Posts Tagged ‘ARK Systems’

• How safe is your Child’s School?

  • February 14th, 2013
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Technology, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: ARK Systems, child safety, Maryland, preventing school shootings, Safety, school safety, school security systems, Surveillance, Video surveillance

  Following the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings, the general public, especially parents and school employees, has had a new-found interest in improving school security. But how? School Safety Checklist Those who ignore History are doomed to repeat it: Before looking into… Read More

• Remote Video Surveillance: The Future of the Security Industry

  • February 8th, 2013
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: ARK Systems, Facebook, Maryland, security systems, surveillance cameras, Technology, Twitter, Video surveillance

  Remote Video Surveillance: The Future of the Security Industry Perimeter security is a constant struggle for many commercial facilities, but does it have to be? What if a security guard could send a picture of a suspicious car to a… Read More

• Happy Holidays from the ARK Systems Family to Yours

  • December 21st, 2012
  • Posted in Uncategorized
  • Tags: ARK Systems, happy holidays, security systems Maryland

  Every week, we take the time to help educate our readers on the latest and greatest innovations in the security industry. This week, however, we would like to take a step back and thank you, our customers, families, and friends,… Read More

• Surveillance Systems & the Challenges of Outdoor Perimeters

  • October 25th, 2012
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, Video Camera Networks
  • Tags: ARK Systems, IP Cameras, IP-based surveillance systems, security systems, surveillance systems

  When it comes to surveillance systems, one of the biggest challenges can be adequately covering an outdoor perimeter. Among the primary challenges associated with designing an effective perimeter surveillance system are: The sheer size of most outdoor perimeters makes it… Read More

• 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

• 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

• 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