The Cloud Revolution in Healthcare: Security, Efficiency, and the Path to Better Care
Healthcare facilities are the center of healthy communities, providing essential services across diverse populations. These organizations, from emergency rooms to specialized clinics, navigate a complex landscape that demands robust security, immediate response capabilities, and 24/7 operations. Protecting sensitive patient data, ensuring rapid emergency response, and maintaining round-the-clock operations are paramount.
ASSA ABLOY Launches Expanded 360° Virtual Tour Across Education and Healthcare Markets
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital.
HID Acquires GuardRFID to Expand Healthcare Offering, Create Safer Experiences for Patients and Staff
HID announced it has acquired GuardRFID, a leading provider of real-time location services (RTLS) hardware and software solutions in the healthcare space. The addition of GuardRFID expands HID?s offering and relevance in the active RFID and RTLS space, including the support for new use cases catered to the needs of healthcare facilities.
Healthcare OT Facilities Remain Exposed as Industry Experienced 68 Attempted Ransomware Attacks in Q3
Last month saw an alarming rise in cyber attacks against healthcare facilities. Ransomware attacks across the globe locked 68 care providers out of their respective networks during Q3 of this year alone, threatening patient safety and privacy. Experts fear that patients will suddenly be unable to receive critical care at a targeted facility without a holistic whole-facility cybersecurity approach.
SALTO Systems Names Paul Cannon as Business Lead for Healthcare
SALTO Systems has appointed Paul Cannon to the position of Vertical Business Leader-North America for Healthcare. SALTO North America Director of Marketing & Vertical Business Steve Burk said Paul is a great addition to the vertical team. Paul comes to SALTO from ASSA ABLOY, where he served as an electromechanical specialist for over nine years and as northeast regional sales manager for six years. He also served as a regional sales manager for Onity for nearly four years.
Alcatraz Partners with TRL Systems to Extend Presence on the West Coast and in the Healthcare Market
Alcatraz has partnered with TRL Systems to sell and market Alcatraz?s security solutions. Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and with regional offices in Burbank, Tustin, and San Diego, TRL Systems is a leading provider of fire life safety and security integration solutions for a variety of industry segments including their specialty, healthcare, as well as education, industrial, hospitality, government, entertainment, and transportation.
New Initiative Helps Secure Healthcare Facilities Without Risking COVID-19 Exposure
Viakoo is offering 100 days free use of the company?s innovative Video Assurance Service for Remote Problem Resolution to healthcare facilities across the U.S. The Viakoo 100 Day Healthcare Initiative was conceived to join the national fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The VAS for Remote Problem Resolution is a service to assess operations of security cameras and identity management applications infrastructure and IoT devices.
Healthcare Solution Wins Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest and USD 65,000
Milestone Systems named Roger Meyer, Managing Director of EET Europarts, the winner of the Milestone Community Kickstarter Contest 2019 during Milestone Community Days (MIPS) in Copenhagen. Innovators from 16 countries submitted ideas to the contest, and four made it to the final round at MIPS in Copenhagen. Here, they presented their ideas and prototypes. A judging committee and the partner community present voted for their favorite idea via an app, and the winner was announced during the MIPS gala dinner.
Sonitrol SW Ohio Offers Healthcare Agency The Best In Verified Video And Audio Alarm Response
Sonitrol announced the successful implementation of a Sonitrol TotalGuard system for 4EverReady Home Care, located in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. TotalGuard™, innovated by 3xLOGIC, has alarm verification capabilities that detected an incident outside the premises, which led to a successful resolution of a potential false alarm situation. 4EverReady Home Care is a privately-owned home care agency based in Dayton, Ohio.
International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
Join the largest exclusive gathering of healthcare security and safety leaders at the IAHSS 50th Annual Conference & Exhibition (AC&E) in Chicago. Build your professional network by sharing experiences, ideas, strategies and solutions with peers and industry partners. Discover how colleagues and experts are tackling industry challenges and addressing emerging trends during the general sessions […]
Sensitive Healthcare Data at Risk in Cloud; Spohn Security Solutions Explains
With recent breaches of healthcare databases, healthcare providers need to determine whether storing protected health information (PHI or ePHI) in the cloud is a good idea. Cyber security expert Spohn Consulting points out that this decision should be made with care. Many healthcare providers must decide whether they should store protected health information (PHI) in the cloud. There are benefits and concerns to storing PHI in the cloud, and the decision to do so should be based on carefully analyzed data.
