
| Wireless security systems: time to get serious Despite major developments in radio technology and increased demand in the market for new solutions, wireless systems are still not fully embraced by the... | |
| H.264 video compression standard for video compression: Improvement or buzzword? The rising popularity of the H.264 video compression standard has established H.264 as ‘the buzzword' within the video surveillance industry. With all... | |
| Making video surveillance greener and leaner Rising energy costs are compelling many organisations to optimise their computing environments. In fact, energy costs have quickly become the fastest growing... | |
| Video analytics comes of age Daniel Wan, Channel Marketing Leader UK at Honeywell Security Group, assesses the development of video analytics from a perceived premium add-on to a... | |
| Wireless video surveillance: Opening the door to the endless possibilities Today, public and urban business organisations have sophisticated geographically dispersed infrastructures, which require centralised supervision and the... | |
| Iris recognition systems for access control and identity management gain popularity The eyes have it. The use of iris recognition technology is expanding around the globe and it is being utilised in a vast array of commercial and government... | |
| The case for thermal network cameras in video surveillance All network cameras have a basic physical limitation: they need light to work. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe at Axis Communications examines... | |
| Designing IP CCTV systems The world of IP CCTV design is continuously progressing. Security system designers and installers have to frequently evaluate customers' needs when running... | |
| Tips to reduce false security alarms with proper installation, education and training In today's security conscious environment, repeated false alarms can be costly to a business, and not just in financial terms. A false alarm is simply the... | |
| Body field communication – new technologies for access control systems Can you imagine locking or unlocking a door simply by touching the doorknob? Or being able print a document by placing one hand on the copy machine and the... | |
| The security camera zoom debate: is 36x really better than 18x? Surveillance cameras are only as useful as the quality of images they produce. Therefore when selecting cameras for a security system, it is imperative... | |
| Blending physical security systems with environmental design for optimised crime prevention solutions Crime prevention is not solely the job of locks on doors or security cameras scanning entranceways. The makeup of a physical environment can influence where... | |
| Protecting financial organisations from emerging security risks with integrated solutions The banking and financial sector needs to be constantly prepared to manage an increasing range of security risks, from fraud and anti-social behaviour to... | |
| Security planning and management tips for small businesses During tough economic times, many small businesses can be found guilty of neglecting investment in their on-going security protection. Naturally, this... | |
| Growth of High Definition technology in video surveillance market With new technological developments and innovations constantly being made, consumers are able to enjoy the benefits of higher quality products. Better... | |
| Voice recognition – benefits and challenges of this biometric application for access control Voice recognition is the most preferred form of biometric identification among consumers. Derek Scheips for ASSA ABLOY Future Labs outlines... | |
| Why surveillance applications need high resolution images Surveillance cameras are becoming more and more commonplace, especially in busy metropolitan locales. Police and detectives hope to reduce crime rates by... | |
| Estimating bandwidth requirements for modern surveillance systems Most surveillance systems today transmit data over IP networks. As manufacturers continue to improve the capabilities of CCTV systems, the amount of traffic... | |
| End-user challenges to digitalisation and security systems integration: a retail perspective With the assumed digitalisation happening on the end-user side, progressive security systems integrators stress the importance of changing the business... | |
| Hotel security demands more investment in latest integrated systems Security is not as high on the hotel agenda as it should be according to Michael Hartmann, Senior Vice President for Hospitality Solutions with Siemens... |
