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For years, organisations installed closed circuit TV (CCTV) almost exclusively for security monitoring. CCTV, though, has many shortcomings. First of all, it's expensive and disruptive to install. Second, once installed, its capabilities are limited. CCTV records images on videocassettes, so police and other emergency personnel can't view the event live. Therefore, they often don't know an emergency is occurring or how serious it is. If they are informed of an emergency, these first responders can't understand its circumstances or context through CCTV. They see the event only after viewing the video, which is usually long after it's over.
In some cases, authorities can't ever view the event. Savvy criminals often take the tape with them as they leave the scene. In cases of fire, it's frequently burned. Therefore, a successor system is needed--one that delivers secure, real-time images of an emergency as well as the flexibility to show both full-motion and still images. More and more, companies are installing Internet-based IP surveillance as a far superior alternative to CCTV. This technology offers real-time delivery of video and still images from a crime or emergency scene via a LAN or the Internet.
In a nutshell, IP surveillance uses a company's existing network and Internet technology to transmit images from analogue cameras and/or IP cameras over public networks. These systems allow live streaming video and still image transfer (both one-way and two-way) at an average of 30 frames per second into a standard, easy-to-use Web browser, so video can be viewed in real time from police cars and other emergency vehicles.
IP-based systems deliver a great deal of additional functionality. For instance, they provide motion detection, auto time and date stamps, easy transfer of visuals, and pre- and post-alarm messaging. Business owners are notified immediately if an event is occurring; they can then log on to the system remotely to see what's happening in their offices and businesses.
An enormous variety of organisations have already installed IP-based surveillance systems to help secure both the interior and exterior of buildings. A few examples include retail stores, banks, law firms, petrol stations, parking garages, schools and government offices; but these systems provide greater security to all organisations and businesses.
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IP technology is the next step forward for surveillance systems. IP-based streaming video surveillance lets organisations monitor, prevent and/or respond to emergency situations more effectively and affordably, via the Internet. At the same time, the technology allows law enforcement, security companies and other emergency personnel to prepare better and respond more fully to emergencies. Thus, the physical safety of a company's vital human and business assets is far more secure and protected.
Contact Netlogtec to discuss how an IP Surveillance System can offer improved functionality and reduced costs.
Access Control
Significant activities are underway in both government and industry to implement new access control systems that verify a person's identity and privileges before granting the person physical access (to a building or place) or logical access (to information or other online resources). Key requirements for these systems include more secure access control, improved user convenience, simpler identity verification processes, and lower overall management and administration costs.
Designing a secure physical access system includes considerations beyond the choice of credential and reader. Appropriate system design requires a full definition of system requirements, including required functionality and security policy, and must take into account factors such as cost, requirements to integrate with and migrate from legacy systems, and the effect of implementation on the users and the organisation.
Netlogtec has the experience to understand your access control requirements and to implement a solution that delivers all components that may be required.
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