Server rooms Avoid Incidents Which Entails a Significant Investment A PROTECT Fog Cannon® is an effective security measure Prominent companies often store their own data. Computers and other hardware are attractive targets for thieves, who often resell them internationally, resulting in the loss of vital company data. The implementation of GDPR regulations in 2018 has heightened the importance of safeguarding customer/client data. While backups are crucial for restoring operations quickly following an incident, a significant investment of time and resources is needed to bring operations back to normal. This can be expensive for a company and can disrupt the continuity of business. Avoid downtime and loss of customer data A security measure that stops the intruder Not only is it expensive, but downtime and loss of customer/client data can result in a lack of trust in the company. The reputation can take severe damage following such an incident, and clients might look elsewhere, where they feel their data is safeguarded properly. Therefore, it is important to have a security measure that stops these incidents before they become a problem, instead of just alerting about it, and still leaving time for the criminal to make their way inside before reinforcement shows up. Stop the criminal before any harm is done Proactive approach to security While traditional security measures can be effective, some thieves have gained so much knowledge about them that they won’t be thwarted by them. A proactive approach can be a solution that will stop the thieves in their tracks. This could be a PROTECT Fog Cannon. Before thieves make their way to vital company data, a fog cannon will activate and release a white fog, which will make it impossible for the thieves to see anything. Thereby, they will not be able to make their way to the significant computers and data. This means that the expenses of a break-in can be minimized and even completely avoided. By stopping the criminal before any harm is done, the downtime and lack of trust from clients can be prevented. Your clients can thus have peace of mind knowing that your business is reliable and has taken the necessary steps to secure their data. Is the security fog dangerous to humans and electronics? No, the security fog is quite harmless. The fog can be compared to “disco smoke”. PROTECT’s security fog have been documented by laboratories at home and abroad, including the Institute of Technology in Denmark. See documentation on our website. Does the security fog leave residue on computers and hardware? No. However, we recommend venting within 1 hour of firing to avoid condensation of the water-based fog. If this does not happen, you will probably still not be able to see or feel that a fog cannon has been fired. Any cleaning on horizontal surfaces should only be with a ragged cloth without detergents. What happens if a burglar interrupts the power of the server room? A fog cannon from PROTECT ™ can also be activated even if the power to the building and the burglar alarm has been interrupted. It provides the built-in battery which keeps the fog cannon on standby for up to 3 hours. A functionality that gives the user extra security. Can the security fog be dangerous to the thief? Security fog have a simple and straightforward function – namely to cut off access to valuable property for over an hour by temporarily making them invisible. A fog cannon does not catch a thief in a building or cut off the escape routes in any way. Upon proper mounting, the thieves are immediately confronted with the fog, so they immediately flee along the path they entered – thereby avoiding loss of valuables. Can my room be too big or small? Security fog can be used in all sizes of premises. Your alarm installer will work with you to determine what needs to be protected by the fog. Then he measures the room and calculates which fog cannon to use and if more than one fog cannon is needed. If you have a very high ceiling, we have a solution that solves the challenge. PROTECT ™ has a fog cannon for every need. Contact Find your local distributor If you’re interested in learning more about how PROTECT Fog Cannons can help you, then please don’t hesitate to contact your local distributor for more information Find your local distributor here
Hospitals Fog Cannons can Offer Immediate Response Keeps sensitive areas safe When thinking of theft or robbery, your mind wouldn’t automatically go to hospitals. However, hospitals have a need for security measures for several reasons. Firstly, a hospital has lots of expensive and important drugs and equipment on hand for its daily operations. These drugs and equipment can be seen as profitable targets for criminals. Moreover, hospitals have sensitive information due to their patient records. Therefore, it is important to have security solutions in place if a criminal were to try to access these records. This is important both for the hospital and its reputation and for those patients whose sensitive information is being stored. In addition, a robbery can lead to a lengthy process to return to the initial starting point. The expensive and important equipment needs to be replaced. However, for a place like a hospital, this can be a long process, as the equipment must be ordered, installed, tested, and so on. This can mean longer waiting times for the hospital’s patients and can decrease satisfaction with the institution. No lasting damage or health risks Integrate with your existing security system Strategically placed fog cannons protect sensitive areas like pharmacies and patient records, ensuring that intruders cannot access or steal important resources. The fog is safe for patients and staff, causing no lasting damage or health risks. It effectively reduces theft and vandalism by obscuring vision, making it hard for intruders to locate items or cause damage. Fog cannons