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A Smart Future for Video Surveillance
by Cynthia Freschi
Many see digital video technology as disruptive technology, and now that it has taken root in our industry, we are beginning to see an emerging ripple effect from the technology in the form of disruptive trends. New players are challenging preconceived notions of how video surveillance should work and as such, are reshaping the industry. These business trends are proving to be just as disruptive as the technology that precipitated them.
A prime example to illustrate this disruptive trend is the move toward smart video surveillance systems. In the analog video surveillance days, a typical scenario for a physical security system would consist of security video cameras, time lapsed video recorders, an access control/alarm system, motion detection devices, a bank of video monitors and the ubiquitous security guard(s). This kind of classic video surveillance system was designed to record and store, regardless of the application (i.e. banks, commercial buildings, parking structures, schools, etc.) and to give it its due; it served the purpose and worked well for its time.
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Sony Ipela Cameras Cut Crime, Costs In Pittsburg, Ca
"In the five years since our initial installation of the Sony network cameras, we've gained an indispensable tool for our department and for serving the citizens of Pittsburg," said Chief Aaron Baker, City of Pittsburg.
How did the cameras help the city?
Camera Catches New Zealand Inmates Bungling Bid For Freedom
A dash for freedom turned into a farce in New Zealand as two handcuffed prisoners ran in opposite directions around a lamppost, slammed into each other and fell to the ground. Grainy CCTV camera footage shows the two men sprinting from the Hastings District Court on New Zealand's North Island on Wednesday following a court appearance.
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Get Mentally Tough: 7 Secrets to Resilience During Difficult Times
Change is not always easy; in fact, for many of us change is downright difficult. Humans are creatures of habit. We like our world to be predictable, and we want to know what to expect in our lives, moment to moment. In today's business and enterprise security worlds, change is part of life. Resilient people are mentally tough.
Look for the rest of this article in the January Issue of Security Magazine, or sign up for a free subscription.
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