SJA Spotlight: Integrated systems in transportation hubs; Protecting schools area by area!
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Information, Analysis and Insights for Manufacturers, Installers and Senior Security Professionals in the Americas.
Integrated security systems in transportation hubs
Justin Young , General Manager at AtlasIED considers how mass notification and video surveillance combine to improve safety in transportation hubs.
Transportation hubs, including airports, train stations and bus terminals are hives of constant activity.
Thousands of people pass through them daily, which is logistically challenging for several reasons, particularly regarding safety.
Safety covers a gamut of scenarios, not just mass emergencies. Continue reading...
Protecting school environments – area by area
John Bujarski , Vice President of Sales at IDIS Americas reveals how to safeguard K-12 schools and institutions area by area.
Almost all K-12 school environments share similar attributes including wide open exterior areas, numerous hallways, cafeterias, gyms and so on.
Yet, beneath this apparent uniformity, no two schools are exactly alike.
From the winding roads of rural campuses to the dense urban landscapes surrounding city schools, geography dictates layout, impacting everything from traffic flow to interior design. Read more...
Innovation in portable crash-rated solutions
The growing scale of public events has underscored the need for enhanced safety measures, says Shawn Lowry , Sales Manager at ANNT BOLLARDS .
Major incidents at public gatherings, such as vehicular attacks and crowd-related accidents, highlight the vulnerabilities present in large, open spaces.
To address these challenges, there has been a significant shift toward the development and deployment of portable crash-rated solutions designed to protect both people and assets wherever crowds gather.
Portable crash-rated barriers and bollards represent a critical evolution in security infrastructure, offering the flexibility and mobility needed to adapt to various environments and event types. Find out more...
Enhancing infrastructure for video monitoring
Ronnie Pennington , National Sales Engineer at Altronix Corp explores how Single Pair Ethernet unlocks modern video monitoring.
Today’s sophisticated physical security infrastructure systems integrate interconnected devices to form a complex network that demands continuous monitoring and management.
At the heart of this ecosystem, video monitoring systems play a crucial role for security and an increasing number of business intelligence applications.
Ensuring the operation of these systems is essential to maintain effective surveillance and security measures. Discover more...
Project Focus: Facial intelligence from Corsight AI used by Paraguay conglomerate
Corsight AI has announced its strategic partnership with Grupo Vázquez, a conglomerate based in Paraguay with operations across sectors including agribusiness, e-commerce, food production, adventure parks, finance and insurance.
According to Corsight AI, Grupo Vázquez has acquired a package of licenses for its advanced facial intelligence software.
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This technology will be integrated into the group’s portfolio of companies, updating their approach to security, fraud prevention, operational efficiency and user experience.
These licenses will also be made available to external entities, encompassing both private and public sectors. Read more...
Product Focus: Sarasota County schools deploy gun detection from Omnilert
Sarasota County Schools in Florida is deploying the Omnilert Gun Detect system to monitor over 4,800 security cameras throughout the entire school district.
Omnilert Gun Detect is a complete AI visual gun detection system – providing 24/7 monitoring with a near-instant response at the first sight of a gun with automation capabilities that can lock doors, notify police and trigger alarms in the event of an active shooter incident.
Once a gun is detected, it sends an alert to a designated person at either Omnilert monitoring centers or the customer’s security operations center to verify detections.
When a threat is confirmed, Omnilert Gun Detect triggers a series of alerts that sets security systems into motion and police into action to protect those in harm’s way. Find out more...
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