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
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Networked Security Solutions: IP Cameras & the Future of the Security Industry
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
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
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
Physical Access Control: Building a Better Security System with ARK Systems
The term access control is actually fairly vague, covering a wide range of security products, services, and devices. These security solutions include security officers, locks and keys, access cards, key fobs and readers, combination locks, biometric systems, and so much… 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
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
20 Things You Should Know About Networked Video
What can video now do that it was not able to before? What is the future of video? Those were just a few of the questions addressed at the Video, Security and Integration Summit (VSI Summit) in Atlanta. The Summit,… Read More