Good ergonomic design takes into account the interaction between a device and the individual who uses it. All around us are products that have been ergonomically designed for our comfort – remote controls, coffee pots, keyboards, office chairs and so on.
One of the most regulated areas of any gaming facility’s physical security is the management and control of physical keys, which are used for access to all the most sensitive and highly secured areas of the casino, including counting rooms and drop boxes. By maintaining tight control of keys with sophisticated key inventory systems, casinos, poker rooms and other gaming operations can better comply with the various regulations and minimize incidents of loss and fraud.
Automobile sales have helped lead the US economic recovery over the past few years and their continued strong pace is good news for the industry and the economy in general. Increased sales also provide an opportunity for dealerships to re-visit additional security measures that may have been put on hold. Of the many technologies available, one of the most effective is the use of an automotive key management system to track and secure vehicle keys.
Almost without exception, facility, security and IT management are under increased pressure in today’s security-conscious environment to ensure and maintain the safety and security of people, assets and premises. At the same time, these staff are also tasked with keeping costs at a minimum without affecting operational efficiencies.
Emerging technologies are changing the face of physical security, including the ways in which it is delivered and implemented. From cloud-based storage solutions to VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) offerings to intelligent analytics to IOT (Internet of Things), these trends are having far-reaching implications in the physical security market. For one, the new technology can create a dilemma for the end user as to whether a new system should be implemented in place of an existing system – and what value is derived in doing so.
