When it comes to securing power facilities, one standardized solution does not fit all. And to secure your facilities properly, meeting or exceeding local and national guidelines and codes, you’ll need an experienced, expert systems integration partner who can handle all related systems and bring them into a unified securer solution. Critical infrastructure facilities, like [...]
The process of selecting a system solution appears simple on the surface. One could argue that an organization should have a video surveillance system manufactured by company “X” as well as an access control manufactured by company “Y.” And don’t forget the high-performance perimeter detection solution and the building’s intrusion detection system, all manufactured by [...]
Years ago, security officers would stare at a bank of monitors with tens or even hundreds of images on the screens, waiting to notice unauthorized behavior. Most officers could only pay close attention for a few minutes until they became distracted or stopped paying close attention. As more and more cameras populated the interior and [...]
With the ever-changing landscape of NERC and FERC regulations, implementing a compliant security solution is more critical to your oil and gas refinery than ever. Not only are these utilities essential to the United States critical infrastructure, they are also a potential target for vandalism and even terrorism. In order to protect oil and gas [...]
Our focus at Vision Security Technologies is to help keep people safe and secure. To that end, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Here are a few safety tips and resources for your family to consider this Halloween season. Vehicles May Not See Kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]
Protecting a temporary or remote site comes with dozens of challenges to a security team. These locations are often in areas with limited or no power source, limited or no network connectivity, and in many cases involve surveilling larger than normal crowds or very isolated areas. Teams need a resource capable of bridging the connectivity [...]
Detecting a threat in complete darkness is nearly impossible without officers on the ground in the area or with the help of specialized camera technology. Thermal imaging cameras can detect a threat where conventional visible spectrum cameras fail, however it’s critical to understand exactly what they deliver as part of your security plan and what [...]
IN THIS NOTICE: • Introduction to Avigilon Control Center (ACC™) 7.2 • Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 6 End-of-Life Pre-announcement • Avigilon Control Center (ACC) 7 Complimentary Upgrade End Date Introducing Avigilon Control Center 7.2 Video management software in continually evolving to deliver the ultimate integrated user experience. Avigilon has combined software engineering ingenuity with the [...]
Communication across large facilities is a challenge during normal operations, and especially during the chaos of an emergency. Let’s take a look at three top voice communication challenges in industrial facilities: • Intercom • Public Address • Emergency Voice Communication Intercom Voice communication at doors and entrances is a relatively simple technology to implement. A [...]
Security surveillance cameras have come a long way from grainy resolution and minimalist functions. Those old cameras used “motion detection” to create an alert for suspected security breaches. Unfortunately, most of the suspected breaches were birds, roaming animals, and people walking by without ill intent. Modern security surveillance applies smart video analytics to eradicate nuisance [...]
