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Unintended consequences of technology
June 2019, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions
The development of general AI capabilities has seen an accompanying concern among some of the key players in the IT space as well as academics internationally.
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The consequences of false alerts
May 2019, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions
Craig Donald discusses the impact of false alarm rates on the utility of intelligent security technology systems.
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Ideal operating temperature?
March 2019, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Surveillance
Walk into any CCTV control room in South Africa, whether in the middle of a heat wave or mid-winter, and you will probably see a number of operators wearing jackets, some huddled over slightly in an attempt to get warm.
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Optimal selection of CCTV operators
November 2018, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Security Services & Risk Management
Technology is often seen as the primary factor in the success of CCTV surveillance control rooms, yet Dr Craig Donald has seen new control rooms with the most up-to-date technology fail.
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Cameras in the control room
September 2018, Editor's Choice, Surveillance
CCTV operators find themselves in a pivotal position regarding society, technology, security strategy, and the welfare of people. But who watches the watchers?
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Structuring CCTV viewing
August 2018, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, News & Events
Dr Craig Donald believes the success of a CCTV operation is whether it detects incidents, not whether it runs smoothly.
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