Posts Tagged ‘alert’

Police video surveillance cameras around town to be upgraded

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Comings and goings of Palm Beachers and others will come under greater scrutiny with the Police Department’s plan to upgrade its video surveillance system. Public Safety Director Kirk Blouin said the new cameras are technologically superior to those now in place and will enhance the department’s ability to investigate and solve crimes. Some may view… Read more >>

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Surveillance Video Becomes a Tool for Studying Customers

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Software mines security footage to help business owners see what people do once they’re inside the store. The huge success of online shopping and advertising—led by giants like Amazon and Google—is in no small part thanks to software that logs when you visit Web pages and what you click on. Startup Prism Skylabs offers brick-and-mortar… Read more >>

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RFID system keeps kids safe on the farm

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Prairie Tech Enterprises Ltd. has developed an RFID warning system designed to alert heavy machinery operators when children or pets are nearby, according to Springwise. Made up of three farming families from Western Canada, Prairie Tech came up with this concept dubbed “Where Abouts,” an RFID-based safety system which protects both small children and pets… Read more >>

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A more common sense approach to security is required

Friday, October 14th, 2011

We’ve seen headline after headline of victims who’ve suffered a security breach. While the severity may vary, each is an example of the concerned organisation’s security measures being found wanting. And the battle has only just begun as, in recent months, security professionals have amplified the cry following attacks from DigiNotar, Anonymous and WikiLeaks –… Read more >>

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Improving airport security effectiveness – key solutions

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Dealing with rising airport security threats demand more innovative solutions With the rise in large security threats since the commencement of this century, security of airports has become paramount. Looking into this issue Ashley Smith, BSIA (British Security industry Association) Civil Aviation Security Section Chairman, explains how a mix of properly interfaced security systems working… Read more >>

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