CCTV

Working with CCTV systems typically offers a select number of application technology choices. You can take the old standard route of laying an array of coaxial cable and connecting standard analog cameras or, as we see more and more today, you also have the option of creating a network configuration with category cable, such as ...

Integration is a buzzword that gets thrown around a lot. So much so that many surveys calculating the size of the security market list “integrated systems” as a separate category. In fact, integrated systems are even considered combinations of subsystems and are likely already counted under their own headings in the same survey. No matter how you count or categorize them, more and ...

Access control and video surveillance systems are more commonly being integrated, and the most difficult part is determining what your customer wants. The key is mastering the five main digital video integration methods.

Guardian Protection Services knows a thing or two about marketing, and its display case holding a total of 15 SAMMYs proves it. The armoire is proudly showcased at the company’s corporate office in Warrendale, Pa. — just 20 miles outside of Pittsburgh — and is a good indicator that Guardian is an industry leader where marketing is ...

Technological advances offer a reliable license plate capturing system that can operate effectively in nearly any condition. These tips and tricks will help you understand the opportunities your company can gain from offering this technology to new and existing customers.

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In recent years, the new Big Thing at trade shows has been IP-enabled cameras. Now, a new Thing is here — the megapixel camera. Basically a high-definition, or extremely high resolution camera, the megapixel has taken the industry by storm, providing higher quality ...

The amount of criminal activity increases during nighttime, which makes it that much more important to have a security system that operates effectively 24/7. Nearly all cameras can produce a decent image during daytime hours, but when night approaches, the system becomes compromised. Therefore, nighttime performance determines the overall effectiveness of ...

Q: I have had several commercial alarm accounts that are a problematic with recurring hold-up false alarms. The alarm circuits checkout fine and I really suspect the employees are accidentally pressing the momentary buttons, but don’t want to admit it. Please help.

Most of the time today technical personnel are dealing with the new and ever-expanding areas of Ethernet and IP connectivity. The progress of PCs and network technology is moving so fast that younger technicians who are often IP literate find themselves sometimes getting caught off-guard when faced with ...

Linear LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nortek, has added to its security industry presence with the acquisition of video surveillance provider ...

As security systems integrators explore emerging markets that offer significant potential for growth, few areas offer as much promise as the burgeoning municipal security space. The use of CCTV as a law enforcement tool has dramatically ...

Schools are intended to be safe, secure havens of educational opportunity for children of all ages. Unfortunately, as we have all seen played out through the media, those hallowed halls and grounds can sometimes become the site of violent incidents that lead to injury and even death. Thus, finding a means to protect and safeguard students, teachers and other authorized individuals has become a focal point for school officials and parents.

Selecting the proper video camera lens is all too often rife with tough decision-making and unforeseen pitfalls. Luckily, there are many tools available for designers and installers to utilize that can help make an otherwise confounding process much simpler and easier.

Imagine a security installation where one of the principles of the company involved in designing and installing a particular digital video system is actually the same person who will eventually use it ...

With the wide availability of high-speed, broadband Internet connections, the network video industry has taken off ...

The St. Louis Cardinals' new home has the same name as their previous nest, but that's where the similarities end. Among the enhancements at Bush Stadium III is state-of-the-art video surveillance, which knocks the ball out of the park with networked CCTV systems.

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