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Building Control Systems For Security

Building Control Systems For SecurityUK officials spared no expense in trying to turn London into an impenetrable fortress— or at least making it appear so. Security for the London Olympic Games cost nearly $1.6 million and that was before the opening ceremonies.  As many as 48,000 security forces, 13,500 troops, surface-to-air missiles stationed on top of residential apartment buildings, unmanned drones peering down from the skies, number-plate and facial-recognition CCTV systems, and the more are all poised to keep the games safe this summer.

What are you doing to keep your building, tenets and business secure?  Missiles and drones may be a little out of your budget but a security CCTV system from Advanced Control Corp is not.  Advanced Control Corporation is staffed with skilled and qualified professionals to assist in developing an affordable security system for your building or business.

Advanced Control can implement a network camera system on to your building automation solution using your buildings computer network giving you the ability to monitor your building or business with video surveillance from a workstation at the location or via the web from anywhere in the world.  Advanced Control’s network IP cameras are closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras that use internet protocol to transmit images, signals and data over a high-speed Ethernet link instead of using standard coaxial cabling used in traditional camera systems. IP cameras make ideal surveillance cameras, they are very versatile and compact, and they can provide unmatched video resolution for the money. In most circumstances a group of IP cameras are deployed together with a digital video recorder (DVR) or a network video recorder (NVR) to form a seamlessly integrated video surveillance system.

When developing requirements for a CCTV system solution, Advanced Control knows security and reliability is at the top of the list of concerns. Fixed Position wall and ceiling mounted security cameras are a sturdy and attractive approach to your buildings video surveillance system. Fixed position security cameras are ideal for either indoor or outdoor environment, with designs and sizes available to complement any décor and motif.

Pan/tilt/zoom, or PTZ, cameras are the perfect complement to the fixed cameras. The PTZ allow the system operator the ability to investigate your premises from multiple angles, as opposed to simply remaining trained to one spot, offering a security advantage. The PTZ technology virtually eliminates the security issue of individuals avoiding areas they are aware are being seen or recorded, opting instead to perform unsavory activities such as vandalism or company theft where they know they are not being captured by the camera.

Advanced Control Corporation’s team of proficient security design experts are ready to create a video surveillance system for you.  Advanced Control provides building automation in South Florida, as well as energy management, access control, lighting control and more. Contact Advanced Control Corporation today at 954.491.6660 and discover how affordable true security can be.

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Building Control SystemsThe security cameras at the Miami Herald building were able to shed some light on the horrific attack on a homeless man this week.  What if something happened outside your building, could you help? Security is so important these days and security camera can play a big role in keeping your tenants and property safe.   Advanced Control Corporation is staffed with skilled and qualified professionals to assist in developing a security system for your building or business.

Advanced Control can implement a network camera system on to your building automation solution using your buildings computer network giving you the ability to monitor your building or business with video surveillance from a workstation at the location or via the web from anywhere in the world.  Advanced Control’s network IP cameras are closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras that use internet protocol to transmit images, signals and data over a high-speed Ethernet link instead of using standard coaxial cabling used in traditional camera systems. IP cameras make ideal surveillance cameras, they are very versatile and compact, and they can provide unmatched video resolution for the money. In most circumstances a group of IP cameras are deployed together with a digital video recorder (DVR) or a network video recorder (NVR) to form a seamlessly integrated video surveillance system.

When developing requirements for a CCTV system solution, Advanced Control knows security and reliability is at the top of the list of concerns. Fixed Position wall and ceiling mounted security cameras are a sturdy and attractive approach to your buildings video surveillance system. Fixed position security cameras are ideal for either indoor or outdoor environment, with designs and sizes available to complement any décor and motif.

Pan/tilt/zoom, or PTZ cameras are the perfect complement to the fixed cameras. The PTZ allow the system operator the ability to investigate your premises from multiple angles, as opposed to simply remaining trained to one spot, offering a security advantage. The PTZ technology virtually eliminates the security issue of individuals avoiding areas they are aware are being seen or recorded, opting instead to perform unsavory activities such as vandalism or company theft where they know they are not being captured by the camera.

Advanced Control’s team of proficient security design experts are ready to create a video surveillance system for you.  Contact Advanced Control Corporation today and discover how affordable true security can be.

