If you are looking to engage a security consultant, it may be the smartest decision to make for your business if the expertise you need is not available within your own organisation.

Here are eight benefits (there are many more) of working with a security consultant that no other business professional can bring to the table.

Technology is having an enormous impact on our lives. It is changing how we work, how we socialise and how we communicate. There can be events occurring on the other aside of the planet and we can watch them unfold in real time on our tablets and smart phones.

Consumer brands such as Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are influencing security management in a positive way through the significant take-up of smart phones and tablets like the iPhone and iPad.

CCTV software houses are recognising what can be achieved from these mobile devices and are now releasing mobile specific versions of their software.

Most commercial buildings will have independent control systems for HVAC, Lighting, Evacuation, Personal Address, Lifts, BMS, Fire and Security. Each system will have its own dedicated controllers, data servers and workstations where events are logged and reports generated.

Unless real planning has gone into the initial procurement, they are probably also from different vendors meaning there is little if any integration between systems.

Matryx Consulting has been awarded a major contract to undertake security risk assessments of ANZ commercial premises in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide.

The portfolio of properties includes commercial office towers of up to 45 floors which house ANZ administration and corporate staff.

We recently conducted a very quick comparison between two megapixel CCTV cameras of the same make in a typical office environment.

The comparison: do megapixels count?

The purpose of physical security should be to address the risks of a property. It is not only logical but regarded as best practice. So before we make any recommendations to a client about what security they may need, we must first identify what their risks are.

Physical Security Information Management for your enterprise PSIM (Pee-Sim) is an acronym for Physical Security Information Management which relates to a software platform that integrates disparate building and security systems into a common command and control centre. The term PSIM is generic in much the same way as BMS is within the controls sector. As

This is a question I get asked all the time and it’s a valid question. However, the question should be rephrased to read; Which CCTV camera is best for my application and my environment? Avoid confusion with Australia’s wide selection of CCTV cameras The choice of CCTV cameras in Australia is extensive. You literally have

What is PSIM, enterprise-level security and how can it benefit your business? Matryx Security Director, Luke Percy-Dove talks about PSIM and the ability for any business to approach their security and building/business system integration and management at an enterprise level.