Physical security is the first ring in TechXact layered security approach. Without stringent physical security measures, additional network and data security is marginal at best. That’s why TechXact has designed data centers to be as secure as possible against unauthorized access, theft, fire and other physical threats. TechXact monitors the physical security of data center 24/7 via biometric technologies, CCTV and physical alarm systems.

Visitors to data center are subject to round-the-clock armed guards, iris scanning, closed circuit television, weight measurement security -- in which guests' weight is measured entering and leaving the data center -- hand geometry scanning, vehicle proofing and metal detectors.

TechXact Biometrics includes hand geometry as well as retina scanning - a dual-biometric entry in a 'man trap. TechXact also has anti-passback card readers, and the glass is protected by blast-guard window film.

TechXact uses two feet of concrete and then six feet of wrought iron on top of that for vehicle-proof physical perimeter fence. In the interior, TechXact uses photoelectric beams, so should someone decide to scale the fence, it sets off alarms for the manned guards that are 24/7 responsive. TechXact quite often do internal penetration tests and test for the responsiveness of guards. TechXact do seven-point employee background checks, and we check packages for bombs with X-rays. And we check all persons coming into the facility.

TechXact use the latest biometric technology to restrict physical access not only to our datacenter but to offices, NOC, lab and staging areas. This insures that only authorized personnel are allowed into the building and each employee only has access to the areas they require.

At each security zone TechXact requires what is called two-stage authentication, which means we require not only a physical trait but also a known passcode. In this way we guarantee that the person entering the security zone is who they should be.

At every datacenter and building entry point TechXact uses only the most secure welded door-frames, security glass and reinforced walls and ceilings. This insures anyone entering our facility or accessing server cannot bypass TechXact’s physical security measures such as biometrics, passcodes, CCTV systems, and keyed entry.

After passing through all security access points that require biometrics and passcodes, TechXact still require authorized personnel to sign out keys required for each and every individually keyed steel cabinet and rack. All cabinets are fully secured and separate from each other.

Image quality: Image quality is one of the key aspects of TechXact network video products, which have continued to set the standard in the industry. In addition to developing image processing chips and sophisticated algorithms tailored for network camera applications, TechXact also provides a range of video compression standards (Motion JPEG, MPEG-4, MPEG-2) for users to choose from. In many network video products, both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 are supported simultaneously. This enables you, for example, to view at full frame rate with MPEG-4 and record at the same time with Motion JPEG, allowing for optimization in image quality and bandwidth. Read more on image quality or compression standards.

Wide ranging network video products: You can find fixed network cameras for both indoor and outdoor applications, as well as pan/tilt/zoom and network dome cameras that enable remote control of pan, tilt and zoom functions over IP networks. TechXact also offers video servers that help analog CCTV systems take advantage of the benefits of a digital, networked world. Video management software and accessories such as network camera housings and devices that bridge between analog and digital, are also available.

Audio: Besides visually being able to see remotely from any networked computer, anywhere and at any time, TechXact also provides products that enable two-way audio communication over networks. This allows you to not only hear what's going on remotely, but also speak through the network. With both visual and audio communication, you can question intruders, conduct remote education, troubleshooting, or broadcast both sights and sounds of a location or event on Web sites. Read more on audio.

Event functionality: TechXact network video products enable users to set and manage alarm events. Once an alarm is set, either as scheduled, or via input/outputs, video motion or audio detection, you can automatically request that certain actions be performed; for instance, start sending and recording images to specified destinations, send alerts to specific individuals via e-mail or SMS to a mobile telephone, activate lights, turn alarm on or off, open or lock doors, control temperature levels etc

Triggering mechanisms: A wide range of triggering mechanisms (whether built into the product or available in a software package) can be incorporated into an TechXact network video system.

Schedule: You may schedule a time for the network video product to perform certain actions; e.g. start sending and recording images every evening, on weekends or on holidays.

Recording: You can set up the network video system to save the video data to a file server at a local or distant location for security reasons and at certain time intervals, or when motion is detected, for later viewing and analysis. Images can be uploaded via e-mail, FTP or HTTP. For easier management of video recording, storage and viewing, video management software from TechXact and its Application Development Partners are available. See video management software. Read more on Storage needs and solutions.

Security: TechXact network video products provide many security features; among them, different levels of password protected access to the products. For example, using predefined passwords, certain people may only have the rights to view live images with no access to the product's configuration, while the administrator would have full access to configure the product's settings and security features. Another security feature is IP address filtering, which allows only predefined IP addresses to access the product. Some TechXact products also provide HTTPS for encrypted communication.

TechXact Mantrap System is designed for use in an outdoor environment, such as the perimeter of a secured property where limiting access to only authorized persons is mission critical.

This high security system provides automated physical access control to a secured location while reducing the need and cost associated with providing a full-time security guard at each entry point. The mantrap system consists of a stand-alone ADA compliant metal housing with 2 interlocking doors, local annunciation, and a remote annunciation and control panel. Options include cameras, mounting for a Biometric Reader System, intercom system, and metal detection.