System Design

When it comes to situational awareness, video surveillance is an impressive tool with a wide range of benefits. However, because of concerns with privacy, the audio element is often under-used. Benchmark considers the role of audio analytics in the creation of credible solutions. [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or many …

As an increasing number of installers and integrators embrace the additional functionality and flexibility of network-based solutions, many are having to reappraise the pros and cons of historically accepted security philosophies. Networked solutions offer the ability to design systems that benefit specific sites, and address …

Changing trends in crime in recent years have resulted in a need to protect an ever increasing range of sites. Temporary applications are increasingly in demand, whether that be for events, short term requirements such as construction sites or void properties, or to manage spikes …

Biometrics as an access control technology has received something of a mixed response from the general market. The technology is often specified for one of two reasons. The goal is either to achieve positive identification of those entering a protected area, or to reduce the …

Ever since the term ‘PSIM’ was first coined in the security and site management sector, the biggest debate amongst those offering the technology has centred around what it actually means. It could be argued that more emphasis has been placed upon ‘owning’ the term rather …