Monitoring

Diagnosis: Security

By Sharon Steinhoff-Smith · December 2006

Healthcare system balances security with efficiency

JUST as physicians recommend that their patients obtain treatment early before a condition worsens, Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) also is addressing the issue of security before problems occur.


Enhancing a Legacy

By Bob McCarthy · October 2006

IP-enabled DVRs offer advanced benefits

THERE are consistently fantastic capabilities of IP surveillance systems being installed in new facilities. Security managers at older facilities may listen with envy about the labor-saving features of new systems and the enhanced reliability they offer.


Homeland Security Insider

By Col. Timothy D. Ringgold · October 2006

The Wave of the Future

THE arrest of 24 British suspects in the plot to blowup commercial airlines using liquid explosives made chaos of air travel and raised concerns about airport security worldwide.


Modern Lockdown

By Trish Werner · November 2006

Officials at correctional facililty use system to improve efficiency

CONSTRUCTED in 1962, the Warren County jail, located in Lake George, N.Y., was designed to operate -- in feature and function -- like all correctional facilities of that day and age, manually.


Profiling Your Best Behavior

By Yuval Ben-Itzhak · October 2006

Behavior recognition helps decrease malware and browser-based attacks as spyware becomes and epidemic

WEB-borne threats are among the most serious security risks facing corporations today. An alarming trend shows that malware and browser-based attacks are increasing in frequency.


Providing a Chain's Links

By Rob Schorr · September 2006

International supply chain can be protected by providing close partnerships

BILLIONS of goods flow through worldwide ports, but can the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) protect international maritime trade?


Security Goes Shopping

By Robert Siegel · November 2006

Advanced security technologies take loss prevention to lucrative new levels

LOSS prevention has become as important to retail profits as products, pricing and promotion. Retailers can preserve -- and often increase -- profits simply by investing in systems that reduce shoplifting and internal theft.


Seeing in the Dark

By Dan Ostrower · September 2006

Thermal imaging cameras now used to protect assets and prevent vandalism, terrorism or random acts of violence

THE desire to see in complete darkness or through smoke or fog has driven the development and adoption of thermal imaging technology.


Stop! Thief

By Leo Cole · November 2006

When it comes to protecting data, traditional methonds might fall short in total protection

ADVANCEMENTS in removable media, online storage and file sharing have empowered end users to transmit, collect and access data from virtually any location both inside and outside the corporate network.


Taking a Load Off

By Felix Gonzalez · July 2006

Central station operators help take the burden off first responders by verifying alarm calls

TO those responsible for security in this information age, the complexity of providing proper protection of people and property has never been greater. As security vendors evolve to meet the challenge, HSM Electronic Protection Services Inc. has a greater focus on ensuring that clients get the most out of their investments in electronic security solutions.


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.

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