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products in the MDS Orbit Platform are claimed to be ideal for mission-critical operations and customers who operate in challenging terrains and environments. High-tech Detection Last year at a regional mining trade show in the western U.S., HGH Infrared Systems and STARA Technologies demonstrated— and reportedly received a high degree of interest in—an automated intrusion detec- tion and tracking system that employs a long-wave infrared camera system claimed to be capable of detecting human targets up to 6 km away, offering 360ᴼ panoramic coverage. The Spynel system, according to Cambridge, Massachusetts-based HGH, offers a state-of-the-art method for enhanc- ing the safety of workers, equipment and materials that are often widely dispersed on very large sites. It can detect vehicles up to 12 km away and maintains its effi- ciency both day and night or during inclement weather. HGH said it had previ- ously successfully demonstrated the sys- tem for perimeter protection at one of the largest gold mines in Africa. However, not all site security problems require high-tech solutions. At the most basic level, sometimes one of the most important elements of a security program is simply to prevent what's on site from leaving the site without authorization, dur- ing shift change or in the dead of night. Mobile Mini, an Arizona, USA-based company with an international presence, specializes in providing secure storage and office solutions. The company said its inventory of more than a quarter-million units primarily consists of remanufactured and differentiated steel portable storage containers built according to ISO stan- dards, as well as other types of steel con- tainers, steel security offices and mobile offices. Many of the units are enhanced with the addition of a proprietary locking and easy-opening premium door system. Mobile Mini claims that its patented Tri- Cam locking system provides "bank vault" security for valuable assets. The system includes interlocking bars that secure the entry's top, bottom, and sides from the inside, and can be used either with a con- ventional padlock or Mobile Mini's hard- ened-steel ContainerGuard Lock, which fea- tures a hidden six-piston tumbler system and is claimed to be virtually drill-proof. Mobile Mini said it has introduced a number of innovative products in this area, including steel general storage units, record storage units and combination stor- age/office units. Storage units feature high- security doors and locks, electrical wiring, shelving, folding work tables and air filtra- tion systems. The company's steel security office/storage combination and security office units range from 10 to 40 ft in length, in various configurations. Office units are equipped with electrical wiring, heating and air conditioning, phone jacks, carpet or tile, high-security doors and win- dows with security bars or shutters. They can also be equipped with sinks, hot water heaters, cabinets and restrooms. For facilities that require access notifica- tion and reporting capability, CyberLock, Inc., a security systems supplier, recently reported several software enhancements to its CyberAudit Professional management system. The CyberAudit Professional man- agement software is part of a smart key solu- tion comprising electronic locks and pro- grammable keys. The software allows users to assign key access schedules, set expira- tions, add new CyberLock electronic lock cylinders to the system, monitor employee and contractor access activities, and gener- ate audit trails and custom reports. CyberAudit Professional 3.0 software, according to the company, now offers en- hanced reporting and notification capabili- ties, compatibility with CyberKey Vaults and Flex System input and output devices, and provides activation for the Flex System Door & I/O module relay device. By using the CyberLock Flex System Door and I/O module, organizations can integrate with certain third party-compatible access control devices, making the technology more suitable for organizations looking for a cost- effective way to expand their access control systems. Functions of the Door and I/O mod- ule include locking and unlocking doors, arming and disarming alarms, and activating other relay-based devices. JUNE 2014 • E&MJ; 57 www.e-mj.com S E C U R I T Y The Spynel infrared camera system can detect human presence 6 km away. Mobile Mini says its portable steel storage buildings can be secured with either a conventional padlock or its patented Tri-Cam locking system. EMJ_pg56-57_EMJ_pg56-57 6/4/14 7:43 AM Page 57