As security technology has evolved, businesses have increasingly been able to benefit from these changes in terms of overall building security and efficiency. Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a common reality as businesses continue to search for new ways to streamline functionality and optimize their performance. As such, being able to integrate related …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having a drastic impact on the security industry. When it comes to physical security, AI is evolving rapidly to improve existing systems and devices. One of the most prominent areas of improvement that we are seeing is within video surveillance. AI spans a whole spectrum of uses, and is assisting video …
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Unauthorized entry into a building or areas of a building is a much more common occurrence than many realize. This action can take two forms: tailgating or piggybacking; and regardless of which form it may take, it can have serious consequences. What Is Tailgating and Piggybacking? Tailgating is the act of someone slipping in unexpectedly …
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Access control turnstiles can play a pivotal role in your building’s security and pedestrian traffic control. Recently, we’ve been incredibly impressed with the compact footprint and helpful integrations offered by the SU5000 Optical Turnstile by Alvarado. Alvarado SU5000 Optical Turnstile The SU5000 Optical Turnstile offers a slim size, making it incredibly useful for areas that …
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Building security is a major focus for many condo and apartment buildings, especially in mixed-use scenarios that include office or retail space. It can be challenging to achieve a balance between function and appearance that will be welcoming while still maintaining the safety and privacy of residents. A properly planned access control solution can provide …
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Access Control as a Service Last year we told you about the growing trend of the “as a Service” business model starting to penetrate the security market. Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), is a subscription-based alternative to traditional access control solutions. Through ACaaS, data processing and storage takes place off-site, eliminating the need to …
According to cannabis regulations, access to areas where cannabis is grown, sorted, or handled must be restricted to employees who are designated to work in those areas. In order to achieve this, today’s cannabis production facilities use a mix of ID cards or key fobs, and card readers to manage and track access throughout their …
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What is Access Control? Access control is a term used to describe any technique used to control movement into or out of an area. Even something as simple as a lock and key can be described as access control because it’s controlling someone’s access to a specific area. Like most things in the security industry, …
Integration has become an important piece of any facility’s security system. Today’s integrators now take a multi-layered approach to bring together video surveillance, access control, and intrusion to build one comprehensive security solution. In today’s article, we are going to concentrate specifically on surveillance cameras, and their contribution to the overall “integrated security system”. There …
As of late 2018, Health Canada announced that small craft cultivation facilities are eligible for a special type of licence called a Micro Cultivation Licence. This licence applies to indoor or outdoor facilities with 2100 square feet of total canopy space, which includes multiple surfaces. The Micro Cultivation Licence allows these facilities to grow cannabis …
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