Facility Security

Hikvision Technology Protects Iranian Bank

January 8, 2009

Hikvision Technology Protects Iranian Bank

Tejarat Bank is one of the biggest banks in Iran. With more 2,000 branches maintained throughout the country, the bank needs to provide convenient services every day to hundreds of people in different locations, and to create a secured environment to safeguard customers, employees and assets.


Getting Creative With Database Partitioning

By Kim Rahfaldt · January 8, 2009

Security directors have discovered that partitioning databases provides value to any security management system. It can become a profit center, provide independence and convenience while reducing the need for security guards.


French Soccer Stadium Protected By Genetec IP Video Surveillance Solution

January 7, 2009

Genetec recently announced the Grenoble Stadium in Grenoble, France, has selected Omnicast, Genetec’s IP video surveillance solution, to protect the 20,000 estimated stadium visitors and secure the new elaborate home of GF38, Grenoble’s renowned soccer team.


ASIS International Releases CSO American National Standard

January 6, 2009

ASIS International has released its first American National Standard, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American National Standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the new CSO Standard is based on the ASIS CSO Guideline.


GVI Security Solutions Provides Surveillance System For Southern California Retailer

January 5, 2009

GVI Security Solutions Inc. will provide a complete Samsung Electronics video security solution for all 29 retail locations and the corporate offices of Active Ride Shops, a leading skateboard, snowboard and apparel retailer headquartered in Southern California.


Italian City Increases Security With IP Video, Wireless Network

January 2, 2009

The city of Manerbio, Italy, has migrated from analog to IP video, with major savings and the ability to scale up in future while adding new innovations, thanks to Milestone open platform video management software.


Bottoms Up

By John Gaydos · January 2009

Protecting the U.S. water supply against terrorism

Bottoms Up

The U.S. water supply is generally considered among the best and safest in the world. However, many water and security experts agree that it offers an attractive target for terrorists, and that threats could come from either contamination or from disruption of the distribution system.


In Tandem

By James Robell, Jennifer Fritz · January 2009

Security, convenience no longer mutually exclusive

In Tandem

The combination of security and efficiency can sometimes appear to be the equivalent of oil and water. We have all felt the delays associated with tightening security procedures at government buildings and facilities. Depending on the location, these delays can sometimes last 10 to 30 minutes—or more. For people who enter these facilities regularly, this burden can have a large impact on their day.


Intelligent Integration

By David Lee · January 2009

Thermal cameras offer different approaches to networks

Intelligent Integration

Modern security networks are a complex collection of thermal cameras, CCTV cameras, fence sensors, video management devices and myriad other technologies.


Scoring Good Grades

By David Tynan · January 2009

School staff pleased with secure campus installation

Driven to become a top-performing school district in Alabama, the Fairfield City School System has created a culture of excellence in which students can develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to meet the challenges of living in an increasingly complex world. To this end, the Fairfield schools are committed to delivering a challenging curriculum and providing a safe and orderly learning environment.


New Products

Outdoor Protection

Area Lighting System

The 9450 remote area lighting system is a rapid-deploying emergency area light that is self-contained inside a Pelican 1510 Protector™ case. Assembled in minutes, the device features a multiangle telescoping light tower that can reach up to 8 feet in the air. Its detachable bank of 16 1 watt LEDs can generate up to 1,280 lumens of light.

Outdoor Protection

Gate Control

The smartGATE™ is a finger-activated universal gate control pad designed to provide homeowners and small-business owners the ability to securely open and close residential and commercial gates. It can be programmed to recognize up to 20 different users. The gate is opened and closed with a swipe of the finger rather than through a PIN code. Available in both hard-wired and wireless versions, smartGATE works with any manufacturer’s gate opener.

Guard Booths

Guard Booth

The Titan custom-designed guard booth from B.I.G. Enterprises features painted galvanized steel, a stainless-steel wing wall and customized stainless-steel architectural HVAC louver. The booth can be customized for specific security needs including bullet resistance or to blend with existing architecture.

Poll

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