Archive for July 18th, 2010

Separating the facts from fiction in the industry. In the last few years, demand for digital megapixel cameras has exploded. The trend started in the late 1990s with consumer digital still cameras and started to gain traction in the surveillance industry in 2002 with megapixel IP network cameras. Today, millions of consumer digital still cameras… Read more >>

Today, installing residential surveillance equipment is an increasingly popular facet of home security systems. While some might feel like having cameras placed around their home is going a little overboard, there’s a reason why commercial businesses, government buildings, and ATMs are fitted with security cameras. They not only work, but also provide a powerful deterrent…. Read more >>

Few areas of home security have been untouched by advancing technology, and nowhere is that more apparent than with home monitoring systems. It wasn’t so long ago that installing security cameras and a home monitoring system was a luxury, and one that required extensive installation efforts as well. Cameras, audio systems, and the monitoring station… Read more >>

This is one of the top reasons why people need a security system within their home. There are several types of systems that are offered that benefit the safety needs of those who want a greater peace of mind. There are security systems to benefit both residential and commercial properties. Residential security can be provided… Read more >>

For centuries the criminal justice system has worked in a very simple manner: take away the “criminals” and put them behind gates and walls segregated from the rest of the population. This method holds true today, except now people are voluntarily surrounding themselves with concrete and metal fences to escape the so-called “criminals” of society…. Read more >>

In the past, video surveillance has been quite expensive and not always that effective. In the last decade or so, prices have come down while dependability has increased, and many homeowners are choosing to include video surveillance in their home security systems. This is because video surveillance systems (VSS) are good for catching intruders “in… Read more >>

Wherever you are in the world, there are always criminal activities happening in your surroundings, which is why the need for security cameras is increasing every time. The three main reasons why security cameras are normally needed are robbery, theft and murder. There are several places where many people gather (such as malls, theme parks,… Read more >>

Proximity cards are used extensively by companies that want to control the physical areas that their employees are able to access. A proximity card is issued to each employee and proximity card readers are installed in appropriate physical locations. Each employee must then pass their proximity card near the proximity reader to gain access to… Read more >>

Your building is secure at night, but during the day there are several doors that have to be open. Anybody could walk in. What can you do? The Solution You need an Access Control System. What is an Access Control System? Access Control is an electronic security system which permits or restricts access to specific… Read more >>

Business owners and managers are constantly identifying areas of risk and taking steps to mitigate that risk. In an IT environment, risk takes the form of access. An organization may possess a wealth of resources, but those resources are not available to every employee, customer or partner. Businesses implement access control to ensure that each… Read more >>