Just as with consumer electronics, when it comes to video surveillance solutions it’s easy to become sidetracked by some of the more fascinating advanced features, functions and capabilities.
The saying goes that cost is king. No matter how valuable an item or service we perceive it to be, the cost of that item is what drives a buying decision.
You may be already planning your 2018 budget, and a new or expanded security operations center (SOC) could be high on the list. New data shows that almost one in three organizations have their sights on having a leading SOC within three years, up from one in seven today. How should you invest? How should you measure impact?
Physical protection of electrical substations is much more critical than simply guarding against copper theft. Recent terrorist attacks on substations and the potential for simultaneous attacks across the U.S. put the entire country at serious risk for major power interruption.
To date, the shift from traditional locks and keys to electronic access control systems for cabinets has focused on mitigating security vulnerabilities and risks.
Throughout my career in security and loss prevention, I’ve evaluated many enterprise video surveillance systems for large financial and retail organizations, with the goal of choosing the best solution for my employer’s needs.
Integrated Video & Access Control Platform from 3xLOGIC
August 1, 2017
With the integrated, hosted video and access control solution from 3xLOGIC, there are no wires from the access control system to the video system – all data exchange is through the software, so the total costs and time to install the system can drop immensely as an automated, cloud-based programming tool and QR codes streamline installation.
Through real-time location system technologies embedded within modern mobile and smart devices, the VuTeur emergency management platform uses existing WiFi connectivity to communicate directly with mobile users within a facility during an incident or event, allowing security personnel to visualize users’ locations on a map of the facility.