The new iPad has been attracting a lot of attention lately. Everything from its size and functionality to the long queues of people waiting to buy one, have been grist for the media mill. This “must have” widget is also reportedly a hot ticket item for thieves, with even an incident reported recently where the thief also took part of the victim’s finger in his attempt to steal the item.
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Archive for April, 2010
Integrating Key Management and Control Systems with Access Control Systems
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
A systems approach to physical security offers many benefits to the user, including solutions that offer greater functionality, improved cost effectiveness and added modularity. For example, the integration of video surveillance with access control systems is fast becoming an industry norm and this kind of collaboration has helped to establish a de facto standard for integration implementations. Vendors, system integrators and end users have learned that by opening protocols to a wide range of integration partners, it is possible to implement connectivity across systems on any level.
Tips for Selecting Key Control Systems
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Selecting a key control system, like many other physical security system purchase decisions, starts with determining what problems need to be solved and how a particular solution can meet your needs. By going through this exercise, you can custom-design a key control system with the exact features to address any challenges and/or resolve any issues.
9 Basics of Key Management & Control
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
It’s never too late – or too early – to implement a key control and management strategy as part of an organization’s overall physical security operation. A good key control and management system is organized and formal and addresses both access to and control of the facilities’ keys.
