Product Retirement: Graphic Control Module II-HD
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Southwest Microwave will be retiring the INTREPID™ Graphic Control Module II-HD (GCM II-HD) on March 1, 2025. We encourage our integrator partners and end-users of this system to plan in advance of Product Retirement date to ensure adequate inventory of spare modules, and to consider upgrade to our new-generation Windows®-based INTREPID™ Graphic Alarm Manager software […]
INTREPID™ Graphic Alarm Manager Offers Seamless Monitoring and Control
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Southwest Microwave has announced the introduction of its latest alarm monitoring and control system, INTREPID™ Graphic Alarm Manager. This dedicated, Windows-based system controller provides GUI-based alarm monitoring and control of INTREPID™ Series II and POE-S intrusion detection systems, contact closure auxiliary security devices and CCTV equipment. Graphic Alarm Manager application software provides robust system configuration […]
INTREPID UniZone: Affordable protection for smaller high-security sites
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The industry’s most advanced fence-mounted sensor for intrusion detection and site protection INTREPIDTM UniZoneTM is a high-performance, standalone perimeter fence detection sensor designed to reliably and cost-effectively protect smaller critical infrastructure sites vulnerable to terror attack, sabotage, asset theft or liability risk. Features and Benefits Economically protects small perimeters up to 200 m in length […]
Product Retirement | Microwave Sensors
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Reminder: Southwest Microwave will be retiring its full range of analog volumetric links (with the exception of TASS units), including a number of specialty analog sensors (300B-33XXX and 310B-33XXX) by December 31, 2022. Visit the Path to Upgrade page for full details.
Establishing a Threat Definition
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When considering perimeter security technologies, many components come to mind, such as CCTV, biometrics, lighting and sensors. A product that is appropriate for one site may not be for others. The most reliable solution is to have a combination of complementary technologies, designed to fit the site, that provide a seamless interaction from detection of […]
Choose the Right Solution and Achieve Optimal ROI with Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
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Perimeter intrusion detection system costs reflect more than just initial equipment purchase and repairs. Many hidden costs may arise at every stage of the system lifecycle. As a decision-making strategy, Total Cost of Ownership can be used for new or existing intrusion detection systems, and is useful toward selection of an optimal PIDS solution. The […]
Achieving Uniform Detection Along a Fence Line
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Southwest Microwave’s INTREPID MicroPoint fence detection system features a leading-edge detection technology unlike any in the industry. Our Sensitivity Leveling™ technology accounts for variations in fence fabric or tension to provide uniform detection sensitivity along a fence line. How is this accomplished? MicroPoint sensor cables are divided into cells via system software. There are typically […]
Article – Intelligent Fence Detection Technology Addresses Airport Vulnerability
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Read about the precise and immediate detection capabilities of MicroPoint™ cable, trusted by airports worldwide.
Article – Preventing Runway Incursions Using Stop Bar Technology
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Runway incursions are a leading security concern for airports across the world. A technological solution that has emerged to address these safety risks is the implementation of stop bars, a series of lights on the taxiway to signify runway status between the pilot and Air Traffic Control. Read this article to learn how the implementation […]
Article – Physical Perimeter Security Strategies for Data Centers
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While there is much attention dedicated to securing the network perimeter, of equal importance is a focus on fortification of the physical perimeter of a data centre, given that this is the first line of defense against unauthorized site access. A comprehensive data centre security framework must pair cyber security and physical security to successfully […]