The migration of physical security technology to a network platform has made it easier and more convenient for organizations to integrate the various modalities of physical security into a unified configuration to better safeguard their employees, visitors, premises and material/intellectual property.
Players Casino requested demos and ultimately selected OnSSI’s Ocularis, using encoders to migrate many of their existing analog cameras to avoid the expense and inconvenience of having to rip and replace every camera. One key factor in the decision for Ocularis was the software’s fast and easy training for both new and seasoned employees.
- By Ken LaMarca
- Feb 01, 2014
Looks like it is just about time for biometrics to make its long awaited debut. Yes, we have seen biometrics for quite some time, and it is true that the impact has been strong in the security world. But, get ready to see biometrics on steroids. It’s coming.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Feb 01, 2014
It is unbelievable how some people are so desperate for money that they risk their very lives for a quick buck. With copper as one of today’s most grisly lures, thieves scale fences to high-voltage distribution sites and cut the copper off live, megawatt lines.
- By Robert Moore
- Feb 01, 2014
Fire-Lite Alarms fire alarm system and Honeywell Power IP/GSM Communicator create economical, right-size solution for restaurant.
A strategy for the successful management of vendor remote access.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jan 30, 2014
Nationwide seminar series to feature industry experts to present on application of local codes in fire alarm and emergency communication systems design.
SIA CEO Don Erickson says WavestoreUSA is a welcome addition to the SIA membership roster.
University can now more easily expand and adapt its access control infrastructure as needed to support growth and new capabilities without forfeiting earlier investments. (Video Included)
Installation professionals can offer Savant connected-home capabilities to homeowners who use VISTA alarm panels.
Features a more contemporary design and user-friendly menus allowing visitors to easily navigate.
What to do if your statement has a charge of $9.84 followed by an unfamiliar website URL.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jan 28, 2014
“The fingerprint gives high security and since there is no PIN to remember, it is also very easy to use.” – Simonsen VogWiig, Partner.
Significant changes are anticipated across physical and logical access control, secure issuance, identity assurance, visitor management, electronic ID (eID) and secure asset tracking.
AtHoc system deployment in joint command military medical center safeguards 12,000 personnel in main Bethesda, Md. location.
While blue lights were previously designed to make people feel safer, the reality is that smartphones are taking safety to the next level by providing better and quicker access to emergency support.
- By Christopher Britton
- Jan 28, 2014
Things you need to do NOW if you have recently shopped at this arts and crafts store.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jan 27, 2014
The worldwide market for video surveillance equipment is expected to expand by more than 12 percent this year, according to a new white paper from IHS Technology entitled Trends for 2014 - Video Surveillance Trends for the Year Ahead.