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Smart Thermal Cameras

Smart Thermal Cameras

As prices fall and capabilities increase, new applications are emerging that leverage the advantages offered by thermal technology for securing outdoor assets. The result is a market tipping point for thermal cameras and an opportunity to use the best detection technology available for costs that meet or beat less-effective approaches.

Streamline Traffic Flow

Streamline Traffic Flow

Building owners have found that integrating an elevator destination control system with its security management system enhances these benefits for tenants because they can use their credential for both access control and elevator access, but careful planning is a must to ensure cost effectiveness.

Fully Powered

Fully Powered

PoE is redefining how security professionals design and deploy systems. Rather than using the standard type of power supplies, integrators are increasingly employing PoE network switches or incorporating PoE midspan devices that inject power into an Ethernet cable after it leaves the switch and before it reaches the network device.



Restoring a Lagoon - Project calls for high definition surveillance on the edge

Restoring A Lagoon

On June 1, 2012, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR), in connection with various partner agencies, began a six-month construction project to restore wetland function within Malibu Lagoon State Park.

Security System Advantages

Security System Advantages

System design and equipment choices designed to protect key assets have never been more diverse. IP-based systems offer many advantages for capturing and transmitting high-quality HD images via the Internet or a LAN connection for remote monitoring.

Gaining Intelligence

Gaining Intelligence

Today’s biometrics systems are moving identity authentication toward real time, accurate and secure, individual ID based on unique biometric characteristics, including iris patterns, fingerprint minutiae, facial structure or voice.

Technology Advancement

Technology Advancement

RMON provides its administrator the capability to monitor, analyze and troubleshoot a multitude of security threats from a distance. Keywords: from a distance— what’s the point of security if you have to put yourself in harm’s way?

Upgrading Your Entrance Lanes

Upgrading Your Entrance Lanes

The PEC works by singling out any pedestrians attempting access without proper credentials.

All Aboard - One of the world

All Aboard

Using a combination of fiber optic and copper wire for networking, UFP went with Class A, Style 7 circuitry, which provided a high level of survivability.

Prospecting the HD Market

Prospecting the HD Market

Even though the product release of HD-CCTV is based on HD-SDI transmission technology, it has been rapidly increasing since the beginning of 2012. There has not been enough marketing about HDCCTV and its technology and products, so only the future will tell the tale.

Customers are Our Experts for Innovation

Customers are Our Experts for Innovation

Video surveillance software can help to count people traffic, register scratches on cars or show which customers need help in the store. End users find new, clever and creative ways to use open-platform software and integrate it with other solutions.

Eleven Smartphone Habits to Increase Security

Eleven Smartphone Habits to Increase Security

Use this advice to develop habits to create a personal smartphone security plan that is right for you.

3xLOGIC Expands North American Video Surveillance Sales Team

3xLOGIC Expands North American Video Surveillance Sales Team

Tim Hobbs, a 12-year veteran of the security industry, is welcomed to the 3xLOGIC sales team.

Aiphone has Named a New CEO and Vice President of Marketing

Aiphone has Named a New CEO and Vice President of Marketing

Aiphone Communication Systems, a provider of communications and intercom systems for more than 60 years, names new executive leadership.

Community Delivers the Sound for the First Olympic Size Ice Rink in Singapore

Community Delivers the Sound for the First Olympic-Size Ice Rink in Singapore

Community's sound system provides intelligible speech and quality music, all while abiding by the multi-use requirements of the venue.

OnSSI Presents New Approach to Channel Partnership

OnSSI Presents New Approach to Channel Partnership

Premier Program offers increased incentives while focusing on expertise and long-term growth.

Genetec Announced General Availability of Synergis Master Controller

Genetec Announced General Availability of Synergis Master Controller

A new, intelligent, IP, door controller addresses longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions.

Do not stage your vehicle to be stolen

Many auto thefts are crimes of 'opportunity.' Leaving the keys in your car (even a 'hidden' spare key) greatly increases your chances of having your car stolen.

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