Making Connections
The Internet of Things and the cloud bring new functionalities to the security industry – and new risks Connectivity worldwide is thriving. A report by Gartner forecasts that 8.4 billion connected devices will be in use worldwide in 2017, up 31 percent from 2016, and that number will reach 20.4 billion by 2020. Everything from…
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The Rise of the Machines
Robots can terminate tedious tasks for security personnel Suppliers of air, land and sea robots appear to be in full agreement that these technologies will liberate people from routine guarding tasks, which are repetitive, mundane and at times dangerous, so they can shift their attention to more critical, intelligence-based work. Who would not rally around…
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Combining Man and Machine
Robots can help human guards to be more effective It may seem like science fiction to envision a world in which robotic devices are commonplace, but it is more realistic than one might think. Robots that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) are already in use in a wide variety of markets and applications. In manufacturing, robots…
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Know a Lot About History, Know a Lot About Security
Data from cameras and other systems can increase understanding of events and contribute to a holistic approach to school security Safeguarding campuses is a complex, multi-faceted process. The stringent requirements and security challenges of higher education and K-12 facilities propel users to seek out advanced insights to facilitate quick responses and more informed decision-making. It…
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The Real Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
How ‘Computer vision’ powered by AI could radically change video surveillance When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they tend to think of either Skynet – a dark, malicious entity – or C-3PO – a bumbling though harmless droid. But both images misunderstand the concept of AI and what it means to the world.…
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VMS: The Next Generation
Facilities can now extend video management systems to provide a more complete security solution Since video surveillance was first used as a security tool, the control room and security operations have undergone a transformation, several times over. Video and video management systems (VMS) have evolved. Whereas once the view from video footage was fixed, low-quality…
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An Eye for Fraud
Iris recognition technology offers one of the most effective ways to prevent medical identity theft and false claims In 2013, according to the FBI, insurance fraud totaled $80 billion. These costs are borne by insurers, but the companies typically pass them on to providers, who, in turn, may pass them on to patients. At the…
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By the Power of Ethernet
PoE gives smaller facilities more access control options Physical electronic security for non-enterprise applications is now as simple as tapping into the nearest Ethernet connection to power and control doors via web browser and low-voltage access and egress devices. There are a variety of cost-effective, code-compliant, low-power solutions for electronic access control of door openings…
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Law & Order & Video
Police and prosecutors need enhanced case management systems In the security sector, while information is great, what we strive for is clear and actionable data. Both seeing and understanding are vital. To that end, we continue to deploy more cameras in physical security systems and collect and share more data than ever before. But this…
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Out of Many, One
Integrating components of a security system can vastly improve effectiveness When end users call on a security integrator to install or upgrade a system, the basic requirements of the system may already be defined. While these may seem to address all of the needs and wants, the user may be looking at each type of…
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