Building automation benefits medical facility security
The rapid evolution of building automation systems is significantly impacting security and life safety at medical facilities. A key driver in this evolution is the convergence of BAS and IT as medical facilities are demanding more connectivity, compatibility, scalability, flexibility and interoperability among systems. Component parts from different manufacturers are expected to work together at peak efficiency.
DVTel Inc. recently announced that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has commissioned its fully-operational central operations center, which with the DVTel unified intelligent Security Operations Center (iSOC) as the command and control software.
Emerging technologies will bring building automation systems together
The revolution in building automation has many facets. Hold it in the palm of your hand, and each facet sparkles like a ruby. The geometric shape includes critical roles of access control, video, fire protection and mass notification, and the underlying symmetry might be whether or not security and fire systems should share the same network.
AMAG Technology and SALTO Systems recently announced the formation of a strategic partnership. AMAG’s Symmetry Security Management System integrates with SALTO’s electronic locks and its virtual network application to provide access control for an entire building or campus.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Huntsville, Ala., has selected TAC by Schneider Electric, the building management and energy services business of Schneider Electric, as an approved vendor.
videoNEXT, a provider of surveillance software and physical security information management (PSIM) solutions, recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data Corp. to deliver its family of IP security management software to the Mac OS channel.
Matrox Graphics Inc., a manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, today announced a partnership with Milestone Systems to provide enhanced surveillance solution performance to the security market.
RISCO Group and Milestone Systems recently announce a partnering agreement between the two companies, which integrates the globally leading Milestone open platform IP video software within RISCO Group’s overall security management system.
Tridium Inc. recently announced that it has formed a partnership with Dedicated Micros, Inc. -- part of AD Group -- to integrate its NetVu Connected DVRs and video servers into Tridium’s Niagara AX Framework building technology solutions.
“Make us safer on a shoestring” was the message Paul Petrenko received from elected officials of the village of Hoffman Estates, Ill., in the days after Sept. 11, 2001.
Genetec recently announced that it has partnered with HID Global to provide a full line of Fargo brand card printing solutions for its IP access control solution, Synergis.
Aimetis Corp., a provider of intelligent IP video surveillance software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony will be installed as the video surveillance software platform in Munich Airport’s Terminal One.
Intransa, a provider of physical security data management and video storage, and Convergint Technologies LLC, a North American systems integrator of electronic security, fire alarm, life safety and building automation systems, recently announced a new sales alliance.
IndigoVision’s complete IP video technology is providing a fully integrated CCTV surveillance solution for the new Mövenpick Tower & Suites Hotel in Doha, Qatar.
Hi-Tech Solutions Ltd. recently announced that its License Plate Recognition system -- SeeCar -- was selected to automate access control to 1,300 parking spaces, including guest parking, in B.S.R. Towers, a complex of two office towers located in Israel.