[AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of Emergency" :)

Kent Williams kent at scuztech.com
Wed Nov 30 14:24:04 EST 2011 

So, after lurking on the list for the last couple of years, this thread pops
up that prompts me to make a first post in the form of a shameless plug...

A significant portion of our business is supplying solutions for vending
involving integration with site access cards, etc. The two main applications
are dispensing of PPE at industrial / mining sites (using site access
cards), and ~3ish star hotels that want to give convenience of minibars
without the expense (vending machine on each floor using room access keys).

There is a little bit of irony in that last time I left EDC after installing
some equipment for the backend of our solution, I was wondering what other
applications there were for our tech - just after a prior visit I needed to
make a trip over to Jaycar for a couple of 15A IEC leads...

Anyways, hello to everyone on the list - it's been so long that it feels
like I know many of you very well.
...look out for a vending machine coming to a DC near you soon! ;)

Cheers,
-Kent
 
-----Original Message-----
From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Alistair Weddell
Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2011 1:53 PM
To: Rod Veith; ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of
Emergency" :)

Vending Machine isn't such a crazy idea, especially those that take credit
cards... though I don't know how things like fiber sfp's would like being
dropped down a shoot XP

Though having the security guard sign out / in items isn't a bad idea, high
price tags are sure to ensure swift return of screw drivers!

-----Original Message-----
From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Rod Veith
Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2011 12:22 PM
To: ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of
Emergency" :)

The only people I'll willingly allow to stop me leaving somewhere are
police/prison guards and even then that might be questionable if I receive a
30 year government housing plan.

I prefer sign in/out and invoiced if not returned (eg $20 price on
screwdrivers encourages their return), else vending machine.

Rod

-----Original Message-----
From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Sean K. Finn
Sent: Wednesday, 30 November 2011 11:43 AM
To: 'Don Gould'; 'ausnog at lists.ausnog.net'
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of
Emergency" :)

How about getting the burly security guard to lend it to you, and to not
allow you to leave until you sign it back in?

S.

-----Original Message-----
From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Don Gould
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:19 AM
To: ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of
Emergency" :)

Could the tools be RFID tagged with sensors on all entry/exit points?

Given the computing power that is likely to be in the building, how about
just connecting the CCTV system to the cloud?  You know how many of those
little snapie happie cameras can now do face recog?  How about a FLOSS app
to do 'tool recog'?

So if some tech drops the tool in his kit by mistake (and I can see a simple
honest mistake like that happening), the system just pings the security
guard a quick IM and it gets recovered before exiting the building... no
harm no foul.

Technology investment to secure a $2 screw driver...  $5b, value of first
AUNOG post with video clip of the guy getting searched for said driver...
priceless.

To much? :)



On 30/11/2011 11:48 a.m., James Troy wrote:
> I recall seeing a thread from last year that suggested having a lot of 
> these kind of things available from a vending machine inside an 
> organised data centre. Still think its a great idea personally, that 
> way there is no risk for theft, if you don't have a Phillips head 
> screwdriver handy you can buy one from the vending machine. Etc etc.
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, 30 November 2011 9:46 AM
> *To:* ausnog at lists.ausnog.net
> *Subject:* Re: [AusNOG] [off topic] AUSNOG's "Break Glass in Case of 
> Emergency" :)
>
> Now your all just being silly :P
>
> I'm surprised someone hasn't posted this 
> <http://memegenerator.net/instance/11753177> already
>
> Bringing it back on topic
>
> Adding to the screwdriver thing - Large Phillips Head (for the cage
> nuts/screws)
> Cage nut applicator
> USB KB + Mouse
> USB flash drive
> Cable testing aparatus.
>
> I think a lot of the suggestions, including mine, go more towards an 
> on hand tool kit that would find regular use in a DC setting as 
> opposed to a purely emergency kit. What I am getting at is a well 
> organised DC would likely have a lot of the suggestions on hand in a 
> regular tool kit
>
> Main issue I see would be making sure people don't accidentally leave 
> the DC with pieces of said tool kit and hence the next guy goes to use 
> something and ends up having that "Oh shit" moment when the thing he 
> needs isn't there.
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> On 30/11/2011 7:47 AM, Matthew wrote:
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> As long as the pool isn't on the roof!
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> Sent from my iPhone.
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> On 30/11/2011, at 6:59, Ankit Agrawal<ankitagrawals at gmail.com>
<mailto:ankitagrawals at gmail.com>  wrote:
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> Seems like the best place to open a data centre will at at the top of
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> a five star hotel... :)
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> Ankit.
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> On 30/11/2011, at 7:15, Wade Roberts<ausnog at acquired-taste.net>
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>     On 2011-11-30, at 2:05, Dobbins, Roland wrote:
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>         On Nov 29, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Skeeve Stevens wrote:
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>             A DC with a cot would actually be nice if someone has to 
> baby
equipment... been there, done that.
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