Security risk control should be one of the main considerations when it comes to building management because information, employees, clients, vehicles , finances, the buildings, and assets should be protected. Security risk control measures should be in place to address access to the premise and specific areas within the premise by authorized persons only, reduction of fire risks, fraud, industrial espionage, and robberies, in addition to lowering high maintenance costs. As such it is imperative that a company make use of a complete security risk control system rather than stand alone units which cannot be monitored from a central place or from a remote location. Such a security control system should for instance, integrate parking management, surveillance, biometric access control, door control, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and user-friendly building management systems. IDtek is able to provide integrated security risk control systems for medium to large companies.
ONYXWorks ™ is a Honeywell solution to improve security and access management control. Making use of a single network, the ONYXWorks ™ solution is also compatible with other technologies allowing for operation with the Honeywell Notifier. Workstation functionality is improved through the ONYXWorks ™ system. It also features enhanced communication abilities allowing for TCP/IP wide area network in addition to the traditional Ethernet network system. The ONYXWorks ™ workstation allows for graphical display and works on the Windows XP operating system. With this solution the operator can easily monitor various sites from one workstation. It features a zooming function for a specific event and dynamic floor plan viewing capabilities.
IDtek, apart from installing other brand names, also installs a wide range of Lenel products at client premises. The reason why we install Lenel products is because their product range is extensive, highly scalable, reliable, and can be integrated with various technologies. The Lenel products include for instance, the Skypoint IP video management package allowing for the retrieval of large volumes of video footage from several cameras at one to multiple locations. They also offer the Skypoint Client Lite which enables the operator to monitor several cameras from a central point. With this solution, video footage can be exported through the use of a touch screen interface. The Lenel products also feature the OnGuard solution and the Total Security Management solution.
IDtek is a leading provider of advanced security solutions which integrate building management, parking management, fire detection, fire control, access control, time and attendance, data centre management, and surveillance security solutions. We do not offer any products for sale over the counter, but assess client security and safety risks. According to the results from the risk assessment, recommendations will be made. We work in close cooperation with client companies to ensure the best possible security solutions for the particular client company premise. Each premise is assessed and within the risk of the particular industry reviewed. We don’t offer a single solution, but rather a combination of security solutions which are installed at the client premise. We handle the whole project from assessment, installation, and testing to training of staff on the particular applications.
When selecting security systems to be installed at warehouses, factories, public areas, campuses, and office parks consider the following critical components which make the difference between vulnerable and high quality security systems:
• Is the system compatible with major platforms in the industry?
• Will the system be cost effective?
• Will the installation be affordable?
• Does it offer 24/7 monitoring abilities?
• Does it have built-in redundancy features?
• Is there a critical power solution and backup UPS?
• How scalable is the solution?
• Can it be integrated with the fire protection, surveillance, building management, critical power, and access control systems of the building?
We take all the above into consideration when we recommend and install security systems ensuring that you save on installation costs and maintenance whilst improving the overall security of your building considerably.
We offer integrated security and building protection solutions to clients whether retailers, campuses, airports or warehouses. The advantages offered by a high quality surveillance system are numerous. The surveillance system can be used once integrated with other applications such as fire protection and biometrics to:
• Track the movement of products, vehicles, assets, and workers on the premises.
• Check the loading bays and ensure that correct products are loaded.
• Monitor the perimeter and ensure that unauthorized entry is detected.
• Reduce the risk of intruders.
• Improve productivity when the workers know that monitoring takes place.
• Reduce shrinkage because of theft.
Contact us for an integrated solution to your company security that involves biometrics, a high quality surveillance system, fire detectors and protection, alarms, biometrics, keypads, and IP monitoring as well as parking management, and critical power solutions.
IDTek offers clients top of the range surveillance camera equipment and installations including that of the Honeywell Equip series of surveillance camera solutions. The Equip surveillance camera series is IP based and offers excellent features to protect against sabotage. It offers surveillance camera sabotage detection features as well firmware updating. Any disruptions to the video stream can immediately be detected and alarming features help with fault finding. Easy setup features and remote viewing through web based technology makes this an excellent surveillance camera series. The password protected login feature ensures that only authorized persons will have access to viewing over the Internet.
Honeywell provides a wide range of IP surveillance equipment for every type of situation including that of airport security, gaming, retail and correctional services applications. The Honeywell security camera equipment as available from IDTek is advanced and offers the ability to be integrated with existing building management technologies. Notable in the range is the HCD554IP dome security camera which offers true day and night surveillance features. The above security camera can be adapted to various light conditions and will still offer excellent image quality. If the light drops too low for normal image capturing, the security camera automatically adjusts to black and white imaging ensuring that surveillance can be done even under terrible light conditions.
The security camera lens has as much to do with the monitoring ability as the recording ability and flexibility are connected to the type of software used. As such when selecting the security camera lens the use should be considered:
- Fixed focus – where the area to be monitored requires depth of focus and where the security camera does not have to tilt or change angle it is a good choice since it is cost effective and ensures high quality imaging.
- Auto focus – where movement is an issue and where the security camera needs to tilt or change direction, select the auto focus. This is almost standard with most of the digital surveillance equipment available from IDTek and is ideal where there cannot be an operator present at all times.
- Veri focus – where the length of focus needs to be adjusted manually. This type of security camera lens should not be used in building management and retail.
IP-CCTV surveillance makes it possible to obtain a high level of security to prevent unauthorized viewing of footage or any tampering with the footage records. With the normal CCTV systems it is possible for a person to tap in and intercept signals. The person can also replace signals transmitted with other signals. This however, is not an issue with IP-CCTV surveillance which includes several authentication and encryption features to prevent tampering with signal transmission. As such banks, casinos and any institution at risk of this type of tampering will benefit from the use of IP-CCTV surveillance equipment which provides the required level of security.