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Home » Authors » Fernando Pires

Fernando Pires

Fernando Pires is vice president, sales and marketing at Morse Watchmans.

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ARTICLES

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Creating Operational Efficiencies with Key Management Access Control Systems

Key usage information can be tracked, collected, sorted and analyzed.
Fernando Pires
November 8, 2016

Today, businesses of all sizes and types rely on research, obtained through data mining, to help them see the big picture and identify trends and patterns that can help create operational efficiencies. With the concept of "Big Data," every piece of data (from digital to conventional) is a potential piece of information that can be tracked, collected, sorted and analyzed. 


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Integrated Key Control Provides Mission Critical Solution for Emergency Planning

Fernando Pires
February 23, 2016
In recent years, many organizations have taken a fresh look at their emergency plans to be sure that they cover the range of potential incidents.
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How to Confront Data Center Security Threats with Key Management

Fernando Pires
March 10, 2015
Threated by the increasing ingenuity of hackers in addition to the already problematic challenges of employee theft or industrial espionage, organizations today are taking serious steps to improve protection of their networks and data centers.
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Key Control Drives Fleet Management Operations

Fernando Pires
June 24, 2014
The overall development and availability of a wide range of operational tools for the fleet management market provides organizations with more convenience – and savings – in managing vehicles.
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How Automated Key Control Enables Tighter Gaming Floor Security

Fernando Pires
February 10, 2014
In states where authorized gaming has a presence, security for casinos is governed by strict rules and regulations that are established by various agencies within the government.
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How First Responders Can Take Advantage of Key Controls during Emergencies

Fernando Pires
January 14, 2014
It used to be that the word “lockdown” was only used in reference to an emergency protocol to restrict movement in a prison environment.
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How Asset and Key Controls Improve Efficiency for SMB Market

Fernando Pires
February 12, 2013
The design and implementation of a physical security system is applicable to organizations of all sizes.
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9 Key Features to Consider in Asset Management

Fernando Pires
September 25, 2012
Building on their widespread use and popularity as a security management tool, key control systems’ functionality has been expanded to include custom modules and lockers that can accommodate plastic card keys or other valuable items.
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Combining Key Control and Guard Tours for Effective Asset Management

Fernando Pires
August 28, 2012
Hospitals and other medical care facilities present unique challenges to the security professional.
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What’s Key to Managing your Keys?

Fernando Pires
April 26, 2011

Security technology and applications are evolving at an accelerating rate, driven by the recognition of the need for stronger security measures to create safer environments. Still, in every facility there will be a large number of physical keys that are in use and they must be considered when implementing or upgrading a security system. 


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