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Refreshing Your Security Technology
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tem. Gather as much information as you can and make sure to explore your options. A system that may be right for the building down the street may not be right for you.
When it comes to video management systems (VMS), the options to refresh your technologies are numerous. First and foremost, you need to be sure that you don’t fall into the dilemma of “never-ending” service. Cameras tend to gradually “fall off” the VMS, one or two at a time. Eventually, they become two or three versions old and are no longer supported
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ONVIF-compliant VMS, even if the cameras and VMS are all from different suppliers. This “mix and match” approach empowers an end-user to budget for a gradual refresh of a technology platform. One year, an investment in a new server and head-end solution. The following year, replacement of the oldest and least functional of the cameras. And so on.
Cabling is always a significant cost to any video technology project, both in terms of dollars and labour. There are solutions in the market that allow clients to migrate to an IP-based solution while continuing to use existing cable. While all cables will eventually need to be upgraded to CAT6 cabling, the option to begin a migration to the power of IP video without burdening all of the costs upfront makes a lot
All things start with a conversation. Be sure to select an integrator that is willing to invest the time and resources to create a plan that meets your budget and your timelines. Integrators know that only a few companies can immediately drop hundreds of thousands of dollars on a security technology refresh project. Always press your integrator to bring innovative solutions to the table. There are options – ask the questions until you get an answer that works for you!
Rob Plume is Director, Sales and Technology – Client Solutions at G4S Canada. An action-oriented technology executive with a global perspective on technology trends, Rob specializes in providing clients with strategies and solutions that enhance their security posture.
G4S designs & deploys comprehensive security programs
Integrated approach to risk
G4S Secure Integration carefully selects the video systems that work for your installation and existing infrastructure, to ensure that your technology spend is invested effectively. From the leading edge to the tried-and-true, our cameras, recorders (DVR/NVR), Video Management Systems (VMS) and video analytics technologies are dependable, designed for your environment, and deliver reliable performance day after day. Contact G4S’s consultants today to discuss which video technologies are the right solution for you.
To learn more about G4S, contact us today: www.g4s.ca • 1-888-717-4447 • solutions@ca.g4s.com
Save Time and Money with Thermal Security Cameras
Thermal cameras are recognized within the industrial security industry as dynamic, one-of-a-kind tool to detect intrusion. Whether providing remote monitoring of remote substations, nuclear power plants, bridges and tunnels, or national borders, thermal cameras provide true 24-hour imaging solution available.
Historically, however, thermal cameras systems have represented the kind of expense only governments or large corporations could afford. But now that the cost of thermal security cameras has dropped below $1,000, they are affordable enough for commercial use in homes and small to mediumsized businesses.
still depend upon reflected light, and their range is limited to the distance the IR beam can travel.
A thermal camera, on the other hand, simply doesn’t see visible light, but only differences in temperature. As long as there is the tiniest bit of temperature contrast between an object and its background, the thermal camera will show it.
Thermal security cameras have three major advantages that make them essential investments for budget-conscious users.
• Thermal cameras provide true 24/7 operational imaging and motion detection
• Thermal cameras create fewer false alarms than IR-illuminated security cameras
• No additional support infrastructure, like flood lights, is required
What is thermal?
A thermal camera measures invisible electromagnetic wavelengths produced when an object gives off heat and turns these “heat signatures” into video images. As a result, thermal security cameras can detect the body heat of potential intruders in daylight or total darkness, because visible light isn’t an issue. While a thermal image may only display the general shape of humans or objects, facial recognition isn’t needed to know if someone isn’t where they’re supposed to be.
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Thermal cameras can easily be confused with a different type of night vision technology, IR-illuminated cameras. These cameras, popular on reality TV shows and more common in commercial security, create images in darkness by emitting a beam of near-IR light. A special filter inside the camera detects the near-IR beam reflecting off of objects to produce the classic “ghost hunter” night video. While they create images with more detail than thermal images, IR illuminators
fewer false alarms
Thermal cameras can prove cost effective by reducing the number of false alarms a facility or home experiences. The near IR beam illuminators produce attracts bugs and spiders that can trigger motion alarms. IR-illuminated cameras can also be “blinded” by light rain or snow reflecting the IR beam back into the lens. They can also be fooled by sudden changes in lighting, such as when a cloud quickly hides the sun. By comparison, a thermal camera won’t “see” such environmental false alarms caused by reflected light. As a result, thermal security cameras offer reliable imaging performance 24/7. They are easily networked and work well with video analytics packages. They come in a variety of technologies and configurations, providing a solution for any perimeter or large area that needs video security coverage around the clock.
Finally, because they are now more affordable than ever, thermal camera systems don’t require the installation of auxiliary lighting, and cost very little to operate. These thermal cameras offer the full package of affordability, capability, and return on investment, because they see during the day, at night, and in conditions with limited visibility, such as mist or light smoke. And, thermal cameras are now inexpensive enough to be used anywhere, even at home.
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CHANGING THE GAME AGAIN...
IT’S KIND OF OUR THING
IS NOW
FLIR’s unparalleled thermal security cameras combined with DVTEL’s acclaimed video management system has changed the security game. FLIR now provides:
· End-to-end security solutions
· Open platform for easy integration of third party partners, technologies and cameras
· The widest range of thermal and visible products that can be used with any system
Yeah, we told you this was a big deal. DVTEL is now FLIR, and nothing will ever be the same.
