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ensures that the redundant CPUs are executing
exactly the same instructions. Because redundant components are completely in synch all of
the time, there is no interruption in processing
even if a component fails.
"Symmetry Homeland SMS was the right
choice for the Ralph Carr building," says Mike
Anthony, Guarantee Electrical's Project Manager.
"They are thrilled with all the functionality."
Visitor Management
The facility's two main entrances feature metal
detectors, x-ray machines and optical turnstiles
to ensure employees and visitors are properly screened before entering the building. The
turnstiles are equipped with readers to enable
employees to enter without going through the
metal detectors or having x-ray screening; however, officers keep close watch to ensure that
the person using the access card is the same
person entering the building. Electronic card
readers are installed in elevators and enable
employee access only to authorized floors.
AMAG's SMS integrates with HID Global's
EasyLobby Secure Visitor Management (SVM)
system to register visitors and give them access
to predetermined floor levels or areas where
they are allowed to go. The software can read
the magstripe on a driver's license, which prepopulates the input fields and provides the
name and address of the person — thus expediting the badge creation process.
A temporary barcode badge is issued and
the visitor is granted access to the designated
floor and lobby. The barcoded visitor badge is
activated through EasyLobby's integration with
the Symmetry SMS to allow for specified access.
Eight HID Global multiCLASS readers stationed
in the office tower and elevators contain a bar-
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code reader as well. Visitors must swipe to gain
access to pre-determined areas. Once the visitor
enters the lobby of the tenant they are visiting,
they are escorted throughout their space.
"There are many unique aspects of integrated
security at work in this building," says Mike
Anthony, Guarantee Electrical's Project Manager.
"The SMS makes it easy to bring all of the functionality together on a single platform."
Video
Cameras have been deployed around the full
perimeter, in corridors, entryways, freight elevators, parking facilities, data center and communications room. AMAG's Symmetry Video
Management system integrates with Milestone
XProtect Corporate 5.0 to provide video management and archiving.
Approximately 285 Axis megapixel cameras
are stationed throughout the building, and 20
indoor/outdoor cameras have been enhanced
by integrating real-time video analytics capabilities provided by Agent Video Intelligence
(Agent Vi). On these cameras, Agent Vi's realtime detection software, Vi-System, detects suspicious objects, unauthorized entry into secure
zones and loitering, and generates alerts that
are displayed in both the Milestone XProtect
Smart Client and in Symmetry. The Colorado
State Patrol respond to these alerts in realtime, enabling immediate response to security
breaches as they unfold.
AMAG Technology: www.securityinfowatch.com/10212798
Axis Communications: www.securityinfowatch.com/10212966
Future Expansion
Guarantee Electrical Contracting: www.securityinfowatch.com/11193252
The building plans to add 40 card readers,
and expand the system to an off-site six-story
parking garage that originally had a different
access control system. Users will need to swipe
their badge to enter and park their vehicles. ❚
HID Global: www.securityinfowatch.com/10213866
Milestone Systems: www.securityinfowatch.com/10214397
NEC: www.securityinfowatch.com/10561300
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