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A Manager's Checklist for Cameras

There are a number of questions that need answering when considering current and future cameras. Some will be answered thanks to the expert help of a systems integrator, A&E consultant or product manufacturer. An Infinova white paper establishes a manager's checklist for cameras. Among the Basics: • What do you want the cameras to see and what is the distance? • What types of lenses are needed? Wide-angle, normal, telephoto? Can varifoc... [more]

Posted on 09/02/2010 in  CCTV System   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance   Security industry 

A Manager's Checklist for Cameras - part 2

Lighting Lighting also can impact the type and placement of security video cameras. No doubt, in the out of doors, day/night cameras have a role to play. Still, there are unique lighting issues related to megapixel cameras. For example, when it comes to obtaining full resolution for higher-rated megapixel cameras, without greater levels of lighting than what is naturally in a scene, the camera will not deliver the optimum resolution. When i... [more]

Posted on 09/02/2010 in  CCTV System   Security industry 

Panasonic System Networks make 138th Golf Open Championship in Turnberry safe and incident free

The Turnberry golf course in Scotland’s Firth of Clyde was selected once again to host the 138th Open under the management of Leisurecorp and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. With the heritage of fantastic Opens and excellent reputation for safety and security to uphold, Panasonic System Networks and Arthur McKay Building Services were identified to assist with security solutions. Panasonic System Networks were asked to provide a spec... [more]

Posted on 08/02/2010 in  CCTV System   Manned Security and Security Guard   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Mobotix CCTV solution protects Huntcliff School staff and pupils from vandalism

A Mobotix CCTV solution is helping to protect the safety of students, staff and property at Huntcliff School in North Lincolnshire. The installation of the exterior monitoring system has completely eliminated vandalism perpetrated by interlopers onto the 12 acre site following a number of instances last year which cost the school over £20,000 in damages and threatened to dramatically increase insurance premiums. Huntcliff School is a community... [more]

Posted on 05/02/2010 in  Alarm systems   CCTV System   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

EDF selects the VIVOTEK PZ6122 network camera to improve surveillance efficiency at Savoie hydroelectric power station

One of EDF's most important projects, the hydroelectric plant situated 2000 meters above the sea level in the Savoie region, has made full use of the geographical advantages of the area. With large water pipes running down into the neighboring valley to the power plant, the Savoie hydroelectric power station provides local residents with abundant power for their daily life. However, EDF has encountered many difficulties in the operation of the... [more]

Posted on 05/02/2010 in  CCTV System   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

 

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