Product Retirement: Graphic Control Module II-HD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read about the precise and immediate detection capabilities of MicroPoint™ cable, trusted by airports worldwide.
Article – Preventing Runway Incursions Using Stop Bar Technology
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
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 […]