Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented electronic surveillance system for allowing a user into a restricted area based on a virtual badge, which is representative of the user. The system comprises a user database listed with a plurality of user details, a badge generation module for generating a virtual badge based on the user details, the generated virtual badge residing within a smart device, an access database comprising a plurality of badge entries listed there within wherein, each badge entry comprising badge information representative of a virtual badge, the user of which has been pre-granted the right to access the restricted area, and an access means associated with the point of access of the restricted area, the access means comprising for upon the smart device being brought proximal thereto, receiving badge information and allowing the user to access the restricted area in the event of a match.

Abstract: A system for controlling telecommunication equipment configured to provide voice survivability within a telecommunication network comprises a call server monitoring apparatus, a penalty management apparatus, and a call server management apparatus. The call server monitoring apparatus is configured for monitoring a connectivity status of a call server. The penalty management apparatus is configured for managing a current accumulated penalty value of the call server. Managing the current accumulated penalty value includes adjusting the current accumulated penalty value dependent upon both the connectivity status and elapsed-time. The call server management apparatus is configured for controlling operability of the call server dependent upon the current accumulated penalty value.

Abstract: A system for controlling telecommunication equipment configured to provide voice survivability within a telecommunication network comprises a call server monitoring apparatus, a call server management apparatus, and a call server management apparatus. The call server monitoring apparatus is configured for monitoring a connectivity status of a call server. The penalty management apparatus is configured for managing a current accumulated penalty value of the call server. Managing the current accumulated penalty value includes adjusting the current accumulated penalty value dependent upon both the connectivity status and elapsed-time. The call server management apparatus is configured for controlling operability of the call server dependent upon the current accumulated penalty value.