Time server

Time server

Overview of the IRIG time standard

Nowadays, there are many sectors for which each microsecond counts. It is actually the case for the defence, aerospace and the energy sector. As for...

How to enhance the security of a video surveillance system?

Video surveillance is an important factor when it comes to security. Whether as visual evidence or a deterrent, video surveillance systems enhance the...

Why is it essential to display an accurate time in a railway station or an underground station?

In addition to displaying the time, a railway station or an underground station must distribute a reliable, accurate and secure time to all its...

How works the Precision Time Protocol (PTP)?

As defined in the IEEE-1588 standard, Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is a highly accurate method to synchronise computers over a Local Area Network...

Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Bodet Equipment

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is widely used in LANs (Local Area Network) and WANs (Wide Area Network) to synchronize computer clocks to standard time...

Understanding Different Satellite Systems

To most people, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) satellites are something vague that fly around the earth. As long as they function correctly...

Accurate time stamping: A must for an access control system

An access control system is an essential feature of any modern security system. Without accurate time stamps, however, access control logs cannot be...

Network Time Protocol: What and Why

One of the oldest internet communication protocols still in use today, NTP enables time synchronization across network devices. Despite being a...

How to Prevent NTP DDoS Attacks

The number of attacks against computer networks has increased during the pandemic, and it’s important to remember that NTP (Network Time Protocol) is...