Conquering Demanding Lighting Variations in Retail, Financial, and Hospitality Applications

Variable lighting conditions are an ongoing challenge for video surveillance applications such as large retail locations, banks and financial institutions, and hospitality environments. Designing systems that supply usable video in these environments often presents a challenge beyond the capabilities of conventional cameras and auto-iris lenses.

Which Has Better Zoom: 18x or 36x?

In the world of security cameras, 18x zoom can be equal to 36x. More specifically, a high-resolution security camera with 18x optical zoom can provide images that, for surveillance purposes, are just as, or even more useful than those delivered by a standard resolution, 4CIF camera with twice the zoom capability.

Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS)

This paper is a valuable resource for organizations considering a “cloud” solution, raising many questions to consider and discuss with potential providers.

Open Architecture in Access Control Systems

The first question that prospective purchasers of access controls systems should ask manufacturers is “Does your system use ‘open architecture’ hardware?” The reason for that is the fact that a good Access Control System is built on the cornerstone of open architecture hardware and software. This white paper covers topics such as:

• The Benefits of Open Architecture
• The Problems with Proprietary Systems
• Open Architecture as the Cornerstone of Integration

Best Practices in Access Control

To ensure the ever-changing security requirements of a facility are met, security stakeholders must keep up with evolving security solutions and best practices. In this HID Global white paper, readers will:

Protecting Critical Electronics From Seismic Activity

In the event of an earthquake, the type of enclosures used to house server equipment is often the deciding factor in whether or not the equipment will remain active, and selecting the proper enclosure could mean the difference between failure and continued functionality.

ADT Select^SMView – Managed Video Services

ADT Select^SMView can create new operating efficiencies while helping improve security.  ADT Select^SMView is a suite of managed video services customizable to your company’s needs.  ADT security professionals monitor your facilities 24/7 from our fully redundant UL-Certified Monitoring Centers.  For more information, visit www.ADTSelectView.com

Long-Range Wireless: Multi-Mile Wireless Access Control and Security Devices

The use of long-range wireless access control and security devices make installation much easier and therefore much less expensive to install. 

NFPA 72 – 2010: A New Era in Emergency Communications

NFPA 72 has long been a critically important document for those involved in fire protection and life safety. Now it has taken on even more significance as a result of sweeping changes incorporated into the new 2010 edition.

P-Iris: Improved Image Quality

The introduction of megapixel or HDTV fixed network cameras has meant greater resolution images but not always better image quality. Maintaining image sharpness, particularly in varying outdoor lighting conditions, has proved challenging.

High Tech Document Destruction

The need to efficiently dispose large quantities of documents in the workplace has transformed the simple paper shredder into an advanced piece of office equipment.

Destroyit Business Shredders

If you’re using a shredding service, you’re putting your company’s security in the hands of strangers.