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In order to keep your organization safe, from the people to the property, you’ll want physical security technology. Learn about surveillance, access control, campus safety, emergency management, and more.

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Highly Rated CCTV & IP Security Camera Monitoring Apps

June 17, 2020 TD Staff Leave a Comment

The must-have list of security camera and monitoring apps for CCTV and IP security cameras. These iOS and Android apps allow the user to control the pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) through “pinch to zoom,” take snapshots and send via MMS and email, play back video recordings, two-way audio, view live video from multiple cameras, store multiple DVR connections in an address book, instant notification of alarm events, and HTTPS support for secure connectivity are among just a few features. Some allow the user to monitor hundreds of network cameras of different brands. Many common IP cameras such as Axis, Sony, Toshiba, Vivotek, and Panasonic.

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Aging University Surveillance System Aided by IDIS

June 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

A power surge had disabled over 30 surveillance system cameras at Newman University. Officials realized it was time to think about the future. To find a solution, campus security officials enlisted the help of Unison Integrated Technology, a CCTV installation and maintenance company. Since the school works with contract security, they were searching for an easy-to-use solution. “We […]

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How COVID-19 is Changing Digital Signage

June 2, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Digital signage and interactive displays are an enterprise staple when it comes to immersive technology, but the technology is evolving as the world adjusts to living with COVID-19. These displays are serving a critical function by disseminating important information about the novel coronavirus in public spaces, also helping the enterprise return to work effectively by […]

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Facial Recognition Has a COVID-19 Problem

May 21, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Facial recognition, as controversial as it can be, was trending up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. However, there were many cases in which the technology proved troublesome, causing some areas on the U.S. and other parts of the world to ban the technology for government use. Thanks to COVID-19, facial recognition technology developers […]

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X.Labs Fever Screening Device

May 20, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Gunshot detection solutions company Shooter Detection Systems has announced its partnership with X.Labs to release Feevr, a fever screening device. SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that is said to detect individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is […]

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Honeywell ThermoRebellion

Honeywell ThermoRebellion is an AI Thermal Camera That Can Detect Elevated Body Temps

May 15, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Honeywell’s new ThermoRebellion camera system incorporates infrared imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to conduct preliminary screenings of employees entering a facility. The Honeywell ThermoRebellion system uses thermal cameras and AI to detect elevated body temperature and can also validate if an individual is wearing proper PPE, according to the company. Honeywell says the temperature monitoring camera […]

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Biometrics: The Future of Access Control

May 14, 2020 Jeffrey E. Barnhart Leave a Comment

For much of history, identification systems have relied on face-to-face interactions and physical documents and processes. But digital technologies are transforming how identity is authenticated around the globe. In an era of growing security concerns, governments, corporations and property managers must elevate the importance of a trusted identity while balancing the demand for convenient and […]

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Kirkland’s Home Décor Stores Choose Hanwha Techwin Cameras

May 11, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Hanwha Techwin cameras have been selected for use at home décor retailer Kirkland’s. With more than 400 locations in 37 states, Kirkland’s is a go-to spot for a broad selection of distinctive merchandise: art, mirrors, candles, lamps, frames, accent rugs, furniture and more. When the retailer evaluated its security solutions, senior management determined they needed […]

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