integrate seamlessly with existing security systems, providing a comprehensive response to intrusions. They also act as a psychological deterrent, discouraging potential intruders. The fog discharges quickly and leaves no residue, minimizing disruption to hospital operations. As a cost-effective security measure, fog cannons offer high levels of protection without needing constant human presence, ensuring hospitals remain safe for patients and healthcare professionals. Lengthy disruptions to the hospital’s operations can also be avoided, as a PROTECT Fog Cannon will stop the criminals in their tracks, so they won’t get away with any sensitive information or important equipment. Is the security fog dangerous to humans, medical equipment and electronics? No, the dense security fog is quite harmless. The fog can be compared to “disco smoke”. PROTECT’s security fog have been documented by laboratories at home and abroad, including the Institute of Technology in Denmark. See documentation on our website. How long will the security fog stay in the room after firing? The fog from a PROTECT Fog Cannon ® will stay in the room for up to an hour after firing without venting. We recommend venting within one hour of the firing. Does the security fog leave residue on hospital equipment? No. However, we recommend venting within 1 hour of firing to avoid condensation of the water-based fog. If this does not happen, you will probably still not be able to see or feel that a fog cannon has been fired. Any cleaning on horizontal surfaces should only be with a ragged cloth without detergents. Does safety fog have something to do with real smoke? No! The words “fog cannon” and “smoke cannon” are used interchangeably but cover the same. Security fog look like real, white smoke, but have nothing to do with smoke. It is not harmful to breathe in the fog and one does not get sick. If the building has a fire alarm system, your fire detectors (sensors) must be of the right kind so that they do not perceive the fog as real smoke. Ask your alarm installer or call PROTECT ™. Can the security fog be dangerous to the thief? Security fog have a simple and straightforward function – namely to cut off access to valuable property for over an hour by temporarily making them invisible. A fog cannon does not catch a thief in a building or cut off the escape routes in any way. Upon proper mounting, the thieves are immediately confronted with the fog, so they immediately flee along the path they entered – thereby avoiding loss of valuables. Contact Find your local distributor If you’re interested in learning more about how PROTECT Fog Cannons can help you, then please don’t hesitate to contact your local distributor for more information Find your local distributor here
Pharmacies PROTECT Fog cannons prevent robberies Stop robberies With their branded goods and expensive drugs, pharmacies are often targeted by criminals. The inventory of a pharmacy is often seen as attractive, as it is easily resalable with high earnings. For these types of businesses, surveillance and alarms often aren’t enough to keep criminals away from the premises. These measures fall under the category of active security; however, most businesses could benefit from integrating a proactive solution into their security infrastructure. Robberies during the day and burglaries at night can have a significant financial impact on a pharmacy and can also cause interruptions to the continuity of business operations. A robbery or burglary can mean that many of the needed drugs for customers are missing, and days can pass before a new batch arrives. If enough goods are stolen or any of the pharmacy’s interior is damaged, it can result in the complete closure of the store until everything is fixed. Moreover, the risk of robberies during the day can make staff and customers feel unsafe if there aren’t any security measures in place that can stop the robber at the scene. Therefore, it is important to prioritize the security of the staff to ensure that they have a comfortable working environment where they can feel at ease, knowing how to handle an incident if it were to happen. Do as some of the world’s largest pharmacy chains Investment in a PROTECT™ fog cannon Some of the world’s largest pharmacy chains have made the decision to install PROTECT™ security fog to enhance their security measures against burglaries. By installing fog cannons in their stores, these chains have effectively deterred criminals, significantly reducing the incidence of break-ins and theft. The investment in a PROTECT™ security fog system is justified by the substantial financial gains of preventing even a single burglary. The aftermath of a burglary can result in considerable losses. By having a PROTECT™ Fog Cannon, the expensive stock will be well protected with a proactive security measure that stops the criminal rather than solely alerting about it. Moreover, damage to property can lead to operational downtime. Therefore, by implementing advanced security solutions like PROTECT™, pharmacy chains not only safeguard their assets but also ensure continuity of operations and mitigate financial risks associated with criminal activities. This ensures minimal interruption to the continuity of the business and ensures that the pharmacy has experienced little to no loss of drugs, allowing them to cater to their customers right away. With a PROTECT™ Fog Cannon, staff can also feel safe knowing they have a way to protect themselves in case of a robbery. Our fog cannons can be activated with a panic button solution, which means the staff can assess the situation and activate the fog when they don’t feel safe. Will the fog damage drugs or equipment? No. However, we recommend venting within 1 hour of firing to avoid condensation of the water-based fog. If this does not happen, you will probably still not be able to see or feel that a