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| Access control with mobile phones: the future with Near Field Communications Near Field Communications (NFC) technology is a catalyst that will hasten the use of mobile phones as mobile electronic keys for access control. Though the technology already exists, the necessary infrastructure and supporting devices still have some way to... | |
| Best practices in using video analytics for outdoor security Video analytics enables security teams to take action as soon as incidents occur Video analytics can boost security efforts by automatically alerting personnel to take action when a security event occurs. Intelligent sensors never tire,... | |
| Using smart card authentication and logical access for robust access control solutions Using card-based access control solutions alongside IT password management provides an additional layer of security A mandatory part of any organisation's relationship with its employees is the requirement to set up a secure... | |
| IP security: a case for switching over Migration to IP-based systems is a necessary way to future-proof an organisation To say that IP security offers myriad benefits will merely be stating the obvious. The value proposition of IP is strong, as can be seen from its... | |
| Benefits of video security systems in the mining industry Video surveillance systems can be used in a variety of ways within the mining industry The development of specialised, integrated video security systems for specific environments has vastly increased the benefits they deliver to users. However,... | |
| Benefits of migrating to an all-IP video surveillance solution Migrate to a better system by adopting an all-IP video surveillance solution With declining prices for IP cameras and advancements in video compression technology such as the latest H.264 compression standard, IP video surveillance... | |
| Motion estimation in H.264 video compression In the first part of this three part series, the authors described the H.264 video compression standard including its history. In part two, the authors discuss motion estimation, the phase during which H.264 really distinguishes itself from other MPEG... | |
| Application of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in physical access control Traditionally associated with logical access and the digital signing of documents, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is now also being used to control physical access. Their use in physical access control is likely to be more prevalent with the implementation... | |
| Benefits of using infrared (IR) illumination in modern surveillance environments Night-time surveillance has various challenges to overcome in terms of capturing high quality images There is a simple rule which determines the effectiveness of any CCTV installation - without light there can be no picture. In this... | |
| IP network camera buyer’s guide: do’s and don’ts Taking time to evaluate some do's and don'ts before buying an IP network camera IP network-based surveillance cameras offer enticing possibilities. However, you need to evaluate several factors before deciding on the type of IP... | |
| Wireless security systems: time to get serious More attention needs to be given to wireless security technology Despite major developments in radio technology and increased demand in the market for new solutions, wireless systems are still not fully embraced by the security industry.... | |
| H.264 video compression standard for video compression: Improvement or buzzword? H.264 has become the compression standard of choice in the security industry The rising popularity of the H.264 video compression standard has established H.264 as ‘the buzzword' within the video surveillance industry. With... | |
| Making video surveillance greener and leaner Environmental implications are important considerations in surveillance system designs Rising energy costs are compelling many organisations to optimise their computing environments. In fact, energy costs have quickly become the fastest... | |
| Video analytics comes of age Are we about to see the first truebreakthrough for video analytics? 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 Bridging the gaps in wired infrastructure with wireless broadband Today, public and urban business organisations have sophisticated geographically dispersed infrastructures, which require centralised supervision and the deployment... | |
| Iris recognition systems for access control and identity management gain popularity The use of retinal scans for security applications is increasing 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 applications... | |
| The case for thermal network cameras in video surveillance Thermal surveillance cameras have numerous security benefits All network cameras have a basic physical limitation: they need light to work. Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe at Axis Communications examines the key benefits of... | |
| Designing IP CCTV systems Going back to the blueprint - assessing the challenges of designing an IP CCTV The world of IP CCTV design is continuously progressing. Security system designers and installers have to frequently evaluate customers' needs when... | |
| 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 activation of one's security alarm system for no apparent reason. With the introduction of European... | |
| 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 other on your laptop? It may sound like science fiction but is actually a very real possibility... |
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