Access systems control who can and cannot enter a site, building, or restricted area. They are essential for any high-security locations, including gaming/entertainment venues, and are increasingly used in schools, hospitals, and private residences, too. Here are the five main reasons that modern access control systems are central to building …
Business premises are often a target for burglars, with a wide range of high-value computer equipment and stock left unattended for long periods of time. Many businesses reported break-ins during lockdown and when staff were working remotely, and with a new work-from-home order now in place (Dec 2021), a lot …
CCTV video analytics provides businesses with a powerful method for recognising and detecting intruders, resolving crimes, keeping track of the movement of punters around their premises, and producing an alarm for specific types of antisocial activity. Most modern CCTV surveillance systems come with on-board video analytics, with advanced algorithms that …
Modern commercial security systems are made up of a variety of manual and virtual components that work together to achieve the best safekeeping methods. CCTV cameras, security alarms, access controls, body scanners, and other security devices are used to either record attempted criminal actions, deter thieves, or create alerts to …
For all the deterrent value of a CCTV camera, most commercial CCTV installations are surprisingly ineffective at preventing and detecting crime. In a high-risk commercial environment, such as a casino or night-time entertainment venue, a high quality CCTV network can make the crucial difference between preventing fraud, theft, or antisocial …
As in most secure premises, in hospitals and medical facilities there are areas that patients and members of the public must not be allowed to access. In radiotherapy departments or surgical theatres, for example, unauthorised intrusion could pose a risk to their safety, while restricted access is of the utmost …
Think of a commercial security system and CCTV is normally the first thing that comes to mind. On many premises, security alarms seem to have fallen out of fashion or, at the very least, have not been upgraded with the vigilance and attention paid to CCTV equipment. In this article, …
An electronic access control system (ACS) is smart tech – a serious upgrade from a traditional lock-and-key setup. Computer-controlled deadbolts, digital keycard and fob scanners, timestamp access loggers, and a centralised control server ensure streamlined, strengthened, and automated secure access. Lockpicks, burglars, and opportunistic thieves find themselves thwarted by a …
Many casinos and large establishments install intercoms for enhanced security and surveillance, but if you need to keep paperwork, goods, offices, or residences secure, you’ll also benefit from installing a digital electronic lock access control system (or ACS). It’s the modern, safe, and efficient solution to controlling access permissions and …
If you’re in the market for new casino security cameras for your casino, gaming, or betting establishment, chances are you already have some kind of system in place. What isn’t so certain, however, is how effective this system is at addressing the specific problems faced by casinos – such as …
