In an ideal scenario, digital security and physical security are working in tandem. They help each other to provide seamless security solutions that allow for a much more secure environment on the whole. Today we’re going to be talking… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Video surveillance’
Securing Broadmead with Aiphone Technology
Security and efficiency are at the helm of a new initiative for Broadmead in Cockeysville, MD. George Patee, a man of many talents relating to campus safety, communication, transportation, and capitol planning, worked with our very own Frank Sjolie… Read More
Situational Awareness is Key for Preventing Retail Theft
For retailers of all sizes and scope, theft is a serious problem. In fact, a recent study commissioned by the Global Retail Theft Barometer found that shoplifting accounts for around $42 billion in losses for U.S. retailers annually, with employee… Read More
Live Video Is a Key Consideration for Real-Time Situational Awareness
In any application where situational awareness is needed, live video provides the ideal solution. Today’s IP-based cameras can capture high-quality images in real time that offer a detailed look at how events are unfolding. For military, law enforcement, and emergency… Read More
Cloud-Hosted Video Surveillance is Necessary to Ensure Airport Security
Despite the increased attention that has been paid to airport security in the wake of 9/11, many airport perimeters are surprisingly vulnerable to security breaches. While advanced TSA screening measures have helped to ensure that passengers will ill intentions are… Read More
Improvements in Technology Make Video Surveillance More Effective Than Ever
Video surveillance has long been a key piece of physical security but thanks to new technological improvements, the capabilities of these systems have improved drastically. Video surveillance is smarter, more efficient, and more cost-effective than ever, making it a necessity… Read More
Video Surveillance: Moving Beyond Loss Prevention
In retail, video surveillance systems were for a long time considered to be one-dimensional, in that their only purpose was for loss prevention. And not only that, most systems were used only in a post-incident respect. But now, with IP… Read More
Feds Seek Greater Collaboration in Video Surveillance Strategies
Video surveillance cameras are generating data at an astonishing rate. By 2020, “video surveillance data is expected to reach approximately 3.3 trillion hours globally,” according to Security Today. And with new video analytics software, this data can be endlessly analyzed… Read More
Technological Advancements Improving Video Surveillance
Video surveillance is constantly improving, thanks to technological advancements that are increasing camera performance. And while this increased performance is leading to increased bandwidth requirements, bandwidth capacity is also growing, thanks to the IT industry’s constant investment in improving bandwidth… Read More
Baltimore County Seeks to Increase School Security
Baltimore County is looking to increase security at its public schools, with a $10 million investment in security equipment. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz is asking the County Council for $2.5 million for equipment this year, and for the remaining $7.5… Read More