Surveon Ensures Safety Of Malaysia’s Healthcare Services Provider
Surveon Technology is pleased to announce that one of Malaysia?s leading healthcare services provider has deployed Surveon?s solutions as their partner for security application. With Surveon’s end-to-end surveillance solutions, including 32 cameras with three different form factors, two professional NVRs with RAID protection for 30-days of recording, and Surveon Enterprise VMS (CMS) with video analytics for active alarm, the offices, warehouse, cold storage, and the perimeter of factory are under solid surveillance protection to ensure safety and the services can be delivered with the best quality.
Xentry Systems Integration and Ascom Partner for Streamlined Healthcare, Communication Services
Xentry Systems Integration, a systems integrator focused on delivering best-in-class security solutions and healthcare technologies, today announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Ascom (US) Inc. to streamline delivery of the company?s mission critical healthcare communications solutions to Xentry customers.
Why IP Network Surveillance Is Critical To Healthcare Security
Ensuring the safety and security of patients and employees is critical to healthcare organizations of all sizes. For larger facilities, such as a hospital campus, the task can seem monumental – leading many in the industry to turn to solutions partners to develop a migration strategy from analog or hybrid systems to deploying complete IP […]
Allegion Showcasing Healthcare-Inspired Access Control Products At PDC Summit
Mar 10, 2014 10:04 AM, By Jessaca Gutierrez Pesa Xstream Pesa Xstream IP STREAMING APPLIANCE PESA Xstream multi-path IP streaming appliance simultaneously encodes up to five independent video sources and eight audio sources concurrently from live or recorded video for multi-path H.264 IP distribution over six independent video streams with no sync or latency issues, according to the company. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, it provides a cost-effective, comprehensive package for digital media capture, processing, distribution, and storage. Upgrades for Q1 2014 include onboard storage as well as a USB 2.0 communications interface. “With its synchronized, high-quality video and audio and a low cost per stream, PESA Xstream has caught the attention of government agencies and a number of other vertical markets,” says John T. Wright, PESA senior vice president, sales and business development. “PESA Xstream is already part of VIQ Infinit, a digital media capture and management platform from VIQ Solutions for court systems, and we are working with developers who are tailoring the user experience for other specific applications.” PESA Xstream captures H.264 IP camera streams, NTSC/PAL, or SDI video up to 1080p resolution, stored video content, and computer-based content such as PowerPoint slides or medical patient vital signs, then prepares high-bandwidth MPEG-4/H.264 broadcast streams for enterprise distribution and archive. When multiple sources are captured simultaneously, the streams remain associated and synchronized during the event. With five individually addressable video outputs, as well as an integrated quad-view output, PESA Xstream allows operators to stream live […]
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It’s Complicated: Physical Security and Surveillance In The U.S. Legal System
The conflict between security and privacy intensifies as technology develops and monitoring capabilities become more advanced. The United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, which safeguards people from arbitrary searches and seizures, is a key document which influences the laws governing video surveillance. The notion of a “reasonable expectation of privacy” plays a crucial role in establishing the legality of monitoring.
Digital and Physical Security Integration is Critical for 77% of Respondents
HID has released its State of Healthcare Security Report based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities. The State of Healthcare Security Report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that address them. Barriers to technological Adoption: Budget Constraints and Beyond The survey revealed that budget constraints are the most significant barrier, cited by 74% of respondents. However, the cost of inaction is likely to be far greater.
i-PRO Awarded Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Procurement Contract to Streamline Access to Mission-Critical Equipment
i-PRO Americas announced that it has been awarded a new procurement contract by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association (VSA). This contract offers government agencies across Virginia and the United States efficient access to i-PRO’s advanced security products and services through a competitively bid, cooperative purchasing program. The agreement eliminates the need for additional Requests for Proposals (RFPs), allowing public bodies to bypass lengthy procurement processes and acquire essential equipment faster and more cost-effectively.
HIMSS 25 Global Health Conference & Exhibition
Get ready to immerse yourself in the epicenter of healthcare innovation at the 2025 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas! Whether you’re seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, connect with like-minded professionals, or explore cutting-edge solutions transforming healthcare, this is the premier event you won’t want to miss. Forge connections with […]
Johnson Controls Visual alarm Verification Reduces False Alarms and Associated Fines
Johnson Controls presents its Visual Alarm Verification solution at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024. This offering combines enhanced proactive security monitoring with operator evaluation to quickly confirm threats and help to ensure compliance—that can cut costs and improve staff efficiency. Security leaders are grappling with increasing challenges, including false alarms, escalating response costs and stringent compliance requirements.