Noise pollution is the second most damaging environmental threat to human health of the modern day. This may come as a surprise to many. Sure, it can be annoying hearing the constant thrum of traffic or music from a club in the early hours, but second most dangerous? Unfortunately, it is very much the case. … Continued
Discussions around safety and security in smart cities often focus heavily on the visual. This is not unreasonable; cameras are crucially important to any effective security system and with advances in camera technology, they are better than ever. But the value of audio should not be overlooked, and can be used as a valuable complement and even … Continued
Workplace violence is declining, so why is it still so prevalent in healthcare facilities all over the world? A recent 2022 survey from National Nurses United (NNU) revealed significant increases in staffing issues, workplace violence, and moral distress compared to the previous year. Nearly half of hospital nurses (48 percent) reported an increase in workplace … Continued
When a crisis event occurs in any kind of public or crowded environment – be that a stadium, train station or city street – the risk posed by the emergency itself is often compounded by the risk of the ensuing panic in the crowd. In many cases it is a lack of information or direction … Continued
Voice services and audio communication are increasingly used together with cameras and analytics in network surveillance systems. And for a good reason. The human mind reacts to sounds the same way today that it always has. It either makes us feel safe, or prepares us for fight or flight. Using the right sound at the … Continued
An increasing number of businesses are discovering the benefits of adding network audio to their IP video surveillance systems. The reason? You will get peace of mind, knowing that you have got a system that can stop incidents before they lead to expensive downtime and other trouble. Unplanned downtime. It is a nightmare for most … Continued
