Thanks to advances in processing power and software, video surveillance and security camera systems have both come down in price and significantly increased their capabilities in the past decade. Increasingly, businesses and organizations small and large are finding it cost-effective to implement video monitoring solutions.

Camera features such as night-vision were once the exclusive province of expensive solutions, yet that technology has become widely available now even in consumer DIY security cameras. Most of these cameras take in low light and amplify it significantly, which results in a fuzzy, "noisy" image. To get a better image, the cameras use a near-infrared light beam to reflect more light off the object for the camera to "see."

Thermal security cameras see in a very different way and are often found in high-security applications. Keep reading to learn how they can enhance security around your property and premises in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

As the pandemic continues across Texas, the companies and organizations that cannot just have staff work from home want to continue to be productive while still maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Short of virus testing with a 15-minute result turnaround – still an expensive and not widely available proposition – companies are looking for solutions that, while imperfect, offer a path forward.

Fever cameras are one solution that offers a way to screen staff from one of the best indicators of infection – elevated body temperature or fever. We've discussed several issues around the topic, from correct installation to deployment and even potential funding sources.

If you’re looking to implement fever cameras at your Corpus Christi, TX school, warehouse, factory, or offices, keep reading for some tips on how to best implement this critical solution.

The beginning of school this year looks like nothing we’ve ever seen before. School administrators, teachers, students and parents are fighting to find solutions that prioritize safety and allow for students to return to in-person classes. Despite fears of the virus, many parents are worried that closing school doors would leave students falling behind in their education and feeling isolated.

In Waco and across the State of Texas, the decision to reopen schools has been placed largely in the hands of individual school districts and local leaders. One tool that every school should employ to help distribute virus-related information during the school year is an emergency notification system. With mass notifications via text, email, push notifications, phone calls, and social media, administrators can make sure the parents, students, and teachers in the school community remain informed on reopening policies and procedures.

Keep reading to learn more about how emergency notification systems can facilitate effective coronavirus communications.  

Access control has always been a key component of premises security in organizations and businesses large and small. The most common methods include magnetic key cards and fobs that are easily programmed and managed by a central system software solution. Many systems also still rely on numeric keypads for entering codes, to allow for temporary codes and backup access.

While these systems may not have changed drastically in the past decade, new technology from other sectors is beginning to show up in access control solutions. What are some that you may want to consider to secure your building or campus in the Texas Rio Grande Valley? Keep reading to learn about three of the latest trends.