Monitoring

The Business of Knowing

By Kurt Bell · January 2008

New visitor management techniques unify disparate security systems

The Business of Knowing

You’ve all seen that guy in the hallway: that unfamiliar face. “He must be the new guy.” “He must be here for a meeting.” “Isn’t he Jane’s husband?” “He probably works for facility management.” In too many cases, employee simply do not know who or why that person is wandering around the premises


Corrective Action

By Felix R. Gonzalez · January 2008

Corrections security team delivers leading-edge technology

Correctional facility infrastructures are aging, inmate populations in the United States are increasing, and the cost of operating jails and prisons is growing twice as fast. Correctional facility officials know these facts all too well.


Playing for Keeps

By Megan Weadock · January 2008

Oklahoma casinos take it all in with advanced surveillance system

Playing for Keeps

Everyone in the security industry who has visited a casino has probably marveled at the level of preparation and care it must take to safeguard a gaming facility.


Verizon Business to Help Businesses Leverage VoIP

December 19, 2007

Organizations of all sizes will get even more from their IP networks by adding new IP Trunking capabilities unveiled recently by Verizon Business.


Meeting the Mandates

By Carol Enman · December 2007

Department of Homeland Security’s recent regulations aim to make high-risk chemical sites terrorist-proof

The Department of Homeland Security’s publication of chemical facilities anti-terrorism (CFAT) standards has many chemical and petrochemical companies scrambling to develop security plans for their high-risk facilities. The continued post-9/11 threat of terrorism dictates urgency, and the DHS put teeth in the CFAT rules.


Out With the Old

By Jeff Hendrickson · December 2007

Cincinnati public school system overhauls entire district

In Cincinnati, when you say “school’s out,” it has a whole different meaning. That’s because all 65 schools in the Cincinnati Public School District—encompassing preschool through grade 12—are part of a massive, $1 billion facilities master plan that will completely change the face of the city’s educational infrastructure.


The CSI Influence on Video Surveillance: Meeting High-Definition Video Expectations

December 3, 2007

Expectations for video have changed significantly. Unrecognizable video images are unacceptable. High-definition megapixel, video, now a requirement for forensics, surveillance and analysis, is breaking traditional infrastructures.


Workforce Continuity: Keep Employees Safe and Productive During Disruptions

December 3, 2007

Whether a workforce disruption takes the form of a bird flu pandemic, winter storm or transit strike, your business needs to keep running even when your employees can't make it to the office.


Producing an Advantage

By Pierre Parkinson · December 2007

Multi-megapixel IP cameras work on time, every time

Have you ever looked at a surveillance image and wondered why the image quality is so poor when compared with the clear, detail-packed images captured by consumer digital cameras or even the newest cell phones?


The Human Factor

By Rich Cordivari · December 2007

Security officers look to e-learning for training requirements

The Human Factor

The digital revolution is transforming the nation’s culture and clearly altering the way people communicate with each other. Nowhere is technology’s power more visibly demonstrated than with training. Factor in digital training that educates, empowers and connects the vital security officer sector, and you have a game plan for success.


New Products

Digital Video Surveillance (IP)

Video Monitoring

• American Sentry Guard has recently released its video monitoring center package for central or video monitoring stations.
• The package is designed to handle thousands of cameras with built-in redundancy.
• Integration with access control and security alarm systems is available as part of the set up process.

Access Control

Key Fob

Digital Monitoring Products’ 1100 series two-way, wireless key fob support is now available for XRSuper6, XR20 and XR40 control panels, permitting up to eight, 1100 series key fobs per panel for code-free system control. Available in three versions, the wireless key fobs have nine programming options and an LED that immediately confirms the system has been armed or disarmed or that a panic signal has been sent.

Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)

Video Server

GeoVision’s newly introduced GV-Video Server is an advanced video converter that digitizes analog video signals and sends the information over an IP network. The GV-Video Server is designed to simplify live monitoring, configuration and system control. The user-friendly interface allows Web browser access and provides smart and scalable monitoring. Remote surveillance is implemented via 3GPP, IE browser and GV-MultiView.

New Video

Safe and Secure TV

Click here to view the latest collaboration between Security Products and the Safe and Secure TV Channel.

Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?