VMS: A Training Aid
Traditional thinking about the role of video surveillance in modern applications often focuses solely on security. Whilst there is no doubt that the technology increasingly offers a valuable tool for...
View ArticleSME and Distributed Applications
Recent developments in video surveillance technology have been heralded as offering ever increasing functionality to higher end and complex applications. However, there have also been a number of...
View ArticleImplementing PoE
Power over Ethernet is unquestionably one of the more significant cost-saving benefits when networked security solutions are deployed. It offers a simpler and faster installation and is flexible enough...
View ArticleVoid Property Protection
Empty properties exist for a wide range of reasons, and whilst they might seem to be a low risk, the reality is that crimes against vacant sites are on the increase. Such sites may be in isolated...
View ArticleEmergency Evacuation and Refuges
When implementing a solution in non-domestic applications, it is important to understand the need for the provision of a refuge area for those who might be unable to evacuate a site. Designing such a...
View ArticleMinimal Light Applications
One of the major ‘battlegrounds’ of video surveillance is low light performance. The vast majority of surveillance applications are in action around-the-clock, and given that many crimes take place in...
View ArticleEarly Warning Smoke Detection
Losses due to fire for businesses have risen significantly. Fire can be very damaging, not just in terms of lost assets, but also due to the subsequent disruption. The increased reliance on advanced...
View ArticleEmergency Evacuation and Refuges
When implementing a solution in non-domestic applications, it is important to understand the need for the provision of a refuge area for those who might be unable to evacuate a site. Designing such a...
View ArticleThermal Imaging and IVA
Perimeter protection has always been an essential element at high risk sites, or where large and open boundaries exist. This particular approach to security has always included a wide range of options,...
View ArticleEmergency Evacuation and Refuges
When implementing a solution in non-domestic applications, it is important to understand the need for the provision of a refuge area for those who might be unable to evacuate a site. Designing such a...
View ArticleSmarter Lighting Control
There was a time – a few decades ago admittedly – when site lighting was an important part of overall security system design. The importance of lighting diminished as PIR-operated security lights aimed...
View ArticleEarly Warning Smoke Detection
Losses due to fire for businesses have risen significantly. Fire can be very damaging, not just in terms of lost assets, but also due to the subsequent disruption. The increased reliance on advanced...
View ArticleEmergency Evacuation and Refuges
When implementing a solution in non-domestic applications, it is important to understand the need for the provision of a refuge area for those who might be unable to evacuate a site. Designing such a...
View ArticleEarly Warning Smoke Detection
Losses due to fire for businesses have risen significantly. Fire can be very damaging, not just in terms of lost assets, but also due to the subsequent disruption. The increased reliance on advanced...
View ArticleThermal Imaging and IVA
Perimeter protection has always been an essential element at high risk sites, or where large and open boundaries exist. This particular approach to security has always included a wide range of options,...
View ArticleVoid Property Protection
Empty properties exist for a wide range of reasons, and whilst they might seem to be a low risk, the reality is that crimes against vacant sites are on the increase. Such sites may be in isolated...
View ArticleAudio detection and analytics
When it comes to situational awareness, video surveillance is an impressive tool with a wide range of benefits. Add video analytics and its power substantially increases. However, when considering...
View ArticleThe right balance for retail budgets?
The cost of retail crime is significant, with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium estimating the annual cost to be £660 million. Despite this, many retailers are under financial...
View ArticleBalancing the price/performance ratio
There is often an attitude in the security market that installers and integrators will take one of two approaches: either systems will be based entirely on the lowest cost products, or only high-end...
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