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
Archive for the ‘Security Trends’ Category
Mass Notification and Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Compliancy
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
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
Wireless Emergency Alerts: A New Nationwide Text Emergency Alert System
The key to surviving severe weather is early warning. That is why America’s wireless industry is rolling out Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), a new nationwide text emergency alert system that connects users with NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA, the… Read More
Communication & your Security System :: Security Tips from ARK Systems
Emergency situations – ranging in degree from terrorist attacks and deadly shootings to fires, riots, and everything in between – are a business owner’s worst fear. These fears are worsened by inferior or ineffective security systems, especially in terms of… Read More
Thermal Cameras: Quickly Gaining Popularity in the Security Industry
The role of security cameras are crucial in the overall security of a building or facility, especially the monitoring of the building’s perimeter. However, there are certain conditions in which even the best security cameras cannot perform up to expectations…. Read More
Fiber Optics: Interconnecting Fire Alarm Systems in Large Facilities
There are certain larger facilities – such as airports, warehouses, and campuses – that present unique challenges in terms of fire detection and fire control. For buildings such as these, interconnecting all of the local fire alarm control panels to… Read More
The Benefits of a City-Wide Surveillance Program :: Security System News
A city-wide surveillance program may seem like a huge undertaking…and it is. But such a surveillance system can be incredibly beneficial and well worth the work. Tips for Establishing a Successful Surveillance System What is your Objective? Before you even… Read More
School District Unifies its Access Control and Video Surveillance Efforts
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