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Commercial Physical Security Systems: Guides, Insights & Best Practices

Explore expert guides, strategies, and insights on commercial physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and integrated security solutions.

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Commercial Physical Security Insights and Best Practices

The Role of IoT Smart Sensors in Manufacturing

The Role of IoT Smart Sensors in Manufacturing

IoT Smart Sensors are devices which detect or measure abnormalities in air or sound quality which can ultimately act as a health and safety tool but can also be used as a business intelligence in the manufacturing industry. With advances in technology - the Internet...

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Top 6 Ingredients when planning for a video surveillance project in 2019

Top 6 Ingredients when planning for a video surveillance project in 2019

A video surveillance project can be a daunting task, primarily due to the number of factors that determine the best camera to use. Many facilities already have IT infrastructure, which will need to support the cameras you select. The desired image quality and surveillance environment will also determine the camera’s desired performance characteristics. However, the performance of surveillance cameras must be weighed against cost, including the initial cost of the camera and ongoing costs of storing the video.

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Physical Security vs. Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap

Physical Security vs. Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gap

What Is the Physical vs. Cybersecurity Divide? For decades, physical security and cybersecurity operated as completely separate disciplines — different teams, different budgets, different reporting structures, and often different floors of the same building. Physical...

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4 Advantages of Video Surveillance in Food Manufacturing

4 Advantages of Video Surveillance in Food Manufacturing

Health and safety are typically at the top of our list of concerns when processing food. This is why the food industry has such strict requirements in the United States. These businesses are also concerned with other areas such as business operations, loss reduction and regulatory compliance. The many challenges of these requirements include insufficiently regulated systems and continual changes to production practices in food processing. These challenges are driving the need for improvements. For example, advancements in video technology offer a range of benefits for food processing.

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