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Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence
Premises security has long been viewed by organisations as a necessity rather than an opportunity, but with the growth of intelligent buildings this is rapidly changing. Security is becoming an increasing source of business intelligence that helps to ensure a duty of care to employees and visitors and to support increased revenue generation.
As organisations have become aware of the need to manage their core assets more effectively and efficiently, and the variety of threats those assets need to be protected against has grown, security has become an ‘investment’ rather than an overhead. Organisations now need to look at how they can use security ‘intelligence’ to deliver beneficial improvements to the way they work.
Shattering myths and misconceptions, a physical security implementation should actually be more about letting people in, giving them optimal accesses to areas and services than locking them out. Security doesn’t have to be restrictive. In fact, if an organisation is t... [ more ]
Cobs EXC lone-worker security pendant is a phone too
The Cobs EXC, available from Call-Systems Technology (CST), has all the features of a lone-worker alarm pendant, including a compact, lightweight, robust design and instant alarm activation. But it also lets staff communicate by voice, just like a DECT phone, which enhances safety and adds a whole new level of versatility to the pendant.
The EXC also features "Easy Clean", an antimicrobial screen built into the unit's body. It kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, as well as destroying viruses. Easy Clean makes the pendant ideal for healthcare and other hygiene-sensitive sites that require protection from cross-contamination.
CST has developed a portfolio of lone-worker security alarms designed to deliver the best solution for every application. "No question, the new Cobs EXC is the most versatile alarm pendant on the market," says Bruce McNair, CST's sales director. "Together with a system such as the Cobs Alert package it delivers a fle... [ more ]
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InterAct Public Safety Systems Announces $1.5 Million Stimulus Grant Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.----InterAct Public Safety Systems, a leading provider of safety and security software used by government agencies as well as private sector businesses, today announced a $1.5 Million Stimulus Grant Program in support of public safety agencies planning to upgrade their mission-critical software.
Toyota finds no flaw with its safety systems (Express India)
Toyota Motor Corp said it had found no flaw with its throttle controls as it seeks to dismiss an external study critical of its electronic safety systems.
Toyota: no flaw in real-world safety systems (People's Daily)
Toyota Motor Corp said that it had found no flaw with its throttle controls in response to an auto engineering expert's criticism, according to media reports Tuesday. Toyota called a news conference to refute the conclusions from a study by David Gilbert at Southern Illinois University who claimed that Toyota's electronic safety systems could be rewired to allow the car to unintentionally ...
Surgical Information Systems Focuses on Perioperative Standards, Communication, and Analytics at AORN Congress (redOrbit)
ATLANTA, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Congress in Denver, Colorado, March 15 - 17, Surgical Information Systems (SIS) will highlight ways in which healthcare organizations can drive improved patient safety, operational efficiency, quality of care and profitability.
SurFor stresses electrical safety after deaths - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times (Navy Times)
SAN DIEGO — Three weeks after a carrier-based chief petty officer suffered a fatal electric shock, the commander of the Navy’s surface fleet ordered all ships to review training and reinforce safety measures for all shipboard electrical systems.
SAFER Systems to Be Key Presenter at AiChE's 2010 Spring National Meeting and 6th Global Conference on Process Safety (Marketwire)
SAN ANTONIO, TX--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - SAFER Systems, the global technology leader in chemical emergency management solutions, will be contributing to the AiChE 2010 Spring National Meeting and 6 th Global Conference on Process Safety in San Antonio, Texas on March 21-24, 2010 as both a presenter and exhibitor.
Fire safety course set on renewable energy systems (Cape Gazette)
Renewable energy systems present a new challenge to firefighters and first responders.
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