Over the past several years, physical security in the gaming environment, while always mission critical, has morphed from a tactical function to a more strategic operational policy. The conversion has happened in part due to the need for more sophisticated and encompassing casino security, but it has also been affected by the capability of various security solutions to communicate with other solutions on the network. An integrated and unified physical security system adds to operational efficiencies as well as enhancing the safety and security of the overall casino environment. Continue reading →

Administering the safety aspects of a large retail environment requires an expanded knowledge of security practices in order to make good decisions regarding the protection of the facility and its employees and visitors. Key control is high on the list as a state of the art security practice that offers both convenience and enhanced security for customers, staff and contractors in back-of-house and operational areas. Continue reading →

Schools, like airports, hospitals and other semi-public facilities require a variety of advanced technology solutions to assist in keeping the building and its occupants safe and secure. Along with video surveillance cameras and visitor management systems, many schools have implemented a key control and asset management system to help achieve this goal. Continue reading →

It’s 40 years ago this month that the now ubiquitous cell phone made its first appearance. From its original two pound design to today’s sleek, razor thin form factor, the cell phone has revolutionized the way we communicate, both for business and personal use. Continue reading →

Regardless of how it is measured, digital information is an often untapped source of business intelligence. And while there is temptation to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data available to us, there is also potential to translate the data into useful and actionable intelligence. Continue reading →

If the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was any indication, the exhibition industry is off to a great start this year. Convention centers, exhibition halls and other conference venues are home to thousands of events throughout the year, and maintaining a safe and secure environment is often dependent upon a proactive security strategy. For any of these facilities, with their hundreds of doors, key control and asset management is an elemental aspect of the building security. Continue reading →

Today’s automated key control and asset management systems are designed for user friendly convenience. Easy to read displays with touchscreen technology, step by step instructions, large buttons and illuminated key slots to quickly identify selected keys are just some of the features available in a key control system. Continue reading →

High rise luxury apartment/condo residences are known to offer luxurious amenities in addition to stunning architecture and breathtaking views. They also lend themselves to high tech amenities, including advanced physical security technology for control and management of keys. Continue reading →

We’ve all seen this. The office building security guard with a ring of keys on his person; the maintenance man at the mall carrying a ring of keys; even the high school athletic staff has been seen carrying a ring of keys. While having a full set of keys on your person may seem convenient, it does create a security issue that can result in unmanaged access, lost keys or stolen property. Continue reading →

When it comes time to look at expanding the capabilities and functionality of a security system, users are faced with options that can often be overwhelming in number and complexity. For example, in a video surveillance system, choices include analog, IP and megapixel, while access control system upgrades can entail issuing all new identification cards. In many cases, once a decision has been made the implementation and programming can be equally daunting. Continue reading →