Tags: ARK Systems, CMAS, common alerting protocol, connecting multiple mass notification systems, effective warning messages, emergency alert notifications, IPAWS

  The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) provides a general format for broadcasting emergency alert notifications over varying networks, allowing for a consistent message to be disseminated over many different warning systems. This is beneficial for several reasons, including: Continuity: As we… Read More

• 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