Kohl’s Earns First Retail LEED Volume Gold, Plans 500 Certified Stores

Kohl’s Department Stores has reached a major milestone both as a company and in the retail industry. Kohl’s has become the first U.S. company to earn Gold pre-certification using the LEED for Retail: New Construction rating system. The department store chain also announced that it is targeting a total of 500 LEED-certified stores by 2015.

Launched in November 2010, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Volume Program saw its first high achiever with Kohl’s Corporation. Beginning in the spring, all new Kohl’s stores will be designed and constructed with the pre-certified prototype, replacing the company’s current Silver prototype for new stores, which the company has used since fall 2008. Over 90 new stores have been built to the design and 20 more are slated to receive LEED Silver certification in the coming months. As part of a series of sustainable initiatives, Kohl’s existing store prototype was pre-certified at the Gold level earlier this year, and over 60 stores have received LEED designations under the Existing Building program. Sustainable features included:

  • Regional and recycled building materials
  • Energy efficient building design
  • Building automation systems
  • Water efficient plumbing & irrigation
  • Improved indoor air quality
  • Green cleaning practices
  • Operational recycling
  • Environmental education program

In addition to the company’s latest environmental endeavors, Kohl’s also boasts over 100 solar locations in California, Connecticut, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Maryland, Oregon, Colorado and Pennsylvania. Kohl’s latest efforts to green their operations is a significant sign that eco-consciousness is spreading throughout the business world. If you want to learn more about how you can reduce your company’s carbon footprint, contact Advanced Control Corporation today. Advanced Control has provided building automation, energy management, access control, CCTV solutions and more since 1987. With years of experience, our experts have the knowledge to customize an integrated building solution for any company.

 

Advanced Control Says Pan, Tilt, Zoom for Added Security

 

There is an array of excellent options when it comes to closed circuit television, or CCTV, solutions. A particularly comprehensive choice is pan/tilt/zoom, or PTZ, cameras. These are an ideal solution to the various issues that fixed cameras pose.

As the name implies, the PTZ allows the user to zero-in and closely follow the recorded action. The PTZ provides a greater range of view to pan your building’s premises using the lens settings at its widest angle. This also enables you to in-depth zoom for a closer look, which is especially useful for identification purposes during playback.

A PTZ camera has the ability to investigate your facility from multiple angles, as opposed to fixed cameras that only offer one perspective on a trained spot. This is an additional security advantage that will help keep your people and profits safe. These cameras are able to view up-and-down, side-to-side, and even scope the entire front and sides of your building, rather than a fraction of it. The system operator can manually control the direction of the surveillance camera by the easy-to-use keypad or joystick, to ensure you capture exactly what you wish.

Another feature of the PTZ cameras is the pan, tilt, zoom technology, which virtually eliminates the security issue of individuals avoiding areas they are aware are being watched or recorded. This reduces the risk of threatening activities such as company theft.

Advanced Control Corporation’s team of proficient security design experts are ready to demonstrate to you how your overall video surveillance system can benefit from the added security of a PTZ surveillance camera in your facility. We have built a solid and respected reputation for our products and services over the years and our consumers have helped make us the finest controls company in South Florida. For more details on how we can make your facility more secure, contact us now at 954-491-6660.

An Economical Way to Upgrade Your CCTV System

A number of commercial facilities, including banks, airports, casinos, convenience stores, hospitals and more benefit from surveillance technology to increase the security in their establishments. Surveillance technology in the form of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is an effective security measure that transmits signals from video cameras to specified monitors located at a specific location.

For most CCTV system owners that have existing systems comprised of traditional Analog Recorders and older technology cameras, having the ability to upgrade and take advantage of the latest Network Based Digital Video Surveillance Systems or expand their system to meet their current needs is a challenge in today’s economic climate. Having realized the benefits that Video Surveillance plays in the managing of their business and its assets, but dealing with the cost of replacing it is a problem many companies face.

The newest digital cameras and systems capture and display more information, better, sharper images and allow for recording and storing much more data than ever before, plus a host of user definable surveillance perimeters.

At Advanced Control Corporation, we have various solutions that incorporate your initial investment into your existing CCTV system while enhancing that infrastructure to transition towards the latest in IP Network and Digital Video Storage and Data Retrieval. These enhancements allow you to accommodate your current and future needs, while using as much of your initial investment to lower the cost of your upgrade.

Contact us at Advanced Control in Florida and allow us to show you the many ways in which you can improve your existing CCTV system and improve the level of performance you’re getting from the investment you’ve already made.