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The new driverless train in Milan's metro line 5 is supported by surveillance cameras and integrated mass notification for stronger evacuation protocols and security.

Surveillance, Evacuation Solutions Enhance Milan's New Driverless Metro

Italy's longest metro system now combines video surveillance and public-address communication to manage evacuation measures.

June 17, 2013

Italy's longest metro system now combines video surveillance and public-address communication to manage evacuation measures.

How to Sort through Big Data for Threat Detection

Vince Walden

June 11, 2013

In the age of Big Data where volume, velocity and variety of data is increasing complexity both internally and externally, integrating new data sources is bringing organizations tremendous opportunities to mitigate threats in new, innovative ways.

How GTRI Practices Could Protect Schools from Violence

Bernard Scaglione

June 11, 2013

As all security experts know, one of the basic principles utilized in securing buildings or institutions is controlling access onto the property and into building by using basic security measures such as security officers, fencing, bars on windows or electronic access control systems.

Business intelligence gathering is revolutionizing rainforest research.

How Business Intelligence Becomes an Eco-Research Tool

Scientists in Australia's Rainforests and California's Beaches Use Business Analysis to Collect Data and Save the Ecosystem

June 3, 2013

As environmental regulations increase, industrialization’s effects stretch further and ecological scientists grasp for new ways to collect vital data, some parties are all reaching for the same thing: business intelligence.

Why Global Supply Chains Need Global Shared Security Standards

Peter Kant

May 28, 2013

The attempted bombing of two cargo aircraft in October 2010 via hidden explosives inside printer cartridges illuminated one thing to the air cargo industry – it is not immune to terrorism.

How Outsourcing Can Increase Badging Efficiency and Reduce Cost

David Finkelstein

May 28, 2013

Security officers often deal with photo ID card issuance as an afterthought, but companies should take advantage of the fact that these cards are the most visible daily reminder of security policy.

4 Steps to Better Mail Screening and Ricin Detection

James Viscardi

May 28, 2013

Recent incidents of ricin being mailed to the White House and members of Congress are a chilling reminder that the mail system continues to be used by those wishing to do harm.

Chillicothe High School Gets Excellent Results with Megapixel Surveillance

May 16, 2013

Chillicothe High School, in north-central Missouri, has deployed HD megapixel cameras as part of its new IP video surveillance system.

How to Converge PSIM and PIAM for Total Situational Awareness

Ajay Jain

May 14, 2013

As companies grow, security becomes both a bigger challenge and a more urgent concern. Companies typically add new security systems as they grow, often resulting in an assortment of disparate systems that lack centralized management.

Securing Mobile Access in the Age of “Consumerized” IT

Simon Bain

May 14, 2013

As budgets are cut or frozen in today’s stagnant economy, the IT department is under increasing pressure to reduce office costs and effect efficiencies by enabling staff to work away from their desks.