Visitor Management System, an Overview

Posted on September 1st, 2011 by Ron Gibson

Visitor Management System Gone are the days of primitive visitor management! Electronic devices for the process are the need of the day. Areas with a large number of visitors adopt the services of this system to keep a track of the people checking in and out of the building. Schools use the system to prevent… Read more >>

Using Security Cameras for Home Protection

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by admin

Crime continues to rise not just in a physical sense but also in the world of white-collar business. Security cameras have become a worthy ally to many in the detection and prevention of crime. A simple observation of the city will tell you security cameras are everywhere these days. Once used in their infancy as… Read more >>

Hospitals Find Increased Security Benefits through CCTV Systems

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Ron Gibson

Hospitals have hundreds of visitors. They come to see friends and family, while ambulances bring in those who are ill or need emergency care. With all of these people coming and going, hospitals need to insure the safety of patients and staff. Hospitals are often viewed as safe places where people go to be healed… Read more >>

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Improving airport security effectiveness – key solutions

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Ron Gibson

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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News – Cleveland School Buses Get CCTV Camera Upgrades

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Ron Gibson

When school begins in August, Cleveland City Schools’ buses will be on the streets with new camera systems and a new safety campaign. The CCTV cameras keep tabs on what’s going on in the buses and download the information to a new software system. If the need arises, video can be emailed to a school… Read more >>

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Survey shows most travelers view CCTV systems as a welcomed security upgrade

Posted on August 15th, 2011 by Ron Gibson

Closed-circuit television surveillance, specifically designed for the hospitality industry, is both easy to afford and operate, and built to provide the perfect blend of security and discretion. “I hate to say it, but before Sept. 11th most guests viewed CCTV cameras as a sign that a property had questionable security at best,” said an owner/operator… Read more >>

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VIDEO BALUN

Posted on August 8th, 2011 by Ron Gibson

CCTV video baluns, also known as UTP baluns, allow traditional coax cable to be replaced by (category 5) CAT5 and other forms of twisted pair wire in CCTV video camera & surveillance installations. Video baluns allow installers to use more cost effective structured cabling techniques to wire security cameras. By using video baluns, UTP (unshielded… Read more >>

Why a Biometric or Fingerprint Safe?

Posted on July 19th, 2011 by Andy Smith

Why would you want to have a safe that will open only to your fingerprints? Is it really any more secure than any other safe? Before I discuss that, I’ll briefly review what biometric means. The word can be broken down into two root words that explain it all. Bio – meaning life or living… Read more >>

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Dual Beam Barcode Scanner

Posted on July 1st, 2011 by Ron Gibson

The BA-220 DualBeam Barcode Reader easily handles the harsh environmental conditions typical at roads and vehicle entrances. The unit is immune to interference or glare from the Sun as well as radio frequency interference from cell phones, radio antennas, power lines and microwave towers. The primary purpose of the BA-220 DualBeam Barcode Reader is to… Read more >>

FINGER PRINT AND ACCESS CONTROL

Posted on June 1st, 2011 by Ron Gibson

A fingerprint scanner is an intelligent device which takes place of a human analyst by collecting a Fingerprint sample and comparing it to other samples on record. It has optical scanners and detectors which scans and record the unique pattern of Fingerprint ridges on the skin. A fingerprint scanner system has two basic objectives: (1)…. Read more >>