The Culver County Unified School District (CCUSD) in California encompasses five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, a continuation school, and an adult school that contains 7,500 students. And as you can imagine with some many facilities and… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘ARK Systems’
Surveillance Data and Flash Memory :: Home & Business Security Tips
With surveillance systems evolving past the realm of security and safety to also include other functionality – such as the use of surveillance data to predict business trends and provide business intelligence – these systems are now playing integral roles… Read More
Designing a Wireless System and Dealing with Wireless Path Loss
When designing a wireless system, there are several areas of concern when it comes to performance. After all, you want to your wireless system to perform as efficiently as possible. But perhaps no wireless communication concern is bigger than range…. Read More
Smart Thermal Cameras :: Surveillance Cameras :: Security Cameras
he cornerstone of any successful security system is perimeter awareness with high quality surveillance cameras. And while there are more than a few options available on the market today, one has emerged from the crowd: smart thermal cameras with video… Read More
IDs, Credentials, and Biometrics: The Future of Access Control Systems
IDs, Credentials, and Biometrics: The Future of Access Control Systems Tell me if this sounds familiar… You carry around a magnetic stripe card with two barcodes. You have to remember two completely different PINS. And you have to carry a… Read More
The ROI of an Integrated System on a Campus
Campuses all around the nation are faced with numerous security challenges because of their sheer size, 24/7 access to buildings, large populations, and tight budgets. Because of this, many campus security directors are taking an integrated approach to campus security,… Read More
Emergency Notification Problems and How to Deal With Them
It is not uncommon for universities, hospitals, and the like to experience emergency notification problems from time to time. Thankfully, there are some rather simple solutions to deal with these challenges. After all, what good is an emergency notification system… Read More
Disaster Planning for Campuses
The time to plan for a disaster is now…before a disaster takes place. Unfortunately, many educational institutions fail to develop a proper disaster preparedness and recovery plan. But how does a university go about developing a disaster preparedness and recovery… Read More
The Benefits and the Shortcomings of Control-VMS Systems
Key cards and PINs are your first line of defense against unauthorized access. And, for the most part, these prove to be effective for your security needs. But key cards and PINs can be compromised or stolen. What happens then?… Read More