fog cannon has been fired. Any cleaning on horizontal surfaces should only be with a ragged cloth without detergents. What is the impact on operations after a fog cannon activation? The fog from a PROTECT Fog Cannon ® will stay in the room for up to an hour after firing without venting. We recommend venting within one hour of the firing. Can security fog cause harm to staff or customers? No, the dense security fog is quite harmless. The fog can be compared to “disco smoke”. PROTECT’s security fog have been documented by laboratories at home and abroad, including the Institute of Technology in Denmark. Can fog cannons be integrated with our pharmacy’s existing security systems? Yes. A PROTECT Fog Cannon can be integrated with any surveillance or alarm system. Your security installer will be able to help you out with this. How often should the fog cannon be serviced? It is recommended that a fog cannon from PROTECT ™ be serviced once a year, along with your alarm installation. Just like a boiler in a house. Demo in Drugstore Spanish drugstore demo Some of the world’s largest drugstore chains have chosen PROTECT Fog Cannons® to prevent robberies. This is a demo from a drugstore in Spain. Case Pharmacies You can also learn more about how Fog Cannons can be effective security measures for pharmacies by reading our case on the topic Read our case on pharmacies here
Warehouses Warehouses Often Have Large Volumes of Goods PROTECT your stock Warehouses are frequently targeted by professional criminals due to the high volume of goods stored within their expansive premises. The storage of so much inventory often means that the value in these locations is quite high. This can attract unwanted attention from criminals and lead to burglaries. Located in remote areas with relatively easy access, warehouses present attractive opportunities for theft and burglary. Some criminals find these locations easier to target, as they are often deserted at night. This allows them to carry out their criminal actions without being seen by anyone. Most warehouses have a security guard combined with an alarm system. But because of the warehouse’s large area and remote location, this isn’t enough to keep burglars out. Some burglars will still be able to make their way inside and get away with inventory of significant value before help actually arrives. While these security measures can be effective, there is still room for improvement in the proactive aspects of a warehouse’s security. Keep your premises safe, even in remote areas Stop the burglar in seconds A PROTECT™ Security Fog System stands as the ideal solution for comprehensive security needs. With advanced fog cannon technology, our powerful systems can quickly fill a room within seconds, effectively safeguarding the premises regardless of size. This will proactively protect the warehouse and ensure that the criminal is quickly forced out upon entering the premises. Criminals will find themselves in the thick fog, unable to navigate or identify valuable targets. Our fog cannons are equipped with intelligent pulse function settings, ensuring a sustained fog level even when industrial doors are open. This feature maintains optimal coverage, preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding valuable assets. Therefore, you can be sure that the expansive area a warehouse often has will be provided with more fog when needed. In this way, it won’t be a problem that the warehouse is located in a remote area, as it will be proactively protected by the fog cannons. The fog will stop the criminal before they become an actual financial threat to the warehouse. Can my warehouse be too big? Security fog can be used in all sizes of premises. Your alarm installer will work with you to determine what needs to be protected by the fog. Then he measures the room and calculates which fog cannon to use and if more than one fog cannon is needed. If you have a very high ceiling, we have a solution that solves the challenge. PROTECT ™ has a fog cannon for every need. Will fog cannons damage or affect our inventory? No. However, we recommend venting within 1 hour of firing to avoid condensation of the water-based fog. If this does not happen, you will probably still not be able to see or feel that a fog cannon has been fired. Any cleaning on horizontal surfaces should only be with a ragged cloth without detergents. Can’t the intruder just wait for the security fog to disappear? The fog cannon will start again as soon as the PIR sensor detects motion in the room. Therefore, waiting for the fog to disappear will not help. PROTECT ™ has one of the longest “hang times” on the fog for up to 1 hour. You can temporarily hide your valuables from the thief until you, the police, the neighbour or the guard appear. Can multiple fog cannon “talk together” around the warehouse? Yes. There are several ways to operate your PROTECT Fog Cannon ®. IPCard ™, UniBusCard ™, MultiCard ™, IntelliSuite ™, IntelliConnector ™, IntelliBox IP ™, IntelliBox USB ™ and our IntelliCloud ™. Read more here or ask your alarm installer. How long does it take to fill the warehouse with security fog? It varies by size of the area, location of the fog cannon, number of fog cannons and model used. After just a few seconds it is impossible to see anything in the fog. Your alarm installer will help with sizing and a good deal. However, if it’s a large open space, more fog cannons will be needed. Please contact us for the nearest dealer and/or a free demo. Demo in Warehouse Tobacco warehouse secured from burglars in just seconds This demo video shows the activation of fog cannons at a large two-storey tobacco warehouse. Contact Find your local distributor If you’re interested in learning more about how PROTECT Fog Cannons can help you, then please don’t hesitate to contact your local distributor for more information Find your local distributor here