While integration of security systems undoubtedly adds value for end users and increases the benefits available from an investment,it is important that the scope of features and functions does not shift the core functionality of any solution away from security and safety. The term ‘integration’ …
System Design
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The cost of retail crime is significant, with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium estimating the annual cost to be £660 million. Despite this, many retailers are under financial pressure and are therefore reluctant to increase investments in security systems. Installers and integrators …
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When it comes to situational awareness, video surveillance is an impressive tool with a wide range of benefits. Add video analytics and its power substantially increases. However, when considering detection and anlytics, audio is often under-used. Benchmark considers the role of audio detection and analytics …
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The term ‘Intelligent Video Analytics’ has been around for some time, and whilst analytics certainly add value to a large number of systems, there has been some debate as to how ‘intelligent’ the technology really is. Some (often those selling the analytics engines) will argue …
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Modern security solutions offer a high degree of flexibility with regard to additional benefits. For installers and integrators, this allows the creation of systems which add value for the user. Because of this, it is possible to identify tangible returns on investment for those investing …